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 Jayne Castle
·OnlineOnlineJoin the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club on Zoom! Connect with readers and authors from anywhere.
This Week’s Spotlight:
We’re thrilled to welcome Jayne Castle to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, ENTER THE NIGHTMARE. Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party!Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 7/15/2026
Start Time: 7:00 PM CTEvening Schedule:
· 7:00 PM – Reader chitchat & icebreakers
· 7:30 PM – Live interview with Jayne Castle (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:
Jayne Castle, the author of Guild Boss, Illusion Town, Siren's Call, and a variety of other novels set on the futuristic world of Harmony, is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. With more than 40 million books sold, she is one of the most successful commercial fiction authors writing today. She writes contemporary romantic suspense novels under the Krentz name, as well as historical novels under the pseudonym Amanda Quick.
Pseudonym: Jayne Ann Krentz.
Pseudonym: Amanda Quick.4 attendees
Video Book Club with Sharon Sala
·OnlineOnlineJoin the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club on Zoom! Connect with readers and authors from anywhere.
This Week’s Spotlight:
We’re thrilled to welcome Sharon Sala to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, DAYBREAK. Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party!Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 7/22/2026
Start Time: 7:00 PM CTEvening Schedule:
· 7:00 PM – Reader chitchat & icebreakers
· 7:30 PM – Live interview with Sharon Sala (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:
Sharon Sala is a New York Times/USA Today, best-selling author.
She has 150 plus books published under two names, Sharon Sala and Dinah McCall.
Published in eight different genres – Romance, Young Adult, Western, Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Children’s books.Industry Awards include:
Eight-time RITA finalist. (Romance Industry award)
The Janet Dailey Award.
Five-time Career Achievement winner from RT Magazine.
Five time winner of the National Reader’s Choice Award.
Five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence.
Heart of Excellence Award.,
Booksellers Best Award.
Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award presented by RWA.
Centennial Award from RWA for recognition of her 100th published novel.
CROW National Excellence in Storytelling Award.
Will Rogers Gold Medallion Award.
National Legacy Book Award in General Fiction category. 2025.
Pseudonym for Dinah McCall.6 attendees
Frisco Book Club (in person at McAlister's Deli)
McAlister's Deli, 8245 Preston Rd, Plano, TX, USJoin us for dinner and a great book discussion on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at McAlister's Deli 8245 Preston Road Plano, TX. 6 pm for dinner, name game and book discussion starts at 6:45 pm.
You are welcome to read any or all of the book selections. We have something for everyone! Leave with a new book and lots of new book recommendations.
- Contemporary: BATTLE OF THE BOOKSTORES by Ali Brady
- Historical: THE DOVE AND THE ROGUE by Harper St George
- Mystery: THE STORM by Rachel Hawkins
- Paranormal: WITCH QUEEN RISING by Savannah Stephens
Our Fresh Fictionopoly Bonus book for June is an Audio Book.
Order your food and drink and join us.
Like games or challenges? Join us for our year-long Bingo and A-Z Challenge.
The Summer Reading Challenge Begins June 1, 2026Get your 2026 Fresh Fiction Reading Challenge Planner on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDSCH6R9
8 attendees
Video Book Club with Christine Gunderson
·OnlineOnlineFresh Fiction Video Book Club — Live on Zoom Every Wednesday!
Love books? Join us each week for a fun, free virtual book club where readers connect, authors share their stories, and everyone enjoys a cozy night of bookish conversation!This Week’s Spotlight:
We’re thrilled to welcome Christine Gunderson to chat about BEHIND WHITE PICKET FENCES. Stick around for reader Q&A and our lively after-party!📅 When: Wednesday, 7/29/2026 at 7:00 PM CT
💻 Where: Zoom – link provided after registrationGrab your favorite drink, pull up a comfy chair, and join the conversation!
Sign up for our weekly newsletter for more author chats and North Texas literary fun!About the Author:
Christine Gunderson is the author of the debut novel Friends with Secrets. Raised on a fourth-generation family farm in North Dakota, she went on to work as a television news anchor, reporter, and Capitol Hill press secretary before turning her attention to fiction. She now lives in the Washington, D.C., suburbs with her husband, three children, and Star the Wonder Dog. Christine writes stories filled with humor, heart, friendship, and family, drawing inspiration from the beautifully chaotic moments of everyday life.3 attendees
Past events
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