Rebel Ever After

• Eva Leigh on female rage, witches and pirates

  This week my guest is Eva Leigh, the author of My Fake Rake, Scandal Takes the Stage, Forever Your Earl, and many more historical romances. Her new romantasy The Sea Witch publishes this August with Canary Street Press. Eva writes fantastically bold heroines who find freedom and power despite the patriarchy. We talked about sustaining a career in the romance genre, why pirates should be your next obsession, and embracing female rage. Plus, Eva’s decision to write a happily-ever-after for a sex worker in Dare to Love a Duke. Follow Eva on Instagram as @evaleighauthor and on BlueSky as @evaleigh.bsky.social‬, or visit her website, evaleighauthor.com Learn more about the pre-order campaign for The Sea Witch on Eva's Instagram here!   Subscribe on Patreon at patreon.com/brosandprose to get access to the Rebel Ever After Discord server, as well as premium episodes of the podcast. Your financial support makes this independent production possible. Please reach out at rebeleverafterpod.com/contact with advertising and sponsorship inquiries.  Please remember to RATE AND REVIEW the podcast wherever you like to listen.   Books and authors mentioned this episode include: Judith McNaught Jude Deveraux Johanna Lindsey Eva’s earlier work as Zoe Archer Lady Viper and The Bastard, Eva Leigh Dare to Love a Duke, Eva Leigh The work of Cat Sebastian The work of KJ Charles The Blades of the Rose, Zoe Archer To Catch a Raven, Beverly Jenkins (Btw, Eva looked into the source of "Comparison is the thief of joy" and most folks do attribute it to Theodore Roosevelt. Still a mystery when/where he said it!)   Theme music created by Dalton Deschain. This show is brought to you with the support of my patrons.

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• Olivia Dade on vampires, zombies and editing sex scenes

  This week my guest is Olivia Dade, the author of Spoiler Alert, All The Feels, At First Spite, 40-Love and many others. She has two books coming out this year, ZOMROMCOM in August and Second Chance Romance in November. We had a sprawling conversation about her dive into paranormal romance, writing fat heroines who are older than 27 years old, and the unique challenges of editing sex scenes.  Follow Olivia Dade on Bluesky as @oliviawrites.bsky.social‬, and sign up for her newsletter at go.oliviadade.com/Newsletter. Pre-order ZOMROMCOM, SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE and other romance novels featured on Rebel Ever After in my affiliate bookstore at bookshop.org/lists/rebel-ever-after Subscribe on Patreon at patreon.com/brosandprose to get access to the brand new Rebel Ever After Discord server, as well as premium episodes of the podcast! Your financial support makes this independent production possible.  Theme music created by Dalton Deschain. Please remember to RATE AND REVIEW the podcast wherever you like to listen. Books mentioned this episode include: The Flesh Series, Kylie Scott Reawakening, Charlotte Stein Last Light, Claire Kent Hold, Claire Kent The Spoiler Alert series, Olivia Dade Cover Me, Olivia Dade But How Are You, Really, Ella Dawson (that's me!) The Hating Game, Sally Thorne The work of Emma Barry

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• Publishing sapphic romance with Nina Haines

  My guest for Pride month's premium episode is Nina Haines, the founder of the virtual sapphic book club Sapph-Lit and the brand new publishing imprint of the same name. Nina is an advocate for queer authors and a community builder both online and offline. I asked her about her career as a bookish content creator, her thoughts on sapphic representation, and her decision to partner with Bindery to publish sapphic romance novels. Yes, you will hear the word “sapphic” a million times in this episode! We also gossiped about brands turning their backs on the LGBTQ community, and why book reviewers are so hard on lesbian characters.  Listen to the full episode at patreon.com/brosandprose !  Rebel Ever After be back on July 14th. If you miss me, get on the Rebel ever After Discord and chat with me and fellow listeners! Patreon subscribers have access. Join the Sapph-Lit community on Bindery: https://sapphlit.binderybooks.com/ Follow Nina on Instagram as @nina.haines, and Sapph-Lit as @sapphlit. Books mentioned this episode include: The Warrior Cats series by Erin Hunter The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller The works of Audre Lorde, Cookie Mueller, and Eileen Myles Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters Saturn Returning by Kim Narby (coming in Spring 2026) Bless The Blood: A Cancer Memoir by Walela Nehanda All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner The Bright Falls series by Ashley Herring Blake Here For The Wrong Reasons by Annabel Paulson and Lydia Wang The work of Emily Austin Triple Sec by TJ Alexander Single Player by Tara Tai The Secret Summer Promise by Keah Brown One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

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• Disability rep, coming out, and self-love with Keah Brown

  My guest this week is author, actress, and journalist Keah Brown. She has published three books, the 2019 essay collection The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall In Love With Me; the 2022 children’s book Sam’s Super Seats, and her YA romance debut The Secret Summer Promise in 2023. Keah, like the protagonist of The Secret Summer Promise, has cerebral palsy, and we talked about what better disability representation can look like in romance and beyond. We also discussed about why loving yourself is a lifelong process and Keah's decision to come out as bisexual. Plus: Do teens today read Sarah Dessen? Does Hollywood still do chemistry tests? Why aren't there kisses in rom-coms anymore? And when will Drew Barrymore be our friend? Follow Keah @keah_maria on Instagram and Threads, and @keahbrown.bsky.social‬ on BlueSky. You can also find her at keahbrown.com. Purchase THE SECRET SUMMER PROMISE and other romance novels featured on Rebel Ever After in my affiliate Bookshop at bookshop.org/lists/rebel-ever-after You can listen to Keah and I gab about The Pitt on Patreon at patreon.com/brosandprose — Patreon subscribers get access to premium episodes of Rebel Ever After, as well as access to our Discord server! Join starting at $3/month and have the satisfaction of supporting an indie podcast production that could really use your help.  Please remember to RATE AND REVIEW the podcast wherever you like to listen. FILMS AND BOOKS MENTIONED INCLUDE: The Parent Trap (1998) Gotta Kick It Up (2002) The Pitt (2025) Just Listen, Sarah Dessen The Truth about Forever, Sarah Dessen This Lullaby, Sarah Dessen 50 First Dates (2004) Ever After (1998) Never Been Kissed (1999) A Walk To Remember (2002) Anyone But You (2023) Twisters (2024) Back In Action (2025) Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) The Holiday (2006) Pride & Prejudice (2005)  

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• A rom-com for gamers (and gaymers) with Tara Tai

  My guest this week is Tara Tai, whose debut novel SINGLE PLAYER came out this January. It’s a queer rom-com about two video game developers who clash over whether or not to include romantic storylines in their blockbuster new game Compass Hollow. Tara and I talked about what it was like for them to write a romance novel about gaming culture, and the similar social stigma of romance and gaming as adult hobbies. What are the key differences between writing a romance novel and a romantic video game storyline, and what games should romance readers play next? Plus, how the immersive experience of video games leads to incredible storytelling at its best… and dangerous fan behavior at its worst.  Follow Tara on Instagram @tarzaparzagagapan, on Bluesky @taratai.com‬, and at their website taratai.com. Purchase SINGLE PLAYER and other romance novels featured on Rebel Ever After in my affiliate Bookshop at bookshop.org/lists/rebel-ever-after Subscribe on Patreon at patreon.com/brosandprose to get access to the brand new Rebel Ever After Discord server, as well as premium episodes of the podcast! Your financial support makes this independent production possible.  My second-chance bisexual romance BUT HOW ARE YOU, REALLY with its beautiful new digital cover is available wherever books are sold and at bit.ly/buthowareyoureallynovel Please remember to RATE AND REVIEW the podcast wherever you like to listen.   Games mentioned include:  Ghost of Yotei Date Everything Dragon Age: The Vielgard Dungeons and dragons Clair Obscur Split Fiction Zelda: Breath of the Wild Stardew Valley The Sims Rollercoaster Tycoon Baldur’s Gate Dragon Age Mass Effect Fire Emblem The Last of Us Part I and II   Books mentioned:  Love In Focus, Lyla Lee

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