An Evening of Romances with 831 Stories

Greenlight celebrates the work of independent romance publisher 831 Stories featuring five of its authors, in conversation about their books and the genre, at this exciting Bravo reunion-style event! Launched in 2024, 831 was founded on the belief that joy and pleasure reading serve a fundamental purpose. Inspired by the enthusiasm, empathy, curiosity, and open-mindedness of the romance fandom, 831 strives to share love stories that are expansive, immersive, and delightful; and that bring happiness and horniness to a world that could use more of both.

Their featured authors include Upasna Barath, author of Comedic Timing, a steamy romance about a queer woman’s off-type attraction and the identity crisis that follows; Cat Disabato, author of Rooting Interest, a queer romance that will leave you breathless until the last buzzer, for fans of will-they-won’t-they courtship and women’s sports; Eliza Dumais, author of Grape Juice, a seductive debut about parsing romantic clarity amidst the mind-muddling effects of fermented grapes, the French language, and exhausting physical labor; Lana Schwartz, author of Set Piece, a second-chance celebrity/normal person romance for fans of Romantic Comedy and Notting Hill (so, everyone?!); and Erika Veurink, author of Exit Lane, a decade-long romance that begins with a post-graduation drive from Iowa City to New York—reminiscent of When Harry Met Sally, One Day, and People We Meet on Vacation. Lindsey Weber, writer and co-host of the podcast Who? Weekly, moderates the discussion before an audience Q&A and signing—just in time for Valentine’s Day!