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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 53 MIN

Author Interview: Emma Kate

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In this episode, we’re joined by Emma Kate to chat about her brand new hockey romance, Her Slap Shot, where she’s the head coach and he’s the player. We discuss the amount of hockey research needed to write the book, the challenge of writing a spicy book with the power dynamics, why a slow burn was a must for the situation and the characters, the importance of showcasing women sports leaders in a positive light, how she determines when to include spice and how much, and what she’s planning to write next.Also, make sure to check out all of Emma’s books:Her Slap ShotForever WildWildly InappropriateWild and FreeChasing WildAll of Emma’s books are available on Kindle Unlimited and Amazon. About Emma KateEmma Kate writes romcoms sprinkled generously with the very tropes that make her heart race: sports, small towns, and sarcastic heroines. When she's not building worlds or creating characters that stay with you long after the last page, you'll find Emma spending time with her family, watching sports, or enjoying her small, Colorado town.Connect with Emma Kate:Website: https://www.authoremmakate.com/Instagram: @authoremmakateTikTok: @authoremmakateConnect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]

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In this episode, we’re joined by Emma Kate to chat about her brand new hockey romance, Her Slap Shot, where she’s the head coach and he’s the player. We discuss the amount of hockey research needed to write the book, the challenge of writing a spicy book with the power dynamics, why a slow burn was a must for the situation and the characters, the importance of showcasing women sports leaders in a positive light, how she determines when to include spice and how much, and what she’s planning to...

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