Welcome to episode 52 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Denise Warner, who also happens to be the brains behind The Lesbian Lounge and MyLesbianRadio! They chat about Denise’s new books “The Player” and “The Player 2”, and Denise tells Clare what it’s been like finally getting her book out into the world and becoming a published author. They talk writing what you know, how to harness finishing energy, writing the next book and the power of taking a chance and putting yourself out there.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She runs down the winners of the Lambda Literary awards, then talks about what she’s been up to, including getting her next lesbian romance “A Taste Of Love” almost to the finish line. Launch date is July 24th. Whoop! If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Clare will be appearing at Happy Valley Pride in Hebden Bridge on July 27th. Tickets are available at www.happyvalleypride.com
Welcome to episode 51 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she US author Aurora Rey. Aurora’s latest novel is a farm-to-table romance, “Recipe For Love”. It’s perfect if you love a side order of food porn with your romance. Aurora’s other novels include “Built To Last” and the Cape End series, and she describes herself as a writer, femme and hopeless romantic. She talks food, the secret to writing a good sex scene, and how we need to do better with diversity in lesfic.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as chatting about the upcoming lesfic awards season. She talks about what she’s been up to, including releasing the audiobook of “London, Actually”, book five in the London Romance series. She’s also working on her upcoming village romance, set in the Cotswolds. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Clare will be appearing at Happy Valley Pride in Hebden Bridge on July 27th.
Welcome to episode 50 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews UK author Anna Larner. They chat about Anna’s brand-new book “Love’s Portrait”, as well as her debut, the well received “Highland Fling”. Anna’s debut was a finalist in the GCLS awards, as well as being recommended as a Top Ten Summer Read by AfterEllen. She talks about the craft of writing, the importance of never giving up and why Leicester is the perfect canvas for her stories.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including releasing “You’re My Kind”, her latest lesbian romance, and writing book six in the London series, out later this year. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Clare will be appearing at Happy Valley Pride in Hebden Bridge on July 27th.
Welcome to episode 49 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews New Zealand author Lily Hammond. Lily writes historical romances set in different times and places, where adventurous women dare to follow their hearts, defying convention in their pursuit of happiness. Her recent books have included “The Way Home” And “Alice & Jean”, and her reviews on Amazon are off the charts. Lily lives in Dunedin with her partner Valerie. She also writes as Kate Genet and Ana MacKenzie, so a multi-talented author!
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including readying her upcoming lesbian romance “You’re My Kind” for launch in March. Plus, she’s also been busy writing the next book in her London Romance series, “Made In London”, due out in May. In lesfic news, the Diva Literary Festival is happening in March in Birmingham, UK. Go to www.divaliteraryfestival.com for more. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Welcome to episode 48 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she rounds up the end-of-year Amazon lesbian fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as reviewing her favourite lesfic Christmas books. There's no interview this month. Instead, Clare goes through the goals she set back in January to see if she hit them or not. It's your chance to peek behind the curtain of a lesbian fiction author's year. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Welcome to episode 47 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews UK-based author Lise Gold whose book “Fireflies” has been bothering the top of the charts for quite a while this autumn. Lise has been writing for a couple of years now, and her other books include “French Summer” and “The Cruise”. She chats about her passion for travel, why she loves to write true love stories and how her previous job as a designer has helped her creative writing process.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including launching her latest book, “London, Actually” (book five in the London Romance series), as well as putting her All I Want series into Kindle Unlimited. If you want a romcom for the festive season, pick up “All I Want For Christmas” now! If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club. Remember, books make great holiday gifts!
Welcome to episode 46 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Elle Spencer, whose book “Casting Lacey” was the runaway success at the beginning of the year, staying at No.1 in the US for a month. Elle writes angst-filled romance with snark and humour, and I loved Casting Lacey, as did most of the world. She talks about her debut success, her first year as a full-time writer and how she’s excited to take her writing to the next level.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including getting her latest book, London, Actually (book five in the London Romance series) ready for launch on October 24th. Plus, her co-written novel with Harper Bliss – Once Upon A Princess – is out now in audiobook, so run and grab it! If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Welcome to episode 45 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Lise MacTague. Lise writes sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural and steampunk, and her latest book is “Demon In The Machine”, following up on her others including “Five Moons Rising” and the “On Deception’s Edge” series. Lise discusses coming up with her immersive worlds, how she loves writing action and why she’d love to be the love child of Nicola Griffith and Meghan O’Brien – quite a pairing!
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including putting the finishing touches to London, Actually, book five in the London Romance series, which will be out in October. Clare also chats about the success of the first ever Ellcon in Bristol in August. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Welcome to episode 44 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews Australian author Cheyenne Blue whose recent books include "Code Of Conduct", "Party Wall" and "Almost Married Mona." Cheyenne talks about her love of tennis which shines through in her latest novel set in the tennis world, how living in Australia influences her writing, and how she juggles a day job while still getting out at least two books a year.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as updating you on her writing life. For audio fans, Once Upon A Princess will be out in audio in October! If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had- to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Finally, don’t forget if you’re in Europe and free in August, come along to the brand-new European Lesfic Literary Conference - head to: http://ellconmeet.org/
Welcome to episode 43 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews UK author AE Radley. They chat about Amanda’s meteoric rise in the world of lesfic and her crazy-hectic publishing schedule – her recent books include “Bring Holly Home” and “The Road Ahead”. Amanda discusses why she doesn’t write sex scenes and how all her books will always contain a large serving of humour.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, and covers the winner of the recent Golden Crown Literary Awards. She also talks about what she’s been up to, including releasing The London Of Us, book four in the London Romance series. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head towww.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Finally, don’t forget if you’re in Europe this August, come along to the brand-new European Lesfic Literary Conference - head to: http://ellconmeet.org/
Welcome to episode 42 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews Belgian author Harper Bliss and they chat about their recent collaboration in writing Once Upon A Princess, a lesbian royal romance. This was the first time either has co-written a book and they talk about the ups and downs and if they’d do it again.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including releasing Once Upon A Princess; as well as readying The London Of Us for launch on June 27th - book four in the London Romance series. The episode treats you to an excerpt from Clare’s audiobook, Twice In A Lifetime. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!
Finally, don’t forget if you’re in Europe and free in August, come along to the brand-new European Lesfic Literary Conference - head to: http://ellconmeet.org/
Welcome to episode 41 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author TB Markinson, whose recent books have included “The Fall Girl” and “A Family Woman”. TB talks about being an American in London, the highs and lows of living the writing life, the magic of characters and story, and why she started her new website www.iheartlesfic.com to serve the lesbian fiction community.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as filling you in on what she’s been up to, including wrapping up “The London Of Us”, book four in the London Romance series (due out in June); and writing her joint book with Harper Bliss – called “Once Upon A Princess” – a royal romance due out at the end of May. She also features the shortlists for the Diva Awards and the Goldies – Diva is taking place in June and the Goldies in July. Plus, if you’re in the UK, don’t forget EllCon, the brand-new European Lesfic Literary Conference on the block coming in August. For more on that, head to: http://ellconmeet.org/
For a free lesbian romance, head over to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you - sign up to her VIP Readers' Club and she'll give you one for free!