
The Rebel Author Podcast
A motivational show for all the creatives out there with an inner rebel. Listen for interviews, industry news, tips, tricks and tools to help you take your creative business to the next level.
Latest episodes

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 9min
285 Writing an Identity Not Your Own with Alex Temblador
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Digging into identity when crafting characters
Recognising our own unconscious biases
What intersectionality is – and its importance in writing
Considerations when writing dialogue and accents
Receiving feedback from sensitivity readers
Links I mentioned:
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about Alex:
@Alex_Temblador (IG, Threads, Twitter)
Writing an Identity Not Your Own
AlexTemblador.com
Rebel of the Week is: Morgan
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Rachel Beaney and Gerry Fitzgerald. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack

Mar 5, 2025 • 60min
284 Why Your Writing Dreams Matter with Josee Smith
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Mindset shifts to balance writing with family life
How to find your creative identity again
The benefits of pursuing your creative goals
Finding time to write when busy
Tips for reconnecting with your creativity
Links I mentioned:
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about Josee:
Instagram @joseesmithbookcoach
Rebel of the Week is: Karen
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack

Mar 1, 2025 • 55min
The Black Herron: Episode 30
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty between Rachael Herron and I.
Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here.
To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website.
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If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 1min
283 The Art of Audiobook Narration with Charlie Albers
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Working with a co-narrator
What makes a book more fun/easy/hard to narrate
Tips for narrating spicy scenes
Tips to tailor your book more for audio
Creating the voice of a character
The process of narrators and authors working together
Links I mentioned:
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about Charlie:
@albersactor on all socials
AppleTreeAudio.com
Rebel of the Week is: Melissa
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack

Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 5min
282 Crafting Conflict & Tension with A.Y. Chao
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Exploring themes of identity and belonging
The difference between conflict and tension
Building sustainable tension across a novel and a series
How to create subtle conflict between characters
Using cliffhangers vs softer hooks
Links I mentioned:
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about A.Y.:
Instagram @ay_chao
Shanghai Immortal
Rebel of the Week is: Jenn Storey
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Chris. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 4min
281 What Makes an Amazing Author Website with Charlotte Duckworth
Episode Show Notes
How important is an author website?
Recommended platforms and features for author websites
Optimising your author website to drive sales
The importance of author branding in creating a cohesive website
Using your website to build your mailing list
Website metrics to pay attention to
Links I mentioned:
Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about Charlotte:
CharlotteDuckworthStudio.com
Instagram @charduck
Rebel of the Week is: Eden the Pigeon Wrangler
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
No new patrons, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
This episode is sponsored by Fictionary
Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here.
As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.

Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 2min
280 Editorial Alchemy: Turning Good Writing into Literary Gold with Rebecca Faith Heyman
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Differences between developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading
What type of editing to invest in if you’re on a budget
What makes a good first line
Common mistakes new authors make in story
An editor’s process of reviewing a manuscript
Links I mentioned:
Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about Rebecca:
Instagram @beccafaithheyman
rebeccafaitheditorial.com
Rebel of the Week is: Gigi
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
Two new patrons this month, welcome and thank you to Lexi Le and Rasana Atreya. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE
Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here, and listen to their podcast here.

Feb 1, 2025 • 52min
The Black Herron: Episode 29
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-nine between Rachael Herron and I.
Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here.
To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website.
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If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.

Jan 29, 2025 • 54min
279 Using Pinterest in Your Author Business with Heather Farris
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Using Pinterest to promote your books
What content performs best for authors on Pinterest
Key elements of setting up a good pin
Planning Pinterest content for a book launch
Keeping readers engaged in a series between book releases
Links I mentioned:
Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter
Find out more about Heather:
Instagram @heatherfarrisco_
YouTube
Rebel of the Week is: Richard
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack

Jan 22, 2025 • 54min
278 Taking BookTok by Storm with Cozy Small Town Romance with Melissa McTernan
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
What resonates with BookTok readers
Tips for worldbuilding
Creating a brand identity
Tropes for cozy romance
How social media is changing the landscape for romance authors and readers
Dealing with increased attention from readers
Links I mentioned:
Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter
Find out more about Melissa:
Instagram @lauriegilmore_author
Instagram @melissamcternan
MelissaMct.com
Rebel of the Week is: Anthony J
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Senja Laakso, Amber, and Kelsey labas. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack