TLR Podcast
By The Lesbian Review
TLR PodcastJul 03, 2018
Radclyffe Talks About Biological Children in Lesbian Fiction
Sheena and Radclyffe talk about:
- Writing sex without boundaries
- Female weres impregnating female weres and how it works
- Dominance in were society
- Parallels between the exodus of the Midnight Hunters world and coming out as a gay person
- Radclyffe’s new novella
- Is sex in lesfic important?
- Romance vs Erotic Romance
- The evolution of sex in lesfic
- Being a writer from the point of view of considering the audience
- Radclyffe’s most polarising book
- What lesfic looks like going forward
Books we spoke about
(graphic sex)
(graphic sex)
(graphic sex and BDSM)
(graphic sex and female impregnating female)
(graphic sex)
(graphic sex)
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Radclyffe Online
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Radclyffe.BSB/
Twitter https://twitter.com/RadclyffeBSB
Website https://www.radfic.com/
Amazon https://amzn.to/34wYyht
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radclyffe
Fiona Zedde On Sex In LesFic
This is an interview with Fiona Zedde On Sex In LesFic done by Tara Scott. In this episode Zedde talks about sex in lesfic, reading it and writing it.
They talk about:
- Writing across genres
- Writing a femme/femme story as a challenge
- Zedde’s approach to writing sex
- Writing heterosexual sex vs wlw sex
- Karin Kallmaker’s writing is sensual
Books Discussed
The Power Of Mercy by Fiona Zedde
A Lover’s Mercy by Fiona Zedde
Rise Of The Rain Queen by Fiona Zedde
Wild Things by Karin Kallmaker
The Sex Therapist Next Door by Meghan O’Brien
The X Ingredient by Roslyn Sinclair
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Fiona Zedde Online
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fiona.zedde
Twitter https://twitter.com/fionazedde
Website http://www.fionazedde.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fionazedde/?hl=en
Amazon https://amzn.to/2FiedXt
Meghan O’Brien On Writing Sex
On this episode Meghan O’Brien on writing sex, representing sex workers in a positive light, the most difficult thing about writing good sex and making consent sexy.
They talk about:
- Sex workers in lesbian fiction
- Why writing sex scenes is difficult
- Similarities between programming and writing
- Venturing out of contemporary erotic romance
- Using sex toys to keep sex varied and exciting
- Spicing up couple’s sex lives
- Consent and making it sexy
- Breaking bad tropes
- Being shy when you are known for your steamy novels
- Angie Williams and what it’s like for Meghan to be married to another author
- How Meghan and Angie wrote stories for one another
Books Discussed
The Night Off by Meghan O’Brien
(graphic sex, sex worker, BDSM, use of toys)
(graphic sex, sex worker, spanking and use of toys)
(graphic sex and use of toys)
Her Best Friend’s Sister by Meghan O’Brien
(graphic sex, BDSM and use of toys)
Mending Fences by Angie Williams
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Meghan O’Brien Online
Website http://www.meghanobrien.com
Amazon https://amzn.to/3kmoceo
KD Williamson Talks Sex Toys In LesFic
KD Williamson Talks Sex Toys In LesFic in this podcast with Tara Scott.
They talk about:
- KD’s use of sex toys as part of her character expression
- Is the use of strapons really like using a male appendage?
- The legacy of doing lesfic a certain way and the new wave of readers who want more interesting sex
- Sex scenes with strapons can be more raw
- General fingerling over Meghan O’Brien
Books Discussed
Between The Lines by KD Williamson
(graphic sex and use of strap-on)
The Night Off by Meghan O’Brien
(graphic sex and use of toys)
Wild by Meghan O’Brien
(graphic sex and use of toys)
The Sex Therapist Next Door by Meghan O’Brien
(graphic sex and use of toys)
Her Best Friend’s Sister by Meghan O’Brien
(graphic sex and use of toys)
Not The Marrying Kind by Jae
(some sex)
Perfect Rhythm by Jae
(some sex and asexual character)
Check out our Patreon page here
KD Williamson Online
Jenny Frame talks about Intelliflesh and Sex In LesFic
In this episode:
- Why sex is important in lesbian fiction and what it does to enhance the romance
- Writing butch characters who are all each unique and her perfect femme
- Using strapons in sex
- Creating a futuristic world for royal romances
- Writing books that are like regency romances set in the future
- The little English village
- Vicars who are into power play
- Wolfgang county’s dominant and submissive wolves
- Jenny Frame’s writing influences
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Books We Chatted About
A Royal Romance by Jenny Frame
(royal family, butch/femme romance, intelliflesh, first time)
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The Duchess And The Dreamer by Jenny Frame
(butch/femme romance, small town, opposites attract)
Charming The Vicar by Jenny Frame
(bdsm, small town, butch/femme romance)
Heart Of The Pack by Jenny Frame
(dominant/submissive, small town, butch/femme romance, werewolves)
Cain Casey Series by Alli Vali
(butch/femme, criminal, second chance romance)
Jenny Frame Online
Anne Shade On Sex in Fairytales and Being Your True Self
This podcast features guest Anne Shade On Sex in Fairytales and Being Your True Self.
Sheena asks Anne:
- How did you come up with the idea for Femme Tales?
- How did you approach your sex scenes?
- What did you do differently in each story when it came to sex?
- Let’s talk about how love and sex are interwoven in all three stories?
- What research did you do before you wrote this book?
- What has the response been to your book?
- You played football for the New York Sharks Women’s Professional Football team. Has that affected your writing at all?
- Your dedication is - This book is dedicated to women who are not afraid to follow their hearts and love freely and open and to the women who are still finding their way. - is that based on your own experiences or simply a statement on the stories you told?
- What’s next for you?
Book we spoke about
Femme Tales by Anne Shade
Beast: Former hip-hop artist Ebony “The Beast” Trent has wrapped her persona around herself like a protective wall of bitterness. Belinda Jansen is confident, intelligent, sexy, and—to Ebony's fascination—not the least bit intimidated by Ebony’s beastly demeanor. Can Beauty truly tame The Beast?
Awaken: Local celebrity chef Chayse Carmichael has achieved a level of success she’d only imagined while learning to cook. But when free-spirited Georgia peach Serena Frasier walks into her restaurant, Chayse realizes that success doesn’t always bring happiness if you don’t have someone special to share it with. Does love at first sight truly exist?
Stiletto: Music mogul Cass Phillips barely has a moment to sleep, let alone build a relationship. But an unexpected encounter with shoe designer Faith Shaw leads her to believe that maybe fairy tales do come true. Can true love really conquer all?
Six women find themselves in their own real-life fairy tales when true love finds them in the most unexpected ways.
Get this book on Amazon
Anne Shade Online
Monica McCallan Talks Sex In FanFic
Monica McCallan talks sex in FanFic in this podcast hosted by Sheena. This podcast is part of a sex in lesfic series.
In this episode:
- Where you can find Fanfic
- Why authors like writing fanfic
- Using tags to find how explicit you want
- What is FanFic doing that LesFic (LesbianFiction) is not doing?
- FanFic allows for kinks to be explored where lesfic doesn’t necessarily
- The evolution of fanfic becoming lesfic
- The language choice for sex scenes and how it affects the reader experience
Fanfic Recs
Maybe I’ll Start To Believe It - Monica’s Juliantina Fanfic (you can find it here)
Books Discussed
Then and Now by Monica McCallan
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Monica McCallan Online
You can find Sheena and Monica’s Podcast series about Juliantina here
An Overview Of Sex In LesFic
In this episode Sheena, Tara Scott and Jeannie Levig from TLR give us an overview of Sex In LesFic including:
- The actual difference between a traditional romance, an actual erotic romance novel, and an erotic novel.
- Why is graphic sex important in lesfic?
- Why is there an expectation for graphic sex in lesfic?
- How does it affect the culture of lesfic?
- How the expectations for sex on the page can hurt reviews for books that don't have it, even if it it wouldn't add anything to the book.
- What does this mean for folks who are Ace?
- What kind of expectations do we setup for baby dykes by having graphic sex scenes in lesfic?
Romance Recommendations From Jeannie
Traditional Romance:
Bring Holly Home by Amanda Radley (No on-page sex)
Thursday Afternoons by Tracey Richardson (Graphic sex)
This Foreign Affair by Harper Bliss (Graphic sex)
Perfect Rhythm by Jae (Some sex)
Didn’t Stay In Vegas by Chelsea M Cameron (Some sex)
Erotic Romance:
The X Ingredient by Roslyn Sinclair
The Night Off by Meghan O'Brien (BDSM)
Her Best Friend's Sister by Meghan O'Brien
Erotic Novels:
In Helen's Hands by Nanisi Barrett D'Arnuk (BDSM)
Give Me Thorns by Elizabeth Andre (BDSM)
A couple that don't quite fit into a specific hole:
Double Six by Brenda Murphy (Polyamory & BDSM)
Changing Perspectives by Jen Silver (BDSM & very little on-page sex)
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Jeannie Levig Online
Tara Scott
Email: tara@TheLesbianReview.com
2 Unforgettable Fauxmances Sheena Rereads + The first chapter of each audiobook
In this podcast Sheena chats about her 2 Favourite Fauxmances To Reread. PLUS included at the end of the podcast is the audiobook’s first chapter of both books. These are books that appeared on TLR’s 55 most reread books.
With thanks to Tantor audio and Rachel Spangler for allowing me to add the first chapters to each of the audiobooks at the end of the podcast.
The books we discuss
Breaking Character by Lee Winter
Publisher Ylva Publishing and Tantor Audio
Audio Narrated by Angela Dawe
Get this book on Amazon
Canada https://amzn.to/2UC5Tpl
Germany https://amzn.to/3bxLwkh
Italy https://amzn.to/3bDs99x
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In Development by Rachel Spangler
Publisher Brisk Press and Rachel Spangler
Audio Narrated by Ann Etter
Get this book on Amazon
Canada https://amzn.to/2QM3EPi
Germany https://amzn.to/2vQNM6X
Italy https://amzn.to/2Ui68XR
If you loved this podcast then listen to this one where I talk in depth with the author about Breaking Character https://thelesbiantalkshow.podbean.com/e/2-reviewers-the-author-talk-breaking-character/
3 Rereads About Women Pretending To Be Men - Sheena's Rereads
In this podcast we hears about Sheena’s 3 Rereads About Women Pretending To Be Men. These are three of the books she selected for TLR’s 55 most reread books.
(All the Amazon links are affiliate links, we get a small commission when you use these links and it costs you nothing extra. We cannot see any information about you when you buy and the money we get goes towards supporting this business)
Crossing The Wide Forever by Missouri Vaun
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Aj Ferraro
Get this book on Amazon
Canada https://amzn.to/39D3Ozf
Germany https://amzn.to/2UOdOA1
Italy https://amzn.to/3aIPN4p
Backwards To Oregon by Jae
Publisher Ylva Publishing
Audio Narrated by Hayden Bishop
Get this book on Amazon
Canada https://amzn.to/2xCzyXI
Germany https://amzn.to/2wQGxwe
Italy https://amzn.to/340QbbW
Hidden Truths by Jae
Publisher Ylva Publishing
Audio Narrated by Hayden Bishop
Get this book on Amazon
Canada https://amzn.to/2JpgVJs
Germany https://amzn.to/3bQKakP
Italy https://amzn.to/3dKw9GQ
Find the full list of TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books here
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4 Dramatic Romances Sheena Loves To Reread
In this episode we look at 4 Dramatic Romances Sheena Loves To Reread. This is part of Sheena’s selection of books from the list TLR’s 55 most reread books
The books we discuss
Courting The Countess by Jenny Frame
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Nicola Victoria Vincent
Get this book on Amazon https://amzn.to/39tRmBt
(All the Amazon links are affiliate links, we get a small commission when you use these links and it costs you nothing extra. We cannot see any information about you when you buy and the money we get goes towards supporting this business)
Tricky Wisdom by Camryn Eyde
Publisher Indie Author and Audible Studios
Audio Narrated by Nikki Jacobs
Get this book on Amazon https://amzn.to/39CW7Jm
The Road To Madison by Elle Spencer
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Lori Prince
Get this book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dLy4uL
Tomorrow’s Promise Radclyffe
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Natalie Duke
Get this book on Amazon https://amzn.to/2wQFj46
About TLR
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to reviewing only books movies and music that we enjoy. That way you are likely to find media that you enjoy too. We rely on advertisers, affiliate link purchases and Patrons to cover costs and keep growing. So if you do buy because of this podcast then please use our links.
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3 Fantasy Novels Sheena Turns To When She Needs To Feel Hope
In this episode we hear about 3 Fantasy Novels Sheena Turns To When She Needs To Feel Hope. These are part of Sheena’s selection of rereads from the list on TLR.
The books we discuss
Daughter Of The Sun by Effie Clavin
Publisher NineStar Press
Audio Narrated by Brenda Scott Wlazlo
Get this book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3bsTevP
Christabel by Karin Kallmaker
Publisher Bella Books
Audio No
Get this book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3duOPKx
Shell Game by Benny Lawrence
Publisher Bedazzled Ink
Audio No
Get this book on Amazon https://amzn.to/2WJwuUc
3 Sexy Reads And A Mystery
Sheena is joined by Amy Herman-Pall to discuss the second part of her selection of rereads, this time she talks about 3 Sexy Reads And A Mystery.
Books we discussed
The Night Off by Meghan O'Brien
Publisher Bold Strokes Books & Audible Studios
Audio Narrated by Alexandria Wilde
Publisher Ylva Publishing
Audio Narrated by Victoria Mei
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio No
Publisher Bold Strokes Books & Audible Studios
Audio Narrated by Alexandria Wilde
Find the full list of TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books here
About TLR
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to reviewing only books movies and music that we enjoy. That way you are likely to find media that you enjoy too. We rely on advertisers, affiliate link purchases and Patrons to cover costs and keep growing. So if you do buy because of this podcast then please use our links.
You can also support us by becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month - https://www.patreon.com/TheLesbianReview
Sci-Fi and Romance Books Amy Recommends
Amy’s Selection of TLR’s 55 Most ReRead Books
Sheena is joined by Amy Herman-Pall to discuss Sci-Fi and Romance Books Amy Recommends from TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books list released in 2019.
Books we discussed
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Abby Craden
(All the Amazon links are affiliate links, we get a small commission when you use these links and it costs you nothing extra. We cannot see any information about you when you buy and the money we get goes towards supporting this business)
Hoosier Daddy by Ann McMan and Salem West
Publisher Bywater Books & Audible Studios
Audio Narrated by Christine Williams
Publisher Bywater Books & Audible Studios
Audio Narrated by Christine Williams
Protector of the Realm by Gun Brooke
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Hilarie Mukavitz
The Caphenon by Fletcher DeLancey
Publisher Heartsome Publishing
Audio No
Find Amy Online
Twitter https://twitter.com/kalipall323
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amy.hermanpall
Amy’s favourite books on TLR https://www.thelesbianreview.com/category/book-review/highly-recommended-books/amys-favorite/
Find the full list of TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books here
About TLR
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to reviewing only books movies and music that we enjoy. That way you are likely to find media that you enjoy too. We rely on advertisers, affiliate link purchases and Patrons to cover costs and keep growing. So if you do buy because of this podcast then please use our links.
You can also support us by becoming a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/TheLesbianReview
5 Character Driven Books Jeannie Rereads
Sheena is joined today to discuss 5 Character Driven Books Jeannie Levig Rereads. These are Jeannie’s picks for TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books list.
Books we talk about
Roller Coaster by Karin Kallmaker
Publisher Bella Books
Audio No
Making a Comeback by Julie Blair
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Fray Maxwell
Requiem for Immortals by Lee Winter
Publisher Ylva Publishing and Tantor Audio
Audio Narrated by Anais Inara Chase
The Night Off by Meghan O'Brien
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Alexandria Wilde
The Road to Madison by Elle Spencer
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Lori Pince
A Wish Upon A Star by Jeannie Levig
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Available in Audio No
Reviewers who reread this book Victoria
Find Jeannie Levig Online
Website http://www.jeannielevig.com/index.html
Twitter https://twitter.com/jeannielevig
Author Page on Amazon https://amzn.to/3aY6Kbf
Jeannie’s favourite books on TLR https://www.thelesbianreview.com/category/book-review/highly-recommended-books/jeannies-favourites/
Food And Fated Love - 10 Books Kelly Returns To
Sheena is joined by K Aten to discuss the list that was released on TheLesbianReview.com - TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books. In this episode K Aten talks about her selection of books.
Find the full list of TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books here
(All the Amazon links are affiliate links, we get a small commission when you use these links and it costs you nothing extra. We cannot see any information about you when you buy and the money we get goes towards supporting this business)
Books Kelly Recommends
Making A Comeback by Julie Blair
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Fray Maxwell
The Rise And Fall of Radiation Canary by Geonn Cannon
Publisher Supposed Crimes
Audio None
And Playing The Role Of Herself by KE Lane
Audiobook Publisher Dog Ear Audio
Audio Narrated by Lisa Cordileone
In Development by Rachel Spangler
Publisher Brisk Press
Audio Narrated by Ann Etter
Breaking Character by Lee Winter
Publisher Ylva Publishing and Tantor Audio
Audiobook Narrated by Angela Dawe
Protector Of The Realm by Gun Brooke
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Hilarie Mukavitz
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio None
Starting From Scratch by Georgia Beers
Publisher Brisk Press
Audio Narrated by Georgia Beers
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Abby Craden
Romancing The Zone by Kenna White
Publisher Bella Books
Audio None
Children Of The Stars by K Aten
Published by Regal Crest Enterprises
Audiobook No
Find K Aten Online
Twitter https://twitter.com/WORDNRD68
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/katenauthor/
Kelly’s favourite books on TLR https://www.thelesbianreview.com/category/book-review/highly-recommended-books/k-atens-favourite/
Links to stuff we spoke about
4 Books Tara Rereads (+ 12 other books we weren’t supposed to talk about)
Alternative Titles For This Episode
- Apologies, Maple Syrup and other Canadian things
- The Book Drinking Game!
- Tara’s Big Fighter Feelings - THIS IS THE BEST ONE
In this podcast Sheena is joined by Tara Scott to chat about the 4 books she selected for TLR's 55 Rereads list. But, things got a little out of hand and they ended up talking about an extra 12 books
Books they were supposed to talk about
Kiss The Girl by Melissa Brayden
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Felicity Munroe
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All That Matters by Susan X Meagher
Publisher Brisk Press
Audio No
Get this book on Amazon
Hoosier Daddy by Ann McMan and Salem West
Publisher Bywater Books
Audio Narrated by Christine Williams
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The Red Files by Lee Winter
Publisher Ylva Publishing
Audio Narrated by Victoria Mei
Get this book on Amazon
Books they were not supposed to talk about but did anyway
The Night Off by Meghan O’Brien
Courting The Countess by Jenny Frame
Breaking Character by Lee Winter
Course Of Action by Gunn Brooke
Truth And Measure by Telanau (Roselyn Sinclaire)
The Lilly And The Crown by Roslyn Sinclair
The X Ingredient by Roslyn Sinclair
Beautiful Dreamer by Melissa Brayden
About TLR
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to reviewing only books movies and music that we enjoy. That way you are likely to find media that you enjoy too. We rely on advertisers, affiliate link purchases and Patrons to cover costs and keep growing. So if you do buy because of this podcast then please use our links.
You can also support us by becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month - https://www.patreon.com/TheLesbianReview
2 Historical Books Heather Returns To
Sheena is joined by Heather Rose Jones to discuss 2 Historical Books Heather Returns To. These are Heather’s section from TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books.
In this episode we talk about
The Covert Captain by Jeannelle M Ferreira
Publisher Indie Author
Audio Narrated by Violet Dixon
Get this book on Amazon
US, Canada and Germany - https://amzn.to/2LXwObU
That Could Be Enough by Alyssa Cole
Publisher Audible
Audio Narrated by Karen Chilton
Get this book on Amazon
US, Canada and Germany - https://amzn.to/34ifa8P
You can find the full list of 55 rereads here https://www.thelesbianreview.com/55-most-reread-books/
Find Heather Online
Website https://www.alpennia.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/heatherosejones
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Heather-Rose-Jones-490950014312292/
Heather’s favourite books on TLR https://www.thelesbianreview.com/category/book-review/highly-recommended-books/heathers-favourites/
Find Heather’s Podcast here https://thelesbiantalkshow.podbean.com/category/lesbian-historic-motif-project/
About TLR
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to reviewing only books movies and music that we enjoy. That way you are likely to find media that you enjoy too. We rely on advertisers, affiliate link purchases and Patrons to cover costs and keep growing. So if you do buy because of this podcast then please use our links.
You can also support us by becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month - https://www.patreon.com/TheLesbianReview
2 British Romances Kitty McIntosh Rereads
Sheena is joined by Kitty McIntosh to discuss the list that was released on TheLesbianReview.com - TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books. In this episode Kitty talks about her selection of books.
The Way You Smile by Kiki Archer
Publisher Indie Author
Audio No
(All the Amazon links are affiliate links, we get a small commission when you use these links that goes towards supporting this business)
Courting The Countess by Jenny Frame
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Nicola Victoria Vincent
Find Kitty Author Online
Twitter https://twitter.com/KittyKatAuthor
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kitty.author.3
Kitty’s Blog https://kittymcintosh.home.blog/
Karen’s favourite books on TLR https://www.thelesbianreview.com/category/book-review/highly-recommended-books/kittys-favourites/
Check out the full list of rereads here https://www.thelesbianreview.com/55-most-reread-books/
About TLR
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to reviewing only books movies and music that we enjoy. That way you are likely to find media that you enjoy too. We rely on advertisers, affiliate link purchases and Patrons to cover costs and keep growing. So if you do buy because of this podcast then please use our links.
You can also support us by becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month - https://www.patreon.com/TheLesbianReview
2 Books Anna Rereads That Give Her The Feels
Sheena is joined by Anna to discuss the list that was released on TheLesbianReview.com - TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books. In this episode Anna talks about her selection of books.
This podcast originally aired on TLT
1 Second Chances by MJ Duncan
Publisher Indie Author
Audio No
(All the Amazon links are affiliate links, we get a small commission when you use these links which goes towards supporting this business)
2 Starting From Scratch by Georgia Beers
Publisher Brisk Press
Audio Narrated by Georgia Beers Produced by Dog Ear Publishing
Find Anna Online
Twitter https://twitter.com/agramlich78
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/anna.gramsound
Anna’s favourite books on TLR https://www.thelesbianreview.com/category/book-review/highly-recommended-books/annas-favourites/
About TLR
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to reviewing only books movies and music that we enjoy. That way you are likely to find media that you enjoy too. We rely on advertisers, affiliate link purchases and Patrons to cover costs and keep growing. So if you do buy because of this podcast then please use our links.
You can also support us by becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month - https://www.patreon.com/TheLesbianReview
3 Deep Romances Miranda Rereads
Sheena is joined by Miranda to discuss the list that was released on TheLesbianReview.com - TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books. In this episode Miranda talks about her selection of books.
This episode originally aired on TLT
Books we discuss
Strawberry Summer by Melissa Brayden
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Paige McKinney
(All the Amazon links are affiliate links, we get a small commission that goes towards supporting this business)
The Goodmans by Clare Ashton
Publisher Breezy Tree Press
Audio No
Poppy Jenkins by Clare Ashton
Publisher Breezy Tree Press
Audio No
Find Miranda Online
9 Romances Victoria Rereads
Sheena is joined by Victoria to discuss the list that was released on TheLesbianReview.com - TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books. In this episode Victoria talks about her selection of books.
Note: This podcast was originally aired on TLT
Books discussed
1 All The Wrong Places by Karin Kallmaker
Publisher Bella Books
Audio No
Get this book on Amazon
US, Canada and Germany - https://amzn.to/2DCAJGx
(All the Amazon links are affiliate links, we get a small commission when you use these links and it costs you nothing extra. We cannot see any information about you when you buy and the money we get goes towards supporting this business)
2 A Wish Upon A Star by Jeannie Levig
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio No
Get this book on Amazon
US, Canada and Germany - https://amzn.to/33FDykJ
3 Unexpected by Jenny Frame
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Nicola Victoria Vincent
Get this book on Amazon
US, Canada and Germany - https://amzn.to/2LeZe0n
4 Wild by Meghan O’Brien
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Alexandria Wilde
Get this book on Amazon
US, Canada and Germany - https://amzn.to/33J83Gf
5 At Her Feet by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio No
Get this book on Amazon
US, Canada and Germany - https://amzn.to/34IFcTO
6 Charming Memory by EL Bossert
Publisher Two Boots Publishing
Audio No
Get this book on Amazon
US, Canada and Germany - https://amzn.to/34MjwGj
7 Perfect Rhythm by Jae
Publisher Ylva Publishing
Audio Narrated by Angela Dawe
Get this book on Amazon
US, Canada and Germany - https://amzn.to/35V1MZF
8 The Road To Madison by Elle Spencer
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Lori Prince
Get this book on Amazon
US, Canada and Germany - https://amzn.to/2P80Zhb
9 And Playing The Role of Herself by KE Lane
Publisher Dog Ear Audio
Audio Narrated by Lisa Cordileone
Get this book on Amazon
US, Canada and Germany - https://amzn.to/2DGucun
Speculative Fiction Michelle Rereads
Today Sheena is joined by Michelle to talk about her selection of the 55 most reread books list released on TheLesbianReview.com
Note: This episode originally aired on TLT
You can find the full show notes at this link https://www.thelesbianreview.com/speculative-fiction-reread-recs/
Books we discuss
1 The Exile And The Sorcerer by Jane Fletcher
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
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2 The Three by Meghan O’Brien
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
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3 The Sting Of Victory by SD Simper
Publisher Indie Author
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4 Ardulum First Don by JS Fields
Publisher NineStar Press
Audio Narrated by Lynn Norris
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5 Shell Game by Benny Lawrence
Publisher Bedazzled Ink
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Find Michelle Online
Series Novels Valden Rereads
Sheena is joined by reviewer Valden Bush to chat about her selection of rereads that appeared on TLR’s 55 most reread list.
Note: This episode was previously aired on TLT
Find the full show notes and book links here https://www.thelesbianreview.com/series-novels-to-return-to/
Books we discuss
Fated Love by Radclyffe
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Abby Craden
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Protector of the Realm by Gun Brooke
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Hilarie Mukavitz
Beowulf for Cretins Ann McMan
Publisher Bywater Books
Audio Narrated by Christine Williams
Goldenseal Gill McKnight (Garoul series)
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Melissa Sternenberg
In The Distance There Is Light Harper Bliss
Publisher LadyLit Publishing / Audible
Audio Narrated by Charlotte North
Jericho by Ann McMan (Jericho series)
Publisher Bywater Books
Audio Narrated by Christine Williams
The Caphenon Fletcher DeLancey (Alsea series)
Publisher Heartsome Publishing
Lethal Affairs by Kim Baldwin and Xenia Alexiou
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Paige McKinney
Tomorrows Promise Radclyffe
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Natalie Duke
Find Valden Online
Website https://valdenbush.com/
Twitter @ValdenBush
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100017787168722
Valden’s favourite books on TLR https://www.thelesbianreview.com/category/book-review/highly-recommended-books/valdens-favourites/
5 Thrilling Books April Rereads
The Lesbian Review just release their list of 55 Most Reread books. Today we are talking to TLR Reviewer April and why she rereads these.
NOTE: This episode was originally aired on TLT. Since it is part of a series we are sharing it here too
Find the full show notes and links to books here https://www.thelesbianreview.com/5-thrilling-reads-aprils-rereads/
Books we discuss
Above All Honor by Radclyffe
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Abby Craden
It Should Be A Crime by Carsen Taite
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Lori Prince
Lethal Affairs by Kim Baldwin and Xenia Alexiou
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Paige McKinney
The Devil Inside by Ali Vali
Publisher Bold Strokes Books
Audio Narrated by Hilarie Mukavitz
Weeping Walls by Gerri Hill
Publisher Bella Books & Tantor Audio
Audio Narrated by Abby Craden
Find April Online
Twitter https://twitter.com/angeladams26
April’s favourite books on TLR https://www.thelesbianreview.com/category/book-review/highly-recommended-books/aprils-favourites/
Suzie Carr Gets Interviewed
Suzie Carr Gets Interviewed
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by Suzie Carr today to talk about her novel The Curvy Side Of Life, her work in progress and she recommends 3 Lesbian fiction novels.
Books we talk about
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The Curvy Side of Life by Suzie Carr
Maybe Next Time by Karin Kallmaker
A Small Country about to Vanish by Victoria Avilan
About The Lesbian Review
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Suzie Carr Online
Oh NO, I think I am gay! 8 Coming Out Stories We Love pt 2 of 2
8 Coming Out Stories We Love pt 2
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by Tara Scott today to talk about coming out stories. This two part podcast series takes us through 8 books about different types of coming out but each one special in its own way.
Part 2 of 2 - Oh NO, I think I am gay!
- It is dangerous to come out - Dystopian, political, historical - physically dangerous and could get killed, imprisoned etc
- It is not a great idea to come out - Could be disowned, could lose your fanbase and all your money
Why is it important to still tell stories where coming out has really bad consequences?
Sheena’s Picks
The Amnesia Project by Barbara Winkes
Substitute For Love by Karin Kallmaker
Tara’s Picks
The Covert Captain: Or, A Marriage Of Equals by Jeannelle M. Ferreira
FIND ALL OUR COMING OUT BOOK REVIEWS HERE
About The Lesbian Review
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Oh wow, I think I am gay! 8 Coming Out Stories We Love pt 1
Oh wow, I think I am gay! 8 Coming Out Stories We Love pt 1
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by Tara Scott today to talk about coming out stories. This two part podcast series takes us through 8 books about different types of coming out but each one special in its own way.
Part 1 of 2 - Oh wow, I think I am gay!
I want to discuss common tropes with coming out stories
- Young person comes out - YA self discovery thing
- Older person comes out - Oh wow, as it turns out I think I am gay. Who knew?
Why is it important to still tell coming out stories?
Sheena’s Picks
Tara’s Picks
The Space Between by Michelle L Teichman
The London of Us by Clare Lydon
FIND ALL OUR COMING OUT BOOK REVIEWS HERE
The Lesbian Review is a popular website that features book and movie reviews. We only review things we enjoy so you can be guaranteed to find a great read or watch.
This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website.
JS Fields Recommends 5 Lesbian Sci Fi Books
JS Fields Recommends 5 Lesbian Sci Fi Books
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by author JS Fields today to talk about their 5 Lesbian Sci Fi Books recommendations.
They also talk about:
- Lesbians On Boats
- Killer Mermaids
- Wood Science
Books Recommended
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The Long Way To A Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Safety Protocols For Human Holidays by Angel Martinez
Santa Olivia by Jaqueline Carey
Into the Drowning deep by Mira Grant
JS Fields Online
JS Fields keeps a record of f/f SFF titles here
Vanda Talks About Her Work
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by Vanda today to talk about her historical fiction series.
In this episode:
- How Vanda turned Juliana into a play
- The research she needed to do to get the facts right
- What she learned that shocked her
- What she wants to do now with her books
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Juliana by VandaAbout The Lesbian Review
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This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website.
Layce Gardner and Saxon Bennett Recommend 4 Books
Layce Gardner and Saxon Bennett Recommend 4 Books
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by two authors known for their comedy as Layce Gardner and Saxon Bennett Recommend 4 Books.
In this episode:
- Layce Gardner recommends three books she loved
- Saxon Bennett recommends one book she loved
- The duo talk about writing dramady and yanking the rug out from readers
- Their new release Second Chances and the robot character
Books we discussed
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Survived by her longtime companion by Chris Paynter
This Is Devin Jones by Kristen Conrad
Second Chances by Saxon Bennet and Layce Gardner
Layce Gardner Online
Saxon Bennet Online
Jea Hawkins recommends 5 Books
Jea Hawkins recommends 5 Books
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by lesbian fiction author Jea Hawkins today to talk about 5 of her favourite Books.
Books we chatted about
Romancing The Inventor by Gail Carriger
Love Without Limits by Harper Bliss
As Long As Love Lasts by Jea Hawkins
Jea Hawkins Online
About The Lesbian Review
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2 Reviewers And The Author Talk About Breaking Character
2 Reviewers And The Author Talk About Breaking Character
The Lesbian Review PodcastSheena is joined by Tara Scott and Lee Winter today to talk about Breaking Character.
In this podcast we talk about
- Summer - is she the nicest girl next door ever?
- Elizabeth - is she an ice queen?
- Grace - misunderstood starlet or meanie?
- The mysterious Rachel Cho - do we ever actually meet her?
- Are there really autograph hunters?
- How much research Winter did about filming and being on set?
- The sex scene being the big turning point for both characters
- Fan-fiction and whether or not Winter has any fan fix written based on her books
PLUS Tara and Lee Winter invent a new way of measuring Ice Queens and dub it The Winter Scale
The book we discussed in this podcast
Breaking Character by Lee WinterLee Winter Online
About The Lesbian Review
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This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website.
Natalie Miller-Snell recommends 4 Lesbian Fiction novels
Sheena is joined by Natalie Miller-Snell today to talk about 4 Lesbian Fiction books she loves.
Books we talk aboutWhen you use the links in this review and buy within 24 hours of clicking then we get a small commission that helps us run the site and it costs you nothing extra
Requiem For Immortals by Lee Winter
Reintegration by Eden S French
The Innocents by Riley La Shea
The Way You Smile by Kiki Archer
Other books we spoke about
Breaking Character by Lee Winter
Behind The green Curtain by Riley La Shea
About The Lesbian Review
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3 Books That Surprised Me
3 Books That Surprised Me
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is all alone today but that’s okay because the topic of this podcast is 3 Books That Surprised Me.
I am rarely surprised by a book.You see, I studied film for four years and what that means is that I studied storytelling and the mechanics of it to the point where I can unpack, repack and shuffle stories like they are playing cards. Couple that with being in the publishing industry for 10 odd years and being a reviewer for close to five years now and you have someone who is hardly ever surprised by a book.
This is why books that are able to give me something truly unique take my breath away. And today I want to share three such books with you.
These are not in any particular order or genre, they are just books that I didn’t see coming.
Books I talk about
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Green-eyed Monster by Gill McKnight
Daughter Of The Sun by Effie Calvin
Here’s a fun fact about me: I will hardly ever read a synopsis before buying a book. I may skim it to see what genre it is but I will never read the full synopsis because I want to go into it with no idea of what the story is so that there is more of a chance for surprise.
About The Lesbian Review
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This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website.
Becoming Cliterate And How Lesfic Can Lead The Way
Becoming Cliterate And How Lesfic Can Lead The Way
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by Karelia Stetz-Waters today to talk about how important well written sex is for f/f books especially in an age of unhappy and sexually frustrated young people.
In this episode:
- Becoming Cliterate - what it is and where it comes from
- Studies about orgasms and the importance of the clitoris
- Why great sex is important in lesbian fiction
- How Karelia Stetz-Waters wants to educate mainstream romance writers
- One of the worst sex scenes ever
- Fading to grey vs graphic sex
- The struggle for the Gen X
- The vocabulary gap between generations
- Becoming more diverse in our language
- Plus hear Karelia Stetz-Waters read a sex scene from her novel Worth The Wait
Books we talk about
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Becoming Cliterate by Dr Laurie Mintz
Worth The Wait by Karelia Stetz-Waters
Something True by Karelia Stetz-Waters
BONUS:
Karelia Stetz-Waters suggests that if would really like to become cliterate (and watch one of the sexiest pieces of media I've ever seen) check out the OMGYes project. It is well worth the $40 USD it costs to view this content.
About Karelia Stetz-Waters
Karelia Stetz-Waters is a contemporary lesbian writer. She is passionate about providing happy endings and a vision of redemptive love for readers of all orientations. Her novels include For Good, Something True, The Admirer, The Purveyor, and Lambda Literary Award and Golden Crown Literary Society finalist Forgive Me If I’ve Told You This Before. Karelia teaches English and writing at Linn-Benton Community College, where her students include everyone from drag queens, to farm boys, to Sudanese refugees. They all tell stories of passion and perseverance and inspire her to write characters that are real and diverse.
Karelia has a BA in comparative literature from Smith College and an MA in English literature from the University of Oregon. She also teaches writing for the Gold Crown Literary Society Writing Academy, a non-profit organization that seeks to promote and strengthen lesbian fiction.
She is married to her beloved wife of 19 years and lives with her a friendly cat and a breed of dog never-before-seen: the King Pug Spuglette (a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a pug).
Find Karelia Stetz-Waters Online
About The Lesbian Review
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This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website.
Sports Romance with Rachel Spangler
Sports Romance with Rachel Spangler
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Anna is joined by Rachel Spangler today to talk about Sports Romances.
Find out
- what Rachel Spangler feels about being considered sporty
- why sports is a big deal in Spangler’s life
- why sports is such a romantic topic for readers
- writing sports bodies when they are not traditionally beautiful
- how Rachel Spangler did research for their sports romances
- how Spangler balances writing the play by play without boring or confusing the reader
Books we talk about
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Trails Merge by Rachel Spangler
Heart Of The Game by Rachel Spangler
Delay Of Game by Tracey Richardson
About Anna
Anna is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, Music Editor, Sound Editor, Animal Advocate and Hopeful Romantic.
Anna Online
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Find all of Anna’s podcasts here
Rachel Spangler Online
About The Lesbian Review
The Lesbian Review is a popular website that features book and movie reviews. We only review things we enjoy so you can be guaranteed to find a great read or watch.
This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website.
10 Reasons Romance Rocks
10 Reasons Romance Rocks
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by Tara today to talk about the many reasons that Romance is an important genre and should be appreciated not laughed at or made fun of.
Their 10 Reasons are:
- Smart women write them and smart women read them.
- Romance novels are difficult to write and super competitive.
- Readers need to believe in love and forever.
- Romance novels can take you out of the world.
- They show positive examples of women going after their own pleasure.
- Romance authors do their research, so we can learn a lot.
- Romances spread across all genres making them available to any book lover.
- It gives you a two sides perspective on romance rather than the one sided view we have on life.
- Just like pop music is the biggest selling music, so romance is the biggest selling genre and there is no reason to listen to people who are naysayers.
- Romances support the book industry.
If this podcast got you in the mood for a good romance then check out our Top 10 Lesbian Romances here
About The Lesbian Review
The Lesbian Review is a popular website that features book and movie reviews. We only review things we enjoy so you can be guaranteed to find a great read or watch.
This podcast is a spinoff of the website.
K Aten’s 3 Top Books Of 2018
K Aten’s 3 Top Books Of 2018
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by author and reviewer K Aten today to talk about her favourite books of 2018. Primary interested in speculative fiction, Aten brings you three great books with fun worlds, great adventures and interesting concepts.
Books we talk about
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2 Trafalgar & Boone and the Children of the Burnt Empire by Geonn Cannon
3 Curved Horizon by Taylor Brooke (no longer available)
K Aten Online
About The Lesbian Review
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This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website.
Sheena and Tara’s 7 Must-Reads for 2018
Sheena and Tara’s 7 Must-Reads for 2018
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Tara and Sheena’s 7 Must-Reads for 2018 it a mix of genres, authors and kinds of leading ladies. But these are 7 books that we highly recommend.
Books we talk about
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1 The Goodmans by Clare Ashton
2 My Lady Lipstick by Karin Kallmaker
3 The Music And The Mirror by Lola Keeley
4 Daughter Of The Sun by Effie Calvin
5 Marriage Of Unconvenience by Chelsea M Cameron
6 The Way You Smile by Kiki Archer
7 The Sex Therapist Next Door by Meghan O’Brien
About The Lesbian Review
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This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website.
Victoria Recommends 25 Lesbian Novels For Jae’s Book Bingo
Victoria Recommends 25 Lesbian Novels For Jae’s Book Bingo
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by Victoria today to talk about Victoria’s recommendations for all the categories in Jae’s Book Bingo.
Books we talk about
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Women In Uniform - Dangerous Waters by Radclyffe
Paranormal – Reverie by Eliza Andrews
Fake Relationship – Casting Lacey by Elle Spencer
Romantic Comedy – Scissor Link by Georgette Kaplan
LGBTQIA – Perfect Rhythm by Jae
Science Fiction – Compass Rose by Anna Burke
Friends to Lovers – None So Blind by L. J. Mass
Disabled Character – Unconventional Lovers by Annette Mori
Sports Romance – Rocks and Stars by Sam Ledel
Butch/Femme – Breakthrough by Kris Bryant
Second Chance Romance – Back to the Start by Monica McCallen
Erotica – Knotted Legacy by Brenda Murphy
Free Choice – The Smell of Rain by Cameron MacElvee
Doctors and Veterinarians – Love Bites by Lila Bruce
Age Difference – London, Actually by Clare Lydon
Enemies to Lovers – Sparks Like Ours by Melissa Brayden
Workplace Romance – Fake It ‘Till You Make It by M. Ullrich
Foodie – Last Call for Love by M. Ullrich
Fantasy – Furies Bridge by Brey Willows
Romantic Suspense and Mystery – The Domme Tamer by Kat Evans
Women of Colour – Falling Into Place by Sheryn Munir
Holiday Book – Fresh Tracks by Georgia Beers
Celebrity Romance – In Development by Rachel Spangler
Historical Romance – Letters Never Sent by Sandra Moran
About Victoria
Victoria is a native Californian. She has two daughters and a kindle full of books. When she isn’t playing Book Bingo, reviewing for TLR or hanging out the TLR Book Club on Facebook then she is helping kids with special needs.
Find Victoria Online
About The Lesbian Review
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This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website.
Anna Interviews Shamim Sarif
Anna Interviews Shamim Sarif
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Anna is joined by Shamim Sarif today to talk about her movies, the stories behind them and she talks about her family and coming out.
Books and movies we talk about
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The World Unseen by Shamim Sarif
Wrote the Book, Made the Movie, Raised the Kids, Now the Blog
About Anna
Anna is a sound editor working in LA and a reviewer at The Lesbian Review specialising in sports romance.
Anna Online
Shamim Online
The 5 Best Spooky Lesbian Books
The 5 Best Spooky Lesbian Books
The Lesbian Review
Join Tara as she takes over The Lesbian Review Podcast and interviews Sheena who recommends The 5 Best Spooky Lesbian Books (plus two or three more books).
Books we talk about
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1 Dark Dreamer by Jennifer Fulton
2 Valley Of The Dead by Crystal M Romero
4a Keepers Of The Cave by Gerri Hill
4b Weeping Walls by Gerri Hill
5 Paradox Valley by Gerri Hill
6 Castle Wrath by Karin Kallmaker
7 The Secret Of Sleepy Hollow by Andi Marquette
About The Lesbian Review
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This podcast is a spinoff of the popular website.
How Technology Changed Lesbian Fiction with Ruth Sternglantz
How Technology Changed Lesbian Fiction with Ruth Sternglantz
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by Ruth Sternglantz to talk about how technology changed lesbian fiction. Ruth is an editor of LGBT fiction for Bold Strokes Books, academic focused on medieval England, history of drama, lesbian romance and a lawyer focused on IP, torts and queerlaw.
In this episode we talk about:
- How the internet has revolutionised lesbian fiction
- Communities of interest
- How people talk about stories
- On demand
- The responsibility that comes with being global
- Technology changes have also affected plot points
- Why being a professional still matters
About The Lesbian Review
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to helping people find excellent lesbian and queer women content. This podcast is created by the same people who create the website,
Author and Marketing Guru Anne Hagan Gets Interviewed
Author and Marketing Guru Anne Hagan Gets Interviewed
The Lesbian Review Podcast
In this episode Sheena is joined today by author Anne Hagan to talk about newsletter marketing and Anne’s books.
Find out:
- Why a mailing list is important for all authors
- Why social media should not replace your mailing list
- How to offer great value in your emails to readers
- How often to send a newsletter
Books we talk about
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Relic by Anne Hagan - Book 1 in the Morelville Mysteries
The Passed Prop by Anne Hagan - Book 1 in the Morelville Cozies
Find Anne Hagan Online
Website (and don’t forget to sign up to her newsletter)
About The Lesbian Review
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to helping people find excellent lesbian and queer women content. This podcast is created by the same people who create the website.
Being An Author, Ally & Starting AUSXIP with Mary D Brooks
In this episode of The Lesbian Review Podcast Sheena is joined today by Mary D Brooks author, ally and founder of AusXip.
Find out
- Why Mary D Brooks thinks that fanfic is a great place for writers to start
- How AUSXIP was born
- Why the questions of being an ally was never a question
Books we talk about
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In The Blood Of The Greeks by Mary D Brooks
Madam President by Blayne Cooper and T Novan
Find Mary D Brooks OnlineAbout The Lesbian Review
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10 Best Female Leads In A Horror Movie
10 Best Female Leads In A Horror Movie
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by Michelle Blakey, reviewer at The Lesbian Review today to talk about their choices for the 10 Best Female Leads In A Horror Movie.
Sheena’s Choices
- Annie from The Gift - Played by Cate Blanchett
- Emily Rose in The Exorcism Of Emily Rose - Played by Jennifer Carpenter
- Joanna Mills in The Return - Played by Sarah Michelle Gellar
- Heather Donahue in The Blair Witch Project - Played by Heather Donahue
- Dr Susan Tyler in Mimic - Played by Mira Sorvino
Michelle’s choices
- Alice from Resident Evil Played by Milla Jovovich
- Ripley from Alien - Played by Sigourney Weaver
- Entire cast from The Descent - Played by Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Jackson Mendoza, Alex Reid
- Ginger from Ginger Snaps - Played by Katharine Isabelle
- Sil from Species - Played by Natasha Henstridge
About The Lesbian Review
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to helping people find excellent lesbian and queer women content. This podcast is created by the same people who create the website.
Anna and Kelly Talk GCLS 2018
Anna and Kelly Talk GCLS 2018 on this episode of The Lesbian Review Podcast. They are podcasting live from the 2018 GCLS convention.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Their thoughts on the con overall
- How Kelly sorts out the books she wants signed
- Who Kelly and Anna really wanted to meet
- Fangirling over authors
- What they would love to see in future cons
Check out our Patreon page here https://www.patreon.com/TheLesbianReview
RG Emanuelle Gets Interviewed
RG Emanuelle Gets Interviewed
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Sheena is joined by RG Emanuelle today to talk about her writing, food and Dirt Road Books.
Topics Include:
- RG has released a novel this year called The Potion.
- What RG is working on at the moment?
- Dirt Road Books is a cooperative - what does that mean and where does RG fit in? Other than supplying fantastic recipes for the newsletter.
- RG has qualifications in both english literature and food? How do they pair together?
- What goes into good food-focused writing?
- RG shares an old timey food fact about asparagus with us.
Books we talk about
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Add Spice To Taste by RG Emanuelle
About The Lesbian Review
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to helping people find excellent lesbian and queer women content. This podcast is created by the same people who create the website.
Robin Alexander Gets Interviewed
Robin Alexander Gets Interviewed
The Lesbian Review Podcast
Today Sheena is joined by author of over two dozen books, Robin Alexander. Sheena interviews Robin about her work and some of her favourite books.
Some of the questions include:
- What is your most popular book?
- How have people reacted to your audiobooks?
- What do you love most about writing?
- What do you hate most about writing?
- Who are your favourite lesfic authors
- You write predominantly romantic comedies and then you wrote Devil In Disguise - a tantalising romantic thriller - what make you switch it up?
- What’s your advice to new authors?
Books we talk about
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Kellen’s Moment by Robin Alexander
Devil In Disguise by Robin Alexander
Whispering Pines by Mavis Applewater
About The Lesbian Review
The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to helping people find excellent lesbian and queer women content. This podcast is created by the same people who create the website.