Kink, Community, & Conference Life: The World of Smut Lovers
In this fiery and inspiring return episode, host Leann welcomes back USA Today Best-Selling Romance Author Nikki Rome to discuss how she transformed her passion for steamy, kink-positive romance into a thriving, inclusive empire: Smut Lovers.
Nikki shares the journey behind Smut Lovers: The Community, The Podcast, and The Conference, revealing how her frustration with the lack of accurate kink information for writers sparked a movement. Smut Lovers has become a vibrant hub where authors and readers can learn, explore, and celebrate the intersection of kink, romance, and storytelling.
We discussed:
The evolution of Smut Lovers from idea to full-blown brand.
What sets the Smut Lovers community apart from typical romance reader groups.
Surprising lessons Nikki has learned while expanding her brand.
Behind-the-scenes insights into Smut Lovers: The Conference—who it's for and why it matters.
Demo dungeon experience.
Representation gaps in the genre and what readers are craving now.
The role of kink-aware communities in normalizing sexual exploration.
A major myth about smutty romance Nikki is ready to debunk.
What’s next for Nikki and the Smut Lovers universe.
This episode is a celebration of storytelling, sex-positivity, and the power of building spaces where kink, curiosity, and community thrive.
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Nikki Rome:
Websites: https://smutlovers.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmutLovers
Smut Lovers: The Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/475F4uepDq05D3kUF9Kcvf?si=6b24670a07af4e99
Leann Herron:
Kink Your Way
Website: https://kinkyourway.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kinkyourway
🆓 FREE Kink Play Safety Checklist - FREE PDF https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/digital-products/ols/products/kink-play-safety-checklist
📲 You can access the audio version on your favorite podcast platforms: IHeart, Spotify, Amazon Music, Podchaser, and Audible (just search Kink Your Way)
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