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: Hawthorne's Harem.
2025 EVENTS
May 23-25 | Queers and Quills | Portland, OR
https://www.queersandquills.com/
June 7 | HEA Reader Event | Indianapolis, IN
https://www.heareaderevent.com/
July 19 | Writers on the River | Peoria, IL
https://writersontheriver.com/
June 21 | Beyond the Read | Columbus, OH
https://www.beyondthereadauthorevent.com/
October 2-5 | Book Harvest | Chicago, IL
https://www.bookharvestbookcon.com/
ALL 2025 pre-orders | https://beventi.co/author/katehawthornebooks
2026 EVENTS (preorder links to follow)
Feb 13-15 | Love Lit Con | San Diego, CA
Mar 12-15 | Shadows and Seduction | New Orleans, LA
https://www.sinnersandstardust.com/new-orleans
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