
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 56 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureBooksArts | |||

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 ... more
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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 ta... more
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 ... more
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Fantastic host and interesting guests make this a joy to listen to. Smart progressive authors for the win!
I have never written a podcast review in my life—but I love this show so much that I need to!! I look forward to it every week, and Ella is an amazing interviewer. If you’re looking for a fun, thought-provoking new bookish pod about writing, stories, and authors’ lives, definitely give Rebel Ever After a listen.
Her questions are so succinct, her humor is adorable and her shows are just fun!! Give them a listen!
This should be required listening! Such amazing conversations—fun and thought-provoking. Love!!
If you like to think about how romance as a genre can work towards better representation and what the work of a romance author is, this is a great podcast! Really interesting guests and great topics for anyone who loves romance.
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This show centers on contemporary romance with a progressive lens, featuring deep-dive interviews with leading authors about craft, representation, and the business side of publishing. Episodes frequently explore topics like ethics in storytelling, consent and power dynamics in romance, industry culture, and how romance can push for better inclusivity while remaining entertaining. A notable angle is how authors balance candid discussions of trauma, queer identities, and race with engaging romantic storytelling, often weaving in real-world issues such as healthcare, housing, and censorship. The format tends to blend technical craft insights with personal anecdotes, making it valuable for listeners who want both practical writing guidance and... more
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Rebel Ever After launched 2 years ago and published 56 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Rebel Ever After include:
1. Amy Spalding
2. Emma R. Alban
3. Leni Kauffman
4. Laura Piper Lee
5. Kate Hawthorne
6. Adib Khorram
7. Ella Dawson
8. Ashley Herring Blake
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