Podcasts about golden crown literary society

Tara and Kris chat with Carrie Byrd about her debut novel, Loser of the Year, and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Carrie Byrd's website 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

Tara and Kris chat with Kristen Zimmer about her latest novel, Forbidden Girl, and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  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

Tara and Kris chat with A.L. Brooks about her latest novel, Make Her Wish Come True  and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit A.L. Brooks' website 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

Tara and Kris chat with Ann McMan about her latest novel, The Black Bird of Chernobyl, how elements were inspired by previous GCLS conferences, and eco-friendly burial options (we promise, it makes sense when you listen). Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Ann McMan's website Trusting Tomorrow by PJ Trebelhorn 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

Tara and Kris chat with K. Aten about her latest novel, Paradise Lost and Found, her thoughts on GCLS conferences, and the best places to buy books if you want the most money to go to authors.  Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit K. Aten's website 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

Have we got a treat for you! Last week, Kris and Tara talked to a bunch of authors at the Golden Crown Literary Society's 20th annual conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Each conversation will be posted individually on this feed throughout the day and in the days to come.  Please bear with the sound quality, because recording at a conference is challenging. We hope you enjoy the conversations as much as they did! 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

Jessie Chandler is the author of nine novels, including the slapstick Shay O'Hanlon Caper Series. Her crime fiction has garnered an Independent Publisher Book Award, three Golden Crown Literary Awards, three USA Book Awards, and an American Book Award. The fifth book in her Shay O'Hanlon Series was a Lambda Literary finalist.Jessie is a past board member of the Midwest Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, a past vice president of the Twin Cities chapter of Sisters in Crime and is currently serving on the national board of MWA. She's given workshops on how to moderate panels and how to be a team-playing panelist. For the last several years, she's critiqued manuscripts for the MWA's Manuscript Critique Program and MWA Midwest's Mentor Program. She's also mentored emerging writers through the Golden Crown Literary Society, of which she's been a part of for the last seventeen years, as well as a charter member of the burgeoning OPUS Literary Alliance.Fall and winter finds Jessie feverishly writing, and she spends springtime knee deep in edits and revisions. Summers are spent traveling to crazy, weird, awesome places.Facebook Page @jchandlerauthorInstagram @jchandlerauthor and @theauthorpaintsWebsite: www.jessiechandler.comMentioned in the podcast:Ellen Hart previous podcast guest: https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Ellen_HartLori Lake: https://www.lorillake.com/*****************About SinCSisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincnational.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sincnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeTikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnationalThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

Mark interviews Elizabeth Andre (AKA Karen and Victoria) about her/their journey through writing, collaboration, and the new book SELF-PUBLISHING LESBIAN FICTION. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes and shares a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by ScribeCount (affiliate link). Spend less time logging in to multiple platforms and crunching numbers, and more time writing and marketing your books thanks to ScribeCount's handy all-in-one interface. In their conversation, Karen, Victoria, and Mark talk about: The background of how Karen and Victoria got started as writers, and then about how they met and why they started writing together Karen's earliest memories coming up with playtime stories with her younger brother that took on a "soap opera" and "serialized" format The concept of how to earn money that came down to one of two things: Sell drugs, or write porn Researching the writing of gay male porn by getting magazines and reading through them Coming up with numerous ephamisms for the male sex organ appendage How Victoria comes from a long list of writers, including her father and how she wanted to be anything BUT a writer The two of them each discovering the joy and the magical allure that is journalism Being one of the many writers who was "Sherry Lovelace" for the UK edition of Penthouse Magazine Meeting at a Gay Journalist Convention and clicking, but not really having that much in common Discovering that, despite the "common wisdom" from traditional publishing, money could be made from writing lesbian fiction. That shift, of course, came from the rise of self-publishing Who the readers of gay male fiction and lesbian fiction are The origin of the pen name Elizabeth Andre Some of the logistics of how the two write together Who the book Self-Publishing Lesbian Fiction is for, with an analogy of an off-the-rack suit and a tailored suit The tally of the $35 and $45 dollars owed from various publishers and platforms The term and use of "Sapphic Fiction" and how it is more inclusive of lesbian, bi-sexual, trans, and non-binary Some of the barriers that arise when writing lesbian fiction How self-publishing can overcome so many of the barriers within traditional publishing And more...   After the interview, Mark reflects on a couple of topics brought up, specifically "serialized playtime stories" and the "tailored" work of writers.   Links of Interest: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethandrelesfic https://www.instagram.com/elizabethandreauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/elizabethandreauthor https://twitter.com/Elizalesbian https://substack.com/@elizabethandre ScribeCount (Mark's Affiliate Link) How to Write a Howling Good Story Smashwords link Patron Coupon for 75% off EP 290 - Thanks for the Inspiration, Jim Turcott Mark's YouTube Channel Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections How to Access Patreon RSS Feeds Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard   Elizabeth Andre has been self-publishing lesbian fiction since 2014. She writes cozy paranormal mystery, lesbian romance, science fiction, and young adult stories. Before turning her hand to fiction, she was a newspaper reporter for many years, and she has the paper cuts to prove it. She has won many writing awards including a Goldie from the Golden Crown Literary Society for fiction and a Peter Lisagor Award from the Chicago Headline Club for journalism. Elizabeth Andre is actually two people, a married interracial same-sex couple (Karen and Victoria) living in the Midwest.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Weekly Shoutout: Nighthawks Podcast! Like the podcast? Thoughts/concerns? Jaime would love to hear from you, send him a message! Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling author Hilary Zaid! hilaryzaid.com About our Guest: Hilary Zaid has been a Tennessee Williams Scholar at the Sewanee Writers' Conference, a James D. Houston Fellow at the Community of Writers and two-time attendee of Tin House Writers' Workshop. Her work has appeared in Mother Jones, Ecotone, Day One, The Southwest Review, and The Utne Reader and elsewhere. Long-listed for the 2018 Northern California Independent Booksellers' Award for Fiction, her novel Paper is White is a 2018 Foreword Indies silver medalist and the winner of the 2018 Independent Publishers' Book Awards (IPPY) in LGBT+ Fiction. Her novel Forget I Told You This (Zero Street Fiction), is the inaugural winner of the Barbara DiBernard Award. Hilary holds an AB in English from Harvard and a Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Berkeley. Hilary has mentored aspiring writers through AWP's Writer-to-Writer Mentor program, the Golden Crown Literary Society and as a volunteer mentor and mentor-coordinator of the College Essay Mentors in the Oakland Unified School District, an equity program offering high school seniors from under-served communities. Twitter: @hilaryzaid | Insta: @hilary_zaid/ FORGET I TOLD YOU THIS, now available from Zero Street Fiction! https://www.hilaryzaid.com/forget-i-told-you-this.html About Forget I Told You This: Amy Black, a queer single mother and an aspiring artist in love with calligraphy, dreams of a coveted artist's residency at the world's largest social media company, Q. One ink-black October night, when the power is out in the hills of Oakland, California, a stranger asks Amy to transcribe a love letter for him. When the stranger suddenly disappears, Amy's search for the letter's recipient leads her straight to Q and the most beautiful illuminated manuscript she has ever seen, the Codex Argentus, hidden away in Q's Library of Books That Don't Exist—and to a group of data privacy vigilantes who want her to burn Q to the ground. Amy's curiosity becomes her salvation, as she's drawn closer and closer to the secret societies and crackpot philosophers that haunt the city's abandoned warehouses and defunct train depots. All of it leads to an opportunity of a lifetime: an artist's residency deep in the holographic halls of Q headquarters. It's a dream come true—so long as she follows Q's rules. Thanks for this wonderful conversation, Hilary! All the best! -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro (cruzfolio.com). If you like the show: leave a review, or share it with someone who's starting their creative journey! Your support truly makes a difference! Go make a dent. Much love, j https://artscalling.com

Catherine Maiorisi is the author of the NYPD Detective Chiara Corelli mystery series featuring Corelli and her reluctant partner, Detective P.J. Parker. Two tough women fighting each other while standing against the blue wall and solving high profile crimes.The four books in the series are: A Matter of Blood, a Lambda Literary Award finalist, The Blood Runs Cold, a GCLS Goldie finalist and a Lambda Literary Award finalist, A Message in Blood, a GCLS Goldie finalist, and Legacy in the Blood.Catherine has also published four mystery short stories in the Murder New York Style Anthologies, four full-length romances, and four romance short stories.Her first general fiction, The Disappearance of Lindy James, won the 2022 GCLS Goldie for General Fiction.Catherine is an active member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America. She is also a member of the Golden Crown Literary Society.Facebook Page Catherine Maiorisi Website www.catherinemaiorisi.comMentioned in the podcast:Elizabeth George From Idea to Novel: http://www.elizabethgeorgeonline.com/books/mastering_the_process.htmSol Stein books: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/sol-stein/241201/Carolyn Wheat Write Killer FictionGolden Crown Literary Society: https://www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/*****ABOUT THE PRIDE AWARDThe Pride Award is an annual grant of $2,000 for an emerging writer in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here's what is required for submission:An unpublished work of crime fiction, aimed at readers from children's chapter books through adults. This may be a short story or first chapter(s) of a manuscript in-progress of 2,500 to 5,000 words.A resume or biographical statement.A cover letter that gives a sense of the applicant as an emerging writer in the genre and briefly states how the award money would be used. (How the money might be used is not a deciding factor in the judges' decision.)An unpublished writer is preferred, however publication of not more than ten pieces of short fiction and/or up to two self-published or traditionally published books will not disqualify an applicant. While no prior writing or publishing experience is required, the applicant should include any relevant studies or experience in their materials.For more info: https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride

The sparks that ignite story ideas are almost always rooted in experience, emotion, and curiosity. Today's guest on Uncorking a Story, award winning author Cheryl A. Head, discusses how the murder of George Floyd served as the flashpoint for her latest novel, Time's Undoing. Along the way she discusses how the murder of her own grandfather had her following her own curiosity back in time and inspired her to write a dual timeline story. Meet Cheryl A Head Cheryl A. Head is a writer, television producer, and broadcast executive. She is an Anthony Award nominee, a two-time Lambda Literary Award finalist, a three-time Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist, and winner of the Golden Crown Literary Society's Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award. Her books are included in the Detroit Public Library's African American Booklist and in the Special Collections of the Library of Michigan.   Key Topics: Why the murder of George Floyd was the flashpoint to starting Time's Undoing. How Cheryl tapped into her own family's tragic mystery when writing this novel. The challenges of writing dual timelines. The importance of knowing your history. Why write what you know isn't always the best advice. Buy Time's Undoing: A Novel  Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jOvrjJ Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780593471821 Connect With Cheryl Personal Website: https://www.cherylhead.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.head.104 Twitter: https://twitter.com/cheaddc?s=11&t=hoTffK7Tu163IR_DvTNzRg Book Website: https://megstafford.com/who-will-accompany-you/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheadwrites/?hl=en Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheryl Head (she/her) writes the award-winning, Charlie Mack Motown Mysteries whose female PI protagonist is queer and black. Head is a two-time Lambda Literary Award finalist, and winner of the Golden Crown Literary Society's Ann Bannon Popular Choice award. Her books have been shortlisted for the Next Generation Indie Book Award, and are listed in the Detroit Public Library's African American Book List.In 2019, Head was named to the Hall of Fame of the New Orleans Saints and Sinners Literary Festival, and this year she was awarded the Alice B Reader Award. Cheryl is a current member of the national Bouchercon Board of Directors. She lives in Washington, DC with her partner and Abby & Frisby who provide canine supervision.Discussed on the podcast:Long Way Home: A World War II Novel by Cheryl A HeadDru Ann Love's blog: https://drusbookmusing.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.head.104Twitter: @cheaddcInstagram: @cheadwritesWebsite: www.cherylhead.com*******************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime

 Dr. Julie Enszer's publications can be found here here: https://julierenszer.com/ Sinister WisdomThe Lesbian South: Southern Feminists, the Women in Print Movement and the Queer Literary Canon  

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - BECKY BOHAN Becky Bohan earned her Masters in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the retired Vice-President of a training consulting company. Her novel A Light on Altered Land was a finalist for a 2020 Goldie from the Golden Crown Literary Society. Becky lives in North Fort Myers, Florida. ABOUT THE BOOK - A LIGHT ON ALTERED LAND Book blurb for A Light on Altered Land: A radiant story of a lesbian widow and country club divorcée who have suffered life-changing losses. On a road trip across the American West involving a confrontational daughter and a run-in with the law, they meet challenges with wit, wisdom, and humor, while striving to trust the path opening before them.

Ep:106 Author Barbara Wilson, recipient of the Golden Crown Literary Society 2020 Trailblazer Award discusses with Brad what it means to be a trailblazer, the spinster sleuth and having series characters grow older, and diverse types of lesbian love. In addition, Barbara describes the Beguines who were women living in communities of up to 60 or 70 mostly supporting themselves and spent time in religious contemplation. Queer Writers of Crimes is rated by Buzzfeed as one of the 20 Best Queer Podcasts to Tune in to While Going About Your Daily Queer Life.Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.comSign up for the show's Queer Writers of Crime newsletter.Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog.Help Support This Podcast   buymeacoffee.com/queerwriters   Leave a Review https://lovethepodcast.com/queerwritersofcrimeDisclosure: To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Love Dies Twice by Barbara Wilson https://amzn.to/37OM8FvNot the Real Jupiter by Barbara Wilson  https://amzn.to/3Jw6IscBarbara Wilson's Website:  www.barbarawilsonmysteries.comBarbara Wilson is the author of eight previous mysteries, including the recent Cassandra Reilly mystery, Not the Real Jupiter, praised by Foreword as “a fascinating mystery novel that probes women's stories and exposes niche publishing corners in delightful ways.” Her mystery, Gaudí Afternoon, was made into a movie starring Judy Davis and Marcia Gay Hardin. She is a winner of two Lambda Literary awards and the British Crime Writers' award for best thriller set in Europe. As Barbara Sjoholm, she is the author of memoir, travelogues, and nonfiction, and an award-winning translator of Norwegian and Danish. She was co-founder of Seal Press in Seattle. For her contributions to lesbian literature, she received the 2020 Golden Crown Literary Society Trailblazer Award. Brad's Website: bradshreve.comSupport Requeered Tales  re-publishing award-winning, post-Stonewall gay and lesbian fiction — with a focus on mystery, literary and horror/sci-fi genres.requeeredtales.com

Today's guest is Becky Bohan, an author of "A light on Altered Land" and was a finalist for a 2020 Goldie from the Golden Crown Literary Society!Becky Bohan discusses how she came up with a story about 2 women who are in their 60s finding love again and their adventures and difficulties they face dealing with the law and family members accepting their lifestyle. Also, there was a discussion on how people can find love at any age.They both discussed topics and views on legal and medical marijuana, and how important it is to plan your end-of-life care.  Also, Betsy and Becky discussed the book cover and Betsy gave her perspective on it.There is more further information on the Blog: https://bit.ly/3tKmFV1

Today's guest is Becky Bohan, an author of "A light on Altered Land" and was a finalist for a 2020 Goldie from the Golden Crown Literary Society! Becky Bohan discusses how she came up with a story about 2 women who are in their 60s finding love again and their adventures and difficulties they face dealing with the law and family members accepting their lifestyle. Also, there was a discussion on how people can find love at any age. They both discussed topics and views on legal and medical marijuana, and how important it is to plan your end-of-life care. Also, Betsy and Becky discussed the book cover and Betsy gave her perspective on it. There is more further information on the Blog: https://bit.ly/3tKmFV1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all been there when we've received criticism and felt badly about it. Maybe the feedback made us question our work, our worth, our very path in life. If we allow it to, this feedback can derail us. But the key in this is 'if we allow it to'. We have the control to take this feedback in any way we choose.  Sometimes feedback can be a tough pill to swallow,  but it can actually benefit us if we open up to it and find the helpful parts. In this episode, Ann Roberts - award-winning author, executive director of the Golden Crown Literary Society, and former educator - and I talk through ways we can benefit from feedback.Rather watch this interview on YouTube?https://youtu.be/nvbPk2TNe7w ABOUT ANN ROBERTSAnn Roberts is the award-winning author of twenty romance, mystery and general fiction novels, including the Ari Adams mystery series. She has been short-listed for a Lambda Literary Award three times, and she has the unusual distinction of being recognized in both the Mystery and Romance categories. In 2014, her mystery novel Point of Betrayal, was awarded a Goldie as Best Mystery by the Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS). Ann is also the proud recipient of the Alice B. Medal for her body of work.https://annroberts.net/SUBSCRIBE!Please subscribe to my channel to receive the latest podcasts as they publish.Feed Your Joy:Come join me for lively discussions about feeding your joy in a world where we could use more!https://www.facebook.com/groups/feedyourjoySpecial Links:Grab a free gift from me: http://curveswelcome.com/Email me questions and comments: suzie@curveswelcome.comConnect with me:Twitter: https://twitter.com/girl_novelistFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzie.carrYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SuzieCarrNovelistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/girl_novelist/

Join Kris Bryant, D. Jackson Leigh, Brey WIllows and Nan Higgins for a lively discussion about their recent Golden Crown Literary Society 2020 Goldie Award wins.  It is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Ep:040 Cheryl Head spent twenty years in public television and radio before turning to fiction writing. Her award-winning first novel, Long Way Home, is a story of the experience of black soldiers in America’s segregated war-time army and features two black, gay men. Head writes the Charlie Mack Motown Mysteries whose female PI protagonist is queer and black. Head is Director of Inclusion at the Golden Crown Literary Society. Its mission is to increase the visibility of lesbian-themed literature. Head was named to the 2019 Hall of Fame of the Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival. gaymysterypodcast.com website: www.cherylhead.comTwitter: @cheaddc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.head.104 Link to Find Me When I'm Lost by Cheryl HeadJustene's Review:Saratoga Trunk by J.B. SandersBrad's Website: https://bradshreve.com/requeeredtales.comInstagram: @gaymysterypodcastTwitter: @gaymysterypodFacebook: Gay Mystery-Thriller-Suspense Fiction GroupQuestions or comments can be emailed to info@gaymysterypodcast.com

Listen to a fascinating conversation with Lori L. Lake, author and founding mother of "The Golden Crown Literary Society". We touched a lot of topics and had a wonderful chat. Enjoy! Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Feedback is always welcome: bookcompanioncontact@gmail.com Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ez-fiction2/message

Out in the Open Radio Hour, Episode 21, HB talks with Laney Webber, a rural lesbian romance writer. They talk about the importance of visibility, representation, and the sweet and spicy content of Laney's books. Laney's newly release book, The Real Thing, is available for purchase now from her publisher. Sit back, relax, and listen to Laney read some of her novel, think about picking up some pen and paper and doing some of your own writing. Laney Webber's website, Golden Crown Literary Society, Lambda Literary, SAGE- Advocacy and services for LGBTQ elders

Out in the Open Radio Hour, Episode 21, HB talks with Laney Webber, a rural lesbian romance writer. They talk about the importance of visibility, representation, and the sweet and spicy content of Laney's books. Laney's newly release book, The Real Thing, is available for purchase now from her publisher. Sit back, relax, and listen to Laney read some of her novel, think about picking up some pen and paper and doing some of your own writing. Laney Webber's website, Golden Crown Literary Society, Lambda Literary, SAGE- Advocacy and services for LGBTQ elders

BONUS BOOK CLUB with authors Mercedes Lewis and Stefani Deoul. We talk first to Mercedes about poetry, the writing process, reading, and the Golden Crown Literary Society. Then Stefani Deoul brings us up to date on her Sid Rubin novels, her writing process, and some upcoming literary events.

LGO morphs into the Kameron Hurley fan club as Lise and Andi dive into her latest book, The Light Brigade, a time travel military science fiction novel that explores themes of militarized capitalism, war, and connection through the eyes of grunt Dietz. Through tech that disassembles soldiers and sends them as beams of light into combat zones and reassembles them upon re-entry, Dietz realizes that she is experiencing the war between Earth and Mars differently than others: she’s jumping around its timeline, which gives her a unique and horrifying view of battles and comrades lost and gained. This is a uniquely layered, tightly-written story that stays with readers long after they finish the last page, as its themes resonate with contemporary issues. Find more about Hugo-winning author Kameron Hurley at her website. More information about The Light Brigade HERE. Synopsis and review of The Light Brigade at Publishers Weekly. Andi and Lise talk with Kameron Hurley on episode 52 of the Lez Geek Out! podcast HERE. Also this week, Lise and Andi shout out the Golden Crown Literary Society convention, which is going on right now! https://lezgeekoutcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/lgo_58_light_brigade.mp3

Hear what's happening at Women's Fest in Rehoboth Beach, DE with the Golden Crown Literary Society and Bold Strokes Books.

Becoming Cliterate And How Lesfic Can Lead The Way The Lesbian Review Podcast Sheena is joined by Karelia Stetz-Waters today to talk about how important well written sex is for f/f books especially in an age of unhappy and sexually frustrated young people. In this episode: Becoming Cliterate - what it is and where it comes from Studies about orgasms and the importance of the clitoris Why great sex is important in lesbian fiction How Karelia Stetz-Waters wants to educate mainstream romance writers One of the worst sex scenes ever Fading to grey vs graphic sex The struggle for the Gen X The vocabulary gap between generations Becoming more diverse in our language Plus hear Karelia Stetz-Waters read a sex scene from her novel Worth The Wait Books we talk about When you use the links in this review 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 Becoming Cliterate by Dr Laurie Mintz Worth The Wait by Karelia Stetz-Waters Something True by Karelia Stetz-Waters BONUS: Karelia Stetz-Waters suggests that if would really like to become cliterate (and watch one of the sexiest pieces of media I've ever seen) check out the OMGYes project. It is well worth the $40 USD it costs to view this content. About Karelia Stetz-Waters Karelia Stetz-Waters is a contemporary lesbian writer. She is passionate about providing happy endings and a vision of redemptive love for readers of all orientations. Her novels include For Good, Something True, The Admirer, The Purveyor, and Lambda Literary Award and Golden Crown Literary Society finalist Forgive Me If I’ve Told You This Before. Karelia teaches English and writing at Linn-Benton Community College, where her students include everyone from drag queens, to farm boys, to Sudanese refugees. They all tell stories of passion and perseverance and inspire her to write characters that are real and diverse. Karelia has a BA in comparative literature from Smith College and an MA in English literature from the University of Oregon. She also teaches writing for the Gold Crown Literary Society Writing Academy, a non-profit organization that seeks to promote and strengthen lesbian fiction. She is married to her beloved wife of 19 years and lives with her a friendly cat and a breed of dog never-before-seen: the King Pug Spuglette (a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a pug). Find Karelia Stetz-Waters Online Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Author Profile On Amazon About The Lesbian Review The Lesbian Review is a popular website that features book and movie reviews. We only review things we enjoy so you can be guaranteed to find a great read or watch. This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tlr-podcast/message

Becoming Cliterate And How Lesfic Can Lead The Way The Lesbian Review Podcast Sheena is joined by Karelia Stetz-Waters today to talk about how important well written sex is for f/f books especially in an age of unhappy and sexually frustrated young people. In this episode: Becoming Cliterate - what it is and where it comes from Studies about orgasms and the importance of the clitoris Why great sex is important in lesbian fiction How Karelia Stetz-Waters wants to educate mainstream romance writers One of the worst sex scenes ever Fading to grey vs graphic sex The struggle for the Gen X The vocabulary gap between generations Becoming more diverse in our language Plus hear Karelia Stetz-Waters read a sex scene from her novel Worth The Wait   In this podcast we talk about these books Becoming Cliterate by Dr Laurie Mintz Publisher: Harper Audio On audio: Yes Synopsis We've been thinking about sex all wrong. Mainstream media, movies, and porn have taught us that sex = penis + vagina, and everything else is just secondary. Standard penetration is how men most reliably achieve orgasm. The problem is, women don't orgasm this way. We've separated our most reliable route to orgasm - clitoral stimulation - from how we feel we should orgasm - penetration. As a result we've created a pleasure gap between women and men: 50 percent of 18- to 35-year-old women say they have trouble reaching orgasm with a partner 64 percent of women versus 91 percent of men said they had an orgasm at their last sexual encounter 55 percent of men versus 4 percent of women say they usually reach orgasm during first-time hookup sex In Becoming Cliterate, psychology professor and human sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz exposes the broader cultural problem that's perpetuating this gap and what we can do about it. Pulling together evidence from biology, sociology, linguistics, and sex therapy into one comprehensive, accessible, and prescriptive book, Becoming Cliterate features: Cultural and historical analysis of female orgasm (spoiler: the problem's been going on for ages) An anatomy section (it's all custom under the hood) Proven techniques for cliterate sex (it starts with training the sex organ between your ears) A comprehensive final chapter for men (because you don't have to have a clitoris to be cliterate) By dispelling the lies, misunderstandings, and myths that have been holding us back, Becoming Cliterate tackles both personal and political problems and replaces them with updated outlooks and practical skills needed to change our collective perspective on sex. It's time to finally inform women and men on how to have satisfying experiences in bed that benefit both parties. The revolution is cuming - and Becoming Cliterate offers a radical, simple solution to progress and pleasure for all.   Get the audio/book on Amazon here -> https://amzn.to/2X2IMof (this link works for Amazon US, UK, Canada, Italy and Germany)   Worth The Wait by Karelia Stetz-Waters Publisher Forever Yours On audio: no Synopsis A second chance at first love . . . For fifteen years, Avery Crown tried to forget her best friend Merritt Lessing. The late nights studying, the whispered confidences, and the little touches that never turned into something more. Unfortunately, her efforts have not been as successful as her TV career as the queen of home renovation. So when she runs into Merritt at their high school reunion, Avery asks for one night with the woman she's always wanted . . . Merritt spent high school pining after Avery, but never made a move-their friendship meant too much. The one time it seemed things might change, Avery chose her budding career. So Merritt did the same, throwing herself into her remodeling business. Now Avery's back, and while Merritt still hasn't forgiven her for walking away the first time, they can't keep their hands off each other. But when their professional paths cross, and it seems like Avery is choosing her career once again, Merritt will have to decide if she's willing to let go of the past and give herself a second chance with her first love.   Get the book on Amazon here -> https://amzn.to/2Icqduw (this link works for Amazon US, UK, Canada, Italy and Germany)   Something True by Karelia Stetz-Waters Publisher Forever Yours On audio: no Synopsis Don't miss Karelia's newest release in the Out in Portland series, Worth the Wait, available this summer! Tate Grafton has a tough exterior, but underneath she's kind, caring, and fiercely loyal. That's why she first started working at Out in Portland Coffee - it was her way of repaying the shop's owner for taking her in as a homeless teenager. Nine years later, the coffee shop is floundering and Tate feels like she's letting life pass her by . . . until she shares an unforgettable night with a beautiful stranger. When the mysterious woman disappears the next morning, Tate doesn't even know her name. Laura Enfield was supposed to be in Portland for only a few days - just long enough to oversee a simple business deal before joining her conservative father on his political campaign. But when the closeted Laura romances an employee of the coffee shop her company is shutting down, things get suddenly complicated. Now, the lies she's told for years are beginning to unravel, and her biggest secret is about to be exposed. Laura can't stop thinking about the barista with the soulful eyes, but after a lifetime of deception, can she finally embrace something true?   Get the book on Amazon here -> https://amzn.to/2E7Arsc (this link works for Amazon US, UK, Canada, Italy and Germany)   BONUS: Karelia Stetz-Waters suggests that if would really like to become cliterate (and watch one of the sexiest pieces of media I've ever seen) tcheck out the OMGYes project. It is well worth the $40 USD it costs to view this content.    Patrons Did you know that you get exclusive content when you become a patron? Find out more here.     About Karelia Stetz-Waters Karelia Stetz-Waters is a contemporary lesbian writer. She is passionate about providing happy endings and a vision of redemptive love for readers of all orientations. Her novels include For Good, Something True, The Admirer, The Purveyor, and Lambda Literary Award and Golden Crown Literary Society finalist Forgive Me If I’ve Told You This Before.  Karelia teaches English and writing at Linn-Benton Community College, where her students include everyone from drag queens, to farm boys, to Sudanese refugees. They all tell stories of passion and perseverance and inspire her to write characters that are real and diverse.   Karelia has a BA in comparative literature from Smith College and an MA in English literature from the University of Oregon. She also teaches writing for the Gold Crown Literary Society Writing Academy, a non-profit organization that seeks to promote and strengthen lesbian fiction.  She is married to her beloved wife of 19 years and lives with her a friendly cat and a breed of dog never-before-seen: the King Pug Spuglette (a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a pug). Find Karelia Stetz-Waters Online Website Twitter Facebook  Instagram  Author Profile On Amazon   About The Lesbian Review The Lesbian Review is a popular website that features book and movie reviews. We only review things we enjoy so you can be guaranteed to find a great read or watch. This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website.   Sheena Online You can contact Sheena via email on Twitter on Facebook come join The Lesbian Review Book Club come join The Lesbian Talk Show Chat Group    

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Women and Words Overview 1-7 September, 2018   Jove schooled us on the teachers’ strike happening in her district, which means a house full of kids not sure WTF to do with themselves, but fear not! It’s a teachable moment, and Jove is engaging all the youngs with why collective bargaining is important, and what it all means. Go, Jove! Also, Carsen Taite has audiobooks to give away and Clare Ashton had other forms of books to give away while R.G. is trying to empty her bucket list and do all the things. Like archery. She’s tapping her inner Katniss.   1 Sept.: Women and Wordster Ann Etter took a break from chasing her grandkids around to share some of the books that introduced her to F/F fiction. Women and Words link HERE   2 Sept.: Author Clare Ashton stopped by to chat a bit about her latest book, The Goodmans. And she did a giveaway! Women and Words link HERE Clare Ashton’s website   5 Sept.: Author and Women and Wordster Carsen Taite is looking for some positivity and if you leave a nice story on her blog, you’ll be considered to win one of four audiobooks she’s giving away! Women and Words link HERE Carsen Taite’s website   6 Sept.: Author and Women and Wordster R.G. Emanuelle talked about her bucket lists and some of the things she’s doing to engage. Women and Words link HERE R.G. Emanuelle’s website   7 Sept.: Author and Women and Wordster Andi Marquette has a pet peeve about certain terminology and how it diminishes women. Women and Words link HERE Find Andi at her website, on Twitter, and at Tumblr   Also, the Golden Crown Literary Society is currently accepting nominations for awards! Books published between January 1 and August 31, 2018! Check the deadlines page at their website. AND BE READY! We’re gearing up for our giant-ass holiday book giveaway, The Hootenanny. We’ll be putting the entry forms up soon.   And the Western Women Writers of NM are holding their all-day gathering 15 September in Albuquerque. Karin Kallmaker, Anne Hillerman, Darynda Jones, and Rena Distasio! Find out more.   Also, the Left Coast Literary Lesbian Conference in Palm Springs is slated for 10-14 October and the keynote speaker is Dorothy Allison! Go see.

Hear how Lori's debut novel was inspired by her mother’s life. It is a LGBTQ-themed historical novel set in the 1930s and 40s about a young woman who struggles to define herself in a world where she does not seem to fit. It was a Foreword INDIES 2017 Book of the Year Awards Winner, and a finalist in the following contests: Self Publishers Review 2017, Golden Crown Literary Society in two categories (Debut and Historical), Women’s Fiction Writers Association (Debut category), and  is a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree. Lori worked as a social worker and licensed family therapist in San Francisco before turning to writing. She now lives in Oregon, in the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains, surrounded by forest where hiking trails that weave through the trees follow and cross a creek with crashing waterfalls. Finding solace in nature and in the company of Ponderosa Pines over 100 feet tall, pushing toward old-growth status, she writes stories, putters in her garden and hikes with her rescue dogs. To learn more about Lori, click here.

Women and Words Overview 9-15 June 2018   Oh, my God, you guys, Andi and Jove ACTUALLY TALK ABOUT WRITING this week. WTF they don’t even know what happened there. They also ramble on about Pride, Fiona Zedde’s travels and Val Agab’s awesome gaming suggestions. Andi is kind of fascinated with the gaming world but Jove points out it can get expensive. Dang it.   9 June: Women and Wordster Erin Saluta talks about audio books and books in first-person POV and why she likes them. Women and Words link HERE   10 June: And speaking of audio books, author Genta Sebastian is pleased to announce that her award-winning YA book Riding the Rainbow is now available as an audio book. And she’s doing a giveaway… Women and Words link HERE Genta Sebastian’s website   11 June: Author and Women and Wordster Jessie Chandler is on the Pride circuit this month doing her T-shirt-selling thang (and other awesome sundries like hoodies). Women and Words link HERE Jessie Chandler’s website   13 June: Women and Wordster and writer/fangirl/gamer Val Agab stopped by with some trailers of some really cool-ass games that are launching. Women and Words link HERE Find Val on Tumblr   14 June: Author, Women and Wordster, and all-around gallivanter-in-chief Fiona Zedde is in Romania, and posted some great photos. And yes, she visited Dracula’s castle… Women and Words link HERE Fiona Zedde’s website   15 June: Author and Women and Wordster Andi Marquette is on a tear about the midseason finale of season 4 of Fear the Walking Dead. Women and Words link HERE Find Andi on Twitter and Tumblr   AND! Reminder, y’all, that GCLS (the Golden Crown Literary Society) is having its annual lesfic convention in Las Vegas 4-8 June. Also, if you’d like info about the Portland (OR) women writers group that Jove is part of, drop us a line at Women and Words and she’ll hook you up with the info. ALSO! Dirt Road Books wants YOU to write a book for the #mybook project. Go to THIS PAGE, pick a cover, and write us a book. Best book wins a contract. WOO!

Edge Of Glory by Rachel Spangler narrated by Ann Etter   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 Edge Of Glory by Rachel Spangler  Synopsis  Corey LaCroix only wanted to snowboard, but Olympic medals and world championships only carry you so far when your knees ache and you're suddenly an underdog for the first time in her career. Elise Brandeis doesn't need a training partner, especially an unorthodox has-been snowboarder with an attitude. But Elise has already lost a full season to injury, and she's struggling to make the Olympic ski team. Can teaming up with Corey give her the edge she needs to go for gold, or will the snowboarder's infuriatingly cocky smile and rock hard abs prove a distraction she simply can't afford?  Both champions brace themselves for the run of a lifetime. Putting their broken bodies on the line, they fight the competition, the clock, and the frozen terrain for one more chance at glory. But this time, as they ride the razor's edge between victory and defeat, the stakes are steeper than any mountain they will ever face when legacies and hearts collide.  Rachel Spangler is the Golden Crown Literary Society and Rainbow Award-winning author of ten lesbian romance novels and novellas. She lives with her wife and son in Western New York.   Get This Book On Amazon (link works for Amazon US, UK and Canada)   Find Rachel Spangler Online Website  Facebook Twitter    Contact Ann Etter  via email  Facebook   You can find all our Book Clips episodes here   

Women and Words Podcast overview 9-14 April 2017   Jove is appreciative of Andi’s T-shirt, which is a shout-out to the WayHaught ship from Wynonna Earp (thank you, Fangirl Shirts!), which doesn’t make Andi a fashion icon (yet), but dammit, she’s still trying in her own special way. Andi also thinks that hair stylists have the best stories (and you probably shouldn’t piss them off because scissors and, in TL Hart’s case, knives). 9 April: Author Shae Connor joined us to chat about her novella Graphite and Glitter. Includes an excerpt! Women and Words link HERE Shae Connor’s website   10 April: Author and Women and Wordster Jessie Chandler interviewed Lammy nominee, author TL Hart and we concur with Jessie about the awesome that is TL. PLUS! GIVEAWAY of TL’s ebook! Women and Words link HERE TL Hart info HERE Jessie Chandler’s website   11 April: Life coach/writer’s coach and Women and Wordster Angela Grace joined us to encourage creatives to write their stories/truths to help them process the scary change in our political ecosystem. So write one about the emotions you’re feeling in the wake of what’s happened. Send them to her by May 1 at LivBold AT aol DOT com. Please put the name “Jove” in subject line to weed out spam. Women and Words link HERE 12 April: Authors and Women and Wordsters Jove Belle and Andi Marquette announce that they and four other awesome women have launched Dirt Road Books publishing collective. WOO! Women and Words link HERE   13 April: Author and Women and Wordster Fiona Zedde reveals her fangirl side and talks action movies and superheroes and lets us know that she’s working on a superhero novella. Women and Words link HERE Fiona Zedde’s website   14 April: Fangirl Friday with author and Women and Wordster Andi Marquette who confesses that launching DRB last week made things crazy and she didn’t get time to fangirl as much as she usually does, dang it, but she listed 10 things she would like to fangirl in the future and please, if any of you out there would like to do a Fangirl Friday at Women and Words, let Andi know. Drop her a line at Women and Words. Women and Words link HERE Also, Women and Words updated their Hot off the Press and Coming Attractions lists! GO SEE.   And don’t forget, the Golden Crown Literary Society conference is coming up in July. That’s the lesfic organization you should check out. Also the Rainbow Awards are open for submissions. You’ve got some time to submit your materials.