Rebel Ever After

Ella Dawson

Fight fascism and fall in love with Rebel Ever After, a new romance podcast. Join sex & culture critic and BUT HOW ARE YOU, REALLY author Ella Dawson as she interviews her favorite authors about writing swoony, sexy and progressive romance novels.

  1. vor 3 Tagen

    Let's talk about sex, ft Joss Richard

    In her upcoming sophomore novel Let's Kiss and Tell, Joss Richard explores sex-positive topics like sex work, vasectomies, and childfree happily-ever-afters. In this episode of Rebel Ever After, we dug into what romance genre conventions are made to be broken, and writing stories that make readers feel seen. Plus! You will not guess what fan fiction Joss wrote as a teenager. She shared how an idea for a Three's Company fic led to her first novel, It's Different This Time. This episode is not appropriate for children, or people who don't want to bonk radioactive ghouls in the post-nuclear fallout wasteland. If you know you know. You can find Joss on social media at @joss.richard or on her website jossrichard.com. Purchase Joss's books from the Rebel Ever After affiliate bookstore at bit.ly/REAbooks Rep the podcast with Rebel Ever After MERCH! Browse our new store here: https://rebeleverafter.creator-spring.com/ The best way to support the show is now to subscribe on Bindery, a home for booklovers and the (hopefully!) future Rebel Ever After romance publishing imprint. Join at rebeleverafter.binderybooks.com Don't forget to rate and review on your favorite podcast app, too. Theme music created by Dalton Deschain. Authors and media mentioned this episode: Emily Henry Ali Hazelwood Elissa Sussman Kennedy Ryan Emily Griffin's Something Borrowed Sophie Kinsella's Confessions of a Shopaholic Fallout (video game franchise and Amazon Prime show) Three's Company Mary Poppins The Sound of Music How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Heroes

  2. 25. Mai

    Romance cover art with Leni Kauffman

    On this episode of Rebel Ever After, my guest is romance cover illustrator Leni Kauffman. She is the creator of iconic covers like Hannah Grace's Icebreaker, as well as covers for books by Olivia Dade, Ashley Herring Blake, Emma R. Alban, and many more. I guarantee that you have some of Leni's work on your bookshelf or Kindle.  We talked about how she started working in the romance genre, what the process of cover design looks like, whether or not she reads the books she illustrates, and many more questions you've always wanted to ask a cover designer. We also talked about our mutual loathing of AI and how it is impacting visual artists.  Follow Leni on Instagram @lenikauffman or go to her website www.lenikauffman.com Subscribe on Patreon at patreon.com/brosandprose to get access to the Rebel Ever After Discord server, Ella's newsletter, and other bonuses! Save 10% when you buy an annual membership — your financial support makes this independent podcast possible.  Purchase recommended romances from the Rebel Ever After affiliate bookstore at bit.ly/REAbooks Books and authors mentioned this episode include: Along for the Ride by Mimi Grace Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli Spoiler Alert, At First Spite, and ZOMROMCOM by Olivia Dade, as well as her other works Dream on, Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake, as well as her other works Amy Award Lyla Lee Lily Chu Emma R. Alban Please remember to RATE AND REVIEW the podcast wherever you like to listen. Theme music created by Dalton Deschain. This show is brought to you with the support of my patrons.

  3. 11. Mai

    Stoner rom-coms & chronic illness with Laura Piper Lee

    My guest this week is a returning champion, my friend Laura Piper Lee! Her third romance POT SHOT comes out on May 19th and was just named an indie next pick. We talked about what inspired her to write about a woman living with Crohn's Disease who opens a dispensary in her hometown, happily-ever-afters that include chronic illness, and why the world needs more stoner rom-coms. This episode contains a lot of conversation about cannabis, and I apologize in advance for how much I sound like a narc. I promise I am not anti-weed, I am just from Connecticut and deeply uncool.  Follow Laura on Instagram and Threads @laurapiperlee, and at laurapiperlee.com Purchase Laura's books from the Rebel Ever After affiliate bookstore at bit.ly/REAbooks Remember to get your tickets to Laura's book tour events! You can find more information at linktr.ee/laurapiperlee. Subscribe on Patreon at patreon.com/brosandprose to get access to the Rebel Ever After Discord server, Ella's newsletter, and other bonuses! Save 10% when you buy an annual membership — your financial support makes this independent podcast possible.  Other media mentioned this episode: Parks & Rec Broad City Laura's past books Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair and Zoe Brennan, First Crush Please remember to RATE AND REVIEW the podcast wherever you like to listen. Theme music created by Dalton Deschain. This show is brought to you with the support of my patrons.

  4. 30. März

    BDSM romance, power exchange & consent with Kate Hawthorne

    This week my guest is queer BDSM romance author Kate Hawthorne, who also writes as Nikki Markham. We talked about the nuance of depicting ongoing negotiation and consent on the page, accountability in kink communities, and the long-lasting appeal of submissive coming out stories. Plus: why everyone needs a good platonic spanking. We do discuss some potentially triggering topics like what abuse can look like within a BDSM dynamic, particularly in undernegotiated power exchange relationships. That being said, BDSM is not inherently abusive and we do not conflate the two. Follow Kate on Instagram and Threads @kate.hawthorne or go to www.katehawthornebooks.com.  Breaking The Mold is available for pre-order now! You can find Kate's books on Kindle Unlimited, and in the Rebel Ever After affiliate bookstore on Bookshop.org at bit.ly/REAbooks  Reserve your ticket to our Romance Read-In to benefit Authors Against Book Bans on April 29th: https://bookclubbar.com/events/4612720260429 Subscribe on Patreon at patreon.com/brosandprose to get access to the Rebel Ever After Discord server, as well as premium episodes of the podcast. Save 10% when you buy an annual membership! Your financial support makes this independent production possible.  Please remember to RATE AND REVIEW the podcast wherever you like to listen. Theme music created by Dalton Deschain. This show is brought to you with the support of my patrons. Books and authors mentioned this episode: Danielle Steele Norah Roberts Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James Heated Rivalry (Crave, 2025) The Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs

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Fight fascism and fall in love with Rebel Ever After, a new romance podcast. Join sex & culture critic and BUT HOW ARE YOU, REALLY author Ella Dawson as she interviews her favorite authors about writing swoony, sexy and progressive romance novels.