Welcome, Booksellers
Romance Writers of America is excited about working with booksellers to help sell more romance fiction and to connect readers with great books and authors!
Booksellers put romance novels into the hands of readers—and we know how important you are. To show our appreciation, RWA provides the following resources for booksellers interested in romance fiction.
What's New in Romance Fiction?
Find the latest releases and award-winning books from your favorite romance authors.
- View this month's romance releases.
- See which books are finalists for the 2011 RITA Award.
- Click here to sign up for the Romance Sells mailing list. Romance Sells is a quarterly ad publication that lets librarians and booksellers know what romance releases are releasing soon.
Genre Resources
The links below provide information on the popularity of the romance genre, how to effectively serve the needs of romance-reading patrons, how to begin and maintain a romance collection, and other great tips.
RWA Events for Booksellers
- BookExpo America: RWA will host a booth at BEA in New York in 2012. Stop by the RWA booth for information on the genre and a book signed by one of your favorite romance authors. Check back in 2012 for a schedule of signing authors.
RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller of the Year Award
RWA honors one bookseller each year with the RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller of the Year" Award. This award is given to a bookseller who has taken special care to promote romance fiction in his or her store. As our honored guest, the winner is flown to RWA's Annual Conference where he or she is presented with this special award during our Awards Luncheon. The 2011 Steffie Walker Bookseller of the Year is Kaori Suzuki Fischer from the Barnes & Noble in West Melbourne, FL!
Become a Member of RWA
Looking for more information on the romance genre or have a question about RWA? Ask RWA's Bookseller Liaison.
