The Rainbow Remix

Welcome to episode 56 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she rounds up the final chart of the year for lesfic on Amazon UK & US, and gives you a run down of how her year’s gone. The answer: her best year yet! She’s currently finishing off a first draft of her first book due in 2020, and Clare also lays out her publishing plans for the year ahead.

She then poses a few questions to a seven lesbian fiction authors: Jae, Clare Ashton, Melissa Tereze, Lise Gold, Jen Silver, Jody Klaire and SR Silcox answer the following. First, favourite lesfic of the year. Second, favourite festive lesfic ever. Third, what they’re hoping for from Santa. Fourth, what they like to eat & drink at Christmas. Finally, their publishing plans for 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! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and see you here in 2020!

Welcome to episode 55 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews fellow UK author Claire Highton-Stevenson. Claire’s latest book, “In Dyer Need”, is an end-of-the-world romance that’ll have you on the edge of your seat. Claire writes detective stories as well as romance, and also won a Goldie award this year for her heartfelt book, “The Promise”. Claire talks about creating strong characters, writing sex scenes and how she’s an accidental writer. Her advice: decide what you want and go for it! Find her at: www.itsclastevofficial.com

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 working on her next, as yet untitled book, and berating herself for not writing a Christmas book 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!

Welcome to episode 54 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews UK author Jenn Matthews. Jenn is famed for her crochet skills, as well being the author of two books to date: “Hooked On You” and “The Words Shimmer.” Jenn talks about writing fanfic, especially Berena from Holby City, and how her novels explore life’s ‘invisible people’, who she hopes to shine a light on with her fiction. Her first two books included crochet and dyslexia. Her upcoming novels focus on mental health, pregnancy and addiction. Jenn lives in England’s South West with her wife, dog and cat.  

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 Made In London, book six in the London Romance Series; launching the audiobook of You’re My Kind; and commissioning audiobooks for A Taste of Love and Made In London. She’s gone audiobook crazy. 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 53 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Monica McCallan. Her latest book, “Good Spin”, is a mash-up of friends to lovers and the fake girlfriend trope. And who doesn’t love those? Monica has been writing and publishing for two years and her other novels include “Back To The Start”, “Better Than A Dream” and “Sweat Equity”. She talks about working at her craft, juggling a full-time job, listening to readers and how much she loves craft beer.

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 A Taste Of Love, book two in The Village Romance Series; and commissioning the audio for You’re My Kind. 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 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 24^th. 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 27^th. 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 27^th.

It's Denise and Donna together again in South Florida as Denise visits the States for a couple weeks! The girls do a Facebook Live event and record the podcast, filling in long time listeners about everything from Donna's crotch to Denise's new book (available on Amazon, search "The Player" Denise Warner and add to cart - paperback or digital) They discuss Palm Beach Pride, great food experiences, Denise's time at the casino and Donna's dogs. In addition to their reunion, there is also a chat with local musician and rocker, long time friend of the Lounge, JD Danner, who discusses her own coming out FINALLY - and as promised (back in 2008/2009)- gave us the exclusive! It's all here! Just like the old days! Remember to visit www.MyLesbianRadio.com for updates!

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 27^th.

Who could forget the time we had "The L Word" star Janina Gavankar ("Papi") on the show? Back in September 2009, we had the funnest interview ever with the L Word star, calling in from her LA home and sharing with us with set gossip, laughs, music and family antecdotes all while taking questions from the live chat room listeners. We also discuss one of our first visits from Hazel, our London listener who flew in to Florida to meet us before we embarked on the all the first ever all lesbian inaugural Sweet Cruise. Good stuff, good memories and good times! Be sure you're subscribed to our feed for all of our classic Lesbian Lounge shows  as we re-live some of our best times and best guest interviews! 

Welcome to the first episode of "Pub Wankers" - a deep dive into British Pub Culture. From the wanker that won't leave, to the creepers, pukers, all around characters and the regulars we love. We, the pub bartenders and managers, go deep to dissect pub life here in jolly ol' England, and you guessed it - in a dusty old traditional pub. Cheers, mate!

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!