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The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon- Ep. 1

Welcome to the brand new Lesbian Book Club Podcast with best-selling, U.K. lesbian fiction author Clare Lydon ("London Calling.."  and "The Long Weekend")  Clare will be hosting a series of chats about the lesbian fiction book scene, talk with some well-known authors, give a run-down of the Top 10 on the Amazon charts in the UK and the U.S., discuss the process of writing, publishing and promoting. Spread the word! There's a podcast just for us lesbian book lover's! In this first installment, Clare has a chat with author Angela Peach. You can reach out to Clare at mail@clarelydon.co.uk 

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 27

Welcome to episode 27 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews fellow Brit author AL Brooks. Angela burst onto the lesfic scene last year with her debut novel "The Club", which centred around a lesbian sex club in Manchester and the women who frequented it. It was the erotic hit of 2016, and now she's got the writing bug, Angela is not stopping, with a new book out in February and another in the works. Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as talking about the final instalment in her All I Want series, "All I Want Forever", which is due out on January 27th. Get in touch and let Clare know who you'd like on the podcast! mail@clarelydon.co.uk

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 39

Welcome to episode 39 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews Aussie author EJ Noyes. EJ’s debut novel “Ask, Tell” was one of the most talked about in lesbian fiction last year, and she’s recently followed it up with her second book, the deliciously sexy “Turbulence”. EJ tells me about juggling multiple plots in her head, the surprise of her first novel flying off the shelves and how she’s a plane nerd at heart.

Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, and fills you in on what she’s been up to, including releasing three audiobooks: London Calling, This London Love and A Girl Called London are out now, and Twice In A Lifetime is coming next month. Clare would love to hear who you’d like on the podcast – so email her at:mail@clarelydon.co.uk

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon -Jan. 2018 (Ep. 38)

Welcome to episode 38 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she welcomes in 2018! For this episode, Clare does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as revealing her goals for 2018, including producing five new books and five new audiobooks. No pressure! Plus, Clare features the first chapter of her audiobook Nothing To Lose, read by the fabulous Gabrielle Baker. We’ll be back to normal with an interview with Aussie author EJ Noyes next month, and Clare would love to hear who you’d like on the podcast – so email her at:mail@clarelydon.co.uk

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 72

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

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 36

Welcome to episode 36 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews fellow UK author Wendy Hudson who’s just released her second crime-thriller “Mine To Keep”. Her debut novel “Four Steps” won a Goldie award for Best Debut Novel in 2016 and she talks about setting her books in Scotland, how to create a character that readers love and how she sets up suspense in her books & keeps it going. Wendy also reveals how she fits in writing around her day job, the mantras that spur her on and her favourite crime writers in lesfic. Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as celebrating the fact that her new book “Twice In A Lifetime” is out now! Hooray! It’s a second-chance romance set in Chicago and is available now on Amazon. Clare will be reading from her new novel at the upcoming Diva Literary Festival in Birmingham on Nov 3rd-5th. Get your tickets now and she’ll see you there! Clare would love to hear who you’d like on the podcast – so email her at:mail@clarelydon.co.uk

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 35

Welcome to episode 35 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews fellow UK author Emma Nichols whose debut novel “Finding You” was released in July, and her follow up “Remember Me” just two weeks later. Both books shot to the top of the charts all around the globe at breathtaking speed and Emma talks about her runaway success and how she managed it, along with the transition from writing non-fiction to making her mark in the fiction-writing world. That, and we also discuss the frankly bonkers amount of booze her characters drink! Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as talking about the upcoming Diva Literary Festival in Birmingham on Nov 3rd-5th. Get your tickets now and she’ll see you there! Plus, she talks about Louise Wallweim's new book of poetry and performance piece, "Glue". Clare’s next novel “Twice In A Lifetime” is out late October – let her know who you’d like on the podcast at:mail@clarelydon.co.uk

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon- Ep. 7

Join us for The Lesbian Book Club-Ep. 7 -- as successful U.K. lesbian fiction author and host Clare Lydon chats with international best selling les-fic writer, Harper Bliss of the "High Rise", "French Kissing", "Girls Only" series and most recently the novel "At The Water's Edge" fame, who's living all the way in Hong Kong currently. In this fantastic talk, Clare explores topics such as Harper's writing process, running a small publishing company with her wife, the best lesbian bars in Hong Kong, writing sex scenes, and how her latest novel has opened up a new audience to her writing. Up next: Clare speaks with Eliza Lentski.  Finally a podcast for lesbian fiction readers, authors, editors, writers, artists, publishers, and fans. Touching on all the angles of lesbian fiction: writing, reviews, news, Les-Fic charts in the UK and the USA, publishing, promotion, processes and more - it's all right here on The Lesbian Book Club Podcast- only from MyLesbianRadio! Find us on Podbean, Stitcher and iTunes. Reach Clare at mail@clarelydon.co.uk 

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon- Ep. 8

Join best-selling UK author Clare Lydon on the Lesbian Book Club as she interviews international smash-hit author Eliza Lentzski of Winter Jacket and Don't Call Me Hero fame. Eliza discusses living in the mid-west and her love of cheese, her writing journey from fanfiction to No.1 best-seller, as well as the ongoing success of her Winter Jacket series and why she owes it all to Judy Blume and Jane Austen. Join Clare as she also does a run-down of the Lesbian Romance charts, speaks about appearing at this year's LFest and Brighton Pride and reads from her upcoming novel, This London Love. If you'd like to read a slice of your novel on the podcast or feature in an upcoming episode, email mail@clarelydon.co.uk 

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon- Ep. 32

Welcome to episode 32 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews UK author Andrea Bramhall. who is the author of many books including "Clean Slate", "Nightingale", "Collide-O-Scope" and "Under Parr". Her books take in romance and crime, and she’s also a Lambda award winner with “Clean Slate”. Andrea talks about the inspiration for her writing and her characters, how she plans a book, tapping into her darker side and diversity in lesfic.

 

Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as talking about the Lambda Literary Awards, listing all the winners in the lesbian fiction categories. Plus, there’s news of Clare’s next book in the London series, “A Girl Called London” which is out now - hurrah! You can find out more at: www.clarelydon.co.uk Plus, she’s very excited about her upcoming audiobook of “Nothing To Lose”! Get in touch and let Clare know who you'd like on the podcast! mail@clarelydon.co.uk

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon- Ep. 31

Welcome to episode 31 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews prolific author Harper Bliss and her wife Caroline. Together the duo run their small press, Ladylit Publishing, which as well as publishing all of Harper's books has also just launched MyLesfic.com, a new discount lesbian fiction newsletter. Harper is a huge favourite with fans of lesbian romance and her books are regular chart-toppers around the globe - the most recent being "Everything Between Us" and "This Foreign Affair", part of the Pink Bean series. Harper and Caroline are currently digital nomads and 2017 is shaping up to be a tour de force for them both.  Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as discussing the sad demise of the UK Lesfic blog. Plus there's news of LFest, the Golden Crown Literary Conference and the Diva Literary Festival Awards. If you would like to vote for Clare or anyone else in the Diva Awards, head on over here. Finally, Clare is gearing up for the launch of the next book in her London Romance series, “A Girl Called London” - due out late June! Get in touch and let Clare know who you'd like on the podcast! mail@clarelydon.co.uk

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon- Ep. 30

Welcome to episode 30 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Suzie Carr! Suzie is a hugely popular author on the lesbian scene and her books include the likes of “Sandcastles”, “The Dance” and most recently, “Beneath Everything”, which focused on the healing power of diving. She also hosts a podcast called Curves Welcome as part of The Lesbian Review platform, she’s an avid blogger and describes herself as philanthropist as well as an author.

Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as talking about the nominations for the Goldies, the Diva Literary Awards and nominations, and the new service My Lesfic from Ladylit Publishing - find it at www.mylesfic.com. If you would like to vote for Clare or anyone else in the Diva Awards, head on over to www.divaliteraryfestival.com/nominate-now.html. Plus, there’s news of Clare’s next book in the London series, “A Girl Called London” - due out in June - as well as the launch of her boxsets in the “All I Want” series. Plus, she’s very excited about her upcoming audiobook of “Nothing To Lose”! Get in touch and let Clare know who you'd like on the podcast! mail@clarelydon.co.uk