Love at First Write with Talia Tucker

Make a date with The Writers Circle for a fun writing workshop on the art of the meet-cute! Whether you’re new to the romance genre or looking to infuse your work with some sweetness or spice, author Talia Tucker will teach you how to craft memorable first encounters – be they charming, flirty, or downright awkward. She’ll share some romance-writing tips, tricks, and tropes that any writer can use to unlock a bit of love on the page. Come solo or bring a friend. Writers of all levels are welcome!

Plus, take advantage of the amazing selection of romance books and Valentine’s Day-inspired merch at The Collective Bookstore. Light refreshments will be served.

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Talia Tucker lives and writes in New Jersey. She has a BA in communication from Rutgers University and an MA in liberal studies from Loyola University Maryland. She loves mindless comedies and twisty slow-burn dramas, both of which inspire her writing, as does her connection to her Korean and Jamaican communities. As an author of young adult romance, she is best known for her debut novel, Rules for Rule Breaking, published by Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House, released on March 19, 2024. Her follow up novel, Solo Stan, was released on June 10, 2025.