TLT (The Lesbian Talkshow)

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Better to be Lucky with Lynn Ames  Les Do Books with Tara and guest Lynn Ames  Lynn Ames is a superstar. She’s done a lot, she’s met interesting people, and this week she returns to talk about lesbian books that center on politics. She writes ‘em, she reads ‘em. Hope you enjoy.  Topics and Works Discussed:  46 by Lynn Ames  The Value of Valor (The Kate & Jay Series Book Three) by Lynn Ames Secrets Well Kept by Lynn Ames   Eyes on the Stars by Lynn Ames  Above All, Honor (Honor Series Book One) by Radclyffe  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  On the Beach with Kris Bryant  Les Do Books with Tara and guest Kris Bryant  Kris Bryant returns to the podcast along with the summer, which is perfect because this week Tara and Kris are bringing the beach reads to you in this Time of Covid. They even get a chance to play Lesbian Cliché Bingo! Stay safe out there.  Topics and Works Discussed:  Entangled (A Tangle Valley Romance) by Melissa Brayden  In Her Court: A Camp Firefly Falls Lesbian Romance Novel by Tamsen Parker  The Roommate Arrangement by Jae  Breaking Character by Lee Winter  Once Ghosted, Twice Shy: A Reluctant Royals Novella by Alyssa Cole  Queerleaders: A Love Story by M.B. Guel Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  A Wee Chat with Jenny Frame  Les Do Books with Tara and guest Jenny Frame  This week, Tara sits down to have a wee chat with author Jenny Frame who tells a story about how a bad injury put her into a dark place before she was rescued by the twin sirens of lesfic: Xena Warrior Princess and fan fiction. An author who has written a lot, Jenny also talks about the differences between writing series vs. stand alone novels.    Topics and Works Discussed:  Charming the Vicar by Jenny Frame  Cain Casey Series by Ali Vali  The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite  Longing for You by Jenny Frame   Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Les Do Books Angie Williams and the Emotionally Vulnerable Butch  When Angie first joined the podcast she was but a humble reader, but now she has returned a seasoned author! Her first book, Mending Fences is out now from Bold Strokes Books and her second, Last Resort, is set to come out this September.    This week, Tara and Angie talk about butch women in lesfic, how they are portrayed, and what they’d like to see going forward.  For a treat, Tara grapples with the possibility of a cross-over dog character between series, something I think we can all agree on we need to see more of.    Topics and Works Discussed:  The Last Place You Look by Aurora Rey  Blue Skies by Ali Vali  Stormy Seas by Ali Vali  Justice Served by Radclyffe (Book 4 of Justice Series)  A Matter of Trust by Radclyffe (Prequel to Book 2 of Justice Series)  Love at Cooper’s Creek by Missouri Vaun  Her Best Friend’s Sister by (The) Meghan O’Brien  Complex Dimensions by Brenda Murphy  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Fangirlin’ on Meghan O’Brien with KD Williamson  Les Do Books This week, Tara and author KD Williamson welcome you to The Fangirl Zone. The subject of this visit to the zone? Meghan O’Brien. Enjoy a deep dive into their favorite books and a discussion into what really speaks to them across her books. For a bonus, KD breaks down the relationship structure of the Harlequin books of her youth.  Topics and Works Discussed:  Cops and Docs series by KD Williamson  Big Girl Pill by KD Williamson  Wild by Meghan O’Brien  The Night Off by Meghan O’Brien  Thirteen Hours by Meghan O’Brien  The Sex Therapist Next Door by Meghan O’Brien  Camp Rewind by Meghan O’Brien  Battle Scars by Meghan O’Brien  Her Best Friend’s Sister by Meghan O’Brien  Truth and Measure: Devil Wears Prada Fanfic by Telanu (Roslyn Sinclair)  The X Ingredient by Roslyn Sinclair  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Military Lesfic with Jax Meyer  Les Do Books    This week, Tara is joined by author Jax Meyer to talk about how she found her way into military lesfic. In addition to talking about her own work and the books she loves, Jax discusses the importance of exploring this part of our collective history.  Topics and Works Discussed:  A Marine’s Discovery by Jax Meyer  A Marine’s Heart Series by Jax Meyer  Ask, Tell by E.J. Noyes  Don’t Call Me Hero by Eliza Lentzski  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

My Survival Story  Ask A Conversion Therapy Survivor episode 5 of 5  Join Sheena and her guests Rae D Magdon and Elena Joy as they talk about their survival stories in this episode of Ask A Conversion Therapy Survivor  In this episode  What Rae and Elena went through  What saved them  Why their battle isn’t over  Their personal realisations    Research from The Trevor Project    Where to go for help    UK contact Stonewall’s Information Service on 08000 502020 or email [email protected]  US http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-survivor-stories-and-survivor-network    About The Guests  Elana Joy  Elena is an inspirational speaker and founder of the PRIDE and Joy Foundation. She grew up in a turbulent home, joined a conservative church as a teenager, put herself through college, married and birthed 4 beautiful children, and then....  Life 2.0 brought a divorce, leaving/getting kicked out of her church, a beautiful love story and a successful new career! Her viral TEDx talk has paved the way for speaking engagements around the country.  Audiences have included ABC, CBS and Fox news stations, the First Event in Boston, the Seacoast Wellness Series in New Hampshire, the THRIVE conference in Utah, as well as multiple print and online media stories, and podcasts.        Find Elena Online  https://twitter.com/ThurstonElena  https://www.facebook.com/ElenaJoyExperience/  https://www.elenajoyexperience.com/    https://www.prideandjoyfoundation.com/    Rae D Magdon  Rae is an author of queer speculative fiction with over 10 published novels. She believes that lesbian, bi, queer, and trans women deserve to have adventures, fall in love, and become heroes. Her latest cyberpunk novel, Lucky 7, won the 2019 Goldie and Rainbow Awards for science fiction.    Find Rae Online    http://twitter.com/RaeDMagdon  http://facebook.com/RaeDMagdon  http://raedmagdon.tumblr.com  http://raedmagdon.com      About Sheena  Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow.  Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful. 

Why Women Survivors Are Silenced  Ask A Conversion Therapy Survivor episode 4 of 5  Join Sheena and her guests Rae D Magdon and Elena Joy as they talk about why women survivors are silenced in this episode of Ask A Conversion Therapy Survivor  In this episode  Misogyny in the LGBTQIA community and how that manifests with conversion therapy survivors  What you can do with your privilege to boost those who do not have the same privilege    Research from The Trevor Project Where to go for help UK contact Stonewall’s Information Service on 08000 502020 or email [email protected] US http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-survivor-stories-and-survivor-network About The Guests Elana Joy Elena is an inspirational speaker and founder of the PRIDE and Joy Foundation. She grew up in a turbulent home, joined a conservative church as a teenager, put herself through college, married and birthed 4 beautiful children, and then....  Life 2.0 brought a divorce, leaving/getting kicked out of her church, a beautiful love story and a successful new career! Her viral TEDx talk has paved the way for speaking engagements around the country.  Audiences have included ABC, CBS and Fox news stations, the First Event in Boston, the Seacoast Wellness Series in New Hampshire, the THRIVE conference in Utah, as well as multiple print and online media stories, and podcasts. Find Elena Online https://twitter.com/ThurstonElena  https://www.facebook.com/ElenaJoyExperience/  https://www.elenajoyexperience.com/    https://www.prideandjoyfoundation.com/    Rae D Magdon Rae is an author of queer speculative fiction with over 10 published novels. She believes that lesbian, bi, queer, and trans women deserve to have adventures, fall in love, and become heroes. Her latest cyberpunk novel, Lucky 7, won the 2019 Goldie and Rainbow Awards for science fiction. Find Rae Online http://twitter.com/RaeDMagdon  http://facebook.com/RaeDMagdon  http://raedmagdon.tumblr.com  http://raedmagdon.com      About Sheena Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow.  Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful.

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Love in Small Towns with Andi Marquette  Les Do Books   This week, Tara sits down with the omni-present and ever impressive Andi Marquette to talk about one of her favourite things: small towns in fiction. There’s lots of recommendations in this episode and some interesting questions are posed. Such as, is it an episode if Tara doesn’t bring up Ann McMan? Spoiler: no, it is not. Also be warned: Andi gets kinda deep.  Topics and Works Discussed:  Chaps by Jove Belle  Bitterroot Queen by Jove Belle  The Jericho Books by Ann McMan  Idaho Code by Joan Opyr  From Hell to Breakfast by Joan Opyr  Beautiful Dreamer by Melissa Brayden  Lizzo  Not-So-Straight-Sue by Cheyenne Blue  Welcome to the Wallops by Gill McKnight  Borage by Gill McKnight  If I Loved You Less by Tamsen Parker  From the Boots Up by Andi Marquette  From the Hat Down by Andi Marquette  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

The Hypocrisy Of The Conversion Therapy Narrative  Ask A Conversion Therapy Survivor episode 3 of 5  Join Sheena and her guests Rae D Magdon and Elena Joy as they talk about the conflicting messages that come out of conversion therapy in this episode of Ask A Conversion Therapy Survivor  In this episode  The hypocrisy we experienced in conversion therapy - on one hand homosexuality is wrong and should be fixed, on the other hand it’s a hardship that God gave you to help you be a better person.  Who the church expects to overcome all these hardships.  The “support group” in the LDS church that hosts cuddle parties in an attempt to help gay men live a straight life and what really happens.  Sexual attraction fairness  The BYU honour code and their backpedaling on being homosexual  How the dominoes fall when you start to question the beliefs of the church  The concept of “hate the sin love the sinner” Elena and Rae talk about where they found groups they are part of that helps them    About The Guests Elana Joy Elena is an inspirational speaker and founder of the PRIDE and Joy Foundation. She grew up in a turbulent home, joined a conservative church as a teenager, put herself through college, married and birthed 4 beautiful children, and then....  Life 2.0 brought a divorce, leaving/getting kicked out of her church, a beautiful love story and a successful new career! Her viral TEDx talk has paved the way for speaking engagements around the country.  Audiences have included ABC, CBS and Fox news stations, the First Event in Boston, the Seacoast Wellness Series in New Hampshire, the THRIVE conference in Utah, as well as multiple print and online media stories, and podcasts. Find Elena Online https://twitter.com/ThurstonElena  https://www.facebook.com/ElenaJoyExperience/  https://www.elenajoyexperience.com/    https://www.prideandjoyfoundation.com/    Rae D Magdon Rae is an author of queer speculative fiction with over 10 published novels. She believes that lesbian, bi, queer, and trans women deserve to have adventures, fall in love, and become heroes. Her latest cyberpunk novel, Lucky 7, won the 2019 Goldie and Rainbow Awards for science fiction. Find Rae Online http://twitter.com/RaeDMagdon  http://facebook.com/RaeDMagdon  http://raedmagdon.tumblr.com  http://raedmagdon.com     

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Haunting Love by KA Moll  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 an excerpt from the audiobook for Haunting Love by KA Moll narrated by Emily Beresford    Synopsis   Anna Crestwood was raised in the strict beliefs of a religious sect that’s nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. She’s a lesbian with a ton of baggage, fearful, guilty, and alone. Few things would cause her to leave these familiar surroundings, the job offer of a lifetime being one of them. So, against her better judgment, she packs her belongings and moves to the Land of Lincoln, a land without mountains, a land of corn fields, and soybeans. This event, traumatic as it was, would have been uneventful had her movers not been told to move a critical stone, a stone that blocked the fiery-breath of Hell, setting a dire chain of events in motion, and beginning the ultimate battle between good and evil. Gabe Garst is a police officer, a powerful medium, and the daughter of Anna’s new landlord. Her work with juvenile delinquents and ghosts is all that keeps her going. Inside she’s dead, certain that her capacity to love is buried with her late wife, six feet under. Grieving, depressed, and alone, suicide seems like her best option. When she stops by Anna’s to check out an electrical problem, she stumbles across hauntings; encounters a demon, old, dark, and dangerous; and senses the stirrings of mutual attraction. Unfortunately, both women must battle personal demons before anything can come of it. And, they’ll wait almost too long. Get This Book On Amazon

The Cold Hard Facts About Conversion Therapy  Ask A Conversion Therapy Survivor episode 2 of 5    Join Sheena and her guests Rae D Magdon and Elena Joy as they talk about the realities of conversion therapy in this episode of Ask A Conversion Therapy Survivor    In this episode  The stats around suicide attempts for conversion therapy attendees  What’s happening with queer communities and queer youth  Legislations and what’s happening in the US Conversion therapy just doesn’t work and here’s why  How Rae D Magdon chose her pen name    Research from The Trevor Project Where to go for help UK contact Stonewall’s Information Service on 08000 502020 or email [email protected] US http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-survivor-stories-and-survivor-network About The Guests Elana Joy Elena is an inspirational speaker and founder of the PRIDE and Joy Foundation. She grew up in a turbulent home, joined a conservative church as a teenager, put herself through college, married and birthed 4 beautiful children, and then....  Life 2.0 brought a divorce, leaving/getting kicked out of her church, a beautiful love story and a successful new career! Her viral TEDx talk has paved the way for speaking engagements around the country.  Audiences have included ABC, CBS and Fox news stations, the First Event in Boston, the Seacoast Wellness Series in New Hampshire, the THRIVE conference in Utah, as well as multiple print and online media stories, and podcasts. Find Elena Online https://twitter.com/ThurstonElena  https://www.facebook.com/ElenaJoyExperience/  https://www.elenajoyexperience.com/    https://www.prideandjoyfoundation.com/    Rae D Magdon Rae is an author of queer speculative fiction with over 10 published novels. She believes that lesbian, bi, queer, and trans women deserve to have adventures, fall in love, and become heroes. Her latest cyberpunk novel, Lucky 7, won the 2019 Goldie and Rainbow Awards for science fiction. Find Rae Online http://twitter.com/RaeDMagdon  http://facebook.com/RaeDMagdon  http://raedmagdon.tumblr.com  http://raedmagdon.com      About Sheena Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow.  Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful.

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  The Possibility and the Promise with Radclyffe  Les Do Books “Everything with me is a long story because I always back up to the beginning.” * laughs* “No one will mind.”  This week, Tara sits down with Radclyffe (Love on the Night Shift) to talk about her personal history as a reader, a writer, and publisher of lesbian literature. Also, Tara asks a question she’s afraid she won’t like the answer to.  Topics and Works Discussed:  Beebo Brinker by Ann Bannon  The Latecomer by Sarah Aldridge  The Honor Series by Radclyffe  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Coming To Terms by KA Moll  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 an excerpt from the audiobook for Coming To Terms by KA Moll narrated by Emily Beresford Synopsis  Synopsis Coming to Terms tells the story of Sawyer James, a cop, angry and alone, an alcoholic. Sexually abused by her father when she was a child, she keeps secrets with her twin sister, and numbs past trauma with the bottle. When her twin is psychiatrically hospitalized, she’ll work with the hospital social worker, and in doing so, will be offered no choice but to deal with past horrors. Sage Carson is a clinical social worker, a divorced woman who has no desire for a relationship, one man being enough for a lifetime. When she meets Sawyer, questions about her own sexuality will be awakened, and she’ll have no choice but to deal with them. And, with this backdrop, as these two women begin a new relationship, Sawyer must perform at the top of her game, engaging in a desperate hunt for a serial rapist-murderer, a hunt that will become all too personal. Get it on Amazon If you click this link and buy within 24 hours then we get a small commission that helps with running this channel

What is conversion therapy and why does it happen?  Ask A Conversion Therapy Survivor episode 1 of 5  Join Sheena and her guests Rae D Magdon and Elena Joy as they talk about what conversion therapy really is and why it happens.  In this episode:  What happened in Rae and Elena’s conversion therapy sessions  Why they were sent to conversion therapy  What it does losing your religion do to you  The kind of people who send their family to conversion therapy would surprise you  How educated people can justify doing this to their family    Research from The Trevor Project Where to go for help UK contact Stonewall’s Information Service on 08000 502020 or email [email protected] US http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-survivor-stories-and-survivor-network About The Guests Elana Joy Elena is an inspirational speaker and founder of the PRIDE and Joy Foundation. She grew up in a turbulent home, joined a conservative church as a teenager, put herself through college, married and birthed 4 beautiful children, and then....  Life 2.0 brought a divorce, leaving/getting kicked out of her church, a beautiful love story and a successful new career! Her viral TEDx talk has paved the way for speaking engagements around the country.  Audiences have included ABC, CBS and Fox news stations, the First Event in Boston, the Seacoast Wellness Series in New Hampshire, the THRIVE conference in Utah, as well as multiple print and online media stories, and podcasts. Find Elena Online https://twitter.com/ThurstonElena  https://www.facebook.com/ElenaJoyExperience/  https://www.elenajoyexperience.com/    https://www.prideandjoyfoundation.com/    Rae D Magdon Rae is an author of queer speculative fiction with over 10 published novels. She believes that lesbian, bi, queer, and trans women deserve to have adventures, fall in love, and become heroes. Her latest cyberpunk novel, Lucky 7, won the 2019 Goldie and Rainbow Awards for science fiction. Find Rae Online http://twitter.com/RaeDMagdon  http://facebook.com/RaeDMagdon  http://raedmagdon.tumblr.com  http://raedmagdon.com      About Sheena Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow.  Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful.

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Whispers Of The Heart by KA Moll  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 Whispers Of The Heart by KA Moll narrated by Emily Beresford.    Synopsis   Days after completing her fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology, 35-year-old Aki Williams travels from her home in Los Angeles to a small town in Illinois, interviewing for a job that she doesn’t want. What she does want is to meet her biological sister, Jack Camdon, a sister whom she didn’t know existed until she dreamt of her. Upon their meeting, many things surprise her - that Jack’s a lesbian with a wife and children, that she’s a dreamer who dreams in spirit animals, and that she’s a medicine woman, deeply rooted in the Ojibwe culture. Three years ago on Sunday, 43-year-old professor of archaeology Carsyn Lyndon lost her parents and her wife in a tragic accident. Since then, she’s suffered from PTSD and loneliness. She’s kind-hearted and handsome but dates no one. When she meets Aki at her four-year-old godson’s birthday party, they’re incredibly attracted to one another, and those feelings intensify during a family camping trip - a particularly interesting development for Aki, since prior to that, she’d never considered that she might be a lesbian. As Aki comes to terms with her sexuality, Carsyn renews a vow to not make the same mistake twice - a mistake that had devastating consequences. With seemingly no middle ground, an accident will bring them together, forcing them to re-examine their priorities. But will love, even love at first sight, be enough for them to move forward as a couple? Get it on Amazon (global link) Get it on Apple If you click these links 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  Why Not? With Rae D. Magdon  Les Do Books Tara is joined by Rae D. Magdon this week to talk fan fiction, bisexuality and what drives her to write speculative fiction. Rae is a prolific writer, with 11 novels and 10 novelettes featuring women loving other women, the latest of which is Fur and Fangs. Make sure you stay till the end where they are joined by a surprise celebrity guest!    Topics and Works Discussed:  The Best Entertainment by Rae D. Magdon (Mass Effect fan-fiction)  She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Netflix) Noelle Stevenson (She-Ra Showrunner, creator of Lumberjanes)  Ask A Bisexual Podcast  The Tiger’s Daughter by K Arsenault Rivera  Compass Rose by Anna Burke  Thorn by Anna Burke  In the Silences by Rachel Gold  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Dare to Love by A. L. Brooks  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 author doing a reading from Dare to Love by A. L. Brooks    Synopsis Investment banker Ash Taylor left her cut-throat world to set up a cool, cutting-edge tattoo studio. Her love life's been a lot bumpier, though. Ever since a heart-breaking affair with a straight colleague, she's vowed to steer clear of women unsure of their sexuality. Talent-agency executive Carmen Lyttleton is straight, career focused, and not prone to distraction from her occasional casual relationships. When her best friend gets a tattoo at Ash's studio, Carmen finds herself unexpectedly impressed by Ash and her business. When they accidentally meet again, Carmen is shocked by the sparks between them and the realization that she feels a lot more than just admiration for Ash's work ethic. It can't possibly mean what it seems...can it? The pull between the women is powerful but so are their fears, old baggage, and stubbornness. Can they dare to love? Contains mature themes. Get it on Amazon (global link) 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  Hidden Histories with Paula Martinac  Les Do Books This week, Tara sits down to talk historical fiction with author Paula Martinac (Clio Rising). As both an author and a reader, Paula is deeply interested in history and historical fiction, especially how it intersects with lesbian literature. Lesbian history is a hidden history, and through fiction we get the chance to see ourselves revealed in a world written by others. Some of Paula’s recommendations are YA. Others aren’t. They’re all historicals and they all have romantic aspects, but they’re not dedicated romances. After listening to Paula describe these books, you’ll end up with more on your list than you’d bargained for. Enjoy!  Paula Recommends:  Silhouette of a Sparrow by Molly Beth Griffin  Two Wings to Fly Away by Penny Mickelbury  White Houses by Amy Bloom  She Rises by Kate Worsley  An Impossible Distance to Fall by Miriam McNamara  The Best Bad Things by Katrina Carrasco  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Back To The Start by Monica McCallan  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 the author of Back To The Start by Monica McCallan Synopsis When Remy’s grandmother dies, it means leaving her life in San Francisco and returning to a town she swore she'd never revisit, forced to confront a world she'd worked hard to put behind her over the last twelve years. She's not expecting that the first girl to ever steal her heart, the pretty, popular Fallon Lewis is still around, and in a town this small, their paths continue to cross much to Remy’s dismay. It's hard enough seeing her first love, but it's exponentially more difficult when she can barely stand to look at the woman. Remy's trip back has the possibility to open up doors she believed were shut long ago, but she's never planned on staying, and she definitely never planned on letting Fallon back into her life. If she thought being a teenager in a small town was hard, she's about to find out how much harder life is when there's no one but herself to blame for her problems. Get it on Amazon (global link) 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  Poppy Jenkins by Clare Ashton 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 Poppy Jenkins by Clare Ashton Synopsis 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? 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

The Difference Between Dating Women and Men  Les Talk About It  Episode: 7 of 7 of the Dating Season    Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about The Difference Between Dating Women and Men in this episode of Les Talk About It.  In this episode:  Men experience feelings of love faster  Men declare love first  Women say I love you more often  Men don’t do their own emotional work  Women are higher maintenance  Men are more likely to feel their love is not being reciprocated  Men over perceive sexual interest in them as falling in love  Women say something and mean something else  Women steal one another’s clothes      If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Les Talk About It Series: Dating Dating is not just a fun exploration of yourself and your partner but it is an important step in your life. In this series we break down lesbian dating and talk about it. About The Hosts Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow. Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful. Tamara is a marketing professional and has branched out into design and photography. Her natural love for research and learning meant that she was the perfect podcast partner when Sheena wanted to start Les Talk About It. (Well, that and the fact that Tamara is married to Sheena.)

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Writing Lesbian Fiction from the Grave with Paige Braddock  Les Do Books This week, Tara goes all over the map with Paige Braddock. Paige is possibly best known as the creator of  Jane’s World, the first gay-themed comic work to receive online distribution by a national syndicate. Or you might know her by another name: Missouri Vaun. After working at comics for many years, Paige turned to novels to get all the other stories inside of her out, the latest being Chasing Sunset. Tara and Paige cover a lot of ground, including how self-publishing and fan fiction have led the way to the lesfic we all know and love of today. If you stay till the end, you’ll even find out how a woman can write lesbian fiction from the grave.  Topics Discussed:  Kim Baldwin Radclyffe’s Provincetown Tales  Doc Savage  Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker series  “Jane’s World”  Marriage in the New York Times  Celina De Leon  Stinky Cecil  Andrea Colvin  Cindy Cresap  Sheila Keenan  Peanut, Butter, & Crackers  Backwards to Oregon by Jae  Casting Lacey by Elle Spencer  Beautiful Accidents by Erin Zak  Falling into Her by Erin Zak  Ornament and Silence: Essays on Women’s Lives from Edith Wharton to Germaine Greer by Kennedy Fraser  Thorn by Anna Burke  This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Blue Ice Landing by KA Moll 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 an excerpt from the audiobook for Blue Ice Landing by KA Moll narrated by Emily Beresford.  Synopsis At 33, Coy Davidson is a beautiful blonde with a southern accent and a successful practice as a physician assistant. She has a comfortable home, good friends, and a loving family. She's also a widow, carrying a burden of responsibility for her wife's untimely death. She lost her footing that day, gave up her dream to be a doctor, and swore off relationships. Now, three years later, she's ready to turn her life on end in an effort to regain what she lost. At 29, Coby O'Brien is a woman with secrets. She's estranged from her family, a recovering alcoholic, and alone because she's convinced that she's unlovable. When she loses her job as a heavy equipment operator, she'll accept one that'll force her to step way outside her comfort zone into a life where nothing is, as it seems. Having caught next to no breaks in life, it may turn out to be her break of a lifetime. When Coy quits her job to accept a position in Antarctica, her path will cross with Coby's. Their attraction to one another will be immediate, and despite their differences, it won't be long before they fall in love. But for these two, with all their baggage, will love be enough? 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

8 Deadly Dating Mistakes To Avoid  Les Talk About It  Episode: 6 of 7 of the Dating Season  Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about 8 Deadly Dating Mistakes To Avoid in this episode of Les Talk About It.  In this episode  Oversharing  Being clingy  Expecting them to fix you  Forgetting about yourself or compromising too much  Worrying about the future  Listening to others too much  u-Hauling  Stalking  If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Les Talk About It Series: Dating Dating is not just a fun exploration of yourself and your partner but it is an important step in your life. In this series we break down lesbian dating and talk about it. About The Hosts Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow. Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful. Tamara is a marketing professional and has branched out into design and photography. Her natural love for research and learning meant that she was the perfect podcast partner when Sheena wanted to start Les Talk About It. (Well, that and the fact that Tamara is married to Sheena.)

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Uprooting by Suzie Carr  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 Uprooting by Suzie Carr  Synopsis On a fateful spring afternoon, two strangers meet at a musical event, and a spark of an idea brings them both the opportunity to right some wrongs. Meet Harper Ray, an undiscovered musician, who’s willing to dig weeds, clean houses, and give guitar lessons to stay afloat. A childhood tragedy has kept her blocked and has limited her ability to see and live her potential. Ivy Homestead is a green witch and life coach. Her life purpose has always been to help people live their best lives. But after hurting her best friend over a year ago, Ivy has struggled with feelings of inadequacy. What they both discover will test their strength and have them questioning what they're willing to risk to find their way back home within themselves and each other. 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

Dating These 7 Different Types Of Lesbians  Les Talk About It  Episode: 5 of 7 of the Dating Season    Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about Dating These 7 Different Types Of Lesbians in this episode of Les Talk About It.    In this episode we look at dating the:  Lipstick Lesbian / High Femme  Butch / Stud / Diesel Dyke  Chapstick / Soft Butch / Stem Lesbian  The Power Lesbian / Alpha Lesbian  The Baby Dyke / Newly out  The Pillow Queen / Princess  The Vegan / Hippy / Artist / Indie Lesbian    If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Les Talk About It Series: Dating Dating is not just a fun exploration of yourself and your partner but it is an important step in your life. In this series we break down lesbian dating and talk about it. About The Hosts Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow. Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful. Tamara is a marketing professional and has branched out into design and photography. Her natural love for research and learning meant that she was the perfect podcast partner when Sheena wanted to start Les Talk About It. (Well, that and the fact that Tamara is married to Sheena.)

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  What’s Your Series with A.L. Brooks  Les Do Books This week, Tara’s joined by A.L. Brooks (Never Too Late for Heroes), a self-confessed “bit of a geek” who has created a Grand Classification for Romance Series (GCRS). Is your favourite series a pure, shared universe (which sub-divides further into closely and loosely shared universes) or an evolving universe series? Get comfortable — unless you’re stuck in your lesbian cave, in which case come on and join us — and find out!   Angela’s Recommendations (as sanctioned by the GCRS) Shaken Series by KG MacGregor  Soho Loft Series by Melissa Brayden  Puppy Love Series by Georgia Beers  LA. Metro Series by RJ Nolan  London Romance Series by Clare Lydon  Jericho series Ann McMan  The Hollywood Series by Jae  Tara’s Recommendations (unsanctioned by the GCRS)  Honor Series by Radclyffe  Seven Shores Series by Melissa Brayden  A Pine Cone Romance Series by Missouri Vaun/D. Jackson Leigh/VK Powell  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Donning The Beard by EA Kafkalas  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 Donning The Beard by EA Kafkalas read by Katelyn Pekrul   Synopsis   A gender-bending, historical romance. In 1777, when Gabrielle’s mother dies in childbirth she is left to be raised by her father Lord Guillemot, a soldier in the King’s Army. Orphaned Madeline is sent to live with her aunt Aimée, the lord’s housekeeper, and work for Lord Guillemot. She is assigned to care for the lord's daughter, Gabrielle, and finds her best friend and the love of her life. Gabrielle's father discovers that she has taught Madeline to read and write, and tries to put an end to their friendship. They thwart his plans only to find that he has arranged a marriage for Gabrielle to Damien. Her fiancé proves to be a vile man, and unbeknownst to Gabrielle, Madeline poses as Alexandre, a new suitor. Alexandre challenges Damien to a duel of swords. When Gabrielle discovers her new love’s true identity, the fall out sends them on a journey that takes them out of the rising French Revolution into a magical theatrical world in England. There, with the help of an actor and their father’s paramour –the grand dame of theatre– Mademoiselle Babcock, they think their dreams of have come true. When Gabrielle’s father is rescued from imprisonment and makes his way back to England, will their dreams be dashed or will they finally get their happily ever after? 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

How To Find A Date She Will Love  Les Talk About It  Episode: 4 of 7 of the Dating Season    Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about How To Find A Date She Will Love in this episode of Les Talk About It.  In this episode we give you over 50 ideas for dates on which to take that special woman in your life. These dates are broken up into the following categories:  If She Is Into Action  If She Is Super Creative  If She Loves Culture  If Giving Back Is Important  If You Have To Date Digitally    If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Les Talk About It Series: Dating Dating is not just a fun exploration of yourself and your partner but it is an important step in your life. In this series we break down lesbian dating and talk about it. About The Hosts Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow. Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful. Tamara is a marketing professional and has branched out into design and photography. Her natural love for research and learning meant that she was the perfect podcast partner when Sheena wanted to start Les Talk About It. (Well, that and the fact that Tamara is married to Sheena.)

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Haunting Love by KA Moll 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 an excerpt from the audiobook for Haunting Love by KA Moll narrated by Emily Beresford Synopsis Anna Crestwood was raised in the strict beliefs of a religious sect that’s nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. She’s a lesbian with a ton of baggage, fearful, guilty, and alone. Few things would cause her to leave these familiar surroundings, the job offer of a lifetime being one of them. So, against her better judgment, she packs her belongings and moves to the Land of Lincoln, a land without mountains, a land of corn fields, and soybeans. This event, traumatic as it was, would have been uneventful had her movers not been told to move a critical stone, a stone that blocked the fiery-breath of Hell, setting a dire chain of events in motion, and beginning the ultimate battle between good and evil. Gabe Garst is a police officer, a powerful medium, and the daughter of Anna’s new landlord. Her work with juvenile delinquents and ghosts is all that keeps her going. Inside she’s dead, certain that her capacity to love is buried with her late wife, six feet under. Grieving, depressed, and alone, suicide seems like her best option. When she stops by Anna’s to check out an electrical problem, she stumbles across hauntings; encounters a demon, old, dark, and dangerous; and senses the stirrings of mutual attraction. Unfortunately, both women must battle personal demons before anything can come of it. And, they’ll wait almost too long. Get This Book On Amazon

How To Make The First Move  Les Talk About It  Episode:  3 of 7 of the Dating Season    Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about How To Make The First Move in this episode of Les Talk About It.  In this episode we talk about:  How to overcome your fear of making the first move  Pre-date confidence builders you make you feel good  The dreaded awkward moment  Honesty and feelings  Let her know why you like her  Listen to her  Have fun!  There is no con to consent     If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Les Talk About It Series: Dating Dating is not just a fun exploration of yourself and your partner but it is an important step in your life. In this series we break down lesbian dating and talk about it. About The Hosts Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow. Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful. Tamara is a marketing professional and has branched out into design and photography. Her natural love for research and learning meant that she was the perfect podcast partner when Sheena wanted to start Les Talk About It. (Well, that and the fact that Tamara is married to Sheena.)

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  5 Character Driven F/F Books Charley Clarke Recommends  Les Do Books with  This week, Tara’s joined by Charley Clarke (debut novel Always a Love Song) who has brought her favorite character driven romances to talk about.  Charley’s Recommendations:  Kiss the Girl by Melissa Brayden  The Cybernetic Tea Shop by Meredith Katz  Run in the Blood by A.E. Ross  It’s Not a Date by Heather Blackmore  Who’d Have Thought by G Benson  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  For A Moment’s Indiscretion by KA Moll 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 For A Moment’s Indiscretion by KA Moll narrated by Emily Beresford. Synopsis With 10 years of marriage under their belt, Zane and Jaina are coasting. The little things they used to do for one another have fallen by the wayside. They've gotten busy with life. They've forgotten to nurture their love and relationship. Even soul mates can stumble on hard times and have marital difficulties. At 47, both are successful professionals. Jaina is an associate professor in a renowned school of social work. Zane is the pastor of a large congregation. They have two kids, one in juvenile detention, and the other anxious. When Zane joins the faculty of a seminary, in addition to her full-time job responsibilities, she's short on time, and neglects Jaina. Enter Amelia, a new faculty member in Jaina's building. She's new in town, young, and very pretty. She's also not at all how she seems. Oh, and she's very interested in Jaina. When an argument with Zane causes Jaina to storm out angry, she reaches out to Amelia. Of course, she seizes the opportunity. And for a moment of indiscretion, Jaina could lose everything. 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

14 Ways To Find Someone To Date  Les Talk About It  Episode:  2 of 7 of the Dating Season    Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about 14 Ways To Find Someone To Date in this episode of Les Talk About It.  In this episode we talk about these 14 ways to find other women who love women and where to find possible people to date:    Meetup  Social clubs and sports teams at your learning institution (Ask Darlene Vendegna about pickleball)  Volunteer  Find women run events, organisations and businesses  Art school  Local sports teams  Big international women’s sports events  LGBTQIA personals on Instagram  Attend concerts that draw women or lesbians  For US based Lesbians visit Cherry Grove or Province Town  Join a book club  Ask your friends and family  Online dating If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Les Talk About It Series: Dating Dating is not just a fun exploration of yourself and your partner but it is an important step in your life. In this series we break down lesbian dating and talk about it. About The Hosts Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow. Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful. Tamara is a marketing professional and has branched out into design and photography. Her natural love for research and learning meant that she was the perfect podcast partner when Sheena wanted to start Les Talk About It. (Well, that and the fact that Tamara is married to Sheena.)

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Darkness United by KC Luck  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 Darkness United by KC Luck narrated by Violet Dixon. Synopsis If the lights go out forever, can love survive? Twice now, Taylor, Jackie, Lexi, and Anna have faced the darkness brought on by a catastrophic solar storm. With the help of Sam, Laura, and a group of faithful friends, they have rebuilt their lives in a world without power. But when new threats arise, each must find a way to survive against the odds as well as continue to rely on each other. If you like a story with romance and adventure, mixed with conflict and heroism, then you will love KC Luck’s pause-resisting audiobook. Don’t miss this exciting conclusion to The Darkness Trilogy. Note: This is a full-length novel, which can be listened to as a stand-alone audiobook, however, it is closely tied to the previous two stories Darkness Falls and Darkness Remains. These books have an end-of-the-world theme but are significantly more focused on strong female characters in loving lesbian relationships. Get it on Amazon (global link) If you click these link and buy within 24 hours then we get a small commission that helps with running this channel

What’s The Point of Dating?  Les Talk About It  Episode: 1 of 7 of the Dating Season  Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about What’s The Point of Dating in this episode of Les Talk About It.    In this episode:  What is the point of dating?  Finding a relationship  Dating to have sex  Dating to find yourself  Dating today vs courtship  Sharing experiences  Being upfront with whoever you are dating  Shifting your mindset to make the most of dating    If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Les Talk About It Series: Dating Dating is not just a fun exploration of yourself and your partner but it is an important step in your life. In this series we break down lesbian dating and talk about it. About The Hosts Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow. Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful. Tamara is a marketing professional and has branched out into design and photography. Her natural love for research and learning meant that she was the perfect podcast partner when Sheena wanted to start Les Talk About It. (Well, that and the fact that Tamara is married to Sheena.)

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Everything is Not As it Seems with Cass Sellars  Les Do Books  You can’t tell a reader just by looking at them. They could be anyone, anywhere. Authors are the same. And they come from all walks of life, too. Some have been lawyers and doctors before they wrote lesfic, and this week she’s talking to Cass Sellars, who, before writing her own books, investigated criminal, corporate and financial fraud. What inspired the change? Listen and find out. Among other things, Tara and Cass talk about the books where we find ourselves between the pages, the pairings that surprise authors that readers latch onto, and their hopes for the future.  Cass’ Recommendations:  Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown  Honor Series by Radclyffe  Books Discussed:  Not Dead Enough by J.M. Redmann  Tennessee Whiskey by Donna K. Ford  Taking a Shot at Love by KC Richardson  Line of Duty by VK Powell  The Red Files by Lee Winter  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Darkness Remains by KC Luck  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 Darkness Remains by KC Luck narrated by Violet Dixon Synopsis If the lights go out forever, can love survive? When a group of women from different walks of life are brought together by fate during the end of the world as they know it, each must find a way to survive against the odds, as well as learn to rely on each other. Laura Kennedy finds herself without a home when part of the city of Astoria, Oregon, burns after a solar storm causes a worldwide blackout. Left with few options, she resigns to living with her brother’s family and trying to get by while food and resources quickly diminish. As she begins to despair about the fate of the world, a handsome, young stranger rides into her life, and suddenly, she finds herself attracted to a woman in a way she never expected. Sam Quinn is a veterinarian student. When the power goes out everywhere and believing everything happens for a reason, she decides to ride Northwest on her horse to explore the rapidly changing landscape in hopes of finding a place where she belongs. Instead, she encounters nothing but fear and unrest, or at least until she has an accident and wakes up to meet a woman named Laura. Sam can't stop thinking about her, but Laura nothing to do with Sam. Taylor Barnes is an Army veteran, who is happy to simply work on a farm she shares with her close friends outside of town. However, when the city of Astoria struggles to maintain order after the world goes dark, she suddenly she finds herself thrust into a leadership role she never wanted. The only reason she agrees is so she can keep the world safe for Jackie, the woman she loves. Jackie Scott, once a powerful CEO, had the world at her fingertips but is now adrift in a new reality without any of the modern conveniences she once relied on. Living on her sister’s farm near the small town of Astoria, the only stability she can rely on is Taylor, the one person who she is slowly learning to trust and, if she is willing to listen to her heart, maybe even love. The end of the world is only the beginning. Get it on Amazon (global link) 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  On Second Thought by C Spencer  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 author reading from On Second Thought by C Spencer Synopsis Love is never easy. But once you add a complicated ex-wife and eight-year-old daughter, you’re playing with a new set of rules. Madisen’s just beginning to figure out those rules when she meets Rae in what becomes an all-consuming affair filled with late nights and exhausted euphoria. Rae is charming. Madisen is smitten. And life couldn’t feel more perfect. At least, that is, until her ex-wife begins to have second thoughts. Get it on Amazon (global link) 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  Frustration and Fan Fiction with Lola Keeley  Les Do Books  This week, Lola Keeley (Music in the Mirror, Slammed) joins Tara to share her journey with f/f fiction. Listen to hear how frustration at not seeing herself in the media she loved drove Lola to write fanfic, how Lee Winter was the fairy godmother who helped her transition to original fiction, and her musings on the bigger and brighter future awaiting lesfic. It’s a great conversation. Come along for the ride.  Lola’s Recommendations:  The Brutal Truth by Lee Winter  Backwards to Oregon by Jae  Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language by Gretchen McCulloch  Daughter of Fire: Conspiracy of the Dark by Karen Frost  The X Ingredient by Roslyn Sinclair  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Soul Burn by Brenda Murphy and Megan Hart  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 Brenda Murphy reading from her story Shifting Flames that appears in the book, Soul Burn, which is co-written with Megan Hart.    Synopsis A mistress, a werewolf, a screenwriter and a shapeshifter walk into your heart in these two sexy paranormal stories of love and redemption. Shifting Flames Shunned screenwriter Eve Perez has something to prove. Shut out of the industry after a scandal, she’s ready to do whatever it takes to climb back to the top, even if it means working with notoriously difficult author Celeste Quon. Reclusive best-selling author Celeste Quon is adored by a generation of fans, but would they love her if they knew her truth? Under pressure from her fans, Celeste agrees to bring her best-selling novel to the screen but on her terms. After a freak spring snowstorm strands Eve at Celeste’s home she discovers Celeste’s incredible secret. Amid their fiery attraction should she let their relationship burn out, or surrender to the flames of their desire? The Fire Inside For Clara, crafting pain into pleasure is her job. For Selena, it’s her salvation. When submissive Selena hires Clara as her Domina, it seems like the best of business arrangements. But when their emotions infiltrate what was meant to be only professional, both women are rocked by the possibilities that their relationship might be changing into something… more. Selena has given her submission to Clara for months, but faced with the idea of giving her heart, she runs. Loving Clara means revealing her secret, the one that sent her seeking pain in the first place, and it’s a risk Selena can’t take. Clara, confused and terrified by the glimpse she had of Selena’s true self, can’t keep herself from wanting more. And, as Selena’s Miss, she’s not afraid to demand she be given the chance to take it. Snowed in at Clara’s mountain cabin, the women must face the truth about themselves and about each other. Can true love grow from a business relationship, and can it conquer even the darkest of fears? 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  Knotted Legacy by Brenda Murphy 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 an excerpt from Knotted Legacy by Brenda Murphy.    Synopsis Martha McLeod, Head Mistress of Rowan House, Skye’s most exclusive pleasure house, is heartbroken. Frustrated and lonely after a bitter split with her lover, she departs Rowan House for Lake Como, Italy to seek solace at the feet of Madam Givernay, keeper of Martha’s deepest secret. Lake Como and Madam’s attention is the perfect balm for Martha’s broken heart, until she meets Mistress Lucia Coruso. Captivated by Lucia’s regal elegance and cool demeanor, Martha is torn between her desire for Lucia and the fear her secret will be revealed. When an extortionist threatens to destroy Rowan House, Martha and Lucia must join forces to save it. 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  Cracking the Case with Ann Aptaker  Les Do Books  This week is a little different. The game is afoot, and Tara’s guide through the dark alleys and crime scenes is author Ann Aptaker (Flesh and Gold).  Writing about lesbians is a radical, political act, but it’s an act we primarily associate with romance. Ann makes the compelling pitch that different genres present different opportunities to see ourselves in and explore issues specific to us.  Writing about crime, just like writing about love, through a lesbian lens is a way of staking claim in a world that often sees lesbians as illegitimate. And at the very least, Ann promises a world of adventure to any who answers the alluring siren’s song of crime fiction.  Ann’s Recommendations:  The Girl on the Edge of Summer (Micky Knight Mysteries) by J.M. Redmann  Zero Sum Game (A Sid Rubin Silicon Alley Adventure) by Stefani Deoul  The Devil Inside (Cain Casey Series) by Ali Vali  Patricia Highsmith   Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  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 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  Deadly Deception by Cade Brogan 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 Deadly Deception by Cade Brogan narrated by Emily Beresford.  Synopsis Three die in a psychiatric hospital. A triple homicide. A contagion, deadly and mysterious, is the killer’s weapon of choice. A dart flies. A woman dies in the shower, her neck punctured. A homicide, hours from Chicago. Poison, deadly and concocted, is the killer’s weapon of choice. As her city teeters on the verge of panic, Detective Rylee Hayes is forced to divide her attention between two killers - one whose actions could result in a global pandemic and the other, an old nemesis, whose next target is her fiancée. And the clock ticks down.... 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  Answering the Big Questions with S.W. Andersen  Les Do Books  This week, Tara sits down with author S.W. Andersen to ask some of the eternal questions, the questions that keep us up at night, the questions whose answers define not just a person, but perhaps a generation.  Questions like…. "How big is your to-read list? Really?” And, “But seriously, who is the real ice queen in this book?”  The answers, dear listeners, will shock you.   S.W.’s Recommendations:  Captain of Industry by Karin Kallmaker  The Significant by Kyra Anderson  Perfect Rhythm by Jae  Breaking Character by Lee Winter  All Things Rise by Missouri Vaun  Tara’s Recommendations:  Because I Said So by Karin Kallmaker  Reintegration by Eden S. French Reverb by Anna Zabo  Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on Twitter for more recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi  Close Enough To Touch by Cade Brogan 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 Close Enough To Touch by Cade Brogan narrated by Emily Beresford.  Synopsis Joanna Grey injects the deadly poison into the chamber of the syringe - time after time. She's murdered before and she'll do it again. She's intelligent, educated, and beautiful. At 35, Rylee Hayes is a respected homicide detective. Her best friends are her grandparents, her coonhound, and her partner - in that order. She's about ready to give up on the idea of a relationship. She hasn't seen the love of her life, Kenzie Bigham, since college. At 34, Kenzie Bigham is the single mom of a 13 year old, a church secretary, and a woman who's struggled much of her adult life with her own sexuality. Their paths will cross when Rylee's new investigation involves members of Kenzie's congregation. They'll discover that the passage of time may have offered them a second chance at love - just as Joanna sights her next target. Will Rylee have what it takes to meet the challenge of a serial killer who's proven herself to be a more than worthy opponent? 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 Sum Of The Whole by Brenda Murphy 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 an excerpt from Sum Of The Whole by Brenda Murphy.  Synopsis Jaya Pomroy, security operative and mistress, falls desperately in love with Sarah Kerr while vacationing at Rowan House, Skye’s most exclusive and secretive resort. Unwilling to become Jaya’s possession, yearning for independence, Sarah refuses to leave with her and they part after a bitter fight. Six years later they meet again. Fighting to leave her past behind, but unable to resist her attraction for Jaya, Sarah agrees to try again. Jaya has to cope with new rules and new roles. When a former client threatens to expose Sarah, Jaya risks everything to protect her. Can their love survive in the real world filled with vengeful ex-lovers and deadly secrets? 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

The Hot Ones with Renee Dahlia Les Do Books with Tara and guest Renee Dahlia No, they’re not starting the year off with a hot wings challenge, but they sure are bringing the heat. In this week’s episode, Tara welcomes author Renee Dahlia (Liability) on to talk lesbian fiction. The hotter, the better. But don’t worry, Renee’s tastes are anything but one note. After all, what’s spice without some sweet?   Renee’s Recommendations If you click these link and buy within 24 hours then we get a small commission that helps with running this channel No Two Ways by Chi Yu Rodriguez Fire on the Ice by Tamsen Parker Proper English by KJ Charles Jesse’s Girl from Dil or No Dil by Suleikha Snyder Soft on Soft by Mina Waheed Mrs Martin’s Incomparable Adventure by Courtney Milan Off Limits by Vanessa North