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We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers

We Read Smut
Autism
Diversity In Romance
Fat Girl Smut
Romance Genre
Roaming Holiday
Rivals To Lovers
Disability Representation
Autistic Representation In Romance
Birding With Benefits
Honey Bee Mine
Cozy Latina Billionaire Series
Productivity
Second Chance Romance
Publishing Industry
Found Family
Storygraph
Coming Early
100 Days Of Queer Fantasy
Queer Fantasy
Reading

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.

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What started as a simple vision to mobilize the bookish community has turned into an entire movement aiming to pull one million people together to read books by Black authors. In this special bonus episode, I am sitting down with Crystal, the founder... more

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Who says that romance is only for able-bodied or thin characters? In this episode, Northern Virginia romance author Katie Duggan joins the microphone to look at how we can take regular contemporary romance tropes and subvert them to center fat, neuro... more

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Swati Hegde
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Episode: Marina Hill on Subverting the Billionaire Trope in Romance
Charish Reid
Author of Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Monster Romance
Episode: Charish Reid on The Realities of Academia & Writing Across Genres
Lm Bennett
Author of Black Sapphic Romance Contemporary
Episode: L.M. Bennett on Flipping the Script on Earned Happily Ever Afters
Danielle Allen
USA Today bestselling author and author of over 55 books
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Episode: Danielle Allen on The Shift From Indie to Traditional Book Deals
Sabina Nordqvist
Author of It's All in Your Head and disability advocate
Author (It's All in Your Head)
Episode: Sabina Nordqvist on The Power of Own Voices in Spoonie Romance
Deanna Grey
Author of Outdrawn and Mendell Hawks Hockey Series
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Episode: Deanna Grey on Finding Her Voice in New Adult Romance
Shelbey Monae
Host of Shelbey and the Book Club,_reader and content creator
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Episode: Shelbey Monae on Deconstructing Literary Excellence + Healing Through Smut

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Alesia
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • I learned so much from this episode.

    I loved the episode with Sarah in Wanderland. I am bisexual and love that you addressed the misconceptions people have about that. I also learned so new terminology. It was interesting, educational and fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MH Warrior & Neurospicy Mama
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interesting conversations

    I started listening when I saw they had an interview with my favorite author Elizabeth Stephens. And then I was hooked. Great guests topics and conversations. I really appreciate a podcast that talk smut in an intelligent and fascinating way.

    Now if you could interview Theodora Taylor or Regine Abel that would be awesome. Or Tessa Stone or Dreia Wells or (I’ll stop now)

    Thanks for a great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trouble&Strife
    United Statesa year ago
  • We Read Smut = everything we want in a book podcast

    Alesia is bringing the topics we crave from the book world to podcasting. Listen in as she dives deeper into the harder topics like trauma in storylines and how it reflects our own lived lives. I cannot wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saunders_says
    United States2 years ago
  • Diverse Smut Reader

    If your bookstagram account is any indication of what is in store for listeners… I’d say we are in for a treat! Sounds like I might have to swap some audiobook time out for this podcast.

    Can’t wait for this season!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Babeinlibrary
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Book Content!

    I can’t wait for this show to launch more episodes! Alesia is a great source of reading inspiration and her show is sure to be the same!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jillian416
    United States2 years ago

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Audiences enjoy the community feel and curated guest lineup that blends craft and real-world publishing insights.
Listeners praise the host's warmth and inclusivity, highlighting thoughtful conversations with diverse authors.
Commenters note the show covers difficult topics (trauma, representation) with sensitivity and intelligence.

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Ally's Shelf on 100 Days of Queer Fantasy + Cozy Recs
Q: Tell me a little about how you came up with the idea for 100 Days of Queer Fantasy and what you envisioned going into it.
The idea started as a bold commitment during Pride Month to expand visibility for queer fantasy, with a plan to post one fresh recommendation every day and to batch-create content for consistency, while prioritizing diverse representation and accessibility for new readers.
The Weekend Reader on The Reading Comprehension Crisis
Q: Do you think the problem is literacy or the way conversations about books are structured?
They converge on the idea that it's about expectations and how we discuss books. The platform and format influence what gets rewarded and what gets discussed, rather than a pure literacy deficit.
The Weekend Reader on The Reading Comprehension Crisis
Q: What inspired you to revive your Substack blog and write about reading comprehension in the bookish space?
Lynell describes reviving the blog as a homecoming, driven by wanting to have deeper, more thoughtful conversations that aren't always possible in short social-media threads; the Substack format allowed iterative refinement of tone and content.
Tay Mo'Nae on Urban, Contemporary, and Dark Romance: Writing Across Black Romance Genres
Q: How do you handle writing across urban, contemporary, and dark romance without losing your voice?
I lean into character development and consistent thematic threads—strong, imperfect heroines, protective (yet flawed) heroes, and a core sense of family or friendship—so even when the setting or tone shifts, readers recognize that Tay Mo'Nae vibe.
Tay Mo'Nae on Urban, Contemporary, and Dark Romance: Writing Across Black Romance Genres
Q: What was it like transitioning from traditional publishing to indie publishing?
The shift was less about the mechanics and more about creative control; I had to handle editing and covers myself, but I gained freedom to explore genres and refine my voice, which ultimately helped me find my niche.

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This show centers on spicy romance with a strong emphasis on representation and inclusivity. Across episodes, listeners get trope breakdowns, author interviews, and practical shelf-management guidance for avid readers, with a recurring focus on diverse leads, plus-size bodies, and authentic voices. The host keeps conversations lively and candid, often weaving in craft insights, publishing industry realities, and everyday reader experiences, making it a go-to for fans who want thoughtful, passionate discussions alongside enthusiastic book recommendations.

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