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We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers

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Finally, a home for the spice you love and the representation you deserve. We Read Smut, hosted by Alesia, builds a judgment-free zone for readers who crave spicy plots and substance. We celebrate high-heat stories and inclusive casts. If you want open-door romance that features every body, you found the right show.


What to expect:

  • Trope Breakdowns: We dissect the best (and hottest) tropes in the genre.
  • Author Interviews: Hear the story behind the spice from your favorite creators.
  • Shelf Help: Expert guidance to help you conquer your TBR pile.
  • Inclusive Stories: We prioritize representative leads and diverse voices.


Whether you're a seasoned smut reader or just dipping your toes into the genre, this podcast is for you. We leave the shame at the door and celebrate the power of a well-written romance.


Join the Circle: Want personalized book picks and a private chat with Alesia? Join the After Dark Circle on Substack. Supporters get full access to every post and our private community of romance fans.


Connect with us: Follow @WeReadSmut on Instagram and use the hashtag #WeReadSmut to share your current read.

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Why are we still measuring the value and desirability of women against the benchmark of youth? Today, I am joined by celebrated author and writing coach Cathy Yardley to pull back the curtain on more than twenty-five years of navigating the publishing landscape. We trace her career from selling category romance to Harlequin in 1999 to publishing award-winning standalones with Montlake, including her hit midlife romance Role Playing. Cathy opens up about her late-in-life ADHD and bipolar II di...
What happens when you look at live professional wrestling, see the electric tension between two fierce athletes in the ring, and wonder: what if they kissed? Today, I am joined by romance author Tamara Lemus to discuss her path into indie publishing and the creation of her Wrestling With Love series. We break down the inspiration behind her breakout sapphic sports romance, From the Top Rope, which was sparked while attending WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico. Tamara shares what it takes to write au...
Enemies to lovers is easily one of the most beloved tropes in romance, but the tag gets slapped on everything from gentle workplace competition to full-blown murderous vendettas. Today, I sit down with fellow reader and creator Chalon from Bookmarked by Chalon to break down the entire spectrum of enemies to lovers. We define the boundaries between mild rivals to lovers, enemies to lovers light, and true enemies with deadly intent. Then, we trade our favorite book recommendations across subgen...
With vampire romance surging in popularity, how do you take a classic paranormal creature and flip the rulebook completely on its head? Today, I am joined by North Carolina romance author and event host Melissa Simone to break down her unique paranormal universe. We discuss her novel The Vampire Reversal, where a 400-year-old vampire actively seeks a way out of immortality through genuine, uncompelled human connection. We also get into her writing journey from early poetry to indie romance, h...
With over a decade in the publishing industry, romance author and literary agent Sade Rena has navigated nearly every corner of the business. Today, I sit down with Sade to discuss the reality of author burnout after publishing 20 books in three years, the collaborative mechanics of co-authoring with close friends, and the transition from indie control to landing a traditional two-book deal with Forever. We also explore how writing helps process personal grief, the evolving boundaries a...
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