Podcasts about lesbian fiction

Today we discuss Nicole Dennis-Benn's novel Patsy, which won the 2020 Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction. Content warning: brief mentions of miscarriage, sexual and physical assaults, abusive relationships Our next book discussion will be Wild Geese by Soula Emmanuel. You can find it at your local bookstore or library and read along with us. If you want to read along with The Bookstore Challenge 2024, you can join us on The StoryGraph to see what others are reading for each month and get ideas for your TBR: The Bookstore Challenge 2025. Get two audiobook credits for the price of one at Libro.fm when you sign up using the code BOOKSTOREPOD. Website | Patreon

In this episode, we are joined by Canadian-born, UK-based debut author Grace Flahive, whose humorous and heart-warming speculative fiction novel, Palm Meridian, was recently published by Simon & Schuster Canada. Palm Meridian is described as "a rollicking, big-hearted story of long-lost love, friendship, and a life well-lived, set at a Florida retirement resort for queer women, on the last day of resident Hannah Cardin's life." We were so excited to be joined by Grace to discuss her writing career, her previous work in publishing, and more. Be sure to grab a copy of Palm Meridian, available on Kobo now! We spoke to Grace about her journey to becoming an author, what inspired her to write this story, how she depicted death and mortality in her novel alongside levity and humour, why she chose to focus her story on the queer community, what makes this novel speculative fiction, and much more! Follow Grace on Instagram to learn more.

Your wait is over. The Lesbian Fiasco returns for its third season with two exciting new stories that dive headfirst into the drama! Fresh characters and wacky twists beckon. Enjoy!

JD and Denise welcome Katie Hall, our talented British friend who's new book "To Autumn" is out now on all the platforms you usually get your books (or e-books) from. Katie's first novel from AffinityBooks dot com, centers on young Robyn, who's dealing with big, confusing feelings regarding her Mum, her own sexuality and school. Katie explains the inspiration for the story, the nod to 90's nostalgia, including the popular soap "Neigbours" and good ol' caravan parks.  Great chat about lesbian fiction, publishing, literary agents and more. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

We go off the cuff with no scripts and no stories. Just a RAW, mostly unedited fiasco where the listeners get a lil peek into the real lives of The Lesbian Fiasco hosts.

Episode 58 is the thrilling finale episode for these 2 stories. Starting us off is Nikki ending the Les-B-Inn. So much drama has gone down in sapphic paradise, how will it end up for Nora? And the Inn?! Listen in, and stay tuned for the final show of your one and only lesbian radio station WLEZ by Monte! Bombshells were dropped on the last show by Casey; will the station survive as it hangs in the balance!? Find out!

Episode 57 is about to crank up the drama. You'll be yelling, Wait, what just happened? Monte kicks it off with Les-B-Inn, diving back into exes chaos, but hold up, Nora's got her eye on someone new. Then Nikki's digging into history, both American and personal - and Cookie and Bubba? Totally blinsided.

Publishing isn't just about writing and reading; it's about community and uplifting voices. In recent years, especially in indie publishing, we've seen a diversification of the stories available to readers. Jae is an award-winning author of lesbian romance who has built community not just with her readers, but with other queer authors. She runs The Sapphic Quill, a newsletter that strives to give WLW authors a place for resources catered to their needs.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

We begin this episode with Les-B-INN, written by Monte. A magical revelation has Nora standing up for herself as two charming new guests check in. Serendipity is at work when someone else stops by at the perfect time. After that spellbinding story, Nikki starts stinking up the place. She has this “shit show” go terribly wrong in WLEZ. Cookie is clearly out of PTO and Casey makes a real mess of things after a conversation with Bubba that gives a little TMI.

We begin this episode with Les-B-INN, written by Nikki. It's the off season on the island and Nora is forced to confront her fears of loneliness, but an unexpected visitor shows up and has plans of their own. Then, written by Monte, WLEZ: The only all lesbian radio station, hits on current events and wowzers, do they speak their minds! Factoid: Each WLEZ episode has an improv portion, can you guess the part?

We are excited to showcase 2 new stories to the Fiasco! First lets check into the Les-B-INN written by Nikki! A cozy little inn nestled away on an island inhabited by women that attracts lesbians from all over. The current owner Nora gets her share of interesting guests, and we will get to see it all unfold. Then, don't touch that dial! Listen to the second half written by Monte, WLEZ. A morning show on radio's lone lesbian radio station. Tune and be entertained by the banter of the radio personalites. 

50th episode special! We go off the cuff with no scripts and no stories. Just a RAW, unedited, celebratory fiasco where the listeners get a lil peek into the real lives of The Lesbian Fiasco hosts. 

The boat is a-rockin' and who does Monte have a-knockin' in this final episode of Hush Hush? Listen and finally uncover the mystery! Then in the finale of Les Sapphire, written by Nikki, endings bring new beginnings. Grab your tissues for this tear jerker!

This episode is a break from our usual series. You will listen to two complete tales written by Monte and Nikki from beginning to end. Still unrehearsed, both stories are slightly longer and leave you with the satisfaction of closure at the end of each Rumspringa!

In this episode Nikki gets us started with Hush Hush, and it's not just the approaching storm getting this boat a rockin'! Then Monte rocks the Boobonarifica when Valvu unlocks a surprise hidden talent in this chapter of Les Sapphire.

Things start out hot n' steamy in this episode of Hush Hush, written by Monte, when Holiday plays a little tonsil hockey with someone she's been pining over since the beginning. These two get past second base but is it really who Holiday thinks it is? Then, written by Nikki, Les Sapphire takes us on a wild ride. The Doctor and Valvu must fight their way back to the castle and Dr. Lingus takes a blow to the heart, leading her to an extraction that could mean the end for this hero.

An explosive argument begins this episode of Hush Hush, written by Nikki. Francine's wife pops in for a surprise visit and Holiday uncovers a secret during an unexpected sleepover. ShPanX you very much for sticking around for Les Sapphire, written by Monte. Dr. Lingus and Valvu's escape is compromised by noxious fumes. Shortly after, a familiar face from the past shows up. Is it mind control or is it a dream? Listen and find out!

This episode is a break from our usual series. You will listen to two complete tales written by Monte and Nikki from beginning to end. Still unrehearsed, both stories are slightly longer and leave you with the satisfaction of closure at the end of each Rumspringa!

Episode 43 is action packed! Starting with Hush Hush, Monte gets these detectives deep undercover. Marlowe struggles with leaving her modesty in the backseat but Holiday has no trouble playing the role of the sugar daddy. This story has more than one HOT pursuit. Next, Nikki has Dr. Lingus putting her life on the line to get Valvu but Valvu holds a grudge. A new villian enters the story after getting their hands on the Les Sapphire. WIll Valvu go safely back with Dr. Connie Lingus or stay and help rule the multiverse with Cly Torious and her surprising new wife to be?

Episode 42. In this episode of Hush Hush, written by Nikki, Holiday and Marlowe stumble upon an undiscovered crime scene, but the chase is postponed by a little off duty dirty dancing. Are these detectives on the right trail, or are they two stepping into a trap? And then, stay listening for another chapter of Les sapphire by Monte. Here we learn the origin story of Valvu and the Doctor. Doctor Connie Lingus learns that the meaning of life involves catastrophe. Is 42 really it?!

Episode 41 is sure to leave you wanting more! Beginning with Hush Hush, Monte has Detective Holiday charming information out of possible suspects while hungover Marlowe does some online sleuthing herself. These two accept an offer they can't refuse. Speaking of, Nikki offers some well deserved relaxing time to the doctor and Valvu. It's very short lived after Valvu is taken hostage. If detective Holiday was in this story, she'd give the doctor a word of advice… Don't ever leave your open bottle of champagne unattended.

In this episode of Hush Hush, written by Nikki, Detective Holiday and Marlowe bump into each other and and become better aquainted. This odd couple questions Francine until an abrupt stomach churning ending. Next on Les Sapphire, written by Monte, Dr. Connie Lingus and Valvu make a pit stop on a planet in search of fuel, but the plot thickens when it's revealed Queen Babe is the Doctor's ex. Valvu gets a spa treatment while Dr. Lingus gets the cold shoulder.

We welcome two very exciting brand new stories to the podcast! Starting with Hush Hush: Written by Monte, this is a fun sapphic mystery. Get to know the main characters in this episode. Then follow along as we unravel scandalous secrets to find the whereaboouts of a secret lover. Next, written by Nikki, is an action packed, over the top, comic book style tale. Les Sapphire will have you googly-eyed and laughing while on the edge of your seat!

Episode 37 brings an end to both stories. Listen along as Monte shares a secret about Becky that stinks up the whole sorority in Lambda Epsilon Zeta. Will they stick around in solidarity or will there be a new leader sitting on the throne? Then, written by Nikki, Aurora has to make a difficult decision in the grand finale of Lovergirl. WIll she take back her ex or explore a new relationship? A dire mistake changes that decision and Darian's day is made!

Written by Nikki, a stranger shows up pointing fingers and reveals the panty thief. But wait, who can they trust? The sisters have to make a last minute decision, stay or go, in this episode of Lambda Epsilon Zeta. Then, written by Monte, Aurora is paid an unexpected visit, not once but twice! A bittersweet meeting may have you reaching for the tissues in this episode of Lovergirl.

In this episode of Lambda Epsilon Zeta, Monte takes hazing to a whole new level but this Brazilian breeze contest is cut short when the sisters are warned of a possible thief in their presence. Next, Nikki has Aurora scaling great heights, but this song and dance isn't quite what she expected. Will she run or will she sit tight? Listen and find out!

An award-winning writer and former newspaper reporter, Elizabeth Andre currently writes cozy paranormal mystery, science fiction, young adult and lesbian romance. Elizabeth began publishing lesbian fiction in 2014 and joins us today to discuss why self-publishing is such a great option for the genre.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Written by Nikki, The LEZ sorority girls try a bonding exercise that goes terribly wrong. Who knew a simple game could reveal so many juicy deets? Next up..Sit, staaay! Good girl. Written by Monte, this episode of Lovergirl opens Aurora's eyes to something unexpected and very different...hey, no kink shaming here! 

This episode is a break from our usual series. You will listen to two complete tales written by Monte and Nikki from beginning to end. Still unrehearsed, both stories are slightly longer and leave you with the satisfaction of closure at the end of each Rumspringa!

Episode 32 - Monte starts us off with LEZ, the sorority everyone is rushing to get into! Find out why you shouldn't forget to shave responsibly. Stick around for number two...pun intended? Written by Nikki, Lovergirl Aurora stumbles into an awkward position she doesn't see coming.

Episode 31 - The Beginning of The Lesbian Fiasco Season 2! We begin a new season with all the laughs, cringe and embarrassment you'd expect from a fiasco! We start with Nikki's story, Lambda Epsilon Zeta. A lesbian sorority in a 80% lesbian college. The sorority girls are hot, but the tea they sip is even hotter! Next up is Monte's story Lovergirl. A shy, lovesick, every day lesbian who works at a lesbian cafe serves up vegan food with a smile and maybe a little more. Follow where these stories go in this season of The Lesbian Fiasco!

Join us as we end this first season with two dramatic finales. Join us on the 15th as we begin Season two of The Lesbian Fiasco with two brand new stories.

Venita Blackburn is the author of the debut novel Dead in Long Beach, CA, available from MCD Books.   Blackburn's other books include the story collection Black Jesus and Other Superheroes, which won the Prairie Schooner Book Prize and was a finalist for the New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award and the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction; and another collection called How to Wrestle a Girl, which was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction and the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence. Her stories have appeared in The New Yorker online, The Paris Review, Pleiades, Bat City Review, and American Short Fiction. She is a faculty member in the creative writing program at Fresno State University and is the founder and president of Live, Write, an organization devoted to offering free creative writing workshops for communities of color. She lives in Fresno, California. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch Twitter Instagram  TikTok Bluesky Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

In this episode Nikki uncovers a skeleton in Dr. McGray's closet, but the doctor's past won't stop her...from making those same mistakes twice? Then, Monte switches gears when the Derby Darlings turn into a whodunit story. Complete with all the drama, motives and ass kickings!

Written by Monte, this episode of The Doctor Will See You Now steps outside of the office for a change. Listen along as the Doctor goes on a blind date and questions her own wants and desires. Will she cross professional boundaries? Stick around becasue Nikki takes us to an after party where Mayhem and Cherrybomb drop a mayhem causing bomb on the team about a traitor in their midst. Then a text message delivers worse news in this episode of Derby Darlings.

This episode is a break from our usual series. You will listen to two complete tales written by Monte and Nikki from beginning to end. Still unrehearsed, both stories are slightly longer and leave you with the satisfaction of closure at the end of each Rumspringa!

Welcome our first guest, author Danielle Doss! Listen along while she reads as character Robin in Nikki's story The Doctor Will See You Now and Honey Comb in the newest addition to The Lesbian Fiasco, Monte's story: Derby Darlings! From very awkward couples therapy session to an action packed libido fueled race, this episode has it all! 

This episode is a break from our usual series. You will listen to two complete tales written by Monte and Nikki from beginning to end. Still unrehearsed, both stories are slightly longer and leave you with the satisfaction of closure at the end of each Rumspringa!

Are you sitting down? It's the Finale of DYKE DAWGS! That's right, all good things must come to an end. Nikki finished the series with a mystery, some improv and, wait? A podcast, in a podcast, in a podcast!?  You decide what happened to Murphy and Diesel. Then, stick around for the therapy session you'll need. This episode of The Doctor Will See You Now will ground you back to reality. Monte hits us with an optimistic patient who shows us therapy really does work! Dr. McGray reminds us therapists aren't just there for the hard times. They're there for you through the wins, too.

On this episode of DYKE DAWGS! written by Monte, Murphy has bad news about the ranch and Diesel has some big news about her personal life. Nobody saw any of this coming! There's a few improv moments, can you guess what they are? Then stick around for a more dramatic story. Ever wished you had a nympho for a partner? Nikki gives you some insight into the reality of dating a nymphomaniac on this episode of The Doctor Will See You Now. 

On this episode of The Lesbian Fiasco, Nikki has Murphy making the national news, Diesel finding out her IQ isn't breaking any records, Murphy losing someone very special and Diesel recounting her most recent sexcapades. Brace yourself for part 2 of The Doctor Will See You Now. Things get serious when Monte writes about Dr. Patricia McGray's 3 o'clock patient who manically vents about her life. Work, breakup, family...Ash leaves no agitating thorn unpricked.

Madeline ffitch, author of the novel Stay and Fight, discusses living and writing in Appalachian Ohio; the realities of homesteading; writing in multiple points of view; the art of writing a child's voice for an adult audience; fiction and autobiography; writing for urban vs. rural audiences; climate activism; Appalachian anti-fascism; the politics-art connection; and why sometimes, a snake is just a snake.   Stay and Fight was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel, the L.A. Times Book Prize for Fiction, the Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction, and the Washington State Book Awards. It was Ohio Center for the Book's 2023 adult selection for Great Reads from Great Places at the National Book Festival. Madeline ffitch writes and organizes in Appalachian Ohio.   Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library. For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Twitter or on Facebook.

Written by Monte, we begin with DYKE DAWGS! Listen along as they talk about winning an award, respond to fan mail, discuss the Barbie movie and Diesel goes to church?? Bonus points if you can guess which parts are improv! Then Nikki starts a brand new story, The Doctor Will See You Now. Laugh, cry, feel second-hand embarrassment as you follow along on the journey of psychologist Dr. McGray's therapy sessions. In this session Lila has a breakthrough, but not before things get a little "shitty".

This episode is a break from our usual series. You will listen to two complete tales written by Monte and Nikki from beginning to end. Still unrehearsed, both stories are slightly longer and leave you with the satisfaction of closure at the end of each Rumspringa!

In today's flashback, an outtake from Episode 491, my conversation with Carmen Maria Machado, author of the bestselling memoir In the Dream House. Machado's other books include the graphic novel The Low, Low Woods, and an award-winning short story collection called Her Body and Other Parties.  She has been a finalist for the National Book Award and the winner of the Bard Fiction Prize, the Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction, the Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Nonfiction, the Brooklyn Public Library Literature Prize, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the National Book Critics Circle's John Leonard Prize. Air date: November 8, 2017. *** A SPECIAL OFFER for Otherppl listeners! Use the offer code SUMMERSCHOOL and get 10% off of all summer writing workshops at https://www.chillsubs.com/writeordie/education *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram  YouTube TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strap on, I mean, strap in for a wild ride on this episode of The Lesbian Fiasco. In part 8 of U-Haul Time Machine, Monte takes Nik & Marti on a mind bending journey with a rad twist ending, leaving you to decide...What just happened!? Hang tight, Nikki has Murphy and Diesel singing sweet nothings on this hilariously awkward episode of DYKE DAWGS.

Take a mind bending ride with Nik and Marti during part 7 of U-Haul Time Machine. Who needs psychadelics when Nikki has these two spinning at light bending speeds? Then, catch up with DYKE DAWGS, episode 5. Monte updates us on Murphy's and Diesel's lives post pride celebrations. Murphy makes a special announcement and Diesel comes clean about a recent sexcapade that left her feeling a bit uneasy.

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Monte re-writes the universal language of tomorrow in part 6 of U-Haul Time Machine. Follow along while Nik and Marti realize Pride celebrations are way different in the future! Don't move a muscle, stick around for episode 4 of DYKE DAWGS, written by Nikki. Murphy and Diesel have a special Pride announcement that'll have your sides aching and tummies grumbling. Fun fact: Did you know there's improv in the last 3 episodes of DYKE DAWGS? Are you Dyke Pups keen enough to figure out which parts are improved?