Ashley Michele and Becky discuss the impact of reading dark romance and taboo books on healing trauma. Becky shares her journey from being suppressed in abusive environments to finding her voice through reading and writing. They explore the judgment and support from online and real-life communities, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and the evolution of their reading preferences. Becky highlights authors like Audrey Rush, Kinsley Kincaid, and Hayley Tyler, who write taboo and dark romance, and the significance of these books in their personal growth. They also touch on the challenges of maintaining friendships and the influence of social media on their reading experiences.

Smut Lovers the Community is a group of individuals celebrating sexuality, kink and smutty romance in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment. For more information on our up coming conference go to our website at ⁠⁠https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/⁠⁠.

If you'd like to join our Facebook group, then you can find us ⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠

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Host: Ashley Michele, Assistant Director – Smut Lovers: The Conference

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Ashley Michele interviews Becca Fogg, an American author known for her urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels. Becca discusses her "Duality" series, which follows Jax, a post-college girl with elemental powers, and her journey in a war between good and evil. The series features a unique magic system, escalating spice, and violent action scenes. Becca also talks about her upcoming projects, including "Justice for Puck Bunnies," a hockey Omegaverse novel, and a dragon duology. She emphasizes the importance of representation, particularly in Jewish mysticism, and her approach to writing complex, emotionally engaging stories.

You can find out more about this week’s guest on the following platforms:

Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09DB3R19L

Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/beccafoggauthor/

Website: https://www.beccafogg.com/

Smut Lovers the Community is a group of individuals celebrating sexuality, kink and smutty romance in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment. For more information on our up coming conference go to our website at ⁠https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/⁠.

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Join Ashley Michele and special guest Amy Oliveira, a contemporary romance author with Brazilian and Irish roots, for a candid deep-dive into all things romance, Omega verse, and the real-life struggles that inspire truly unforgettable characters. In this episode, we unpack why piercings, cozy vibes, and “nesting” make Omega verse irresistible, swap favorite comfort reads, and chat about the value of deeply flawed protagonists who still find love.

Amy shares her unique journey of writing in her second language, explores the intersection of mental health and steamy fiction, and reveals how authors like Cassandra Gannon and Laurel K. Hamilton shaped her creative process. Expect honest talk, great book recs, and lots of praise—plus a celebration of the power in loving yourself (crusty PJs and all). Whether you’re a smut lover, mood reader, or simply love stories about messy, relatable characters, this episode has your next TBR hit covered!

You can find out more about this week’s guest on thefollowing platforms:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyOliveira.author/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amyoliveira.author/

Website: https://theamyoliveira.com/

Smut Lovers the Community is a group of individuals celebratingsexuality, kink and smutty romance in a safe, loving, and inclusiveenvironment. For more information on our up coming conference go to our websiteat https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/.

If you'd like to join our Facebook group, then youcan find us HERE.

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The podcast episode features a discussion on spicy literature, with Alicia sharing her journey into reading erotic books, starting with "50 Shades of Grey" and progressing to authors like Colleen Hoover and Pepper Winters. Alicia emphasizes the importance of reading what you enjoy and the value of beta and arc reading. Follow Alicia here:

https://www.instagram.com/locsnliterature

Smut Lovers the Community is a group of individuals celebrating sexuality, kink and smutty romance in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment. For more information on our up coming conference go to our websiteat https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/.

If you'd like to join our Facebook group, then youcan find us HERE.

NOTE: This episode was recorded/produced prior to community revelation regarding certain titles from Tillie Cole’s backlist. The creators/guest do not support or condone the harmful themes or romanticization of hate groups present in those controversies.

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Alexia Onyx, a dark romance and horror author, discusses her writing journey, focusing on her representation of plus-size, queer, and mental health themes. She highlights her transition from thrillers to dark romance, influenced by authors like Gillian Flynn and Jillian. Alexia emphasizes the importance of raw, realistic mental health representation in her books.

Follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/alexiaonyxauthor/

NOTE: This episode was recorded/produced prior to the 2024 allegations against Neil Gaiman. The creators do not support or condone his actions.

Smut Lovers the Community is a group of individuals celebrating sexuality, kink and smutty romance in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment. For more information on our up coming conference go to our website at https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/.

If you'd like to join our Facebook group, then youcan find us HERE.

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It’s time for Season 2, Episode 15 of Smut Lovers: The Podcast. This week we are with the amazing horror and romance author Brianna Malotke AKA Tori Fields.

Brianna Malotke is a freelance writer and member of the Horror Writers Association. Ever since she learned to read, she’s loved reading and writing. She currently lives with her husband, dog, and two cats in a non-haunted house full of overflowing bookshelves.

While most of her work is within the realms of horror and nightmares, she enjoys writing love poems and drabbles. She has poetry in The Spectre Review and The Nottingham Horror Collective. You can find more of her horror work in the anthologies Beautiful Tragedies 2, The Dire Circle, Under Her Skin, Their Ghoulish Reputation, and Out of Time.

As far as love and romance goes, she has numerous pieces in the anthologies Worlds Apart, Out of Time, and At First Glance by Dark Rose Press. Along with these, you can find more of her poetry in the anthologies Balm, Tempest, and Cherish by Ravens Quoth Press.

You can find out more about this week’s guest on the following platforms:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/532326308594474/user/1616482515

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malotkeromance/

Website: https://brimalotke.wixsite.com/malotkewrites

Smut Lovers the Community is a group of individuals celebrating sexuality, kink and smutty romance in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment. For more information on our up coming conference go to our website at https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/.

If you'd like to join our Facebook group, then you can find us HERE.

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It’s time for Season 2, Episode 14 of Smut Lovers: The Podcast. This week we are with the amazing Raven Carlyle.

Raven Carlyle is a mafia romance author who writes about tortured bad boys and the women who are strong enough to crack their hearts wide open.

She’s the author of the Night Governor Bratva series which is set in Moscow, New York, London and Hong Kong and dreams up scarily gorgeous mafia heroes faster than she can write about them.

When she’s not writing, she’s exploring the world and finding delicious things to eat in far flung locations. Her travels inspire many scenes in her books. She’s lived in Moscow, Tokyo, London and Kabul, and is about to move house again with her husband and daughter.

You can find out more about Raven on the following platforms:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555731721145

Website: https://www.ravencarlyle.com/

Smut Lovers the Community is a group of individuals celebrating sexuality, kink and smutty romance in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment. For more information on our up coming conference go to our website at https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/.

If you'd like to join our Facebook group, then you can find us HERE.

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It’s time for Season 2, Episode 13 of Smut Lovers: The Podcast. This week we are with the ax throwing author M.L. Eden!

M.L.(Mel) Eaden works by day in the tech industry, but at night, she reads books, writes stories, and is an avid board gamer. Originally from the sunflower state, she migrated to one with a lone star for work and sunshine. She has indie-published five books, one novella, and a collection of short stories all from the same queer-centric universe. She also has two contemporary short stories published in an anthology.

You can find out more about ML on the following platforms:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mleadenauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.l.eaden/

Website: https://mleaden.com/

Smut Lovers the Community is a group of individuals celebrating sexuality, kink and smutty romance in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment. For more information on our up coming conference go to our website at https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/.

If you'd like to join our Facebook group, then you can find us HERE.

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Host: Nikki Rome

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