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Rebel Ever After

Ella Dawson
Queerness
Historical Romance
Sapphic Romance
Romance Genre
Romantic Comedy
Queer Representation
Romance Novels
Wish You Weren't Here
Rules For Ghosting
I'll Get Back To You
Identity
YA Literature
Adolescence
Community
Summer Camp
Grief and Mourning
Queer Fiction
Abortion
Romance Literature
Feminism

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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This week my guest is former journalist and current novelist Chloe Angyal! In her Dancers Down Under trilogy, Chloe writes about ballet dancers as athletes, employees, and hotties. We talked about her decision to self-publish BARRE FIGHT, the final b... more

It's time for another Rebel Ever After's premium episode! This month my guest is Katherine Morgan, the owner of Grand Gesture Books, Portland's first romance bookstore. She shared what she has learned during the store’s first year at 814 SW 10th Ave ... more

This week my guest is Alexandria Bellefleur, the author of many queer romances including Written In The Stars, The Fiancée Farce, and Truly Madly Deeply! We talked about her groundbreaking career and what it was like to publish one of the earliest br... more

It is spooky witchy season, and this week's guest is Celestine Martin! She is the author of the Elemental Love series, including Witchful Thinking, Kiss and Spell, and Deja Brew. We talked about finding inspiration in the history and liminal magic of... more

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Recent Guests

London Sperry
Author of the Sad Girl rom-com, Passion Project
Episode: HEAs for sad girls! Depression rep with London Sperry
Eva Leigh
Author known for bold heroines in historical romance
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Episode: Eva Leigh on female rage, witches and pirates
Olivia Dade
Author known for her works: Spoiler Alert, All The Feels, At First Spite, 40-Love, and others
Episode: Olivia Dade on vampires, zombies and editing sex scenes
Nina Haines
Founder of the virtual sapphic book club Sapph-Lit and a community builder
Sapph-Lit
Episode: Sample: Publishing sapphic romance with Nina Haines
Keah Brown
Author, actress, and journalist
Author of The Secret Summer Promise, The Pretty One, and Sam's Super Seats
Episode: Disability rep, coming out, and self-love with Keah Brown
Tara Tai
Author of Single Player, a queer rom-com about video game developers
Episode: A rom-com for gamers (and gaymers) with Tara Tai
Chip Pons
Bookstagram Darling, author of You And I, Rewritten and Winging It With You
Episode: Joyful M/M Rom-Coms with Chip Pons
Joanna Lowell
Author of historical romances including A Shore Thing and The Duke Undone, and a professor in the English department at Wake Forest University.
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Episode: Love outside of the gender binary in hist-rom, with Joanna Lowell
Harper St. George
Historical romance author
Episode: Historical romance is the best escape, with Harper St. George

Host

Ella Dawson
Elle Dawson is a sex and culture critic, known for her engaging interviews with romance authors focusing on inclusive narratives and societal themes within literature.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • An INCREDIBLE author pod!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kristen Vale
    United States2 months ago
  • Ella Dawson is amazing!

    Her questions are so succinct, her humor is adorable and her shows are just fun!! Give them a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenn2074
    United States2 months ago
  • Simply the best

    This should be required listening! Such amazing conversations—fun and thought-provoking. Love!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bookfan1112
    United States4 months ago
  • Thoughtful, fun podcast for romance readers

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Cottrell
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Ella Dawson's interviewing style is noted for being humorous and insightful, fostering enjoyable conversations on serious topics.
Listeners praise the engaging and thought-provoking interviews with authors, appreciating the focus on progressive themes in romance literature.
The podcast is widely regarded as a refreshing take on romance discussions, shedding light on mental health and representation within the genre.

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Olivia Dade on vampires, zombies and editing sex scenes
Q: Did you set out to write a vampire book with an adult heroine?
Olivia Dade explained that it never occurred to her to write younger heroines, as she aims to represent those in their 30s and beyond, highlighting the rarity of older characters in vampire narratives.
Olivia Dade on vampires, zombies and editing sex scenes
Q: What was your romance origin story? How did you come to reading and writing romance novels?
Olivia Dade shared that she started reading romance novels as a child, sneaking books from her mother's hidden stash and developed a love for the genre over the years, leading to her own writing journey that began in 2014.
Joyful M/M Rom-Coms with Chip Pons
Q: How do you approach writing authentic gay male love stories?
Chip emphasizes the importance of writing characters that resemble real gay men beyond stereotypes, and the need for both authentic stories and awareness regarding representation in the genre.
Joyful M/M Rom-Coms with Chip Pons
Q: What's your romance origin story?
Chip discusses how he was late to the romance genre and how he got sucked into romance through audiobooks his mother played during road trips, eventually discovering Bookstagram and writing his own stories.
Love outside of the gender binary in hist-rom, with Joanna Lowell
Q: How did you collaborate with your partner on your books?
Joanna explains their collaborative writing process emphasizing authentic representation of queer and trans characters.

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This podcast features engaging discussions centered around progressive romance literature. It consistently highlights themes such as mental health representation, empowerment in female characters, and diverse narratives in relationships. Conversations often explore the intersection of societal issues with romance, including discussions on grief, intersectionality, and the experiences of marginalized communities within the literary space. The host's interviewing style brings authenticity and humor, making the content both enjoyable and thought-provoking for listeners who appreciate romance not just as a genre, but as a medium to explore deeper societal themes.

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Rebel Ever After launched a year ago and published 39 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. London Sperry
2. Eva Leigh
3. Olivia Dade
4. Nina Haines
5. Keah Brown
6. Tara Tai
7. Chip Pons
8. Joanna Lowell

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