Jaclyn Rodriguez (she/her)

Forever drawn to magic and the impossible, Jaclyn Rodriguez is a biracial author of Puerto Rican heritage who has been madly in love with fantasy since before she could walk. If there are high stakes and intricate world-building, she’s in, and she adores a strong romantic subplot, the more complicated the better. She spends her non-writing time practicing archery and deconstructing her favorite TV shows and films. She currently lives in Tucson with her husband, son and two quirky dogs. "A Vow in Vengeance" is her debut novel.

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Communities: Arizona Author, Tucsonan, LGBTQ+, Hispanic or Latinx, Mixed Race, Neurodivergent

¡Ay, Amor!: Latinxs in Love

Love comes in all shapes, sizes and colors, just like the books by these panelists! Love is messy, love is beautiful, love is funny, love is daring, and these writers capture love in all its full, chaotic glory. Get ready to fall head over heels for their compelling stories and characters.

Nuestras Raíces Stage (Seats 150)  
Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Multigenre
Signing area: Pima County Public Library/Nuestras Raíces/Craft Tent & Signing Area (following presentation)  

Panelists: Jaclyn Rodriguez, Jonny Garza Villa, Alejandro Varela
Moderator: Liana De La Rosa
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Pima County Public Library

Writing Love in Arizona

Tucson loves its local authors! In this session, four Arizona romance authors will discuss their work and how the unique book community here broadens their love of romance.

UA Campus Store Stage (Seats 250)  
Sun, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Romance
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Lower Level (following presentation)  

Panelists: Liana De La Rosa, Jaclyn Rodriguez, Jen DeLuca, Sarah T. Dubb
Moderator: Ursula Benward
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity - Arizona Alpha Chapter, UA Campus Store

Coming of Rage

Romantasy and second-world romance can offer great opportunities to let our darker urges free, especially when they're perfectly justified. Three romance authors dive into the joys of murder and vengeance, specifically on the page.

Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Romance
Signing area: Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation)

Panelists: Jaclyn Rodriguez, Jessie Mihalik, Katee Robert
Moderator: Jessica West
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Judith Wood, Long Realty

Book:

A Vow in Vengeance

Romance
Zando/Slowburn
October 2025
ISBN 9781638932543
368 pages
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