Plot Twist 2026

  • Meet & Greet

    02.22 2:00-4:00PM

    Meet & Greet, Prominent African American Authors Symposium & Book Signing | Panel discussion on 30 Days in Belfast | Cerritos Public Library

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  • Boozy Book Tour

    02.28 11:00AM-1:00PM

    Boozy Book Tour | Las Vegas, NV

    Downtown Event Center

    1215 Las Vegas Blvd South

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  • STILL Book Release

    03.16

    Sometimes, a single moment is the start of forever.

    Still is a standalone, billionaire, contemporary Black romance.

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  • Black Romance Book Fest

    05.29-31 2:00PM-4:50PM | 9:00AM-11:50AM

    Black Romance Book Fest | Atlanta

    PANEL : 5.30 11:00 AM-11:50 AM
    The Heat Has A Purpose: Balancing Plot & Spice

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  • Get Caught Up Podcast

    Now Streaming

    Get Caught Up Podcast | Interview with Rita Gordon Discussing Seven Days in Seattle

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  • Author Marketplace

    07.25 11:00 AM-3:00PM

    RP Books Bookstore | Author Marketplace | 485 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA

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  • Chicago Urban Book Expo

    09.27 2:00PM-6:00PM

    Chicago Urban Book Expo | Hilton Rosemont Chicago O’Hare, 5550 N River Rd, Rosemont

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  • Book Club

    The Stories We Share Book Club

    10.11 7:00PM EST

    Book club discussion: London Calling

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  • book club

    The Next Chapter Book Club

    11.21

    The Next Chapter Book Club: 30 Days in Belfast | RP Books, 485 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA

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Past Events

2025

Apr 8: “Troy” book release

May 6: KGB Author Spotlight IG Live | 4:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. CT

May 30: Romance in Colour Podcast hosted by Tati Richardson & Dr. Yakini Etheridge: Season 6, Episode 18: Touch Her and You'll... (ft. Rita Gordon)

May 30-Jun 1: Gold Sponsor | 2025 Black Romance Book Fest | Atlanta, GA (attendee)

Jun 13: Book signing | Western Area, The Links Incorporated | 47th Western Area Conference | J.W. Marriott Resort and Spa | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Las Vegas, NV

Jul 4-12: “Taming a King” book cover art on display at the IB art exhibition | Brazil

Jul 16: Black Girl Tired Book Talk podcast (TikTok Live) | 4:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. ET

Jul 29: Black Authors Matter TV (Facebook Live) | 5:00 p.m. PT/7:00 p.m. CT/8:00 p.m. ET

Aug 2: Caftans & Cocktails (invite-only event) | Alameda, CA

Sept 28: Book signing | Chicago Urban Book Expo | Chicago, IL

Oct 8: “London Calling” book release

Oct 18: Book signing | Boozy Book Tour | Chicago, IL

Oct 31-Nov 1: Book signing | Steamy Lit Con 2025 | Anaheim, CA

Nov 5: Black Readers Appreciation Event (BRAE) | Online

Event Archives

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