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The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 71 - The Big Summer Round Up

Welcome to episode 71 of the Lesbian Book Club, where Clare interviews five lesbian fiction authors and asks them how their 2021 is going in this Half-Year Summer Round-Up show. What a year it’s been so far, right? The five authors are: Erica Lee, Rachel Spangler, Natasha West, Melissa Lenhardt and Quinn Ivins. Expect accents a-go-go, lofty goals and lesbian fiction galore!

 

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

The Whiskey Rock Lounge - Ep. 44- Vickie Shaw Remembered Us!

JD and Denise catch up with comedian Vickie Shaw, who's based in Texas. She's a wife, mother, grandmother and stand-up comedian that speaks her truth. We talk Vickie into some day drinking and telling us about her career, her family and her chickens. JD dips into some Limoncello while Denise suffers through a NorthStar stout but balances it out with Canyero Salted Caramel Rum. View this show on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

The Whiskey Rock Lounge -Ep. 43- When Your Guest Forgets You, Just Drink More

JD and Denise wait on their guest -who ends up being a no show, so the ladies drink up and have a good old fashioned gab fest.... THEN remember to turn the recorder on. So, more drinks and more gab and more laughs. For the video of this show, click the link here. 

The Whiskey Rock Lounge- Ep. 42 Rolling with Andrea Meyerson

Denise whips up some black cherry madness with Red Stag-Jim Beam Cherry Bourbon and Virgil's Black Cherry soda, while JD cools down with a lemonade and Absolute Vodka (the Pride edition) while they welcome the one and only Andrea Meyerson of "Women On A Roll" and "Women On The Net". There are very few people who've done more for women's social events than Andrea. From her first softball league, to producing her many stand up comedy shows with the ladies we love, to trips and excursions, films and a new documentary - this is a woman who loves what she does. Click here to watch this show on our YouTube channel.  

The Whiskey Rock Lounge- Ep. 41- Treats By Zeets Is A Doggy's Dream Store

This is a show you'll want to actually watch, so check out the link at the end of this description! JD and Denise welcome Amber from Treats By Zeets,a North East, Maryland based doggy boutique filled with all natural and organic treats for your dogs, but a ton of cool stuff for doggy parents and their homes, too. Amber tells us what inspired her take a risk and quit her job as a retail jewellery store manager and open up her own doggy boutique once she and her wife Gina (Denise's cousin) got their dog, Zita, an adorable labradoodle who makes a guest appearance. Amber gives us a virtual tour of the store and tells us how you can order online. So, click on this link to watch the show from our YouTube channel. 

The Whiskey Rock Lounge- Ep. 40 - British Singer MiRi Shows Up

Denise and JD have a drink and a very cool chat with out, British musician, songwriter, artist, and creator MiRi. She talks to us about her lead acting role in the "She's in London" web series, her music and working through a world wide pandemic. We also discuss her inspirational T-shirt project and how it came about through her quest for finding comfort in her individuality. Have a look at MiRi's website here: MIRI Official.  Also, to view this show on our YouTube Channel, click on this link. Enjoy! 

The Whiskey Rock Lounge- Ep. 39- Pride Special -Size Doesn't Matter!

JD and Denise (FINALLY!) celebrate Pride with a little peanut butter whiskey! Denise has Sheep Dog, and JD has Ram's Point. They welcome Shawna and Courtney of "Sharc and Rae" Clothing, a clothing & swimwear company geared towards our LGBTQ community with a focus on body positivity and confidence by the pool! Whatever your look, style or body size, you deserve to feel comfortable at the beach or the pool. From masculine or left-of to feminine or right inbetween, Shawna discusses all the reasons why this is the swimwear line for you. No more board shorts and tank tops, no more finding the right bottoms and the wrong top or vice versa. Happy Summer, Happy Pride! To watch our video of the show, click this link. 

The Whiskey Rock Lounge - Ep. 38 - Daddy's Money and MaMa's Good Looks: Tyler's back!

JD and Denise welcome back their house mixologist, Tyler from Memphis, who recently celebrated a big birthday in Las Vegas. He's stirring up a special Father's Day drink that has both Kentucky bourbon and lager with a homemade citrus hit. He also surprises the girls with a guest they didn't see coming. To view this show on our YouTube channel, click this link.

The Whiskey Rock Lounge - Ep 37- Pride Month Special with Michelle Bonilla

Denise wings it alone this week while JD attends her nephew's graduation. After a little Jack and Coke, and a rambler of an opener, Denise welcomes out actress, writer, producer and director Michelle C. Bonilla (www.michellecbonilla) who you may recognize from appearances on "ER", "General Hospital", "NCIS New Orleans", "Castle", "Criminal Minds", "Jane The Virgin" and a few more (over 170 imdB credits!). Michelle and Denise disuss how representation matters and Michelle talks about her new short film "I Just Wish You Told Me" which is loosely based on a personal experience, after she lost her partner and some truths were discovered. To watch the Zoom chat on our YouTube channel, click this link.

The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 69

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

The Whiskey Rock Lounge - Ep. 33 - Dana Goldberg and her Impressive Bar Cart!

JD and Denise welcome L.A. based comedian, presenter and actor Dana Goldberg to the show as they talk about what life has been like performing for Zoom audiences, and for "Likes" and virtual tips during these crazy COVID times. Dana also shows us some FINE bourbon from her very impressive bar cart. To view the video of our show, click this link. 

The Whiskey Rock Lounge - Ep. 29 - Hey, hey What's Happening?!

The girls are back with a good old fashioned catch up over a few drinks. They spill the T on JD's upcoming gigs working with "Women on The Net", and another cool Arts Garage event. Denise does some name dropping with a run down of upcoming guests and what life's been like with the phased re-opening in England and JD discusses a great new store she stumbled on that benefits veterans. To watch the video of our show, click on this link.