Author Event: MK England (moderated by Natalie Naudus)

Join us for an author talk with MK England, discussing their debut adult novel All Fired Up and their new YA Romance Roll for Love on October 3rd from 6:30PM to 8PM. They’ll be in conversation with Natalie Naudus, a fellow author and an acclaimed audiobook narrator featured in Roll for Love, for a lively discussion about the book!

All Fired Up

"A red-hot sapphic romance that's perfect for Ali Hazelwood fans."--Timothy Janovsky, USA Today bestselling author of The (Fake) Dating Game

A fire-starting scientist and a bi firefighter team up to save their best friend from an epic mistake in this celebration of queer joy, perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Ashley Herring Blake.

Nicole Wells left Seattle two years ago for a master's in fire dynamics and some much-needed space. Now she's back, ready to hit reset on her life...and take one last chance on best friend/unrequited love Skylar Clark. But Nic's plans crumble when Skylar announces she's quitting her job and moving to Fiji for secret reasons--another typical Skylar disaster in the making. It's a giant red flag, and Nic feels like she's the only one who sees it... Until she meets Kira.

Kira McKinney stepped in as Skylar's safety net friend while Nic was away. She's got plenty of her own problems--can't get promoted, cancels all her dates, her fire chief father's legacy--but when Skylar makes her announcement, Kira knows she's needed again. Fortunately, Kira finds an ally in Nic, and when talking to Skylar doesn't work, there's only one option left: shenanigans.

But as all their efforts go up in smoke, one thing becomes wildly clear. The situation between Nic and Kira is heating up...but they'll have to let go of the past first if they don't want to get burned.

"Hilarious and heartfelt. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!"--Carlyn Greenwald, author of Director's Cut

Roll For Love

A second-chance queer romance about two teens whose in-world D&D characters fall in love, but in IRL . . . things are more complicated, perfect for lovers of Ashley Poston and Becky Albertalli.

Harper Reid's summer is not off to a great start. After the death of her grandpa, she moves across the country, leaving her friends and Dungeons & Dragons group behind. She wasn't exactly planning to start her senior year on the farm where she spent her childhood summers, but running into Ollie Shifflet--former best friend and first crush--makes things much better. When Harper discovers Ollie and her friends are starting a new D&D campaign, she quickly joins the group. As Harper and Ollie reconnect in the real world, romantic tension begins to build between Harper's brash barbarian and Ollie's proud paladin, but it's all just part of the game . . . right?

Ollie's future depends on keeping her bisexuality private while Harper's dreams include an out-and-proud life in their rural town, but as their feelings continue to grow with each gaming session, their relationship begins threatening everything they've worked so hard to build. As the school year comes to a close and the campaign's final boss looms on the horizon, Harper and Ollie must decide: are their feelings more than just a fantasy? Because if they want a second chance at love, they'll have to fight for it, both in-game and in real life.

About the Author

M.K. ENGLAND is an award-winning author of YA, Middle Grade, and IP fiction. ALL FIRED UP is their adult romance debut. M.K. worked in public libraries for a decade, mostly as a teen librarian. They've also worked as an experimental music composer, a teaching assistant, and a bookseller. Their writing frequently features queer characters, mental health themes, joyful endings, and sheer nerdery. They live in rural Virginia with their family across the street from some very excellent sheep. mkengland.com

About the Moderator

Natalie Naudus is one of the most beloved audiobook narrators working today. She has won an Audie award and nine Earphones awards and maintains a robust social media following. She lives with her family on a mountain in Virginia.