MEET KATE
Kate Hawthorne (she/her) is an author of character-driven LGBT romance, known for crafting emotionally intense stories with high heat and a kinky twist. Creating worlds where passion and angst collide, Kate’s books bring you complex protagonists in fearless pursuit of self-exploration and happy—if not sometimes unconventional—endings for everyone.
Find her sapphic books here: Nikki Markham on Amazon
For extra dirty sneak peeks and exclusive first looks - be sure to join Kate's Patreon.
Join her Facebook group: Kate Hawthorne's Social Club.
If you are a bookstore and want to stock my books on your shelves: https://beventi.co/orderform/kbk7xmoogq
2026 EVENTS (preorder links to follow)
Mar 12-15 | Shadows and Seduction | New Orleans, LA
https://www.sinnersandstardust.com/new-orleans
May 16 | Love and Romance Toronto | Toronto, ON
https://loveandromanceintoronto.wordpress.com/
July 11 | Writers on the River | Peoria, IL
http://www.writersontheriver.com
July 24-26 | Beyond the Read | Columbus, OH
https://www.beyondthereadauthorevent.com/
Sept 16-20 | Smut Lovers | Orlando, FL
http://smutlovers.org
Oct 8-10 | Book Harvest | Chicago, IL
https://www.bookharvestbookcon.com/
November 6-7 | Wanderlust | San Antonio, TX
https://www.wanderlustsigningevents.com/
2027 EVENTS (preorder links to follow)
April 24 | Indies Invade Orlando | Orlando, FL
https://www.facebook.com/groups/indiesinvadeorlando/
May 28-30 | Bitz Up | Panama City Beach, FL
https://jibblyhq.com/pages/bitz-up-beachside-book-bash
June - TBA
July - TBA
July 17 | Paris in the Plains | Kansas City, KS
https://www.southernbellebookevents.com/