Smart Romance
Smart Romance by Rena Rani, Ana Holguin - Author, ava wilder, Heather McBreen, Lauren OkieSmart Romance is where literary analysis meets the love story. Because great stories deserve great critique.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 29 | Subscribers | Read | smartromance.substack.com |
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Where literary analysis meets the love story. Essays every Wednesday.
Certified indoor house cat and writer of many things, including UP CLOSE & PERSONAL (2025) and the forthcoming SECOND CHANCE DUET (2026).
Critically acclaimed romance author. My work is often described as gritty, messy, and raw, which is also why I am no longer invited to make the potato salad.
author of Wedding Dashers and Sunk in Love, 'one bed' enthusiast, expert swooner, romcom evangelist
I write messy love stories with big hearts and sharp teeth. THE BEST WORST THING is in stores now. TROPESICK publishes June 2026.
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