Rebel Ever After

Ella Dawson
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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.

  1. 5d ago

    Alicia Thompson on magic, music and men worth loving

    This week my guest is Alicia Thompson, the author of five adult romance novels including With Love, From Cold World and Never Been Shipped. We talked about balancing magical realism with grounded characterization in her new book In Every Possible Way. Plus: Alicia's amazing newsletter about music, our hatred of the "reverse" trope, and how she writes men worth falling for. Follow Alicia on Instagram @aliciabooks and on Substack at aliciabooks.substack.com. Purchase Alicia'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: 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. We are 40% of the way to reaching our goal of 100 subscribers! Join at rebeleverafter.binderybooks.com Don't forget to rate and review on your favorite podcast app, too! Theme music created by Dalton Deschain. Media mentioned this episode: Hype & Type marketing newsletter: bethearchetype.substack.com Ulysses by James Joyce Groundhog Day (1993) Chernobyl (2019, HBO) The Cranberries Tom Petty Kelly Clarkson Upcoming events: 8/12: Celebrating Sea of Charms with Sarah Beth Durst at Northport Books in Northport, Long Island. Tickets here. 8/26: Rebel Ever After Bindery virtual launch party with special guests Adib Khorram, Laura Piper Lee, and Erin Baldwin. Join for free on Bindery to attend. 9/3: Launching Love Me Like a Rock Song with Shelly Jay Shore at the Ripped Bodice BK. Tickets here. 9/30: Launching Happily Ever Afterlife with Emma R. Alban at the Ripped Bodice BK. Tickets here.

  2. Jul 27

    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

  3. Jul 20

    Big, wild news about Rebel Ever After

    I've been sitting on this secret for months and I cannot WAIT for what's coming next. Go to rebeleverafter.binderybooks.com to become a Rebel and help us reach our goal of 100 subscribers by the end of September! You can also join our Bindery community for free and receive updates about the podcast and our progress toward starting a publishing imprint.

  4. Jun 29

    Hollywood romance after #MeToo with Amy Spalding

    This week my guest is queer rom-com author Amy Spalding. Her new sapphic romance IN HER SPOTLIGHT is about Tess Gardner, the closeted star of a superhero film franchise who finds out the director of her next play is her super hot ex-girlfriend. We talked about how Amy wrote all of the competing power dynamics of a fling backstage in post-Me Too theater. Plus, writing a villain I wanted to punch through the page, and misogyny's ripple effects on set and on stage. Follow Amy on social media @thatames and subscribe to her newsletter at amyspalding.substack.com Purchase Amy's books from the Rebel Ever After affiliate bookstore at bit.ly/REAbooks Please remember to RATE AND REVIEW the podcast wherever you like to listen! This show is brought to you with the support of my patrons. Support my work and the show financially by becoming a subscriber at patreon.com/brosandprose. Theme music created by Dalton Deschain.

  5. Jun 15

    The queer happily-ever-after with Emma R. Alban

    This episode my guest is Emma R. Alban, the author of queer historical romances Don't Want You Like a Best Friend; You're The Problem, It's You; and Like In Love With You. Her first contemporary paranormal romance Happily Ever Afterlife hits shelves this September. We talked about writing pop-forward historical romances for Gen Z readers, how fanfiction influenced her as an author, and the logistics of sapphic ghost f*cking. Happy pride month everyone! Follow Emma on Instagram, Threads and TikTok at @eraofemma, or on her website www.emmaralban.com Purchase Emma's books from the Rebel Ever After affiliate bookstore at bit.ly/REAbooks Books films, and other media mentioned this episode include: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Little Women by Louisa May Alcott The Dakota: A History of the World's Best-Known Apartment Building by Andrew Alpern Gilmore Girls The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon The Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn The Parent Trap Mean Girls Freaky Friday You've Got Mail Singin' In The Rain  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. Support my work and the show financially by becoming a subscriber at patreon.com/brosandprose.

  6. May 25

    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.

  7. May 11

    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.

  8. Apr 12

    TJ Alexander Returns! Queer love means breaking the rules

    In this episode, TJ Alexander and I celebrate their new historical romance A Lady For All Seasons, a Shakespearean-esque screwball comedy with an unforgettable genderfluid lead. Then TJ introduces me to the real queer historical figures who inspired their characters, like the Ladies of Llangollen and Lord Byron. Plus: what you should know about the first proposed national book ban, and the importance of annoying queer representation. Pretentious queer artists deserve rights too, you guys.  Follow TJ on Instagram as @tjalexandernyc, and find their newsletter and other links at tjalexander.com Purchase TJ's books from the Rebel Ever After affiliate bookstore at bit.ly/REABooks 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.  Learn more about HR 7661 and other censorship threats by supporting Authors Against Book Bans.  Other media mentioned this episode: The Allusionist podcast episode about Fiona Macleod.  TJ's latest guest episode on the Historical Romance Sampler.  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.

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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.

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  • Creator
    Ella Dawson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Rebel Ever After

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