Spill the Tea 2027

Join us to celebrate the FIFTH annual Spill the Tea, celebrating all things historical romance on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, VA. TICKETS ON SALE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18th at 2 PM EDT. What a milestone! Our FIFTH Spill the Tea. We are so excited to celebrate with everyone. We will definitely toast the past five years with some tea or perhaps a French 75. And what a lineup we have this year!! SPECIAL GUESTS Alexandra Vasti Caroline Linden Felicity Niven Grace Callaway Jenna Bigelow Joanna Shupe Lenora Bell Nikki Payne Sarah MacLean Venessa Vida Kelley Finer Points: What is the menu comprised of? We are offering a buffet brunch which will include both sweet and savory options, as well as vegetarian options and non-pork protein choices. Drink options will include alcoholic and non-alcoholic options such as mimosas and bloody Marys as well as sodas, coffee, juice, and, of course, tea. Where shall I find my place card? There is no order of precedence when selecting a seat. Each table will host a special guest. Regardless of seating choice, all attendees will have the opportunity to engage with all the authors. What is included in the ticket price? Buffet brunch, libations, exclusive gifts and prizes, and a morning of fun with new and old friends. What should I wear to this portmanteau of breakfast and lunch? According to the latest fashion plates, the diamonds of the first water are selecting ensembles suitable for a garden party, afternoon wedding, or family affair (if your family is the royal family, that is). How will I know who the other attendees are? Everyone will be provided with a name tag. We do ask for your Instagram handle at check out if you would like to have this included on your nametag. If you are unsure, you can leave the field blank as we will follow up with attendees closer to the event. Will authors be signing books or other materials? The Tea is not a book signing. This is intended to be an intimate time of conversation. However, some authors will be organizing an After ParTEA where you will have the opportunity to buy books as well as get them signed. We will have a separate Beventi event set up for this to preorder books from some authors. In addition, we are planning to partner with a bookstore both to host a private shopping event and to give you the opportunity to preorder and purchase books by the attending authors. More details to come! Should I bring anything? As usual, we will have a designated "Book Swap Table." Attendees should feel free to bring a few books. You do not have to bring a book to participate in the swap. I'm coming from out of town. Is there an inn nearby? Preferably with "only one bed"? We have a room block with the Hotel Indigo which is home to the Hummingbird Bar and Kitchen. How convenient to be able to sleep a few extra minutes and then elegantly waltz to the elevator for a quick trip to the main floor--almost like living in Mayfair and taking a coach and four to the house next door. One might even say it's "too easy." Upon procuring your ticket to the event, your electronic correspondence confirmation will contain information on reserving your room. PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOM IN A TIMELY MANNER. We have a limited number of rooms and the block could fill up quickly. In addition, the room block link expires on March 1, 2027. Should you find that the room block has filled up prior to this date, please email us and we will work with the hotel to procure additional rooms within the block. Should you have any questions or concerns prior to the event, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. Cheers, HEART Events Disclaimer: We may be taking pictures of the event and posting them online. Also, unexpected life events happen and it is possible that an author may drop out. We will be sure to update everyone with this information on Instagram.