The Snailed It Podcast

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Whether you're an avid reader, aspiring or published author, or anything in between, the Snailed It Pod has something for you. Grab a cuppa and get comfy as Danikka and Erin chat about their favourite books, buddy reads, and everything indie publishing.

  1. Episode 28: Women Authors Being Taken Seriously: A Rant

    07/31/2025

    Episode 28: Women Authors Being Taken Seriously: A Rant

    Please note, this episode discusses topics that some listeners may find distressing related to violence and sexual assault. Listeners should exercise personal discretion and prioritise their well-being when deciding whether this content is right for them. In this episode of the Snailed It Podcast, Danikka and Erin tackle the ever-recurring question: are women authors, especially in fantasy, actually being taken seriously? (Not to ruin the episode with a spoiler, but we all know the answer). They're ranting about why books by women are so often being shoved into YA or *romantasy* categories, and how marketing trends (and misogynistic double standards) play a big role in this pigeonholing of women authors. If you've ever wondered why dragons + sex scenes = "smut" when written by a woman, but the same story written by a man would be "epic fantasy", then this episode is for you. Links to all further articles or further reading mentioned can be found on the blog. Brought to you by: Authors Own Publishing, Danikka Taylor, and Erin Thomson. Danikka’s Details: Website: www.authors.own.publishing.com Instagram: @authorsownpublishing Erin’s Details: Website: www.erinthomsonauthor.com Instagram: @authorerinthomson Intro & Outro Music by Mikel & GameChops. Other references and resources for this episode include: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of Authors Own Publishing. Thanks for Listening!

    17 min

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Whether you're an avid reader, aspiring or published author, or anything in between, the Snailed It Pod has something for you. Grab a cuppa and get comfy as Danikka and Erin chat about their favourite books, buddy reads, and everything indie publishing.