About us
A group for romance, mystery, fantasy readers, women's fiction, and authors in the North Texas area. We do a monthly tea on the second Saturday plus our fabulous Holiday Tea. If you read and love to discuss your books and authors, this is a great group with lively online discussion as well as the opportunity to meet in person.
Meet the Authors each Wednesday night at 7 pm CT on Zoom.
We meet for in person book clubs
• Second Saturday in North Dallas. Message for an invite.
• Fourth Tuesday in Frisco . Dinner at 6 pm, meeting at 7 pm
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As a reminder, if you RSVP for a tea or any sponsored event with a fee (not a donation suggested) you are required to make arrangements to pay if you cannot attend or send a replacement. All of our restaurant venues require full payment for the number we reserve so it's important no one is left with a huge bill.
There are NO membership dues or fees for joining us.
Upcoming events
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Video Book Club with Cathy Maxwell
·OnlineOnlineJoin the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club – Live Every Wednesday on Zoom!
Love books? So do we! Each week, we gather virtually to celebrate stories, connect with fellow readers, and chat with the brilliant authors behind your favorite books—all from the comfort of home.
Grab your favorite drink, find a cozy spot, and get ready for fun, friendship, and fiction! No matter where you are in the world, you’re invited.This Week’s Spotlight:
We’re thrilled to welcome Cathy Maxwell to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, CURVES FOR THE RAKISH DUKE Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party!Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 8/5/2026
Start Time: 7:00 PM CTEvening Schedule:
· 7:00 PM – Reader chitchat & icebreakers
· 7:30 PM – Live interview with Cathy Maxwell (recorded)
· 8:00 PM – Unrecorded reader Q&A
· 8:30 PM – Reader after-party!It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the highlight of our week. Come join the club!
Don’t miss out on other exciting North Texas literary events—sign up for our weekly newsletter! http://eepurl.com/cc9BoHAbout the Author:
bestselling author, speaker, word lover, Mom
Cathy Maxwell’s enthusiasm for life graces the pages of her books and are the topic of the talks she gives to readers and writers groups about her chosen career.She is no stranger to the limelight. After graduating from college, Cathy started off as a news broadcaster. She later decided reporting was boring compared to making news and joined the navy. After a successful stint in Naval intelligence, including a tour with the Pentagon, Cathy proceeded to pursue writing. Now, she has over thirty-five published romance novels (and five anthologies) to her credit, many of them spending significant time on the New York Times and USA Today mass market best-seller lists. Several have been nominated for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award and has been honored with RT Book Review’s “Love and Laughter” award among others. Recently, the Washington Romance Writers named her a recipient of the Kathleen Gilles Seidel “Legend” award for her service to the chapter. Best of all, she has made some wonderful friends along the way and has had a great time.
Originally from Kansas, she now finds herself in West Virginia! When not writing she is likely to be busy with one of many local charities or packing her bags to research her next novel. Cathy’s motto is “travel light” and she enjoys meeting her fans all over the world.
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Irving Book Club (in person at Spring Creek BBQ)
Spring Creek BBQ, 3514 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX, USJoin us, Tuesday, August 11th, 2026, at Spring Creek Barbeque 3514 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062. 6:00 pm for dinner, discussion starts at 7:15 pm.
Grab some good BBQ and join us in the small meeting room!
After dinner and conversation, we'll chat about our recommended books.
If this month's picks don't spark your interest, don't worry, come out anyway because there's always room and time to chat about other books!!Recommended Book for AUgust's Irving Book Club:
- PARANORMAL/ROMANTIC COMEDY: THE DEAD ROMANTICS by Ashley Poston
- WOMEN'S FICTION: LOST IN THE SUMMER OF '69 by Eliza Knight
- DARK ROMANCE: DEPRAVED DEVOTION by Morgan Bridges
- SUMMER READ-A-LONG: THESE SUMMER STORMS by Sarah MacLean
Have a book (or two) that needs a new home? Bring them along and grab a "new to you" book to take home.
Like games or challenges? Join us for our year-long Bingo and A-Z Challenge.
Get your 2026 Fresh Fiction Reading Challenge Planner on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDSCH6R9
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Video Book Club with Michelle Pillow
·OnlineOnlineJoin the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club – Live Every Wednesday on Zoom!
Love books? So do we! Each week, we gather virtually to celebrate stories, connect with fellow readers, and chat with the brilliant authors behind your favorite books—all from the comfort of home.Grab your favorite drink, find a cozy spot, and get ready for fun, friendship, and fiction! No matter where you are in the world, you’re invited.
This Week’s Spotlight:
We’re thrilled to welcome Michelle M. Pillow to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, KING OF THE UNBLESSED Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party!Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 8/12/2026
Start Time: 7:00 PM CTEvening Schedule:
· 7:00 PM – Reader chitchat & icebreakers
· 7:30 PM – Live interview with Michelle M. Pillow (recorded)
· 8:00 PM – Unrecorded reader Q&A
· 8:30 PM – Reader after-party!It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the highlight of our week. Come join the club!
Don’t miss out on other exciting North Texas literary events—sign up for our weekly newsletter! http://eepurl.com/cc9BoHAbout the Author:
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Paranormal Romance & Romantasy Author
Michelle M. Pillow is a New York Times (#8) and USA Today bestselling author with over 100 published novels across Paranormal Romance, Romantasy, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction Romance, Mystery, and Paranormal Women’s Fiction. A 20+ year veteran of the romance genre, she is a traditionally published author with Penguin Random House, Pan Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Book Group, and others. Her books are available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, and all major retailers. Author-signed copies are available exclusively at michellepillowbooks.com.2 attendees
Past events
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