ROMANTASY
J.C. Plaza, Mickey Flagg & Patrick R. Field
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Step into the room where fantasy turns the ordinary into worlds where love, magic, and destiny intertwine. Join romantasy authors J.C. Plaza, Patrick Field, and M. Flagg for an engaging conversation about crafting immersive fantasy worlds, unforgettable heroes and heroines, supernatural creatures, epic romances, and the emotional stakes that keep readers hungering for more. Join this panel to learn how each author blends fantasy, romance, suspense, and adventure into captivating stories. Explore the inspirations behind their work, and discover why romantasy has become one of today’s fastest-growing and most beloved genres. Whether you’re a lifelong fantasy reader, a romance enthusiast, or simply curious about the genre, this panel promises lively discussion, audience interaction, behind-the-scenes insights, and magic at the stroke of a pen.
J. C. Plaza
J.C. Plaza is the author of The Legend of Lake Sangre series, including Summer’s Reign and its sequel, Summer’s Plight. With an MBA and doctoral studies in learning management, she blends storytelling, marketing, and education to create immersive worlds.
A former musician and homeschooling mom, J.C. began writing to inspire a love of reading. She now helps others bring their dreams to life, believing fantasies are meant to be shared.
Mickey Flagg
Mickey Flagg is a multiple award-winning paranormal fiction author whose imaginative world building echoes with the promise of destiny. Adventure, suspense, and romance are woven through plots brimming with supernatural tension where fate has one last card to play. Always an avid reader, paranormal anything is my favorite genre. She enjoys the edit process and also snuggling with her rescued Maine Coon. You can easily consider her a Jersey Girl, being a life-long New Jersey resident. Find out more about her novels at www.mflagg-author.com
Patrick R. Field
After 25 years in higher education, Patrick R. Field traded in teaching and textbooks to pursue his passion of spine-chilling fiction writing. Holding a Ph.D. in Anatomical Sciences and Neuroscience, his experience informs his writing, a unique blend of scientific knowledge with supernatural storytelling.
His novels include The Malevolent, The Bedfordshire Warlock, and Servant. Up next, Blood Crystal, a paranormal M/M romantasy set in the Outer Banks of North Carolina involving pirate lore and blood magic.
