Author, podcaster, and sex & culture critic Ella Dawson joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a conversation about all the highs and lows of publishing your debut novel, the mental health impact of the post-publication adrenaline crash, and doing the work to process all those big feelings and keep moving forward. We also chat about Ella's podcast, Rebel Ever After, and the fun and fulfillment she's finding as she interviews other amazing, progressive romance authors.

In the second half of the episode, we dive into the world of social media and engage in some cathartic ranting about techno-optimists who don't realize the dangerous implications of their technologies, the rise of bad faith commenters, and some of the most egregious outrage algorithms. Ella also shares what she's learned about when to speak up and use her privilege and her platform, and when to shut up because the world doesn't need your voice right now.

For more of Ella and Emily's work, check out:

• Ella's Instagram
• Ella's debut novel, But How Are You, Really? in hardcover or ebook.
• Rebel Ever After podcast
• Ella's Patreon
• Emily's Instagram
• Serve Me the Sky Digital

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