Summary:

In this episode The Book Babes chat with spicy contemporary romance author Kate Smoak. She also happens to be the founder and organizer of the fantastic Canadian book signing event Rose City Romance.

We talked with Kate about her extra spicy romance books and how she likes to subvert tropes and expectations. Things got a little spicy when we dug into her search history. But we also chatted about her nerves over her first ever book signing event. And how her experiences at signings led to her decision to organize her own romance event in Windsor, Ontario.

So, you get dual POV in this one, learning about Kate’s own books and inspiration as well as her event planner side.

Both the Book Babes are attending the signing in its second year, so we had a great time talking about the event.

Music by Christopher Tallon

About Our Guest:

Kate Smoak is a Canadian spicy contemporary romance author, event owner/organizer, and unapologetic book lover. She loves to write broken heroines and subverting expectations. As founder of the Rose City Romance, she loves to bring readers and authors together to share in the love of falling in love with a good book. When not writing her next love story or planning an event, you’ll find her cheering on other indie authors & creators, and reminding everyone that romance readers are the best!

Here’s where you can find Kate & The Rose City Romance Conference:Books: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Kate-Smoak/author/B0CKPW9W9L?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Author: www.katesmoak.ca

All the Kate Smoak links: bio.site/katesmoak

Author Socials: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads @katesmoakwrites

Event Site: www.rosecityromance.ca

Event Tickets: https://rosecityromance2026.eventbrite.ca

Event Socials: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Threads @rosecityromance

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Find Alby Blake & Her Unique Sports Romance Books:

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alby_blake

Website: www.lovelunapress.com

Find Nikki Jewell & Her Spicy Sports & Contemporary Romance:

Social Media: @nikkijewell_books

Website: authornikkijewell.com

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