Kink, Community, & Conference Life: The World of Smut Lovers

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/

https://smutsource.com/

https://nikkirome.com/

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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