In observance of Read-a-Romance month, join us for a series of author talks celebrating the rich diversity of romance writing. This Reading Local series features a conversation with a romance author as they share insights into their creative process, the inspiration behind their characters, and the craft of writing compelling love stories.

Whether you're a devoted romance reader or simply curious about the genre, this series offers a warm, engaging space to explore the many ways love shapes our lives and literature. Come listen, learn, and fall in love with Houston's very own romance writers and their stories!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: DARYL BANNER is a USA Today Bestselling author, composer, and performer. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston Honors College with a degree in Theatre and Psychology. He is happily married to his piano. Theory suggests this is why he writes romance. During his time in college, he wrote, composed, and produced a musical under Tony Award-winning musical and Theatre producer Stuart Ostrow, as well as two original plays produced under the mentorship of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson, who also mentored Daryl through the writing of his first novel. In addition to new adult and M/M romance, Daryl also writes post-apocalyptic fantasy as well as dystopian.