My name is Mel Saavedra and I am the founder of Steamy Lit. I am a proud Latina, Navy Veteran, and dog mom. I'm also an avid reader of steamy romance. The more a book makes me clench my thighs, the better.

My love for reading romance novels intensified during my husband's deployment. As I continued to pick up title after title, I quickly noticed the lack of representation romance authors of color, as well as non-binary/genderqueer folx, received in publishing. By having constant conversations in the book community, I knew it was common for women to feel uncomfortable discussing their sexuality or even speaking about steamy scenes in books. Thus, the spark of an idea for Steamy Lit was set aflame.

At Steamy Lit, I want to empower discourse around sexuality and self-love while also providing a new way for authors to have their work showcased.