10 episodes

What happens when damsels don't need the hero? What happens when they do? Deconstructing Damsels talks about the women characters of romance and how well they work within an author's world. Irreverent humor and cussing may apply.

Deconstructing Damsels Jessica Hannan

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

What happens when damsels don't need the hero? What happens when they do? Deconstructing Damsels talks about the women characters of romance and how well they work within an author's world. Irreverent humor and cussing may apply.

    Ep. 56: Released by Amber Polo

    Ep. 56: Released by Amber Polo

    Episode Notes
    Jessica gleefully discusses Released, a dog shifter romance where not even libraries are safe. And the planned schedule for maternity leave.

    Jessica´s Bookstagram at Jess.Checks.Out.Books.

    Find us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/damselspodcast, on Twitter at damselspodcast ,[on Youtube], (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnxMHeYaxoD58nH27ZtkP5w)

    Support Deconstructing Damsels by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/deconstructing-damsels

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    • 16 min
    Episode 55: The Ex Hex

    Episode 55: The Ex Hex

    Listen to Jessica rave about The Ex Hex, explain where she's been, and learn how to support reproductive rights in America and why they matter to her.

    Links of importance:
    National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org
    Yellowhammer Fund: https://www.yellowhammerfund.org/
    Romance for Roe: https://romanceforroe.com/faq/ 

    Find us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/damselspodcast, on Twitter at damselspodcast ,on Youtube and on Instagram at damselspodcast.
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/damselspodcast

    Support Deconstructing Damsels by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/deconstructing-damsels

    Find out more at https://deconstructing-damsels.pinecast.co

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-bdd86a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Deconstructing Damsels.

    • 25 min
    Episode 54: The Heirs of Hansol

    Episode 54: The Heirs of Hansol

    Jessica covers The Heirs of Hansol by Jayci Lee for AAPI Month.
    Also included: Shout-outs and updates about pregrancy!

    Links of note:
    Books by Asian Authors for $5 or Less!
    Celestine Martin
    Jess Checks Out 

    Find us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/damselspodcast, on Twitter at damselspodcast ,on Youtube and on Instagram at damselspodcast. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/damselspodcast

    And don't forget to check out Jess Checks Out! https://linktr.ee/jesschecksout

    Support Deconstructing Damsels by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/deconstructing-damsels

    Find out more at https://deconstructing-damsels.pinecast.co

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-bdd86a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Deconstructing Damsels.

    • 27 min
    Updates: State of the Pod

    Updates: State of the Pod

    Find out where Jessica's been, what she's been reading, learn updates about the podcast, possible changes and some exciting news!

    Find us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/damselspodcast, on Twitter at damselspodcast ,on Youtube and on Instagram at damselspodcast. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/damselspodcast

    Support Deconstructing Damsels by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/deconstructing-damsels

    Find out more at https://deconstructing-damsels.pinecast.co

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-bdd86a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Deconstructing Damsels.

    Episode 53: You can't ruin Christmas

    Episode 53: You can't ruin Christmas

    Join host Jessica and frequent guest Sven for their annual Christmas read. This year features "You can't ruin Christmas" by Oliva Noble, starring a very familiarly-named hero in a hot and heavy romance. Find out whether Kindle Unlimited has been naughty or nice this year!

    Thanks to Patrons The D. Elms and  Kerry of Muppet Profiles!

    Find us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/damselspodcast, on Twitter at damselspodcast ,on Youtube and on Instagram at damselspodcast. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/damselspodcast

    And don't forget to check out Jess Checks Out!
    https://linktr.ee/jesschecksout 

    Support Deconstructing Damsels by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/deconstructing-damsels

    Find out more at https://deconstructing-damsels.pinecast.co

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-bdd86a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Deconstructing Damsels.

    • 23 min
    Episode 52b: How to Date Your Dragon (Part 2 of 2)

    Episode 52b: How to Date Your Dragon (Part 2 of 2)

    Happy Halloween! Frequent guest Courtney returns to join host Jessica for an extra-large two-parter to take a lesson in How To Date Your Dragon. Find out why Dragonf-ing Month 2021 really happened - all thanks to Molly Harper. This is part 1.

    Thanks to Patrons The Elms Sisters, Kelly of Boobies & Noobies, Kerry of Muppet Profiles, and Lilith Darville!

    Find Courtney & The Cult of Domesticity at: https://domesticpodcast.podbean.com / https://twitter.com/DomesticPodcast

    This podcast supports Romance for Roe. Find out more at Romanceforroe.com!

    Find us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/damselspodcast, on Twitter at damselspodcast ,on Youtube and on Instagram at damselspodcast. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/damselspodcast

    Support Deconstructing Damsels by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/deconstructing-damsels

    Find out more at https://deconstructing-damsels.pinecast.co

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-bdd86a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Deconstructing Damsels.

    • 1 hr 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Potato Lady Bex ,

Love at first listen!

I love books and I am a hopeless romantic. Naturally, this podcast drew my attention immediately. I love the premise and I appreciate the candid and honest nature of the book reviews. Jessica is a funny and engaging host. I’m glad to have found this podcast.

Molly69 ,

Great podcast

I like your insight into the books you read and you give me some great books to read too keep up the great work

laurfinding ,

Great show

A great idea for a podcast, and it really lived up to my expectations! Very interesting and I would recommend to anyone.

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