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Sometimes you just gotta get away, and that's what Kris and Tara did during their unannounced break (sorry about that). But they're back now, and ready to report on where they've been, what they've done and, perhaps most importantly, what they recommend. Also, Tara cheats this week. Instead of one official recommendation (which is the entire point of this podcast) Tara comes back from vacation with two. Buckle up, folks. Chaos reigns! Official Recommendations From Kris: The Four Seasons (Netflix) Kris's official recommendation this week is the Netflix series The Four Seasons. The show revolves around three couples who vacation together four times a year (each season) and what happens when one of the couples breaks up. Kris says this has it all, the funny moments and the sad, and once she started, she couldn't put it down. From Tara: The Princess Match by Clare Lydon Tara's first recommendation this week is The Princess Match by Clare Lydon. It's a slow burn(ish), high romantic tension story between an out-and-proud athlete and an in-the-closet princess who wants to risk it all for her first chance at true happiness. Tara loved this so much she read it twice and she says it's her favourite of Lydon's books. From Tara: Discovering Nicola by Clare Ashton Tara's second recommendation this week is Discovering Nicola by Clare Ashton, an enemies-to-lovers, ice queen romance, with two women in their 50s embracing a same-sex relationship for the first time. Tara said the chemistry between the leads is incredible and this book ruined her in the best way. Go get it! Works/People Discussed SASS - Sapphic Action Support Squad Facebook Group The Last of Us (HBO) Survivor (CBS) Jeopardy! (NBC) Ransom Canyon (Netflix) Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present by Ruth Ben-Ghiat Closing The Distance by BelladonnaInBloom and Yanana The House of Black and its follow-up Cutting the Pattern by Calliopeia419 Extinction by rubikanon Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter on Substack Facebook: @QueerlyRecommended Instagram: @queerlyrecommended Bluesky: @queerlyrec.bsky.social Get all our links on Linktr.ee
Send us a textMy guests, Kat Jackson, Ana K. Wrenn, Carrie Byrd and Rosyln Sinclair, Ana Hartnett, Clare Lydon, E.J. Noyes, Haley Cass and Monica McCallan, J.J. Arias, Cari Hunter and Eliza Lentzski spread some holiday cheer and answer some holiday questions! Episode two will be up on Monday! To support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee: sapphiclaura is Bringing you fun chats with the best authors in sapphic fiction.Join my Partreon patreon.com/SBRHappyHappyHourSupport the show
Tara and Kris discuss the important matters of the moment: Christmas trees! Are you a white light or coloured light kind of house? Listen to find out Kris's stance and then stay to catch up on horrible HR managers, Orange Kitty and Black Kitty updates, as well as all the delicious food that Tara "bricked" herself with on a recent work trip to Toronto. And, as always, they have recommendations Official Recommendations From Kris: Bad Sisters (Apple TV+) This week, Kris recommends Bad Sisters, an Irish black comedy series. It revolves around a group of sisters and what happens when one sister's controlling husband suddenly dies, putting them at the center of a life insurance investigation. Kris loved everything about this series, and if that's not enough for you, it has Fiona Shaw. What more can you ask for? From Tara: Don't Marry Me at Christmas by Clare Lydon This week's recommendation is the latest Christmas romance from British romcom queen, Clare Lydon. Tara was a little sad not to see a Lydon Christmas romance last year, but the wait was worth it. Don't Marry Me at Christmas is a frenemies-to-lovers (we love this description) situation that will give you all the good feelings and leave you hungry for cupcakes. Dig in! Works/People Discussed The Great British Baking Show (BBC) Survivor (CBS) Disclaimer (Apple TV+) Cross (Amazon Prime Video) RuPaul's Drag Race UK (BBC Three, BBC One) Drag Race Down Under (WOW Presents Plus) Sort Of (CBC) A Christmas Chance by A.L. Brooks This Christmas by Georgia Beers The Christmas Catch by Clare Lydon Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter on Substack Facebook: @QueerlyRecommended Instagram: @queerlyrecommended Bluesky: @queerlyrec.bsky.social Threads: @queerlyrecommended Get all our links on Linktr.ee
Here are some moments from our chats with the awesome authors we've had on The Rainbow Remix- from young Anthony Nerada in Canada putting a gay twist on Avril Levine's Skater Boy narrative, to Dharma Kelleher, out trans woman writing badass women led detective series, to mid-westerner Shannon Ronan, who collected brave, soulful stories from people across the country and their coming out stories. Lastly, we welcome back Clare Lydon, who not only writes successful lesbian fiction series with London backdrops, but also hosts podcasts with other lesbian authors. Watch the show on our YouTube Channel and subscribe by clicking this link.
Tara did a thing! She went to the Sapphic World Book Club's event featuring Lee Winter and is here to spread the good word. Kris and Tara talk about Facebook reels for a bit. Now that Tara has finished Love is Blind, she and Kris have their own reunion show to discuss the fallout. Spoilers around 14:50 - 30:42. Official Recommendations From Kris: Nyad (2023) This week Kris recommends the 2023 biographical film Nyad. Starring Jodie Foster and Annette Benning, Nyad follows Diana Nyad's multiple attempts to swim the straits of Florida in the 2010s. Sports movies get us where we live and when they have excellent performances? They get recommended. From Tara: London Ever After by Clare Lydon This week Tara recommends London Ever After by Clare Lydon, the 9th and final book in her London Romance series. Tara appreciated the laughs and the journey of seeing someone become a drag king in this one, describing it as a "lovely, happy" book. Works/People Discussed Vengeance Planning for Amateurs by Lee Winter Sapphic World Book Club The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (AMC) Apples Never Fall (Peacock) Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty The Resident (Fox) RuPaul's Drag Race, season 16 (MTV) RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World, season 2 (BBC Three) Love is Blind, season Six (Netflix) Firebugs by Nino Bulling Cover Story by Rachel Lacey Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter on Substack Twitter: @queerlyrec Facebook: @QueerlyRecommended Instagram: @queerlyrecommended Blusky: @queerlyrec.bsky.social Get all our links on Linktr.ee Support local animal shelters by joining Kris's Patreon
Rachel Lacey, JJ Arias, Nan Campbell, Ana K. Wrenn, Stephanie Shea, Karin Kallmaker, Lori Prince and her wife Marisa, Ana Hartnett, Clare Lydon and Macon & Liz from The Strictly Sapphic Podcast join me to share their favorite things about the holidays and New Year's plans. Support the show
How can you shift your mindset from catalog sales to selling direct? How can you reframe the direct author business model to take advantage of creative possibilities for different kinds of products and long-term marketing? Russell Nohelty gives his tips in this interview. In the intro, Top 10 tips for indie authors [Clare Lydon]; 10 […] The post The Mindset And Business Of Selling Books Direct With Russell Nohelty first appeared on The Creative Penn.
Programming note: We're planning an ask us anything episode, so please let us know your burning questions. TB recorded with a terrible sinus headache. That doesn't stop her from dropping big news. Lizzie is back! TB had a fun time writing this one, leaning into Lizzie's zaniness. The Lizzie launch is how TB is celebrating her 10-year writing anniversary. Toot toot! Clare has been getting work done in between all the World Cup matches. Don't fret, Clare Lydon fans. She has a plan in place for both books, including deadlines. She's also been forging ahead on the Facebook ads. It's still early days, but there's been an uptick in sales and she's collecting data. Stay tuned for more updates. They crash on to the topic: the shadow self. TB takes the reins of this episode, explaining what the shadow self is and how it impacts not only the author but their creations. Have a listen to learn how you can go deeper with your stories. How do you deal with the shadow self in your writing? Head over to lesbianswhowrite.com and leave a comment on the episode. Happy listening! Clare and TB Links: A Midlife Woman (Lizzie): https://mybook.to/MidlifeLWW Flight Plan: https://mybook.to/FlightPlanLWW The Creative Penn Podcast Episode: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2023/07/24/writing-from-your-shadow-side-with-michaelbrent-collings/ IHS BookFinder Submission Form: https://forms.gle/DPoSiMn9UzBFCNRt5
Kindle Storyteller finalist Clare Lydon describes the changing landscape of LGBTQ+ romance novels.
Clare Lydon joins me to chat about last year's It Started with a Kiss, why she loves writing Christmas romances, London, how she met her wife, her podcast with T.B. Markinson and more! To learn more about Clare and find links to purchase her books visit: Clare Lydon, Best-Selling Lesbian Romance AuthorTo show your support for this podcast, you can buy me a coffee at: sapphiclaura is If you enjoy my podcast please consider buying me a coffee. Thank you! (buymeacoffee.com)Or join my Patreon at Sapphic Book Review | creating Bonus fun with sapphic authors | PatreonSupport the show
Another special holiday podcast. This one features Kris Bryant, Quinn Ivins, E.J. Noyes, Lise Gold, JJ Arias, Lily Seabrooke, Cari Hunter, Melissa Brayden, Clare Lydon, Georgia Beers, J.E. Leak, KL Gallagher, Jamey Moody, Haley Cass, KJ, Lucy Bexley, Krystina Rivers and T.J. Dallas. Support the show
We made it to the end of the year! Not just us here at Queerly Recommended, but you did too! Good for you and good for us. To celebrate, Kris is releasing her latest book, Catch. In this last episode of the year (also the 50th regular episode — can you even?), Tara and Kris deep dive into the importance of We're Here (HBO Max), the different ways gingerbread houses can work into a romance, and their recent awesome bonus pod with chefs Catie Randazzo and J Chong from The Big Brunch. Happy Holidays, y'all! Official Recommendations From Kris: Under the Christmas Tree (2021) This week, Kris checks out Under the Christmas Tree, Lifetime's first movie centering a lesbian couple. It's sweet. It's gentle. It's the story of one woman looking for a tree for her boss and finding it in another woman's yard. Of course, that's not all she finds. It's love. They find love in the yard. Both of them. The tree was a distraction. From Tara: The Christmas Catch by Clare Lydon Tara describes this book as Planes, Trains and Automobiles meets two lesbians who grew up around each other, one of whom had a massive childhood crush on the other. Clare Lydon specializes in lesbian romcoms and this one is a delight, where two women must travel to get to their Christmas plans by any means necessary…all the while falling in love along the way. Works/People Discussed The Big Brunch (HBO Max) The White Lotus (HBO) Wednesday (Netflix) L Word: Generation Q (Showtime) Avatar (2009) Drink Masters (Netflix) We're Here: Season Three (HBO) The Christmas Setup (2020) Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter Twitter: @queerlyrec Facebook: @QueerlyRecommended Instagram: @queerlyrecommended Tumblr: @queerlyrecommended TikTok: @queerlyrecommended Get all our links on Linktr.ee
Thank you for joining us! This episode is all about Clare Lydon, getting to know her a little, and chatting all things The Christmas Catch, which is her new lesbian romance out in good time for Christmas. You can learn more about Clare on her website at: clarelydon.co.uk You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume ll on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction
TB and Miranda are working on Devil's Advocate, their next cowrite, but the heat and humidity are killing TB, making her sluggish and cranky. TB survived the IHS Christmas in July sale, which was the best yet. Sadly, Amazon is struggling with rankings yet again, so it was hard to tell by the charts. TB is currently in Maine on a writing retreat. Go TB, go! Clare got the Christmas book from the editor in 5 days! Word is, it's the funniest Clare Lydon book yet. The Brazilian translation of You're My Kind has been released. Unfortunately, it too is getting snagged in the Amazon ranking debacle. Clare went on a rant on Twitter about book returns and many authors cheered her on. Book pirates suck! They move on to the topic: conferences. Clare and TB have both been to conferences recently, so this chat is timely. One of the most popular questions the duo receives is whether conferences are worth the investment (travel, accommodations). It's a difficult question to answer since it's hard to see the return on the investment, but both Clare and TB believe the networking with other authors in real life cements deeper connections. Also, you learn loads of things. Have a listen and find out how they get distracted by a trash truck. Exciting times! What do you think of conferences? Love them? Hate them? Do you go? Head over to lesbianswhowrite.com, and leave a comment on the episode. Or you can email them at: lesbianswhowrite@gmail.com. Happy listening! Clare and TB Links: You're my Kind (Translation): www.clarelydon.co.uk/books/translations/de-volta-para-voce/
Welcome to episode 73 of the Lesbian Book Club, which is the final episode ever! But have no fear, Clare signs off in style with her usual run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction Charts in the US & UK, along with a round-up of must-read festive lesbian fiction if you're in the Christmas mood. For the interview section Clare puts herself in the hot seat, revealing her take on 2021, along with her plans for 2022. She might be stopping this podcast, but she plans to fill her time writing more lesbian romance novels, producing more audiobooks and getting her stories translated around the globe. Clare's latest novel "Change Of Heart" is out now, and if you want to read a festive lesbian romance, try “Christmas In Mistletoe” or “All I Want For Christmas”. Get a free lesbian romance & find out all about Clare's books at: www.clarelydon.co.uk
Programming note: the duo is taking time off for the holidays, and the next episode will come out on January 10, 2022. As the holidays inch closer, TB is winding down a bit on the writing front. I Heart Lesfic is keeping TB busy, since she's formatting the after Christmas sale and she's mapping out the 2022 IHL Reading Challenge. TB and Miranda MacLeod have launched their Vella series: A London Love Story. In life news, TB is drinking a lot of hot chocolate, listening to holidays tunes, and trying to cram in all the books she planned to read in 2021 since the clock is really ticking now. Clare Lydon fans, you're going to love this bit of news. Clare is plotting and writing a Christmas book, which is her special jam, and readers adore her for it! In exercise news, Clare has restarted with her personal trainer. Clare finally got her tax return back (she sent them to her accountant in April), and she had her best year yet! In reunion news, Clare spent time with some university friends and had a smashing-good time! They slide on to holly, jolly holiday chat. The duo shares their favorite aspects of this time of year, their favorite lesfic reads, and how to manage writing and quality time with friends. Have a listen to learn the things they love and some of their holiday traditions. Most of all, remember to be kind to yourself, and have a festive season. How do you celebrate the holidays? Head over to www.lesbianswhowrite.com, and leave a comment on the episode. Or you can email them at: lesbianswhowrite@gmail.com. Remember, the duo will be back on January 10, 2022. Happy holidays! Clare and TB Links: Buy Us a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/LesWhoWrite A London Love Story: www.amazon.com/A-London-Love-Story/dp/B09KP4SRJ5/ I Heart Lesfic 2022 Reading Challenge: iheartlesfic.com/book-submission-form-for-2022-ihl-reading-challenge/
Clare Lydon, successful British lesbian fiction writer, who has hosted "The Lesbian Book Club" for the last five years right here on this audio feed - joins Denise for chat to look back on these past years, as she bids farewell to her podcast time here at MyLesbianRadio. Her last show will be in December, and we discuss how the show evolved, some of her fan girl moments with other authors, and what she'll do with her time. To view this show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
Show notes episode 3 – Common fears and frustrations In this episode of Doing Diversity in Writing, we—Bethany and Mariëlle—discuss some of the fears and frustrations that might come up when writing diverse characters. More specifically, we talk about the following fears: Representing someone in the wrong way… …and why that shouldn't keep us from trying Taking someone else's voice away by trying to speak for them… …and where we stand in the Own Voices vs. Allies debate Misrepresenting your own community… and why this calls for a multiplicity of voices from each and every community Some quotes from this week's episode: “Not all differences are considered equal. Depending on where we are as a society, and which society you're writing about, some identity markers might carry more charge than others. Which is why some misrepresentations cause more outrage than others, and why we might be more scared of representing this character the wrong way than that character.” “What we would love to see happen all around us is that people, instead of stepping away from the challenge because something is at stake, lean into the challenge and start taking those steps.” “There are loads of things that are hard to get right as an author. The feel of a place, of an era, dialogue, how characters interact, character and story arcs that come full circle. Writing diverse characters is just one of those aspects. You don't stop describing a place or cut out all your dialogue because it's hard getting it right or needs more research.” “Why put all of that labour on those diverse authors when we can actively contribute to creating a more diverse reading experience? Why can we not both create space for diverse authors and their voices WHILE we ourselves are working as hard to turn this world into a better place?” And here are the (re)sources we mentioned on the show: Nicola Upson's The Death of Lucy Kyte: https://www.faber.co.uk/9780571366415-the-death-of-lucy-kyte.html Sally Andrew's Recipes for Love and Murder: https://www.sallyandrew.com/recipes-for-love-and-murder You can find the “Yes, you should be afraid to write ‘diverse' characters” article by Mo Black here: https://curiosityneverkilledthewriter.com/yes-you-should-be-afraid-to-write-diverse-characters-4a6c482a7379 Joanna Penn's interview with Clare Lydon can be found here: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2016/06/13/writing-lesbian-fiction The “Writing fictional characters who aren't like you” article by Randy Ingerman can be found here: https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2010/10/11/writing-fictional-characters-who-arent-like-you Mariëlle's My Voice, My Story anthologies: https://mswordsmith.nl/anthologies Claribel A. Ortega's TikTok can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJpZZcpAn6t/ This week's bonus material can be found here: https://representationmatters.art/2021/10/14/episode3/ To be the first to know when our next episode drops, subscribe to our newsletter here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r3p6g8 As always, we'd love for you to join the conversation by filling out our questionnaires. Our Doing Diversity in Writing – Writer Questionnaire can be filled in at https://forms.gle/UUEbeEvxsdwk1kuy5 Our Doing Diversity in Writing – Reader Questionnaire can be filled in at https://forms.gle/gTAg4qrvaCPtqVJ36 Don't forget, you can find us at https://representationmatters.art/ and on https://www.facebook.com/doingdiversityinwriting
Welcome to episode 72 of the Lesbian Book Club, where Clare interviews UK author Laura Kay. Her debut novel “The Split” has been described as like “meeting Marian Keyes and Dawn O'Porter in a gay bar in Sheffield.” Laura tells us about writing it: “I wanted to write about a friendship between a queer woman and a queer man, and it was just a joy.” She also talks about how Sheffield is the worst place to run “crazy hilly and cold!”, and how she could never live on a houseboat. Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as updating you on the latest news from lesfic world. Her upcoming novel "Change Of Heart" is out in October, and the audiobook of "Big London Dreams" is coming in November. Get a free lesbian romance at: www.clarelydon.co.uk
Welcome to episode 71 of the Lesbian Book Club, where Clare interviews five lesbian fiction authors and asks them how their 2021 is going in this Half-Year Summer Round-Up show. What a year it's been so far, right? The five authors are: Erica Lee, Rachel Spangler, Natasha West, Melissa Lenhardt and Quinn Ivins. Expect accents a-go-go, lofty goals and lesbian fiction galore! I also do a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, and share the news that Before You Say I Do won a Goldie. Yay! Also, there's the first chapter of my Hot London Nights audiobook included as an end bonus. Find out about my latest release, Big London Dreams, and sign up for a free lesbian romance at: www.clarelydon.co.uk
Welcome to episode 70 of the Lesbian Book Club, where Clare interviews UK author Rosie Wilby. Rosie is an award-winning comedian, author and podcaster whose first book was entitled “Is Monogamy Dead?” She released her second book this year, and “The Break-Up Monologues” asks what we can learn from heartache and how it can teach us so much about ourselves and relationships. It's a funny and honest delve into the human psyche and what it takes to stay in a relationship for all the right reasons. Easier said than done! Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as updating you on the latest news of lesbian fiction conferences & awards season. Her upcoming lesbian romance Big London Dreams is available for pre-order, out on July 28th. Find out more at: www.clarelydon.co.uk
In ye olden days (ok, like 20 years ago) London used to be full of small neighbourhood queer bars that had more of a community feel than the bigger, anonymous drinking establishments in the West End. And, if it was a lesbian bar you were after then your best bet would be to head to Stoke Newington in the north east of London, which has been described by today's guest as a 'lesbian mecca'. And, who is today's guest? Well, it's none other than lesbian romance novelist Clare Lydon, whose London Romance series has been described as “The L Word, set in London.", so she knows what she's talking about when it comes to London and lesbians. We caught up to talk about her time living in Stoke Newington, her beloved lost space, Blush Bar, which was open from 1997-2015, and why pool is the sport of choice for so many lesbians. Do you have any memories of Blush Bar of fighting over a pool table that you want to share? Well, if you do please get in touch - you can contact me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as @lostspacespod, or you can go to my website www.lostspacespodcast.com and leave a comment there. To find out more about Clare visit her website http://www.clarelydon.co.uk where you can download some free stories, and mark your calendar, as Clare's next book, Big London Dreams, is out on July 28th.
Welcome to episode 69 of the Lesbian Book Club, where Clare interviews UK author Kate Davies. Kate is a novelist, screenwriter and author of children's books. Her debut novel “In At The Deep End” won the 2020 Polari Prize and was shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize for comic fiction. The Guardian described it as 'without doubt, the afterparty book for anyone looking to continue their Fleabag fun'. Kate talks about writing from a place of truth, celebrating queer London, living her best life in a Scottish castle, and writing stuff that shocks you. “There’s stuff in the book I’d be embarrassed to read out loud!” Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as updating you on the latest news of lesbian fiction conferences & awards season. She has new audiobooks of “Hot London Nights” and “The Long Weekend” out now, and Big London Dreams is available for pre-order, out in July. Find out more at: www.clarelydon.co.uk
Welcome to episode 68 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews UK author Kirsty Eyre. Her first novel, “Cow Girl”, won the inaugural Comedy Women in Print Award and a publishing contract with Harper Collins. Kirsty talks about how she stumbled into writing late, but is now fully embracing the world of novel-writing. Throughout lockdown she’s been juggling home schooling, a new puppy, a day job and trying to write her next three books. No pressure! Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as updating you on the latest news of lesbian fiction conferences & awards season. Clare’s currently deep in draft two of her next book, Big London Dreams, available for pre-order now. If you’d like a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Welcome to episode 67 of the Lesbian Book Club! This month the focus is your host, Clare Lydon, as she rounds up her goals for 2021, including publishing three books and four audiobooks, as well as getting more stretchy in body and flexible in life! She also shines a light on her new release “Hot London Nights”, and gives you a listen of the first chapter of her “Made In London” audiobook – all of which should get you bang into the London Romance mood. Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. Plus, if you want to come along to her Zoom event in association with Stockport Library on February 25th – A Conversation With Clare Lydon – you can register for free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/author-evening-with-clare-lydon-tickets-139692011567 Also, if you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Pink Bean 10, At First Sight, is out! Luckily Launch Week did not coincide with PMS week this time. Harper has a new-found respect for social media managers after the ‘campaign’ she set up for the new release. Several of our Lockdown 2.0 shows are ending this week. Luckily we just started rewatching The Wire, so that should occupy us for a while. We also enjoyed the second season of Craith, which has an unusual villain. Harper is one of the lesfic authors featured in Clare Lydon’s Lesbian Book Club Festive Special. Tune in again next week for a new episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs. Get in touch with us with your questions, comments, or suggested topics at harperblissandhermrs@gmail.com. Get some free books by subscribing to the Harper Bliss mailing list. For more on Harper Bliss visit www.harperbliss.com
Welcome to episode 66 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she brings you a bumper festive special to end the year! In it, Clare quizzes seven authors about their writing year, their festive plans and their hopes for 2021. Interviewed are: AL Brooks, HP Munro, Cara Malone, Rosy Dee, Harper Bliss, Kris Bryant and Monica McCallan. Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as talking about what she’s been up to. If you want to know what Clare and all the other authors want from Santa, listen now! If you’d like a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Welcome to episode 65 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Haley Cass. Haley’s debut novel “Those Who Wait” took the lesfic world by storm this year, along with its follow-up “Forever And A Day.” Her new book, “When You Least Expect It” is currently thrilling readers around the world, too. She talks about how her debut started life as a Game Of Thrones fanfic, and how blown away she is by the reaction from readers. She also talks about how her favourite part of writing is the angst – when characters truly have to face their fears: “Break-ups and their aftermath are the first things that go in my outline. I’m always ready to write those.” Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. Her new book, Christmas In Mistletoe, is out now! If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Welcome to episode 64 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Erin Zak, author of “The Road Home” and “Breaking Down Her Walls”. A two-time Lammy finalist, Erin has spent most of the last four years writing as much as possible. She talks about taking 12 years to pen her first novel, her love of Vegas and Chicago, writing as therapy, and how she fits in so much to her packed schedule. Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as talking about what she’s been up to. Mainly, penning her upcoming Christmas romance, “Christmas In Mistletoe”, out in November! Plus, launching the audiobook of “Before You Say I Do”. If you’d like a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Welcome to episode 63 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Melissa Lenhardt. A lifelong Texan, Melissa writes women’s fiction, mystery, and historical fiction. She’s just released “The Secret Of You And Me”, her first foray into lesbian romance - and also the first lesbian romance published by Mills & Boon. Melissa talks about her writing career, how she came to write her first queer romance, and how she hopes it’s the first of many taken on by her publisher. Also, she has a way-cool southern accent which Clare neglected to tell her! Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, which this month is terribly literary with authors like Emma Donoghue, Sophie Ward and Bernardine Evaristo. If you’d like a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-youand sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Welcome to episode 62 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews eight lesbian fiction authors and asks them how their 2020 is going in this Half-Year Summer Round-Up show. The eight authors are: Eliza Lentzski, Clare Ashton, Cheyenne Blue, Giselle Fox, Jae, Wendy Hudson, KJ & Lise Gold. She quizes on them on what they’ve learned, what they’ve written, the plans for the rest of the year, where they’d love to be and their future hopes. Expect high-brow answers, lofty goals and humour peppered throughout. Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She also outlines how she’s changed her publishing goals for the year, shifting her next London Romance book to January 2020. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Is it possible the duo are becoming morning peeps? TB announces some changes to I Heart Lesfic to help lighten her workload. She’s on the second draft of her London novella, and she’s also making progress on season three of Girl Love Happens. TB makes an ice cream announcement that may result with a lot of hate mail. Clare had peeps over for a BBQ. TB didn’t know they (BBQs and people) still existed. In big news, Clare’s lockdown novella is with the editor and will be released in mid-July. She’s giving it away free to her newsletter subscribers, so sign up, folks! In even bigger news, Clare has made great progress on her London 7 romance and has figured out story aspects of London 8 and 9. Wowzers! They move on to pen name chat, and TB starts off by saying “what does TB stand for?” is one of the most popular questions she gets. So, why did TB pick TB? She’s insanely private and about one step away from being a recluse. Clare Lydon is Clare’s actual name! She always wanted to see her name on a book cover, but if she could go back in time, she’d probably go the pen name route. They list reasons to choose a pen name and what you should consider when making your selection. Clare cautions authors to put a lot of thought into their pen name (don’t be a TB), since it’ll be part of your author brand. Do you have a pen name? Why or why not? Head over to www.lesbianswhowrite.com, and leave a comment on the episode. Or you can email them at: lesbianswhowrite@gmail.com. Next week, the pair will discuss how 2020 has changed their daily routines. Happy listening! Clare and TB Links: One Golden Summer Giveaway: iheartlesfic.com/one-golden-summer-giveaway/ I Heart Lesfic Changes: iheartlesfic.com/ihl-announcements/ Clare Lydon Newsletter Sign-Up: www.clarelydon.co.uk/books/free-stuff/
Welcome to episode 61 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author KD Williamson. KD is famed for her cops n docs series starting with “Blurred Lines”, and her latest book “Big Girl Pill” has been lighting up the lesfic charts of late. Her books are cops and docs, wrapped in romance, wrapped in humour. Plus, they’re snarky and the characters are real. We chat writing secondary characters, diversity in lesbian fiction and KD’s very funny writing style. She says: “I don’t write books just about two main characters falling in love. I don’t write sanitized fiction. If you want books that are light, cute and nobody swears, that’s great. But I’m not that writer.” Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. Her new book, One Golden Summer, a co-write with TB Markinson, is out now! If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Episode Show Notes This week's questions is: What's the best sex scene you ever read? Or watched? Links to find out more about Clare Clare's website Clare's book recommendations Visit her on Twitter Links to 2 sex podcasts she mentioned: Let's talk about lesbian sex scenes: https://lesbianswhowrite.com/lww-15-lets-talk-about-lesbian-sex-scenes/ Sex locations in our books: https://lesbianswhowrite.com/lww-50-sex-locations-in-our-books/ Steampunk novel Demon in the Machine - Lise Mactague: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FGW7W4G/ Clare's book recommendations And Playing The Role Of Herself - KE Lane: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Playing-Role-Herself-K-Lane-ebook/dp/B003U8AE0U/ In At The Deep End - Kate Davies: https://www.amazon.co.uk/at-Deep-End-Kate-Davies-ebook/dp/B07GLP2FB2/ Book recommendation this week is Collaboration for Authors by Daniel Willcocks https://books2read.com/u/bQK9R0 Don't forget The Anatomy of Prose is on preorder, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here. Order the Workbook here. Listener Rebel of the Week is Burninstories 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 www.patreon.com/sachablack
Welcome to episode 60 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Anna Burke. Anna writes a crossover of fantasy and sci-fi, and more recently has turned her hand to romance. Her award-winning debut, “Compass Rose”, had lesbian pirates, and her latest, “Nottingham”, is a queer retelling of Robin Hood. Is there a strong theme throughout her books? Anna says: “I like to write strong female characters. Ones that you want to have sex with, but ones who might also kill you.” Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. Her new book, a co-write with TB Markinson, is due out on June 16th – title and cover reveal coming soon. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club! For more on the South Coast Lesfic Hang Out: https://sclho.wordpress.com/
Welcome to episode 59 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Karin Kallmaker, the queen of lesbian romance. Karin needs no introduction, having written over 30 novels and countless short stories, including the classic “Painted Moon” and her latest, “Because I Said So.” She talks about the inspirational power of Wonder Woman, writing the perfect sex scene, and how she owes Katherine V Forrest so much: “Without her guidance, I wouldn’t be writing books 30 years later.” Find her at: https://kallmaker.com/ Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. Her new book, “Before You Say I Do” is getting rave reviews, and she’s already cracking on with her next book, a co-write with TB Markinson due out in June. In audiobook news, “A Taste Of Love” is also available now, so March was an exciting month. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
TB messes up numbers. Again. TB is scrambling to get caught up with work before her trip to London to visit the one and only Clare Lydon. TB had two triumphs this week, including sending two episodes of Girl Love Happens to the editor and cranking through the first draft of the cowrite with Miranda MacLeod. The fear of a deadline is urging TB on. Clare is back from her holiday, feeling refresh. A good thing, because she’s prepping Before You Say I Do for a March 10th release. The first ARC members have given the book an enthusiastic thumbs-up. Clare is being very calm about the launch and keeps saying, “What will be will be.” TB should learn from this. Clare has also made progress on her Christmas romance, and her editing deadline isn’t until October. She’s totally got this one. The duo moves on to the topic: can you make a full-time living from writing lesbian fiction? They break down the stages of their careers, and surprisingly, almost the same amount of time elapsed from the start to when they realized they could support themselves by writing full-time. Both of them have had ups and downs, and neither started out of the gate knowing everything, which is nearly impossible when founding a new business. Over the years they’ve been in the lesbian fiction business, they’ve learned what it takes to make a living, which includes being consistent, adding to your backlist, locating different income funnels (audiobooks, paperbacks, ebooks, translations, merchandize, Patreon, etc.) learning advertising, connecting with readers, and being nice just to name some of the keys to success. Also, it’s important to keep learning, and when you hit a rough patch, just keep going. Clare’s Book: Before You Say I Do: www.clarelydon.co.uk/books/before-you-say-i-do Link to podcast episode mentioned: www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep-227-elana-johnson-part-one-productivity Patreon: www.patreon.com Do you have aspirations of writing full-time? Let them know. Head over to www.lesbianswhowrite.com, and leave a comment on the episode. Or you can email them at: lesbianswhowrite@gmail.com. Stop back next week for another hilarious conversation about what authors Clare and TB would have at their dream dinner party. Happy listening! Clare and TB
Welcome to episode 58 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews Australian author SR Silcox. Selena writes queer YA fiction for girls who love girls, “the kind of books I wish I’d been able to read growing up”. Her first novel “Crush” was a huge hit, part of The Girls Of Summer series. She’s also written the Alice Henderson series, focusing on another great love, cricket. Find her at: https://srsilcox.com/ Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She’s just about to launch her next book, “Before You Say I Do”, due out March 10th. She’s very excited! In audiobook news, “Made In London” is out now, and “A Taste Of Love” is due to drop on March 31st. You can also catch up with Clare at the South Coast Lesfic Hang Out where she’ll be selling & signing books: https://sclho.wordpress.com/ If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Welcome to episode 57 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Max Ellendale. Max’s book “Hart & Stocker” blew up the lesfic charts last year, but she’s no overnight success, having been writing since she was 12, and publishing since 2014 – her other key book being “Rabbit”. Max writes across a few genres, but says: “I love the darkness. Writing crime and serial killers is my jam. But I also love tangling crime thrillers with romantic undertones.” Find her at: www.maxellendale.com Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including working on her next book, Before You Say I Do, due out in March. Clare is also currently writing her Christmas book for 2020, and bursting into a chorus of White Christmas with alarming regularity. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Twice In A Lifetime by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear the first chapter of the audiobook for Twice In A Lifetime by Clare Lydon narrated by TJ Richards Synopsis Once bitten, twice shy? When her first love walks back into her life, Harriet Locke is thrown - because Sally McCall still looks as gorgeous as ever. The trouble is, Sally doesn’t trust Harriet, and with good reason: she hasn’t forgotten the past. Sally loved her once, but 17 years later, is that still the case? And if it is, there’s just the small matter of living in different states, as well as convincing Sally she’s worth taking a chance on again. Will Harriet and Sally be lucky enough to find love twice in a lifetime? From the best-selling author of London Calling and Nothing To Lose comes a witty & wondrous story of second-chance romance! Get This Book On Amazon -> https://amzn.to/2nVrWeA (link works for Amazon US, UK, Germany, and Canada) Get This Book On Amazon UK -> https://amzn.to/31mh0Ea Love What We Do? Become a Patron. You will get exclusive content and be helping us grow. Clare Lydon Online Website https://www.clarelydon.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/clare.lydon/ Twitter https://twitter.com/clarelydon Amazon Author Profile https://amzn.to/2ISfAed Contact The Lesbian Talk Show Website Email You can find all our Book Clips episodes here Authors Want to feature your novel on Book Clips? Check out more here
London, Actually by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear the first chapter of the audiobook for London, Actually by Clare Lydon narrated by Lucy Price-Lewis Synopsis Rules Are Made To Be Broken… Two years after her marriage implodes, event-planner Cleo Nightingale is ready to get back in the dating game. However, she has one key rule: no younger women. How hard can it be? Fresh out of uni, Becca Cramer is single and ready to embrace her new career. She’s not looking for a relationship, but then fate steps in and introduces her to Cleo. Mix in two weddings & a festival, a jilted brother and a pregnant best friend, and you've got all the ingredients for a hilarious page-turner featuring the unlikely love-match of the year! Book five in the London Romance series features favourite characters from previous novels, and is another uplifting, sparky romantic comedy from best-selling author Clare Lydon. Get This Book On Amazon -> https://amzn.to/2Bd9ZLz (link works for Amazon US, UK, Germany, and Canada) Get This Book On Amazon UK -> https://amzn.to/33Adho7 Love What We Do? Become a Patron. You will get exclusive content and be helping us grow. Clare Lydon Online Website https://www.clarelydon.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/clare.lydon/ Twitter https://twitter.com/clarelydon Amazon Author Profile https://amzn.to/2ISfAed Contact The Lesbian Talk Show Website Email You can find all our Book Clips episodes here Authors Want to feature your novel on Book Clips? Check out more here
TB prepared for the festive chat by rocking her Grumpy Cat T-shirt, staying true to her grinchyness. In shocking news, she’s not freaking out about Lizzie at the moment because she took Clare’s advice to pull back and not rush to the finish line. Once again, Clare has TB’s back. Also, the IHL mega sale page is almost ready for the December 26th start date. Across the pond, Clare finished the first draft of her new novel. Woo-hoo! She discovered she’d written 1K of an epilogue but has no memory of doing so. To celebrate completing the first draft, Clare gave herself an afternoon off to do her taxes, and TB questions Clare’s idea of fun. However, Clare and the wife are spending a Christmassy day together, including going to a gingerbread architectural exhibit. The duo moves on to their favorite festive books and films. TB, who writes more angsty books, prefers reading holiday rom-coms, two of her favorites being one by some chick named Clare Lydon, the other by Miranda MacLeod. TB realizes her friendship with Clare started after reading Clare’s All I Want for Christmas. If TB hadn’t read it, would this podcast even exist? Also, TB just released a holiday cowrite with Miranda. It seems Christmas stories have greatly impacted TB’s life, and her grinchy mind is blown. In a surprising turn, Clare, the rom-com writer, favors angst-filled holiday stories. Is this the only example of Clare being the darkness and TB being the light? Stay tuned! Clare also takes a moment to dive into the recent Hallmark Channel controversy, where she quickly goes back to being the more hopeful of the two, wishing the company would become more inclusive after their social media dustup. Both of them agree Elf is one of, if not the best, Christmas films, but they can’t agree on the finest A Christmas Carol adaptation. It would be surreal if they agreed on too much even while recording a festive episode. They’d love to hear about your favorite festive books and films. Head over to www.lesbianswhowrite.com, and leave a comment on the episode. Or you can email them at: lesbianswhowrite@gmail.com. They’re taking the rest of the year off. The duo wishes the listeners happy holidays, and they’ll see you in 2020. Happy listening! Clare and TB
Welcome to episode 56 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she rounds up the final chart of the year for lesfic on Amazon UK & US, and gives you a run down of how her year’s gone. The answer: her best year yet! She’s currently finishing off a first draft of her first book due in 2020, and Clare also lays out her publishing plans for the year ahead. She then poses a few questions to a seven lesbian fiction authors: Jae, Clare Ashton, Melissa Tereze, Lise Gold, Jen Silver, Jody Klaire and SR Silcox answer the following. First, favourite lesfic of the year. Second, favourite festive lesfic ever. Third, what they’re hoping for from Santa. Fourth, what they like to eat & drink at Christmas. Finally, their publishing plans for 2020. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and see you here in 2020!
It’s the run-up to the holiday season, which as everyone knows is the time where we all go bonkers buying presents and drinking too much eggnog. TB has been busy writing all the words for her final Lizzie book (sob!), as well as doing three weeks of work in seven days so she can take a vacation. She managed it. Go, TB! Meanwhile, Clare is back to writing every day, and her new book is coming on at pace. Expect a title reveal very soon. Yes, she finally has one. Whoop! This week’s question is somewhat sidetracked when the duo talks about Christmas books they’ve written. TB has only started writing them in the past two years. Clare hasn’t written one since her successful 2015 novel, All I Want For Christmas and has no idea why that’s the case. She loves Christmas. Readers love her festive books. She asks if TB knows why she’s been resisting writing a new Christmas book. TB tells her the answer. Clare is speechless. Fitting in your writing around the holiday season is a bitch, but it pays to do so, as well as remembering to enjoy this time of year, too. Planning is key, as it is all year round. The pair agree they must get better at planning Christmas books from now on. And also at planning in general. 2020 is the year of planning. Probably. Links: Holly & Ivy giveaway link: iheartlesfic.com/giveaway/holly-and-ivy-giveaway/ All I Want For Christmas by Clare Lydon: getbook.at/LydonChristmas It Had To Be You by Clare Lydon (free when you sign up for Clare’s VIP Reader Club): www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you They’d love to hear how you work your schedule around busy times of the year! Head over to www.lesbianswhowrite.com, and leave a comment on the episode. Or you can email them at: lesbianswhowrite@gmail.com. Stop back next week for another insightful chat about how to research a book. Happy listening! Clare and TB
Welcome to episode 55 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews fellow UK author Claire Highton-Stevenson. Claire’s latest book, “In Dyer Need”, is an end-of-the-world romance that’ll have you on the edge of your seat. Claire writes detective stories as well as romance, and also won a Goldie award this year for her heartfelt book, “The Promise”. Claire talks about creating strong characters, writing sex scenes and how she’s an accidental writer. Her advice: decide what you want and go for it! Find her at: www.itsclastevofficial.com Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including working on her next, as yet untitled book, and berating herself for not writing a Christmas book this year. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Ali talks about the ups and downs of the last few weeks: from undergrad teaching to the UCU strikes, from the RNA Winter Party, to dealing with anxiety and depression.Books mentioned in the podcast:Talia Hibbert's Work for ItTalia Hibbert's Get a Life, Chloe BrownT. B. Markinson's A Shot at LoveClare Lydon's A Taste of LoveHarper Bliss' A Lesson in LoveXan West's Eight Kinky NightsTeaching Texts:Helen Hoang's The Kiss QuotientAustin Chant's Coffee BoyCeillie Simkiss' Learning CurvesTherese Beharrie's One Day to FallTalia Hibbert's Untouchable
London, Actually by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear the first chapter of the audiobook for London, Actually by Clare Lydon narrated by Lucy Price-Lewis Synopsis Rules Are Made To Be Broken… Two years after her marriage implodes, event-planner Cleo Nightingale is ready to get back in the dating game. However, she has one key rule: no younger women. How hard can it be? Fresh out of uni, Becca Cramer is single and ready to embrace her new career. She’s not looking for a relationship, but then fate steps in and introduces her to Cleo. Mix in two weddings & a festival, a jilted brother and a pregnant best friend, and you've got all the ingredients for a hilarious page-turner featuring the unlikely love-match of the year! Book five in the London Romance series features favourite characters from previous novels, and is another uplifting, sparky romantic comedy from best-selling author Clare Lydon. Get This Book On Amazon -> https://amzn.to/2Bd9ZLz (link works for Amazon US, UK, Germany, and Canada) Get This Book On Amazon UK -> https://amzn.to/33Adho7 Love What We Do? Become a Patron. You will get exclusive content and be helping us grow. Clare Lydon Online Website https://www.clarelydon.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/clare.lydon/ Twitter https://twitter.com/clarelydon Amazon Author Profile https://amzn.to/2ISfAed Contact The Lesbian Talk Show Website Email You can find all our Book Clips episodes here Authors Want to feature your novel on Book Clips? Check out more here
Welcome to episode 54 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews UK author Jenn Matthews. Jenn is famed for her crochet skills, as well being the author of two books to date: “Hooked On You” and “The Words Shimmer.” Jenn talks about writing fanfic, especially Berena from Holby City, and how her novels explore life’s ‘invisible people’, who she hopes to shine a light on with her fiction. Her first two books included crochet and dyslexia. Her upcoming novels focus on mental health, pregnancy and addiction. Jenn lives in England’s South West with her wife, dog and cat. Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including launching Made In London, book six in the London Romance Series; launching the audiobook of You’re My Kind; and commissioning audiobooks for A Taste of Love and Made In London. She’s gone audiobook crazy. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club.
You’re My Kind by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear the first two chapters of the audiobook for You’re My Kind by Clare Lydon narrated by Nicola Victoria Vincent. You’re My Kind by Clare Lydon narrated by Nicola Victoria Vincent Synopsis Would you give your first love a second chance? Justine Thomas and Maddie Kind met at university and were the couple most likely. Everybody said so. That is, until Maddie left without saying goodbye. Ten years later the pair are reunited at a friend’s funeral, and now Justine can’t shake Maddie from her life. But why is she back? Why did she disappear? And more importantly, is she interested in the whole cake, or just one last slice of Justine? Strap in for a novel that deals with life’s big topics: love, death & cake. Clare Lydon is the queen of British romantic comedy, and this stellar lesbian romance is guaranteed to give you all the feels. It’s unputdownable. Get This Book On Amazon -> https://amzn.to/2BfTWfX (link works for Amazon US, UK, Germany, and Canada) Get This Book On Amazon UK -> https://amzn.to/2VKg4IT Love What We Do? Become a Patron. You will get exclusive content and be helping us grow. Clare Lydon Online Website https://www.clarelydon.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/clare.lydon/ Twitter https://twitter.com/clarelydon Amazon Author Profile https://amzn.to/2ISfAed Contact The Lesbian Talk Show Website Email You can find all our Book Clips episodes here Authors Want to feature your novel on Book Clips? Check out more here
In this episode we discuss our National Day weekend in which we went out two nights in a row! Our bodies and throats are still sore from dancing and singing. We also talk about the two foreign-language shows we're watching (yes, Scottish is a foreign language.) A Taste of Love, the second book in the Village Romance Series, by Clare Lydon, is out now! We're taking a break but tune in again in a few weeks for a new episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs. Get in touch with us with your questions, comments or suggested topics at harperblissandhermrs@gmail.com. For more on Harper Bliss visit www.harperbliss.com
Clare Lydon's finest hour It's July, it's hot, it's humid, it's another episode of Lesbians Who Write! This week, TB is relieved she's not an elephant but disappointed by BookBub's lesfic representation during Pride month. Meanwhile, Clare has been bra shopping and reveals that she's been putting her bra on incorrectly her whole life. It's all about centering your nipple, so say the fitting professionals. Clare and TB always said this podcast would be educational. You're welcome. In other news, Clare reveals another ice cream flavor from her new book. TB in nonplussed. These two should never go for ice cream together. Onto the main topic, and both Clare and TB reveal how they work with designers and also that they've worked with a variety during their careers. The key is to be clear about your brand, what your cover needs to say, and also to make sure your cover is reflective of the lesbian fiction genre you're in. They discuss the state of lesbian book covers as a whole (not brill) and hope to persuade more people to invest in their product by giving it a pretty jacket. Because readers really do judge a book by its cover. Stop back next week for another lively conversation about choosing an editor. Probably with less nipple chat, alas. If you’d like to leave a comment on the episode, head over to www.lesbianswhowrite.com. They’d love to hear from you. Or you can email them at: lesbianswhowrite@gmail.com. Happy listening! Clare and TB
On this week's episode, we've barely recovered from our night out on Saturday. Harper talks about how Clare Lydon inspired her current writing experiment and helped her make a big decision. Caroline, on the other hand, is not so pleased with Clare. Tune in again next week for a new episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs. Get in touch with us with your questions, comments or suggested topics at harperblissandhermrs@gmail.com. For more on Harper Bliss visit www.harperbliss.com To get a weekly newsletter with discounted lesbian books sign up HERE.
7 Holiday F/F Reads Les Do Books with Tara and guest Sheena It’s Christmas next week! So what better time to kick back and relax with one (or seven!) beautiful f/f holiday romances? Listen as Tara and Sheena, founder of The Lesbian Review and The Lesbian Talk Show, share their favourites, which are sure leave you feeling festive. Check out their recommendations: It Had to Be You by Clare Lydon - exclusively available when you sign up for her mailing list! Under a Falling Star by Jae Snow Globe by Georgia Beers Three (Plus One) by Ann McMan Season’s Meetings by Amy Dunne The Bureau of Holiday Affairs by Andi Marquette Tricky Wisdom by Camryn Eyde More info If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please consider contributing to the Patreon for The Lesbian Talk Show channel. Come talk to us about these books and any other lesfic you’ve been reading lately at our Facebook group, The Lesbian Review Book Club. You can see all of our reviews, top 10 lists and author profiles on TheLesbianReview.com and don’t forget to send your emails, questions and more to Tara@TheLesbianReview.com.
All I Want For Christmas by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear a reading from All I Want For Christmas by Clare Lydon Synopsis This Christmas, Tori Hammond is on a mission to find love. Her ideal present under the tree would be a shiny new girlfriend, so Tori gives herself one month to find that special lady by December 25th. Christmas spells romance and she’s going to grab some. Love Christmas? Love romantic comedies? Then you need to read All I Want For Christmas and prepare to be swept off your festive feet! From the author of international smash-hits London Calling and This London Love, Clare Lydon has crafted another page-turner, bursting with seasonal attitude & wit. Buy All I Want For Christmas and get your festive on! Get This Book On Amazon here -> https://amzn.to/2B0zsIP (link works for Amazon US, UK and Canada) Check it out! This book is the December book club read for The Lesbian Review Book Club Love What We Do? Become a Patron. You will get exclusive content and be helping us grow. Check out our review of this book on The Lesbian Review Clare Lydon Online Website: https://www.clarelydon.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clare.lydon Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarelydon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwu7Tihoo98665zUHR0lbQ Contact The Lesbian Talk Show Website Email You can find all our Book Clips episodes here Authors Want to feature your novel on Book Clips? Check out more here
In our second interview, Lesbian Romance Fiction writer Clare Lydon chats about her author breakthrough
In our second interview, Lesbian Romance Fiction writer Clare Lydon chats about her author breakthrough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-publishing-journeys/message
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Nothing To Lose by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear the first chapter of the audiobook for Nothing To Lose by Clare Lydon narrated by Gabrielle Baker Synopsis Can you find love in a hopeless place? Nobody would ever describe Scarlet Williams as a ray of sunshine, but that doesn’t mean she deserves the flood that wipes out her basement flat, making her temporarily homeless. Enter Joy Hudson, local mayor & sunshine specialist, who opens her house to flood refugees and ends up with Scarlet on her doorstep. Two more opposing characters you couldn’t fail to meet, and yet, somehow, they strike up a friendship. But when the rain stops and the sun comes out, could that friendship blossom into something more? If you’re a fan of contemporary lesbian romance, you’ll love Scarlet & Joy’s story, bursting with real characters and shot through with British wit. From the international best-selling author of London Calling and This London Love comes a heart-warming tale of love & redemption. Find out if opposites really do attract: buy Nothing To Lose today! Get it on Amazon (global link) Get it on Apple If you click these link and buy within 24 hours then we get a small commission that helps with running this channel
Nothing To Lose by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear a reading from Nothing To Lose by Clare Lydon by the author Synopsis Nobody would ever describe Scarlet Williams as a ray of sunshine, but that doesn't mean she deserves the flood that wipes out her basement flat, making her temporarily homeless. Enter Joy Hudson, local mayor & sunshine specialist, who opens her house to flood refugees and ends up with Scarlet on her doorstep. Two more opposing characters you couldn't fail to meet, and yet, somehow, they strike up a friendship. But when the rain stops and the sun comes out, could that friendship blossom into something more? Get This Book On Amazon (link works for Amazon US, UK and Canada) Love What We Do? Become a Patron. You will get exclusive content and be helping us grow. Check out our review of this book on The Lesbian Review Clare Lydon Online Website: https://www.clarelydon.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clare.lydon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarelydon Contact The Lesbian Talk Show Website Email You can find all our Book Clips episodes here Authors Want to feature your novel on Book Clips? Check out more here
Clare Lydon is a London-based writer of contemporary lesbian romance. She’s a No.1 best-seller on lesbian fiction charts around the globe, and if you’re a sucker for romance, prepare to fall head over heels in love.When she’s not writing, Clare enjoys playing the guitar badly, watching far too many home improvement shows (then never taking ANY action), as well as eating Curly Wurlys. In her next life, she’d like to come back as Rayna James. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this sixth episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs, Harper discusses the benefits of keeping a personal diary. It was, again, an exciting week for both of us. Harper was nominated for a Goldie, Caroline won her golf match on Saturday and her team went on to become the second best team in Belgium, we were interviewed for another podcast and the cover for the upcoming co-written book with Clare Lydon was finalised. We didn't watch that much television this week, but we have a new favourite podcast: Where Should We Begin with Esther Perel. And it's not just because she's Belgian like us. For our topic of the week Harper talks about the habit she created of keeping a personal diary. It was inspired by an episode of The Creative Penn which featured Orna Ross of the Alliance of Independent Authors. Tune in again next week for a new episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs. Get in touch with us with your questions, comments or suggested topics at harperblissandhermrs@gmail.com. For more on Harper Bliss visit www.harperbliss.com To get a weekly newsletter with discounted lesbian books sign up HERE.
In this fourth episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs Harper discusses her experience being off social media for a week. Bur first we start by talking about our week. Harper worked on the second draft of the book she's co-writing with Clare Lydon and accidentally reveals too much about it, which had to be beeped out. We watched a lot of television last week, starting with the whole fourth season of Bosch. We also watched the first two episodes of Killing Eve, with a fabulous Sandra Oh, and we started on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel which we predict we'll finish by the end of the week. For our topic of the week Harper talks about her decision to be off social media for the past week, and how it gave her so much time to do other things. She might even stay off forever! Tune in again next week for a new episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs. Get in touch with us with your questions, comments or suggested topics at harperblissandhermrs@gmail.com For more on Harper Bliss visit www.harperbliss.com To get a weekly newsletter with discounted lesbian books sign up HERE.
In this third episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs the recap and topic of the week are one and the same: our visit to The London Book Fair. We start by talking about the new woman in our life: Alexa! We're still getting to know each other. Harper also announces her daring plan for the coming week. Next we discuss the second part of Money Heist, which was as great as the first part and which we can't recommend enough. Finally, the London Book Fair. Or maybe it should be called the London Beer Fair. We hung out and had loads of fun with fellow lesfic authors Clare Lydon and T.B. Markinson. We had too much to drink at the Self Publishing Formula meet-up, but had a great chat with Mark Dawson and James Blatch (listen to their great podcast!) We also had too much to drink at the Alliance of Independent Authors reception (it was sponsored by Amazon, so why not?) Tune in again next week for a new episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs. Get in touch with us with your questions, comments or suggested topics at harperblissandhermrs@gmail.com For more on Harper Bliss visit www.harperbliss.com To get a weekly newsletter with discounted lesbian books sign up HERE.
This second episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs was recorded in a slightly hungover state, for which we apologise. In the recap of the week Harper talks about her feelings towards bank holidays, her mid-life crisis, and also about finishing the first draft of her co-writing project with Clare Lydon, while Caroline discusses the challenge of designing the cover for this same project. No television topic this week, but rather a lesbian movie: Below Her Mouth. Harper has a lot (A LOT) to say about the movie and its abundance of scissoring scenes. In the weekly topic part of the episode we talk about the fact that we have been doing this writing and publishing thing for more than six years now, growing it from a hobby to a business that sustains both of us. Harper almost reveals her secret next co-writing partner and then circles back to talking about Below Her Mouth (it clearly made quite an impression.) Tune in again next week for a new episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs. Get in touch with us with your questions, comments or suggested topics at harperblissandhermrs@gmail.com For more on Harper Bliss visit www.harperbliss.com To get a weekly newsletter with discounted lesbian books sign up HERE.
Twice In A Lifetime by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear a reading from Twice In A Lifetime by Clare Lydon Synopsis Once bitten, twice shy? When her first love walks back into her life, Harriet Locke is thrown - because Sally McCall still looks as gorgeous as ever. The trouble is, Sally doesn’t trust Harriet, and with good reason: she hasn’t forgotten the past. Sally loved her once, but 17 years later, is that still the case? And if it is, there’s just the small matter of living in different states, as well as convincing Sally she’s worth taking a chance on again. Will Harriet and Sally be lucky enough to find love twice in a lifetime? From the best-selling author of London Calling and Nothing To Lose comes a witty & wondrous story of second-chance romance! Get This Book On Amazon (link works for Amazon US, UK and Canada) Clare Lydon Online Website Facebook Twitter Contact The Lesbian Talk Show Website Email Become A Patron You can find all our Book Clips episodes here
In this episode Harper Bliss and her Mrs. talk to British lesbian romance author Clare Lydon and her Mrs. and they compare notes on how to make the author/partner relationship work smoothly. Email questions to HarperBliss@TheLesbianTalkShow.com and they will either answer them on the show or on their blog. Sign Up for the My LesFic newsletter and get weekly bargains on lesbian novels. This is a fantastic service brought to you by The Bliss Duo You can also find Harper Bliss on her website HarperBliss.com or on the Ladylit website Ladylit.com check out her books on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca
10 Best Debut Novels with Clare Lydon The Lesbian Review Podcast Clare Lydon joins Sheena as they talk about their favourite debut novels. Books we talk about When you use the links in this podcast and buy within 24 hours of clicking then we get a small commission that helps us run the site and it costs you nothing extra Sheena’s Picks London Calling by Clare Lydon Depths Of Blue by Lise MacTague Safe Harbor by Radclyffe Daughter Of Mystery by Heather Rose Jones Sharpshooter by Leslie Murray Clare’s List And Playing The Role Of Herself by KE Lane All The Little Moments by G Benson Exception To The Rule by Cindy Rizzo Just Juliet by Charlotte Reagan Curious Wine by Katherine V Forrest About The Lesbian Review The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to helping people find excellent lesbian and queer women content. This podcast is created by the same people who create the website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tlr-podcast/message
10 Best Debut Novels - The Lesbian Review Podcast Clare Lydon joins Sheena as they talk about their favorite debut novels. Sheena’s Picks 1 London Calling by Clare Lydon Published by Custard Publishing Synopsis A break-up. A mix-up. Will there be a make-up? Jess Sharp’s life hasn’t exactly gone according to plan. She’s 32, unemployed, and single after a devastating breakup. She’s also left Australia for London to live in her parents’ spare room. Her chaotic life seems to be spiraling until she meets someone who could be a game-changer. She’s optimistic after a wildly successful first date, but far too much tequila and the ghosts of girlfriends past may drag her far below her lowest point. Can she win the race for romance without tripping? London Calling is the first book in a series of lesbian romance novels. If you like punchy drama, wicked humor, and charming British characters, then you’ll love Clare Lydon’s hilarious debut novel. Read Our Review Get It On Amazon 2 Depths Of Blue by Lise MacTague Published by Bella Books Synopsis For Torrin Ivanov, life is a bargaining table. Every planet is a new business opportunity. Legality is optional and supplying one side in a local civil war always adds up to profit. Jak Stowell is at war within a war. A woman hidden in the heart of a male-only army, her brother’s murder has left her desperate for vengeance. Her skill as a sniper gives her both the disguise she needs and paves the way ever closer to her real goal. She kills efficiently, without remorse. Putting down an off-world smuggler will be no different. A moment’s hesitation. A flicker of doubt. Two women on a collision course set off a chain reaction of intergalactic intrigue—and awaken a dangerous passion that could cost them their lives. Read Our Review Get It On Amazon 3 Safe Harbor by Radclyffe Published by Bold Strokes Books Synopsis A mysterious newcomer, a reclusive doctor, and a troubled gay teenager learn about love, friendship, and trust during one tumultuous summer in Provincetown. Reese is the new sheriff who has heads turning amidst speculation as to who will be the first woman to capture her attention. Doctor Victoria King has been betrayed by love once and refuses to risk heartbreak again. Brianna Parker, the teenaged daughter of Reese's chief, fears her father’s wrath when he learns that she loves another girl. As these three women struggle to live and love in freedom, they risk their hearts and souls to give one another a safe harbor. Get It On Amazon 4 Daughter Of Mystery by Heather Rose Jones Published by Bella Books Synopsis Margerit Sovitre did not expect to inherit Baron Saveze’s fortunes—even less his bodyguard, a ruthlessly efficient swordswoman known only as Barbara. Wealth suddenly makes Margerit a highly eligible heiress and buys her the enmity of the new Baron. He had expected to inherit all, and now eyes her fortune with open envy. Barbara proudly served as the old Baron’s duelist but she had expected his death to make her a free woman. Bitterness turns to determination when she finds herself the only force that stands between Margerit and the new Baron’s greed. At first Margerit protests the need for Barbara’s services, but soon she cannot imagine sending Barbara away. And Barbara’s duty has become something far more hazardous to her heart than the point of a sword. But greater dangers loom than one man’s hatred—the Prince of Alpennia is ill. Deadly intrigue surrounds the succession and the rituals of divine power known as The Mysteries of the Saints. Read Our Review Get It On Amazon 5 Sharpshooter by Leslie Murray Published by Sapphire Books Publishing Synopsis A mission gone horribly wrong. A vicious killer who will stop at nothing. Two women on the run for their very lives. After 9/11, an experimental branch of the U.S. government has been tasked with the mission of proactively putting a stop to terrorism. They have sent a team to eliminate a financier responsible for funding the worst of these organizations. Everything is going according to plan. Until it’s not. The team is ambushed, and when the mission is looking its darkest, it goes from bad to worse. Former Marine scout sniper Seven Michelis is a black ops sharpshooter now injured and on the run for her life. Peace Corps volunteer Dr. Jenny MacKenzie defies good sense and sets out to help a stranger in need. What she finds is something else entirely. From the rugged foothills of the Andes through the dense forests of the Amazon river basin, Seven and Jenny fight to survive the perils of being hunted through Bolivia by a killer hell-bent on homicide. Who can they trust, and what fresh hell awaits them if and when they make it home? Will they survive long enough to explore their growing attraction? Read Our Review Get It On Amazon Clare’s List 6 And Playing The Role Of Herself by KE Lane Published by Regal Crest Enterprises Synopsis Actress Caidence Harris is living her dreams after landing a leading role among the star-studded, veteran cast of 9th Precinct, a hot new police drama shot on location in glitzy LA. Her sometimes-costar Robyn Ward is magnetic, glamorous, and devastatingly beautiful, the quintessential A-List celebrity on the fast-track to super-stardom. When the two meet on the set of 9th Precinct, Caid is instantly infatuated but settles for friendship, positive that Robyn is both unavailable and uninterested. Soon Caid sees that all is not as it appears, but can she take a chance and risk her heart when the outcome is so uncertain? The leading ladies and the supporting cast of this debut novel by newcomer K.E Lane will charm you, entertain you, and leave you with a smile on your face, eager for Ms. Lane's next offering. Read Our Review Get It On Amazon 7 All The Little Moments by G Benson Published by Ylva Publishing Synopsis A successful anaesthetist, Anna is focused on herself, her career, and her girlfriend. Everything changes abruptly when her brother’s and sister-in-law’s deaths devastate her and her family. Left responsible for her young niece and nephew, Anna finds herself dumped and alone in Melbourne, a city she doesn’t even like. She tries to navigate the shock of looking after two children battling with their grief while managing her own. Filled with self-doubt, Anna feels as if she’s making a mess of the entire thing, especially when she collides with a long-legged stranger. Anna barely has time to brush her teeth in the morning, let alone to date a woman—least of all one who has no idea about the two kids under her care. Just when Anna finally starts to feel as if she’s getting some control of the situation, the biggest fight begins and Anna really has to step up once and for all. Read Our Review Get It On Amazon 8 Exception To The Rule by Cindy Rizzo Synopsis What will keep you safe—and sane—when you find yourself in a new and unfamiliar place convinced you'll never find anyone like you? For Robin and Tracy, it's the rules they set for themselves as they begin their first semester at Adams University near Boston. Robin is determined to hide in her room writing until she can get back to her homeless gay friends in New York City, whose easy exchange of sex and friendship inspires her creativity. She's sworn off perfect princesses like Tracy Patterson, no matter how attractive she finds the mysterious Southerner on her hall with the long blonde hair and tight jeans. And Tracy has no interest in cynical, smart-mouthed Northerners like Robin. She has her own set of rules—fine-tuned back home in North Carolina where she had a fake boyfriend and an uncomplicated string of older female lovers, including her mother's best friend. Here at college, she already has her first conquest planned, and it's certainly not Robin Greene. This is a love story about two young women who can only find their true selves by finding one another. But are Robin and Tracy willing to give up all they think they know in order to find happiness? Sometimes in life, the person who will matter most is the one who's an exception to the rule. Read Our Review Get It On Amazon 9 Just Juliet by Charlotte Reagan Synopsis The coming out story that will completely change the way you look at love. Juliet represents the road less traveled. Will Lena take it? Lena Newman is 17, her best friend's a cheerleader, her boyfriend's a football player, and as far as everyone is concerned, her life is sorted. But that's before she befriends the new girl. Juliet is confident, slightly damaged, drop-dead gorgeous and a lesbian. Lena realizes that her interest goes beyond just friendship. She sets off on a path of self-discovery where the loyalty of those closest to her will be tested. Get It On Amazon 10 Curious Wine by Katherine V Forrest Published by Bella Books Synopsis The intimacy of a cabin at Lake Tahoe provides the combustible setting that brings Diana Holland and Lane Christianson together in this passionate novel of first discovery. Candid in its eroticism, intensely romantic, and remarkably beautiful, Curious Wine is a love story that will remain in your memory. Get It On Amazon Find Clare Lydon Online Website Facebook Twitter
A Girl Called London by Clare Lydon Synopsis When life knocks you down, can love pick you up? Tanya Grant is a high-flyer who’s ready for a fresh start. That is, until her gran dies, leaving behind her dog, Delilah, and a hot mess of family pain. Enter Sophie London, dog walker and girl about town. She’s on a romance sabbatical after getting burnt, and nothing changes when she meets Tanya. However, when their paths keep crossing, the pair are thrown together on a roadtrip to Tanya’s home town. What happens next changes both their lives forever. If you love romance with humour and heart — along with a cast of pooches — you’ll love the latest London Romance from the best-selling author of London Calling and This London Love. Join Tanya & Sophie on their journey of a lifetime as they discover whether love really can lift them up where they belong! You can find this novel on Amazon Visit www.TheLesbianTalkShow.com/Reading for more information on sending us your reading for Book Clips
The Lesbian Review Podcast 10 Best Girl Next Door Novels by Sheena and Melissa Brayden Sheena is joined today by Melissa Brayden, contemporary romance author, and they put together an epic list of the 10 Best Girl Next Door Novels You can find Melissa Brayden online at her website Twitter Facebook 1 First Position by Melissa Brayden This book is a: Thawing The Ice Queen Romance What it’s about Anastasia is the rising star of the New York City Ballet. She’s sacrificed creature comforts, a social life, as well as her own physical well-being for perfection in dance. Even her reputation as The Ice Queen doesn’t faze her. Though Ana’s at the peak of her career, competition from a new and noteworthy dancer puts all she’s worked for in jeopardy. While Natalie has shown herself to be a prodigy when it comes to ballet, she much prefers modern dance and living on her own terms. Life is too short for anything else. However, when the opportunity to dance with the New York City Ballet is thrust upon her, it’s not like she could say no. Dealing with the company’s uptight lead is another story, however. When the two are forced to work side-by-side, sparks begin to fly onstage and off. Why it made this list It is a charming story of two women who are really different and yet they are drawn to one another with a power that can’t be denied even when tragedy occurs. Plus they live literally across the hall from one another. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Check out Tara’s full review here 2 Hidden Truths by Jae Published by Ylva Publishing This book is a: story about coming to terms with who you are because the girl who moved in next door is irresistible. What it’s about Hendrika has nothing left after her best friend Johanna dies, she loses her job, and is kicked out of the boarding house she’s been living in. Nothing left, that is, but the ticket from Boston to Oregon that Jo was sent by a man expecting his mail-order bride. With nothing but her meager belongings in a carpet bag and trepidation for taking a dead woman’s place at a stranger’s side, she hops on the train to begin her journey. When she arrives at the ranch she discovers that her husband to be has left the ranch for a journey to deliver some horses. But she is welcomed in by the resident ranch owners, the Hamiltons and she meets Amy, their oldest daughter and a force of nature in her own right. Amy is hiding the fact that she is drawn to women in a way that she thinks in unnatural and when Hendrika arrives on the scene she is left reeling. The more time these Hendrika and Amy spend together the stronger their attraction becomes. Why it made this list Hendrika and Amy essentially live next door to each other. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Check out Tara’s review here 3 The Roundabout by Gerri Hill Published by Bella Books This book is a: sweet enemies to lovers romance. What it’s about Megan Phenix - bar and grill owner in gay-friendly Eureka Springs - is labeled as "playing hard to get" and finds herself the object of much unwanted attention. If only she were seeing someone...maybe the women would leave her in peace. Leah Rollins thinks 50 is too young to retire, so instead she opens a store in the touristy shopping district of Eureka Springs, next to the popular Phenix Grill. She soon learns that Megan Phenix is a bit on the grumpy side as they spar over parking spaces and anything else they can find to argue about. When Leah catches the attention of the multitude of single lesbians in town, she searches for a way out. Could the grumpy grill owner next door be the answer to her problems? Megan and Leah strike an unlikely alliance and conspire to rid themselves of the unwanted attention by fake dating. Can they pull it off? As they pretend to date and convince everyone in town that they really are a couple, the pretense becomes harder to hold on to. But there's just one problem...they don't really like each other. Or do they? Why it made this list Megan moves in next door to Leah’s business. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca 4 All I Want For Christmas by Clare Lydon Published by Custard Books This book is an adorable friends to lovers romance. What it’s about This Christmas, Tori Hammond is on a mission to find love. Her ideal present under the tree would be a shiny new girlfriend, so Tori gives herself one month to find that special lady by December 25th. Christmas spells romance and she’s going to grab some. Love Christmas? Love romantic comedies? Then you need to read All I Want For Christmas and prepare to be swept off your festive feet! From the author of international smash-hits London Calling and This London Love, Clare Lydon has crafted another page-turner, bursting with seasonal attitude & wit. Why it made this list These two are room mates, best friends and it takes a sweet and funny journey for Tori to realize that they can happily be more than just friends. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Check out my full review here 5 Poppy Jenkins by Clare Ashton Published by Breezy Tree Press This book is the story of the “ultimate girl next door” - poppy is the sweetheart of the village What it’s about Two old friends, one hot summer, a whole load of confusion. Poppy Jenkins makes everyone smile. She’s the heart of Wells, a beautiful village in mid-Wales, leaving light and laughter in her wake. She has a doting family, an errant dog and a little sister with a nose for mischief. But she’s the only gay in the village and it’s a long time since she kissed a girl: the chance of romance in sleepy Wells is rarer than a barking sheep. If she doesn’t think too hard, life is cosy, until a smart sports car barrels into town with the last woman Poppy wants to see behind the wheel. Beautiful Rosalyn Thorn was once Poppy’s high school BFF even though she was trouble. Then one day she abandoned Wells and Poppy without explanation. Now the highflier is back and bound to cause fresh havoc in the village and with Poppy’s heart; folk are not happy. Wells needs to wake up to the 21st century and Rosalyn can help, but old prejudices die hard. If they can be friends it could be the chance to make everyone’s happy ever after. Couldn’t it? Why I love it It is brilliant. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Check out my full review here Melissa Brayden’s Top picks 6 Without Warning KG MacGregor Published by Bella Books What it’s about On a day that begins like any other, a violent earthquake strikes Los Angeles, plunging the region into chaos. Two strangers, trapped in a collapsed shopping mall, find each other amid the rubble and join forces to escape. Hampered by injury and darkness, they dig and claw their way through one crumbled store after another, emerging long after most have given up hope for survivors. The ordeal leaves both women shaken, but their shared triumph sets them on a life-changing course together, igniting a connection like neither has ever known. Anna Kaklis--whose perfectly planned life never included falling in love with another woman--is thrown for a loop, but she doesn't doubt her heart. Lily Stewart--abandoned too many times by people she trusted--won't let herself believe that Anna's love will endure. Without Warning is the story of their courageous journey through adversity, and their promise of steadfast love. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca 7 All That Matters by Susan X Meagher Published by Brisk Press What it’s about Life is going damned well for Blair Spencer. She’s a very successful real estate agent, happily married to a man who encourages her to live the independent life she loves—and they’re actively working to have a baby. The wrench in the works is that Blair favors adoption, while her husband David desperately wants to have a biological child. The fates are against them, and they finally seek the help of a group of reproductive specialists. One of the doctors, a surgeon named Kylie Mackenzie, eventually becomes a good friend to Blair. And she needs all of the friends she can get when things start to go horribly wrong at home. As her marriage teeters on the brink of collapse, she relies more and more on Kylie’s friendship. Kylie’s happily gay; Blair’s happily straight. But the way they structure their relationship leads friends and family to privately question whether the pair is setting themselves up for heartache. They eventually come to a crossroads, which could either destroy their friendship or turn it into what each of them has been seeking. The question is whether each woman can change her view of herself and her needs. The answer is all that matters. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Read Our Review Here 8 Too Close To Touch by Georgia Beers Published by Bold Strokes Books What it’s about Life gets complicated when love turns out to be nothing like you expected - and the woman you want is too close to touch. Gretchen Kaiser is a workaholic corporate honcho with issues – she’s got daddy issues, she’s got female-executive-in-a-man’s-world issues, and she’s got one night stand issues. What she doesn’t have are love issues. She isn’t looking for it, she doesn’t feel she needs it, and she doesn’t expect to find it…certainly not right under her nose. Kylie O’Brien is the kind of girl who believes in true love and is willing to wait until it shows up at her door. Her best friend Mick would sweep her off her feet given the chance, but Mick doesn’t make Kylie feel the way true love should. And now Kylie has to worry about her new boss – Gretchen Kaiser’s icy reserve makes life as her administrative assistant a challenge. It doesn’t matter one damn bit that Gretchen is extremely attractive with a voice as rich and smooth as melted chocolate. It absolutely doesn’t… Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca 9 Wasted Heart Lynn Galli Published by Penikila Press What it’s about Austy Nunziata has spent two years pining for her married best friend and about the same amount of time berating herself for it. In fact, she’s so adept at trying to stamp out her feelings that she could probably write a How-To guide on the subject. One, move 3,000 miles away from your best friend. Two, get a time-consuming job so you don’t have time to think about your best friend. Three, hang out with new friends who aren’t anywhere as enchanting as your best friend. Four, get involved with a striking woman who is smart, sexy, caring and, most importantly, available, unlike your best friend. Five, hope the new love interest doesn’t find out about your pathetic best friend obsession before you have time to replace it with actual life-altering love. Even following her own step-by-step process, Austy may not be able to redirect all of her misguided feelings. Becoming involved with Elise Bridie helps her realize how pointless her pining has been. But when Elise suspects that she harbors feelings for someone else, will their new found love survive the unrequited infatuation of Austy’s fantasies? Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca 10 Just Jorie by Robin Alexander Published by Intaglio Publications What it’s about Some believe that special someone is out there just waiting to be found. Jorie Andolini is one of those people and has spent a lot of time envisioning that moment. She bumps into a woman at a grocery store, the woman drops a can of peas, Jorie picks it up, their eyes meet, and two souls connect. But it’s actually a wasted trip to New York, a snowstorm, and a canceled flight home that puts her in the path of Lena Vaughn. Lena has found fault in every man she’s ever dated. Her dream of finding a husband is dwindling with every year that passes. Despite what her friends say, Lena doesn’t believe she has a fear of commitment, she simply hasn’t found a man she wanted to commit to. It comes as a surprise that in fact it is a woman who stirs those desires. For Lena, it’s not really a matter of sexuality, it’s just Jorie. Travel the road to happiness with Jorie and Lena. Two crazy old women, meddling friends, and cattitude are just some sights you’ll see along the way. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Check out my full review here Amy's Bonus Book Totally Worth it by Maggie Cummings Published by Bold Strokes Books This book is a: girl next door, age gap melting the ice queen What it’s about Welcome to the world of Bay West Social. Twenty-something Meg is all about her career when her house hunt unexpectedly lands her at Bay West—a lesbian mecca tucked away in the suburbs of NYC—and her social life is given a turbo boost. There’s a pool, a softball league, even a nightclub practically in her backyard. In this loaded environment, finding the right girl just got a lot more interesting. Case in point: law student Lexi grew up at Bay West and is about to start an internship at the law firm of another local, self-assured, sexy Jesse. Lexi’s had a crush on Jesse forever, but Jesse’s the one Bay West woman she can’t possibly have. And not just because she’s her boss. Together, new friends Meg and Lexi navigate romances, fun flirtations, juicy gossip, tons of drama, and maybe just the right amount of true love. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Tara's Bonus Books Strawberry Summer by Melissa Brayden Published by Bold Strokes Books What it’s about Just because you’re through with your past, doesn’t mean it’s through with you. Margaret Beringer didn’t have an easy adolescence. She hated her name, was less than popular in school, and was always cast aside as a “farm kid.” However, with the arrival of Courtney Carrington, Margaret’s youth sparked into color. Courtney was smart, beautiful, and put together—everything Margaret wasn’t. Who would have imagined that they’d fit together so perfectly? But first loves can scar. Margaret hasn’t seen Courtney in years and that’s for the best. But when Courtney loses her father and returns to Tanner Peak to take control of the family store, Margaret comes face-to-face with her past and the woman she’s tried desperately to forget. The fact that Courtney has grown up more beautiful than ever certainly doesn’t help matters. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Always Alex by Robin Alexander Published by Intaglio Publications What it’s about Robin Alexander cooks up another tale using her favorite recipe—love, family, and a healthy dose of humor. Dana Castilaw grew up tossing coins in a well, hoping her wishes would come true, but the candy fountain, puppy, and love never seemed to manifest. At eighteen, she left her hometown of Barbier Point, Louisiana, longing to be free of her father’s chokehold on her life and with a heart full of dreams she hoped would come true. Years later, she is forced to return home with at least one granted wish—her daughter, Sydney. Alex Soileau stood at Dana’s side for years tossing her coins into the well, making the same wish each time, a secret plea that she refused to reveal even to her best friend. Time and maturity insisted that she give up on her one fervent desire, but her heart never would. Reunited as adults, both women realize that maybe there was magic in the well after all. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Melissa Brayden’s Bonus Books Safe Harbor by Radclyffe Published by Bold Strokes Books What it’s about A mysterious newcomer, a reclusive doctor, and a troubled gay teenager learn about love, friendship, and trust during one tumultuous summer in Provincetown. Reese Conlon, LtCol USMCR, is the new sheriff who has heads turning amidst speculation as to who will be the first woman to capture her attentions. Doctor Victoria King has been betrayed by love once and refuses to risk heartbreak again. Brianna Parker, the teenaged daughter of Reese's chief, fears her father’s wrath when he learns that she loves another girl. As these three women struggle to live and love in freedom, they risk their hearts and souls to give one. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca The Devil Inside by Ali Vali Published by Bold Strokes Books This book is a: Second Chance Romance What it’s about Brains, guts, and ruthless ambition should be enough to come out on top in any fight. Except when the battle is over love, all bets are off. Derby Cain Casey was groomed from birth to take the reins of the Casey family enterprises, which just happens to be one of the major crime organizations in New Orleans. Surviving by never turning away from a fight and knowing how to win at all costs, Cain is as careful with her heart as she is with her business - until she meets Emma Verde. The farm girl from Wisconsin puts a hit out on Cain’s heart and leads her down a dangerous road filled with great joy and devastating sorrow. The Devil Inside is the story of unexpected passion, a shattering betrayal, and the challenge of love put to the test. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Check out my full review here Too Late…I Love You by Kiki Archer Published by K.A. Books This book is a: Romance about finding love where you least expect it What it’s about Too Late…I Love You is the new novel from best-selling, award-winning author Kiki Archer. Connie Parker isn’t convinced by this falling in love lark. Falling hurts, you end up with bruises and scars. She has the perfect answer: she’ll write about love instead. But what happens when the novel-in-progress describes more about Connie’s own dull existence than she wants to admit? And when will she realise that her hero is beginning to resemble her new best friend Maria – a woman who seems to turn every simple outing with their 3-year-olds into a fun-filled adventure for them all? In trying to make sense of the puzzle of her life, Connie learns there is no perfect person. Just that person who'll fit you perfectly. Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Check out my full review here The Long Way Home by Rachel Spangler Published by Bold Strokes Books What it’s about They say you can’t go home again, but Raine St. James doesn’t know why anyone would want to. Rory St. James was disowned after she came out at seventeen. She rebounded by moving to Chicago, changing her name to Raine and putting down her hometown to audiences around the country. Now, ten years later, too old to be considered a gay youth, broke, evicted, and fresh off a much needed break-up, Raine St. James is forced to accept a job teaching at Bramble University in Darlington, the town she’s been publicly bashing for the last decade. Beth Devoroux was born and raised in Darlington. Despite losing her parents at a young age, she is well loved by everyone who knows her. She leads a comfortable life with good job at Bramble University, a long-term but closeted relationship, friends that she can count on, and everything she thinks she wants, so why is she so drawn to a rabble-rouser like Raine St. James? Can Raine and Beth face their pasts and come to terms with their differences in order to have any hope for a future together? Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Check out my our review here Lessons by Kim Pritekel Published by P.D. Publishing Inc What it’s about Chase Marin is an 18 year-old girl filled with more confusion than common sense. A daughter of affluent parents, Chase is expected to go to college at the University of Arizona and prove herself as equally successful as her big sister. How can she do that when she doesn't even know herself? Dagny Robertson is everything that the Marin's would want in a daughter - too bad Dagney's own parents don't even know their only child, borne from their intense love, exists. Now, Dagny works on her graduate degree while acting as a TA in Psych 101. Can this older woman, once the worshipped babysitter of a lost eight year-old girl, help Chase find herself? Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi All I Want Forever by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. Synopsis How much would you give for your forever? Tori & Holly are engaged, but living 5,000 miles apart: Tori in San Francisco, Holly in London. When Holly flies out for a visit, the pair are forced to examine their relationship and ask themselves: is being together forever what they both really want? If you’re a fan of contemporary romance with humour and heart, it’s time to jump on board the Tori & Holly train as they work out their fate with no shortage of twists and turns. Is their destiny written in the stars? Buy All I Want Forever today and get swept away in a lesbian romance you won’t want to end! Get it on Amazon (global link) Get it on Apple If you click these link and buy within 24 hours then we get a small commission that helps with running this channel
Book Clips All I Want Forever by Clare Lydon Synopsis Everyone says they’re meant to be - but is that enough? Tori & Holly are engaged, but living 5,000 miles apart: Tori in San Francisco, Holly in London. When Holly flies out to San Francisco for a visit, the pair are forced to examine their relationship and ask themselves: is being together forever what they both really want? If you’re a fan of contemporary romance with humour and heart, it’s time to jump on board the Tori & Holly train as they work out their fate with no shortage of twists and turns. Is their destiny written in the stars? You can find this novel on Amazon.com | on Amazon.co.uk | on Amazon.ca Visit www.TheLesbianTalkShow.com/Reading for more information on sending us your reading for Book Clips
Clare Lydon is a writer of contemporary lesbian romance and host of the Lesbian Bookclub Podcast. She's a No.1 best-seller on lesbian fiction charts around the globe. Clare has five full-length novels to her name, as well as writing the All I Want series.
Clare Lydon is a writer of contemporary lesbian romance and host of the Lesbian Bookclub Podcast. She’s a No.1 best-seller on lesbian fiction charts around the globe. Clare has five full-length novels to her name, as well as writing the All I Want series. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-publishing-journeys/message
Novella Of The Year - It Had To Be You by Clare Lydon The Lesbian Review Podcast In this episode, Sheena and Tamara chat about one of the best stories they have read this year. Lydon astounds with this brilliant read. And even better the book is entirely free when you subscribe to her mailing list. Warning: This Episode contains much enthusiasm oh and spoilers Synopsis When Georgia meets Milly, she knows she could be a game-changer. But then she meets her mother, and all hell breaks loose. About The Lesbian Review The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to helping people find excellent lesbian and queer women content. This podcast is created by the same people who create the website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tlr-podcast/message
All I Want For Christmas by Clare Lydon The Lesbian Review Podcast In this episode Sheena is joined by Amy, a reviewer, and they chat about Clare Lydon's fabulous Christmas romance, All I Want For Christmas. Books we talk about When you use the links in this podcast and buy within 24 hours of clicking then we get a small commission that helps us run the site and it costs you nothing extra All I Want For Christmas You can see Sheena's review for All I Want For Chrismas here About The Lesbian Review The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to helping people find excellent lesbian and queer women content. This podcast is created by the same people who create the website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tlr-podcast/message
Do you like your best friend's girlfriend? No? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Zane (Soul Mates) and Thalia (Eagle Cove) advise a listener when to speak up and when to suck it up when you don't like your best friend's girlfriend. The Therapy Café is brought to you by The Lesbian Talk Show where you can find this and other fine lesbian podcasts. Be sure to send us your questions to contact@therapy.cafe. And subscribe to and rate our show on Podbean and iTunes. We can't do the show without you. Congratulations to Clare Lydon. You are this week's winner of a free eBook. We'll get in touch with you via email for further details. Thanks for subscribing and listening!
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi All I Want For Summer by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. Synopsis Everyone loves Pride season, right? Not quite. Tori & Holly are back! Join London’s favourite lesbian couple as they head to the south coast to soak up the sunshine for Brighton Pride. The snag is, Pride and Holly have never seen eye to eye, but eternal optimist Tori is determined to make this year different. Will she succeed? Not if Holly’s ex Jen has anything to do with it… Read the fourth, action-packed instalment in the All I Want series today and get your Tori & Holly on! Get it on Amazon (global link) Get it on Apple If you click these link and buy within 24 hours then we get a small commission that helps with running this channel
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi The Long Weekend by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. Synopsis Secrets. Lies. Sex. Intrigue. When a group of friends rent a house by the sea, there’s excitement in the air. Fresh air, sandy beaches and historic friendships – what could possibly go wrong? The catch is, university sweethearts Vic & Stevie are on the rocks, their three-year marriage floundering, while Kat & Abby’s combustible relationship looks set to ignite at any second. Meanwhile, Tash & Laura have downed responsibilities & kids for the weekend and are ready for some fun; single CID sergeant Geri can’t wait to get away from the London scene to reboot her slumbering love life and that’s not to mention Stu & his boyfriend Darren who bring their own man-sized baggage… Add in laughs, simmering tension, romance & no shortage of wine and you’ve got all the ingredients for a rollercoaster ride of a long weekend… Get it on Amazon (global link) Get it on Apple If you click these link and buy within 24 hours then we get a small commission that helps with running this channel
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Clare Lydon on Designing A Great Book Cover The Write Stuff Clare Lydon, London based lesbian fiction author, discusses cover design with us. She talks about: finding a good designer, choosing the right image, which images sites to look at and what file types you need. Lydon also does a reading from her novel This London Love. This is the perfect lesbian podcast for anyone interested in writing or wanting to learn about the book biz. About The Host Sheena is fascinated with the business of books. In this series she interviews authors, publishers and other experts to gain the best advice for authors.
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