Cliterature the Podcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Haley and Dee talk about the one that started it all. Meryl Wilsner's Mistakes Were Made, is a fun little age gap romance that starts off steamy and never slows down. A couple of years ago, when Dee came to Haley and said, "I want something filthy to read," Haley responded, "Say less." This book launched their unhinged convos about sapphic lit and sparked the idea of a podcast in the first place. THANK YOU, Meryl, for writing this book. If you haven't read it, READ IT. This episode is fun, just like the book, and reminds us that change is good and we like saying the word "tits".We're so happy you're here! 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Under the Covers, we chat with Cass Morgan, author of the splendid Soulmates Series. After reading Balancing Act, we couldn't get enough and Cass kindly agreed to humor us with an interview. We talk women's sports, writing process, art, and sticky notes. We even get a little glimpse into what's coming next from Cass Morgan as they continue to write their heart out. 

Send us Fan MailHaley and Dee discuss Cass Morgan's Balancing Act. We also talk about women's sports, reading slumps, healthy communication and co-parenting, and Cliterature on Ice. We're so happy you're here!

Send us Fan Mail"Vasti rhymes with  Nasty" and boy does it show (IN THE BEST WAY) in this author's swoon worthy novels. Alexandra Vasti lives in Louisiana, where she teaches literature at a university by day and writes USA Today bestselling romance by night. Somewhere in there she also raises three kids and two mostly feral kitties. Dee and Haley sat down with her to chat after reviewing Ladies in Hating for the pod and had the BEST time talking about historical romance, hidden easter eggs, found family, and how spice just makes everything better. Be sure to check out all of her books and look out for her newest, Scandal of the Summer, that comes out June 2026!Check out her website: https://www.alexandravasti.com/booksSupport Alex's local bookstore here and snag a signed copy: https://bluecypressbooks.com/search?type=author&q=Vasti%2C%20Alexandra

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when sharp tongues and simmering tensions collide? This week on Cliterature, we dive into Alexandra Vasti's gorgeously crafted world of Ladies in Hating. Join us as we dig into all the moments that sizzle, sting, and keep you reading long past your bedtime. That chair scene... IYKYK. We're head over regency heels for this one and we see much more than ankles and collarbones! This book did NOT disappoint. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Under the Covers, we chat with Dr. Bethany Jacobs, award winning author of the Kindom Trilogy and Haley's *favorite* fan-fiction writer (Indoorbutch on AO3). We get into the differences in writing fan fic vs traditional publishing, the importance of community and seeing yourself reflected in media, and how much LGBTQIA+ books and films have impacted our lives. We also go on a brief tangent about Gillian Anderson, Xena, Carol, and the K/Cates. Sorry not sorry. Enjoy! We're so happy you're here. 

Send us Fan MailThis month on Cliterature, we crack open The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern, a novel steeped in myth, mystery, and the irresistible pull of stories that refuse to stay on the page. We talk bees, swords, fate, and found love and discuss whether this novel is a love letter to storytelling itself or a deliberate exercise in being beautifully lost. Do you believe in Fate?Light a candle and follow us all the way down to the shores of The Starless Sea. 

Send us Fan MailIn this special holiday episode, Haley and Dee are joined by Queer Girl Film Club to talk about The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith and it's transition to film in Carol, directed by Todd Haynes. We couldn't be more excited to join these stellar friends from across the pond to chit chat about sapphic yearning, being fluent in the meaning behind Rooney Mara's eyes, and Cate Blanchett's sexy back. Spoiler alert, we don't ALL love this book/film, but to the ones who don't, you're wrong! Thank you for listening and be sure to follow along for more bonus Off the Page episodes just like this one! Happy Holidays! We're so happy you're here! Follow Queer Girl Film Club here: Instagram

Send us Fan MailCliterature the Podcast gets merry and gay reviewing Ashley Herring Blake's Make the Season Bright. Haley and Dee dive into holiday traditions, found family, and a gorgeous second chance romance in a book that checked all the boxes for a cozy Christmas read to give us all the warm and fuzzies. Cheers to Mistletoe Margaritas, glitter explosions, leg lamps, and love a long time coming. The cheery queery in all of us needed this one! PS. We use the word C-U-N-Tuesday in this episode. Multiple times. If that one is a little too hard for you, we get it! Skip ahead at the warning and keep listening. (Though the conversation is hilarious, if I do say so myself.) We're so happy you're here. Happy Holidays! 

Send us Fan MailOn this episode we jump Under the Covers with bestselling WLW author Rachel Lacey! We dig into her shift from heteronormative romance to sapphic romance, why sapphic love stories feel like home, and at least one Gillian Anderson spiral. Listen to our Under the Covers episodes for more author interviews, queer romance deep dives, and unhinged sapphic commentary between two book besties. We're so happy you're here!

Send us Fan Mail Pull on your flannel and pour something pumpkin-spiced, because this week we’re diving into Learning Curves by Rachel Lacey, and we’re calling it “Lumberjack Tweed” for a reason. Think cozy fall vibes, flirty pottery, and communication so good it deserves its own romance novel. We chat post-breakup insecurities, inclusive spaces, and why sometimes the real spice is in being seen and heard (okay, and also that pottery scene that’s hotter than a kiln on high.) 

Send us Fan MailTo celebrate hitting 1000 downloads, we took Cliterature LIVE with friends at The Snail on the Wall bookstore! Join us for a cozy, candid question and answer sesh where we talk queer lit, favorite reads, behind the scenes podcast stories, and a few unexpected tangents (of course). The audio is a little rough around the edges, it's live, loud, and full of love, but we couldn't resist sharing the magic of the night with you. Thank you for helping us build this community one episode at a time. We're so happy you're here! 

Send us Fan MailAt Atwood boarding school, Eden is drawn back into the mystery of Delphine Fournier, the girl she once saw fall into the deadly river known as The Narrow. But Delphine survived, and now Eden must face the haunting secrets tied to the river, their school, and their growing connection. The Narrow blends horror, sapphic romance, and ghostly suspense in Kate Alice Marshall's chilling YA thriller. Dive in with Haley and Dee and see what's lurking just beneath the surface. 

Send us Fan MailLetters tucked into the rings of a tree. Messages hidden in the dance of a flame. A love story woven across centuries, galaxies, and battlefields. In this episode of Cliterature, we dive headfirst into Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone's award winning novella, This is How You Lose the Time War. We're talking enemies to lovers at its most poetic, queer longing that transcends time, and why epistolary form makes this book one of the most devastatingly romantic reads in sapphic literature. Join us as we gush, analyze, and sigh over Red and Blue's impossible love story. If you haven't read the book, consider this your sign. If you have, let's lose this time war together! 

Send us Fan MailDelilah Green Doesn't Care... or does she? Join Haley and Dee on this romp through Bright Falls, Oregon for an almost wedding, childhood enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, one bed trope, hell of a good time. They talk about dive bars, big city vs small town hook up culture, body insecurities, healing your inner child, and steamy WLW spice in their debut episode all about Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake. Because who doesn't love a messy bitch?

Send us Fan MailLet's get to know our hosts! Haley and Dee talk claw machines, deserted islands reads, astrology, and hidden talents. 

Send us Fan MailIt's finally happening. Welcome to Cliterature, the queer lit podcast where we read the books and say the things. This quick teaser gives you a little taste of what's to come-- spicy reads, slow burns, fast takes, and unhinged opinions from two chaotic lesbians with English degrees and no chill . First full episode drops August 1st. Subscribe now and come read with us!