Episodes

Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 73 - The Final LBC
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Welcome to episode 73 of the Lesbian Book Club, which is the final episode ever! But have no fear, Clare signs off in style with her usual run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction Charts in the US & UK, along with a round-up of must-read festive lesbian fiction if you’re in the Christmas mood.
For the interview section Clare puts herself in the hot seat, revealing her take on 2021, along with her plans for 2022. She might be stopping this podcast, but she plans to fill her time writing more lesbian romance novels, producing more audiobooks and getting her stories translated around the globe.
Clare’s latest novel "Change Of Heart" is out now, and if you want to read a festive lesbian romance, try “Christmas In Mistletoe” or “All I Want For Christmas”. Get a free lesbian romance & find out all about Clare’s books at: www.clarelydon.co.uk

Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 72
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Welcome to episode 72 of the Lesbian Book Club, where Clare interviews UK author Laura Kay. Her debut novel “The Split” has been described as like “meeting Marian Keyes and Dawn O’Porter in a gay bar in Sheffield.” Laura tells us about writing it: “I wanted to write about a friendship between a queer woman and a queer man, and it was just a joy.” She also talks about how Sheffield is the worst place to run “crazy hilly and cold!”, and how she could never live on a houseboat.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as updating you on the latest news from lesfic world. Her upcoming novel "Change Of Heart" is out in October, and the audiobook of "Big London Dreams" is coming in November. Get a free lesbian romance at: www.clarelydon.co.uk

Saturday Aug 14, 2021
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 71 - The Big Summer Round Up
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
I also do a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, and share the news that Before You Say I Do won a Goldie. Yay! Also, there’s the first chapter of my Hot London Nights audiobook included as an end bonus. Find out about my latest release, Big London Dreams, and sign up for a free lesbian romance at: www.clarelydon.co.uk

Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon -Ep. 70
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Welcome to episode 70 of the Lesbian Book Club, where Clare interviews UK author Rosie Wilby. Rosie is an award-winning comedian, author and podcaster whose first book was entitled “Is Monogamy Dead?” She released her second book this year, and “The Break-Up Monologues” asks what we can learn from heartache and how it can teach us so much about ourselves and relationships. It’s a funny and honest delve into the human psyche and what it takes to stay in a relationship for all the right reasons. Easier said than done!
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as updating you on the latest news of lesbian fiction conferences & awards season. Her upcoming lesbian romance Big London Dreams is available for pre-order, out on July 28th. Find out more at: www.clarelydon.co.uk

Friday May 28, 2021
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 69
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
Welcome to episode 69 of the Lesbian Book Club, where Clare interviews UK author Kate Davies. Kate is a novelist, screenwriter and author of children's books. Her debut novel “In At The Deep End” won the 2020 Polari Prize and was shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize for comic fiction. The Guardian described it as 'without doubt, the afterparty book for anyone looking to continue their Fleabag fun'. Kate talks about writing from a place of truth, celebrating queer London, living her best life in a Scottish castle, and writing stuff that shocks you. “There’s stuff in the book I’d be embarrassed to read out loud!”
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as updating you on the latest news of lesbian fiction conferences & awards season. She has new audiobooks of “Hot London Nights” and “The Long Weekend” out now, and Big London Dreams is available for pre-order, out in July. Find out more at: www.clarelydon.co.uk

Monday Mar 22, 2021
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon -Ep. 68
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Welcome to episode 68 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews UK author Kirsty Eyre. Her first novel, “Cow Girl”, won the inaugural Comedy Women in Print Award and a publishing contract with Harper Collins. Kirsty talks about how she stumbled into writing late, but is now fully embracing the world of novel-writing. Throughout lockdown she’s been juggling home schooling, a new puppy, a day job and trying to write her next three books. No pressure!
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as updating you on the latest news of lesbian fiction conferences & awards season. Clare’s currently deep in draft two of her next book, Big London Dreams, available for pre-order now. If you’d like 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!

Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 67
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Welcome to episode 67 of the Lesbian Book Club! This month the focus is your host, Clare Lydon, as she rounds up her goals for 2021, including publishing three books and four audiobooks, as well as getting more stretchy in body and flexible in life! She also shines a light on her new release “Hot London Nights”, and gives you a listen of the first chapter of her “Made In London” audiobook – all of which should get you bang into the London Romance mood.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. Plus, if you want to come along to her Zoom event in association with Stockport Library on February 25th – A Conversation With Clare Lydon – you can register for free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/author-evening-with-clare-lydon-tickets-139692011567
Also, 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!

Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
The Lesbian Book Club w/ Clare Lydon - Ep. 66- The Festive Special
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020

Monday Nov 30, 2020
The Lesbian Book Club w/ Clare Lydon Ep. 65
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Welcome to episode 65 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Haley Cass. Haley’s debut novel “Those Who Wait” took the lesfic world by storm this year, along with its follow-up “Forever And A Day.” Her new book, “When You Least Expect It” is currently thrilling readers around the world, too. She talks about how her debut started life as a Game Of Thrones fanfic, and how blown away she is by the reaction from readers. She also talks about how her favourite part of writing is the angst – when characters truly have to face their fears: “Break-ups and their aftermath are the first things that go in my outline. I’m always ready to write those.”
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. Her new book, Christmas In Mistletoe, is out 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!

Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
The Lesbian Book Club w/ Clare Lydon - Ep. 64
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Welcome to episode 64 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Erin Zak, author of “The Road Home” and “Breaking Down Her Walls”. A two-time Lammy finalist, Erin has spent most of the last four years writing as much as possible. She talks about taking 12 years to pen her first novel, her love of Vegas and Chicago, writing as therapy, and how she fits in so much to her packed schedule.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as talking about what she’s been up to. Mainly, penning her upcoming Christmas romance, “Christmas In Mistletoe”, out in November! Plus, launching the audiobook of “Before You Say I Do”. If you’d like 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!

Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
The Lesbian Book Club w/ Clare Lydon - Ep. 63
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Welcome to episode 63 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Melissa Lenhardt. A lifelong Texan, Melissa writes women’s fiction, mystery, and historical fiction. She’s just released “The Secret Of You And Me”, her first foray into lesbian romance - and also the first lesbian romance published by Mills & Boon. Melissa talks about her writing career, how she came to write her first queer romance, and how she hopes it’s the first of many taken on by her publisher. Also, she has a way-cool southern accent which Clare neglected to tell her!
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, which this month is terribly literary with authors like Emma Donoghue, Sophie Ward and Bernardine Evaristo. If you’d like a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-youand sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!

Monday Jul 20, 2020
The Lesbian Book Club w/ Clare Lydon -Ep. 62
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Welcome to episode 62 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews eight lesbian fiction authors and asks them how their 2020 is going in this Half-Year Summer Round-Up show. The eight authors are: Eliza Lentzski, Clare Ashton, Cheyenne Blue, Giselle Fox, Jae, Wendy Hudson, KJ & Lise Gold. She quizes on them on what they’ve learned, what they’ve written, the plans for the rest of the year, where they’d love to be and their future hopes. Expect high-brow answers, lofty goals and humour peppered throughout.
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She also outlines how she’s changed her publishing goals for the year, shifting her next London Romance book to January 2020. 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!