In chapter thirty-four we have a special guest joining us - the one and only Nikki Rome, a USA Today bestselling romance author. Get ready, because in this chapter of our podcast, we're diving deep into the world of writing smut. In this episode, we chat about: The emotional connection and community of romance readers.Exploring kink and BDSM in romance writingHow to balance spice and plot developmentFinding your motivation and writing style as an authorThe power of community, Facebook Groups, BookTok and attending events About Nikki: USA Today Best Selling Romance Author Nikki Rome has been a romance junky since a young age. As a girl she reached for book after book, looking for that happily ever after she always believed in. She loves all forms of romance and you can find her latest read not far from her reach. Nikki writes contemporary romance with a touch of danger and kink. Her love of realistic characters who face real problems provides a story that touches the hearts of many. As a writer, reader and lover of words, it only made sense that she publish her stories. Now years letter she owns and manages Smut Lovers: The Community. A group of like minded individuals that come together to talk about their love of all things smut. You can find her hosting Smut Lovers: The Podcast or running Smut Lovers: The Conference. Either way you know she'll always be talking about her love of books. Connect with Nikki: Smut Lovers Website: https://smutlovers.org/ Nikki Rome Website: https://nikkirome.com/ Smut Lovers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smutloverscommunity Nikki Rome on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikki.rome.520 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkiromeauthor Book your complimentary discovery call here! Join The Daring Author Community on Patreon! Discover what social media platform is right for you here! Download 50 content ideas for authors here! Website: https://thedaringpress.com/