Welcome Romance Writers!
We look forward to meeting you!
LARA RWA meetings are held via Zoom until we are cleared by the State of California for group gatherings. All info here.
Visitors and Guests: your first meeting is free!

LARA Mission Statement
The purpose of LARA is to promote excellence in romantic fiction, to help our writers enhance their knowledge and establish career goals, and to provide continuing support and encouragement for our members through all levels of their careers.

Upcoming Meetings
- February 16, 2025
- March 16, 2025
- April 20, 2025
- May 18, 2025
- June 8, 2025
- July 20, 2025
- August 17, 2025
- September 15, 2025
- October 19, 2025
- November 16, 2025
- December 15, 2024
- January 19, 2025
Fee (Members): $40 In Person and $20 Virtual
Fee (Non-Members): $60 In Person and $30 Virtual
BOTH options include our "famous" Virtual Goody Bag valued at over $300! "In Person" fee includes parking, hospitality throughout the day, access to high-speed WiFi, and access to ALL virtual presentations.
CLICK to sign-up for our 2024 September Mini-Con!
CURRENT Schedule* (all times are Pacific Daylight Time)
Time | On Site (Santa Clarita) | Virtual (Zoom) |
8:30 | Morning Hospitality Continental Breakfast |
:45 Zoom Opens |
9:00 | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
9:15 - Session 1 |
Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD |
Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD |
10:45 | MORNING BREAK |
MORNING BREAK |
11:00 - Session 2 | Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD |
Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD |
12:30 | LUNCH BREAK |
LUNCH BREAK |
1:30 - Session 3 | Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD |
Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD |
2:45 | AFTERNOON BREAK | AFTERNOON BREAK |
3:15 - Session 4 | Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD |
Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD |
4:45 | End of On-Site Track | END OF VIRTUAL TRACK |
Clean-Up & Close Up |
*Subject to change.
Registration for our 2025 September Mini-Con opens March 1, 2025!
