Saam King on Orc Romance for Curvy Women of Color

Are you searching for monster romance that features curvy heroines and truly inclusive fantasy worlds? If you love a good Orc romance but are tired of the same old characters, this episode is for you! On We Read Smut, I'm talking with Indie Author Saam King about her wildly fun and diverse Kingverse series. Saam and I discuss why it’s crucial to have diversity in monster romance, how she creates her unique universe, and the sheer joy of reading about big, beautiful Orcs falling hard and fast for women of color.Saam King is a romance author who writes about sexy, alpha monsters and their sassy, badass mates. She's been a voracious reader and writer of all things romance since she was way too young to be reading it. Saam lives in Ontario, Canada with her supportive and loving family, stressing everyone out with her crazy schedule. She writes happily ever afters with a heaping tablespoon of spice. Key TakeawaysSaam explains that growing up, she never saw herself reflected in monster romance heroines, leading her to create a world where curvy women of color are loved and desired by powerful Orcs.In the Kingverse, Orcs are civilized, technologically inclined, and masters of enterprise—challenging the typical "uncivilized" and backward stereotypes often seen in the genre.Discover why the found family dynamic is essential in the Kingverse, especially for the male characters who may have lost their blood relations. It emphasizes that the closest people in your life do not have to be blood.Saam puts a fun spin on the fated mate trope, ensuring her Orcs fall first, fall harder, and faster every single time, leading to deliciously intense mutual pining.If you love monster romance with a lighthearted, fun tone and heroines you can truly see yourself in, you need to check out the Kingverse series! Ready to meet your own big, beautiful Orc? CONNECT WITH SAAM KING:WebsiteInstagramRunning list of books mentioned (Doc)Support the showJoin the After Dark Substack CommunityConnect with Alesia:StorygraphInstagramThis podcast was produced by Galati Media.Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.