It’s June 1st — and in the world of Coastal Magic, that means our #CMCon24 Featured Author listing has been posted, and our full weekend registration for readers is now open!!!

Dubbed the Coastal Magic “season” by our reading challenge participants, things stay active for Coastal Magic authors and attendees from June 1st through our weekend together in February. We have author spotlights from our Featured Bloggers. We have an active, engaging Reading Challenge group that showcases our authors and guides readers as they motivate each other to read (and review) at least one book from each author in our lineup. (And win prizes!!) We also have online panel discussions, chats and activities in our Facebook Authors & Attendees group, and so much more!!

This year, our theme focuses on all of the friendships we’ve made and seen through the years! Our “Book Besties Weekend” will shine a spotlight on our own bookish besties, the best friends in the stories we love, and our authors’ writer BFFs!! We’re celebrating ALL of it!!

We’ve also got merch!!!! The first two of our three t-shirt designs are now live. The 2024 Reading Challenge design will be revealed soon, so keep your eyes open for that one. 🙂 Right now — we have a collection of items featuring our annual #CMCon24 logo and theme, and our friendship quote design

Making plans to join us for the 2024 event, February 22-25? You can see all that’s included with your registration on our page HERE, or go directly to the EventBrite ticketing page HERE. Attendees who’ve registered for a previous year of Coastal Magic that is being transferred to 2024, you will be getting an email with a special access code to complete a new registration at no additional cost. If you haven’t received that email by June 10th, you can email Jennifer at CoastalMagicConvention@gmail.com.

So… reader besties… that’s the big news for today.
It’s THE.START.OF.ALL.THE.THINGS and I’m super excited for all we have planned. Watch for more info about our evening activities, our #CMCChat online panel schedule, our reading challenge and featured blogger spotlights, and all the other ways you can be involved in Coastal Magic this summer and fall. We’d love to have you with us!!

To kick off this “season” with a win — in the comments, let us know what your favorite thing about attending author/reader/bookish events is. Meeting new authors? Meeting favorite authors? Catching up with bookish reader friends? Discovering new books for your TBR piles? Traveling to new places?

One commenter will be randomly selected to win a print or digital copy of a book from one of our 2024 Featured Authors. This is open to readers everywhere. Entries open through June 10th, winner will be selected and notified on June 11th. Coastal Magic, not the author, will be providing this prize. Good luck, everyone!!

20 responses to “It’s Time! Coastal Magic Convention Featured Author Reveal and Reader Registration Info”

  1. Melissa Chapman Avatar
    Melissa Chapman

    Meeting new authors and finding new books is my favorite part!

  2. Breanna Avatar
    Breanna

    I don’t have a favorite thing about attending an event like this because I haven’t yet been to one! 🫣 Hoping this one will be my first.

  3. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Last year was my first. I really loved game night because I got to join a group and had so much fun.

  4. Liz S Avatar
    Liz S

    Meeting new authors, finding me books and meeting fellow bibliophiles who understand that reading time is sacred is the best part of this conference. Looking forward to attending again!

  5. Storyteller Avatar
    Storyteller

    I went a few years ago and have been trying to get back again!

  6. Sharyn L Avatar
    Sharyn L

    Hanging out with other readers who like the same books as I do and finding new books and authors for my TBR pile.

  7. Sanda Mohr Avatar
    Sanda Mohr

    I enjoy meeting favorite authors and finding new authors. I also enjoy being in a place where my need to read is welcomed and understood!

  8. Janie McGaugh Avatar
    Janie McGaugh

    My favorite thing is getting to meet–and get autographs from–favorite authors.

  9. Janie McGaugh Avatar
    Janie McGaugh

    I enjoy meeting favorite authors and getting their autographs.

  10. Madison Fairbanks Avatar
    Madison Fairbanks

    I like chatting about discovered and loved authors and favorite books. It’s a reader friendly event where I always find new authors to follow.

  11. Mary Fouraker Avatar
    Mary Fouraker

    I have only attended one large convention – and ended up spending most of my time with a local author. I’ve attended smaller events were I was familiar with several and made sure to get autographed books!

  12. Melody Avatar
    Melody

    Discovering new authors and their excellent works. And of course, making new friends!

  13. Amy Friedentag Avatar
    Amy Friedentag

    I love attending book events with my book friends as we meet the authors we love, get our precious books signed, and are able to discover new authors and books. It’s such a great community and experience!

  14. Yvonne B. Avatar
    Yvonne B.

    Meeting new and favorite authors

  15. Samantha Avatar
    Samantha

    Nothing better than gathering with a bunch a book lovin’ introverts and getting to know true friends, both authors and readers included in the friends.

  16. Cassondra Schryver Avatar
    Cassondra Schryver

    I love being able to see authors I read on a regular basis and meet new authors! I also love getting to spend that time with my friend JoLinda!

  17. darleean1 Avatar
    darleean1

    I am so happy I stumbled upon this event!!! It is my Bday weekend 2/22 so I think I can make it a perfect ME weekend away!!!!! Count me in!

  18. darleean1 Avatar
    darleean1

    I just found this book event and I am already excited for next year! I love meeting and discovering new favorite authors! Bonus is this is my Bday weekend 2/22 so it will make the most perfect weekend away for some ME time!

  19. Suzanne Bourgeois Avatar
    Suzanne Bourgeois

    My favorite part is gathering with everyone. Meeting up with friends and getting to know new people. The Coastal Magic community is where it’s at.

  20. Adrienne Rubinkowski Avatar
    Adrienne Rubinkowski

    Last year was my first year, and although I missed the beach, I love the cozy feel of the entire event. Meeting up with favorite authors is always sweet, and meeting others “new-to-me” is even sweeter.

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