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The New England Book Ball

Luxury meets the world of words at this high-end book signing extravaganza followed by an optional fine dining ball!

šŸ“… April 25-26, 2026 ā° Weekend Event šŸ“ Mountain View Grand, NH

About The New England Book Ball

A magical weekend celebration for book lovers!

Bring a friend or two on a bucket list destination and come to the first annual New England Book Ball! With over 50 romance authors and 5 fun and unique vendors, this is sure to be a dream weekend for any reader!

Being one of the most sought after resorts in New England, the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa has extended a discounted room rate to attendees. Call and mention the Book Ball for your room discount.

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Saturday

The day begins with panels from 11am-1pm, followed by event signing from 1pm-6pm for author meet & greets, shopping, and fun games in a magical setting built for royalty. At 7pm, the dinner ball begins with fine dining, music, and mingling with authors—the perfect way to meet authors on a personal level.

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Sunday

VIP attendees enjoy an exclusive Bookey Swap from 9:30am-11am. Panels run from 11am-1pm, followed by event signing from 1pm-5pm for last-minute shopping and author visits. At 5pm, we conclude with the book cover competition winners and charity raffle announcement—100% of raffle proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation supporting families and schools living with autism.

šŸ³ A lovely breakfast buffet is offered at the hotel for approximately $30 per person.

Event Venue

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

101 Mountain View Road, Whitefield, NH 03598

A luxurious historic resort nestled in the heart of the White Mountains, the Mountain View Grand offers stunning views, elegant ballrooms, and world-class amenities. This premier New England destination provides the perfect backdrop for our inaugural book ball.

Discounted Rooms Special rates for attendees
Fine Dining On-site restaurants & breakfast buffet
Spa & Wellness Full-service spa available
Mountain Views Spectacular White Mountain scenery

Meet the Organizer

Marilynn Harper

Marilynn Harper

Event Organizer

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Romance Author & Publisher — Marilynn Harper is a mother of three who has been writing for almost two decades. Having published her first trilogy during quarantine, she has found her calling and passion in the written word.

While the majority of her work is romance, she also writes children's rhyming books and poetry for kids with autism—a cause close to her heart, which is why 100% of raffle proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation.

Before directing her visions into writing, Marilynn devoted her time to helping women over 30 with weight-loss and confidence boosting as a mindset coach. Now, she's bringing that same dedication to creating an unforgettable experience for readers and authors at the New England Book Ball.

Reader Information

Everything you need to know for an amazing weekend!

Event Schedule

Panels

Saturday

10AM-11:30AM

10AM
Romance
Across Genres
10AM
Writing
Compelling
Characters
10:30AM
Cards Against
Humanity Game
10:30AM
Genre
Crossover
Magic
11:30-5PM
Serenity
Now
11AM
Strong Female
Protagonists
Across Genres
12-5:00PM
Author Signing

Book Ball

6PM
VIP
Pre-Access
7-10PM
General
Admission
Outdoor Area Available
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Panels & Games

Sunday

10AM-1PM

VIP Bookey Swap 9AM
10AM
World Building
in Contemporary
Romance
10AM
Strong Female
Protagonists
Across Genres
10:30AM
Ransom Notes
Game
10:30AM
Historical
Fiction
1-5PM
Author Signing
2-4PM
Vendor
Refreshment
Room
11-5PM
Serenity
Now
Event
Ends
Sunday 5PM
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Get Your Tickets

Buy on Eventbrite →

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Book Your Stay

Discounted Room Rates Available!

Special rates extended to attendees at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa. Sharing a room is recommended!

View Hotel Details →
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Breakfast Buffet

A lovely breakfast buffet is offered at the hotel for approximately $30 per person.

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Charity Raffle

100% of raffle proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation supporting families and schools living with autism.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with us to create an unforgettable experience!

The New England Book Ball brings together 50+ romance and fantasy authors, 5 unique vendors, and hundreds of passionate readers for a magical weekend experience. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with an engaged, book-loving audience in an elegant, memorable setting.

GOLD TIER

Premium Sponsorship

  • āœ“ Premium booth placement
  • āœ“ Logo on all promotional materials
  • āœ“ Social media shoutouts
  • āœ“ Website banner placement
  • āœ“ Ball dinner tickets included
SILVER TIER

Standard Sponsorship

  • āœ“ Vendor booth space
  • āœ“ Logo on website
  • āœ“ Social media mentions
  • āœ“ Event tickets included
BRONZE TIER

Supporting Sponsorship

  • āœ“ Logo on website
  • āœ“ Social media thank you post
  • āœ“ Event tickets included

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Contact Us About Sponsorship

Signing Authors

& Vendors

  • Marilynn Harper
  • Lisa Vitanza
  • Cristina Sikich
  • Kaycee Giammarco
  • Rebecca Parcha
  • Crea Reitan
  • Erica Lake
  • Jamie Schmidt
  • Aurora Mahoney
  • AK Kechambone
  • Seba Cassell
  • Susan Mills
  • Sarah Plotzker
  • Cathy Greco
  • Nicole Labrocca
  • Emmie Hamilton
  • Dawn Mence
  • Stephanie Saccoccio
  • Maley Luna
  • Megan Ryder
  • Shelly Cruz
  • Heather Kindt
  • Jessica Dodge
  • Gia Cobie
  • Alex Frey
  • Natasha Verna
  • Kristie Wolf
  • Victoria Sorenson
  • Sienna Rae
  • Lacey Fuhr
  • Jessica Cronin
  • Rachel Menard
  • Jaymee Diviacchi
  • Nikki Thompson
  • Kristie Clement
  • Nicole Cook
  • Joscelyn Hutchinson
  • Bella Lane
  • Janae Hopkins
  • Kailyn Abdou
  • Kim Taton
  • Rona Gofstein
  • JB Schroeder
  • Rebecca Steiniger
  • Cameron Garriepy
  • Faith Cartier
  • Jennilee Brown
  • Sandy Malone
  • Emily Brady
  • Ella Haines
  • Janny Lora
  • Jill MacGregor
  • Peggy Jaeger
  • Nikki Lamers
  • Rebecca Hartwell
  • Mara Van Nacht
  • Christine Donovan
  • D.L. Jennings

The New England Book Ball

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50+ Authors

Meet and get signatures from over 50 romance and fantasy authors in an intimate, magical setting.

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5 Vendors

Shop from 5 fun and unique vendors offering book-related merchandise and treasures.

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Charity Raffle

100% of book raffle proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation supporting families with autism.

Get In Touch

Questions about the New England Book Ball?

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Venue

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Mountain View Road
Whitefield, NH

View Resort Details →
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Event Dates

TBD 2026 (Weekend)
Saturday 11AM - Sunday 4PM

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