Letter from the Founder
Most writers believe they are in the business of writing books. This is adorable. And untrue.
We are in the actual business of summoning absolute stans for imaginary places that feel more real than the chair you are sitting on.
The trouble is, most of these groups are currently trying to meet on a highway. You stand there, waving your story like a sacred text, while people rush past looking for coffee, or dragons, or pulled by something louder than you.
We need a moment to get off the crazy bumper-cars of social media, and create a Hobbiton-style festival instead. LegendHaven is what happens when someone hands you a megaphone and says, “Right. You. Speak.”
For the weekend of May 2-3, challenge your fans to come hang out with you, and read your stories aloud with you! They take the voices of your characters, like a table-read for a movie.
You’ve got to admit: that’s the coolest (and easiest) way to give your fans the most incredible experience ever, short of renting out a cafe and coming in costume.
Tell your readers and fans that you (and us!) need to know what they think about stories, movies, books, and games. What are their interests? What do they want more of in the world?
Guaranteed, your fans want to meet each other, and hang out with you. And not in a mild, polite, “please share your ideas” sort of way, where everyone waits for them to be done because no one actually cares.
What a gift to give your fans 😊
LegendHaven is a haven for legends. Some are authors, some are readers, some are fans. And we need to know what everyone thinks.
And you’re not alone on this stage. Other authors stand beside you! I’m hosting four YouTube livestreams to promote you and your worlds and your ideas.
At LegendHaven, readers and fans move between worlds like travelers portaling across realms. And when the weekend ends, your stage segment is recorded, clipped, and published online, free. Your name, your work, your link, anchored to something that looks bigger than all of us.
Which, conveniently for your impostor syndrome, it is.
With this unusual convention, where readers and fans are the heart of the action, you are no longer guessing what people want. You part of the conversation with it.
There is, however, one small catch. Stages have limited space.
The expo is wide open for you to bring your book and summon your fans for an experience they will never forget: taking the voices of your characters and bringing them to life.
So. Bring your world. Summon your fans. Get on the schedule for May 2–3.
Dominic de Souza
Founder, host, head herd, & tech support
PS: It's an event where readers (and other authors) kick themselves for missing out. Don't kick yourself. Join us instead. It's nicer.
I am on the edge of my seat for LegendHaven every year because I know I am about to plunge into a pool of revved up bookish, storyish people that I get to share my stuff with. COME TO IT, I WANT TO SEE YOU THERE TOO.
Gabriella Batel
2025
Dominic has created and is hosting LegendHaven, which I had the pleasure of speaking at last year.
It’s billed as “the friendliest fiction convention in the world" where authors, story lovers, book nerds, gamers, and more gather to share their love of story, imagination, writing, and adventure.
Created by Catholics and Christians who love fantasy, science fiction, and epic books, you’ll meet fellow storytellers, learn how to create stories that change lives, and make friendships that last.
This is an unpaid and unsolicited endorsement - I just admire Dominic and his passion for creating this community! Maybe it’s the right fit for you!
Peter Atkinson, Merry Beggars
2025
One of the most unique and fun gathering spaces I've seen in an online convention. A great way to meet and make friends and fans.
Karina Fabian
2025
LegendFiction makes writing and storytelling easier, "cooler", and so much more fun! Last year I published my first novel thanks to the resources and community provided by LegendFiction. It's also kept me accountable to my writing goals, allowing me to write better stories in a much shorter period of time. Thanks so much to Dominic and the LegendFiction team!
Mary Rose Kreger
2025
Finding a writing community is essential for authors of all types. As a publishing professional, I love that LegendFiction and LegendHaven connects writers to likeminded friends who can support them on this journey!
Anjanette Barr
2025
Join the livestreams
Every morning and afternoon (10-12AM, 2-4PM ET), we're hosting a public livestream show on our YouTube channel. And you're invited!
Join the All Weekend Expo
Invite your followers to join you and meet new friends inside LegendFiction for a weekend!
Invite the con attendees to take the voices of characters in your story, and bring it to life together like never before!
Share a chapter of your latest book, or a sneak peek from your upcoming launch!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the livestream work?
The show is hosted by our founder, Dominic—cheery, welcoming, and great at helping authors feel comfortable on camera.
The first 30 authors can book a full 15 minute session. One author at a time. Your books. Your story. Your moment.
After the con, we clip out your segment, publish it as its own video on the channel. You can share it, reuse it, and send readers to it anytime. It keeps working for you long after the con is over.
What can I talk about on the livestream?
Bring your original and unusual ideas for a theme, or launch your book!
Dominic will ask you about your book, invite you to read the blurb, talk about the feel and genre, the ideal audience, and where people can find you online.
Consider announcing a giveaway, such as your first three orders get special treatment.
Afterward, how can people find me and my book?
Every participating author gets their name and website linked on our website, forever.
You can promote your website during your livestream spot, we will include it in the description, and Dominic can drop it into the live chat.
When we clip out your spot afterward, we will include a link in the description so folk can find you.
How does the expo work?
Ahead of the convention, you'll get access to our expo area.
Scheduled Booth: You can create events on a shared calendar, and edit everything: upload your own header graphic, title, adjust the time, tweak the description, and chat with members in a full comment area! You can link to your website, embed a video, and promote anything you want.
Create Posts: Ask questions and start polls on the feed, or share icebreakers to kickstart conversation. (No self-promotion in this area!)
Use Google Meet: Set up your own free Google Meet room and hangout with 50+ fans for up to 50 minutes. Fans can select custom backgrounds and fun filters, or join without camera to live chat.
Why Google Meet? This way you have total admin control of your meeting room, and everyone enjoys the same experience! Plus its free.
Expo event ideas
Host a cast read of your novel, and invite audience members to take voices. These sessions can be recorded for sharing afterward, if you choose. Let your audience members know that the read-aloud portion is being recorded.
Note: To encourage attendee comfort and engagement, most of these events are not recorded.
📣 Live AMA session: Ask me anything about my books, writing process, inspirations, or what snacks my characters would eat.
📚Themed Event: Pick a movie or book, and rally the fans for a relaxing/turbo-charged conversation.
📚 Story Read-aloud and Q&A: Hear me read a epic scene or teaser, then stick around for a chat.
🎁 Contests and giveaways: Enter to win goodies and special gifts!
🤝 Meet & Greet Hangout: Chill with me and other fans in a relaxed open-room session on a specific theme.
🛒 Special Release: Book links, exclusive offers, and fan resources, only available for friends who bounce into my booth!
🎮 Gaming: Do you already livestream your gameplay, or want to host a gaming-focused meetup? Share your livestream and hangout with our authors.
Contest Ideas
Note: post about these on your website before the convention, to give members time to create.
🖌 Fan Art Contest: Draw a character, scene, or moment from my books. Upload your art right here in the comments so we can gush together! Prize: A signed copy of my book, or exclusive special gift.
✍️ Flash Fiction Challenge: Write a 100-word story inspired by a prompt from my universe. Enter by commenting right here on this post! Prize: Your story featured on my blog, and I'll send you surprise swag!
🤳 Cosplay or Shelfie Raffle: Dress up as a character or post a pic with my book. Upload it to the comments right on this post! Prize: Entry into a raffle for book bundles or Amazon gift card.
🧩 Puzzle Hunt: Follow clues that I've hidden across my blog, social media, or downloads. Send me a private DM with your answers, and then comment publicly here 'Done'. Prize: Secret story drop or early access to upcoming projects.
🎧 Dramatic Reading Contest: Record yourself reading a dramatic passage from my book (or I’ll pick one). Share it on Instagram or Tiktok, and link it here. Prize: Public shoutout, super special custom merch!
📜 Quote Match Game: Match character quotes to the right scene or speaker from my book. Happens live during the con! Prize: Character sketch, world lore sheet, or exclusive map.
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Why creators love LegendHaven
I am on the edge of my seat for LegendHaven every year because I know I am about to plunge into a pool of revved up bookish, storyish people that I get to share my stuff with. COME TO IT, I WANT TO SEE YOU THERE TOO.
Gabriella Batel
2025
Before I found LegendFiction, I had no idea where to find other Catholic writers whose storytelling goals aligned with mine. I'm happy to have connected with Dominic and a few other community members, and I look forward to meeting more of you in the future!
Kristopher Ackoury
2025
Finding a writing community is essential for authors of all types. As a publishing professional, I love that LegendFiction and LegendHaven connects writers to likeminded friends who can support them on this journey!
Anjanette Barr
2025
I am so excited to network with other authors, connect with readers (and pick their brains about what they'd like to read in the future) and find some inspiration from like-minded Christ-centered creators!
Bernadette Richards
2025
Creating is so often a lonely endeavor. LegendFiction helps us come together in a supportive atmosphere where our goals are solely to help one another--and that's lifegiving.
Jane Lebak
2025
I found LegendFiction to be advantageous last time I attended. It helped me find new readers, fellow authors who shared my vision, and I even made some sales.
Cara Ruegg
2025
I learned about a lot of great new authors and books that I plan to look into as well as hearing a lot of talks about taking your writing less seriously and to just have fun with it.
Mary
2024
I loved the variety of panels! Having a gaming panel and a movie premiere was a nice break from just writing and book content.
Meghan
2024
I love getting to connect with like-minded writers from around the world. I lost my love of writing during college, but got it back when I just started writing for fun with no worries about anything else.
Amelia Leedom
2023
Legend Fiction has certainly brought back the joy and fun of writing for me!
Mary Rose K
2023
LegendFiction makes writing and storytelling easier, "cooler", and so much more fun! Last year I published my first novel thanks to the resources and community provided by LegendFiction. It's also kept me accountable to my writing goals, allowing me to write better stories in a much shorter period of time. Thanks so much to Dominic and the LegendFiction team!
Mary Rose Kreger
2025
For the last couple of years, LegendHaven has served as a great pick-me-up when I've needed to remember why I write and who I'm writing for. It's a booster shot of motivation, and gets me excited about writing, reading, and editing all over again.
Nancy Bechel
2025
Dominic has created and is hosting LegendHaven, which I had the pleasure of speaking at last year. It’s billed as “the friendliest fiction convention in the world" where authors, story lovers, book nerds, gamers, and more gather to share their love of story, imagination, writing, and adventure.
Created by Catholics and Christians who love fantasy, science fiction, and epic books, you’ll meet fellow storytellers, learn how to create stories that change lives, and make friendships that last.
This is an unpaid and unsolicited endorsement - I just admire Dominic and his passion for creating this community! Maybe it’s the right fit for you!
Peter Atkinson, Merry Beggars
2025
Dominic de Souza's love for the craft of storytelling has served as a magnet for like-minded individuals at LegendFiction. What he's built is commendable.
Douglas Ernst
2025
I loved everything! It was so much fun to come and hang out with fellow Catholic writers.
Caroline K
2024
The range of topics and discussions, how there were events available throughout the day, and how every discussion or panel was live instead of pre-recorded.
Zephyr T
2024
I learned how high quality Catholic/faith centric content can be. I always think things will be cheesy but there were great conversations on successful music and film-writing, great authors and even how Catholic media currently stands from a literary agent’s perspective.
Meghan
2024
Make it a two day event! I wish I could have attended more, because so much was going on! It seems like there is enough content that it could be spread out over two days!
Sr. Allison G
2023
I loved the small group talks and getting to have fun discussions with the teen attendees. The new platform was also super awesome!
Mary
2024
As a priest and a student of Sacred Scripture, I can appreciate the value of good story-telling. It is great to connect with other people who also value stories and fiction and the lessons they can impart to us.
Fr. Matthew Mary Bartow, MFVA
2025
LegendFiction is a wonderful forum for emerging or seasoned authors of speculative fiction to connect directly with readers, fans, and fellow writers who are passionate about bold stories and looking for new worlds to explore.
Thomas Salerno
2025
LegendFiction has been a source of inspiration and encouragement to me over the years. I joined the first two free conventions as a patron and I have loved watching it grow to include so much new talent!
Caroling Furlong
2025
LegendFiction is a good reminder that, as Catholic fans and subcreators, we aren't alone! There are so many great Catholics who love fantasy, sci-fi and the beauty of myth and are just looking for a place to share their love with others, without the vacuous disappointments of secular media. LegendFiction provides what all of us want: a "creative rebellion against meaninglessness"!
Kaleb Hammond
2025
I'm a fantasy author, a PhD student, a husband, and a father. I know the importance of strong communities of any sort, and LegendFiction is a community worth supporting!
Chris Rizha
2025
One of the most unique and fun gathering spaces I've seen in an online convention. A great way to meet and make friends and fans.
Karina Fabian
2025
I love feeling that I’m not alone as a Catholic writer in a very secular world!
Eileen W
2023
It’s an utter lie… I have been tamping down my enjoyment of fiction writing for 15-ish years…. always felt like there was something “more important” I should be doing. This community is quickly showing me that is an utter lie.
Melissa K
2023
I loved the discussions! It was so fun being able to discuss books and movies with other Catholics. I also loved the comedy session, that was amazing. Just chatting about different genres and fandoms with others was awesome as well, it's difficult to find others who share the same interests as me so I was so happy to meet people who do!
Emma A
2024
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