What if writing queer, kinky romance wasn’t just about heat - but about healing, politics, and community care? In this powerful episode, Kayla sits down with author, social psychologist, and licensed sex therapist Emily Alter to explore how kink, queerness, and fiction intersect with activism and personal transformation.

Emily shares how their work weaves together a deep understanding of power, accountability, and identity - along with their writing journey from heartbreak to hope, and the vibrant author communities they've helped build. They also speak candidly about inclusivity, safe spaces, and the bravery of being out loud on social media.

Whether you're a writer, reader, or creative rebel craving more authenticity and representation in the stories you consume and create—this one’s for you.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• Queerness as a political identity (not just a label)
• How kink reveals deeper social power dynamics
• What makes a safe, accountable writing community
• The case for being loudly political online
• Writing to heal after trauma or heartbreak
• Creating cozy kink books that aren’t dark romance
• Building multi-author collab series (and how to find your people)

Stay tuned till the end for Emily’s Embodiment Challenge to help you reconnect to your why as a writer.

Mentioned In This Episode: Ep. 182 - What Happens When You Own Your Full Identity: From Fear To Frequency

• Emily Alter's Website
• Sign Up For Emily's Newsletter
• Connect With Emily On Ream
• Connect With Emily On Socials