Episodes
Tuesday Apr 11, 2017
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon- Ep. 29
Tuesday Apr 11, 2017
Tuesday Apr 11, 2017
Welcome to episode 29 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews fellow UK author Natasha West. Natasha’s been prolific in her output over the past year or so, releasing a rom-com series including “The Plus One” and “Something For The Weekend”, as well as tending to her other series involving lesbian lothario Julia Hawke. She tells us about choosing herself and about juggling all her projects! 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 and the Lammies. Plus, there’s news of her travels and her next book in the London series, “A Girl Called London”! Get in touch and let Clare know who you'd like on the podcast! mail@clarelydon.co.uk
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon -Ep. 28
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
Welcome to episode 28 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews award-winning US crime noir author Ann Aptaker. Ann lives in New York and after years working as an art curator has turned her hand to writing, with spectacular results. She’s just released "Genuine Gold" - book three in her series about art smuggler Cantor Gold - and it’s already garnering rave reviews. Ann talks about her writing and how she puts the focus on emotion in her work, as well as highlighting her love of New York and its history. 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", out now! Get in touch and let Clare know who you'd like on the podcast! mail@clarelydon.co.uk
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
The Lesbian Book Club Year End Wrap-Up with Clare Lydon
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
Welcome to episode 26 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she does a round-up of the year in the last Book Club of 2016! Clare looks at what's hot in the Amazon Lesbian fiction charts in both the US and UK, as well as running down the results of the Rainbow Awards for lesbian fiction, which includes former podcast guests as winners.
Clare also does a round-up of her favourite books of 2016, as well as listing her favourite Christmas books to read over the holidays. What's more, she's giving away her free Christmas romance, "It Had To Be You", when you sign up to her mailing list. Claim your free copy by heading here: It Had To Be You Have a great holiday season and see you in 2017 for more great guests on the Lesbian Book Club!
Wednesday May 02, 2018
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 41
Wednesday May 02, 2018
Wednesday May 02, 2018
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!
Thursday Nov 17, 2016
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon- Ep. 25
Thursday Nov 17, 2016
Thursday Nov 17, 2016
Welcome to episode 25 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews fellow Brit Jane Retzig, best known for "The Wrong Woman", "Boundaries" and "The Retreat". Jane talks about publishing in the 90s and the differences doing it herself today, as well as chatting religion and the inspiration behind her slightly off-kilter lesbian romance novels. Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as talking about writing the last in her All I Want series, "All I Want For Forever", due out soon! Clare has written a FREE seasonal Christmas novella, "It Had To Be You". If you'd like a copy, head on over to her website and fill in the form at the top of the homepage: www.clarelydon.co.uk - Get in touch and let Clare know who you'd like on the podcast! mail@clarelydon.co.uk
Thursday Oct 13, 2016
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 24
Thursday Oct 13, 2016
Thursday Oct 13, 2016
Happy 2 Year Anniversary! Welcome to episode 24 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews US award-winning author Lynn Ames, best known for her Kate & Jay series including the most recent novel "Final Cut", as well as her romance "All That Lies Within." Lynn talks about her writing process, how she weaves her characters throughout multiple books, as well as shedding light on her friendship with Dot Wilkinson who inspired her historical romance "Bright Lights Of Summer". What's more, having worked in US politics, Lynn assures us that Trump won't win. Let's hope she's right! Clare Lydon also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as talking about the latest in her All I Want series, "All I Want For Autumn", out now! Get in touch and let Clare know who you'd like on the podcast! mail@clarelydon.co.uk
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 23
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
Welcome to episode 23 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews Australian writer G Benson. Gabby had her breakthrough book last year with "All The Little Moments", an emotional juggernaut of a book, and followed that up this year with "Flinging It". She chats about living in Spain, how she made the jump from fan-fiction to full-blown author, and the importance of 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 latest in her All I Want series, "All I Want For Autumn", out on Sept 21st! Clare will also be selling books at Triskele Litfest, Lift, 45 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PW on Sept 17th, 1-6pm. Come along if you're free for a fabulous afternoon of books and readings! Get in touch and let Clare know who you'd like on the podcast: mail@clarelydon.co.uk
Tuesday Aug 23, 2016
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 22
Tuesday Aug 23, 2016
Tuesday Aug 23, 2016
Welcome to episode 22 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews fellow Brit Clare Ashton, best known for the award-winning "After Mrs Hamilton", as well as her rom-coms "That Certain Something" and "Poppy Jenkins". Clare talks about her writing process, writing about her beloved Wales, finding new words to describe breasts for her boob-obsessed character, Poppy Jenkins, and running the popular UK Lesfic blog. Clare Lydon also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as talking about the latest in her All I Want series, "All I Want For Summer", out now! Get in touch and let Clare know who you'd like on the podcast! mail@clarelydon.co.uk
Thursday Jul 14, 2016
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 21
Thursday Jul 14, 2016
Thursday Jul 14, 2016
Welcome to episode 21 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she interviews US best-seller Nancy-Ann Healy who’s released a slew of novels under her own name including "Intersection" and "Betrayal", along with three best-selling series under her alias J.A. Armstrong ("By Design", "Special Delivery" and "Off Screen"). Nancy tells us about her former life as a stand-up & playwright, how she writes so consistently, as well as revealing her karaoke tune! Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as doing revealing the winners of the prestigious Goldie Awards, given out at the recent GCLS convention in Washington DC. Get in touch and let Clare know who you'd like on the podcast! mail@clarelydon.co.uk
Tuesday Jun 21, 2016
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon- Ep. 20
Tuesday Jun 21, 2016
Tuesday Jun 21, 2016
Welcome to Episode 20 of The Lesbian Book Club with best-selling U.K. author Clare Lydon as she interviews US lesfic author Jove Belle ("Cake", "The Job", "Uncommon Romance"). Jove is a writer and editor, as well as one of the founders of the famed lesfic blog Women & Words. She tells us about her writing process, how she's happy writing romance, erotica and political stories, plus all about her new Bitterroot series. Clare then gives a run-down of the Amazon lesbian fiction charts for the U.S. and the U.K, reveals the Lambda Literary winners, as well as sharing what she's been up to, including the release of her new romance Nothing To Lose. Get in touch with Clare and let her know who you'd like as a guest on the show: mail@clarelydon.co.uk
Thursday May 26, 2016
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 19
Thursday May 26, 2016
Thursday May 26, 2016
Welcome to Episode 19 of The Lesbian Book Club with best-selling U.K. author Clare Lydon as she interviews US lesfic writer Georgia Beers ("Rescued Heart", "A Little Bit Of Spice", "Zero Visibility"). Georgia is a huge name in lesfic land with 14 novels released so far, and many more to come, including the next in her "Puppy Love" romance series. Georgia reveals the inspiration behind some of her best-loved books and characters, as well as telling us about her writing process and how she tried but failed to develop a love of beer. Clare also gives a run-down of the Amazon lesbian fiction charts for the U.S. and the U.K. as well as sharing what she's been up to, including the release of her All I Want series boxset, and her new book Nothing To Lose, due out in June. Get in touch with Clare and let her know who you'd like as a guest on the show: mail@clarelydon.co.uk
Friday Mar 18, 2016
The Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon - Ep. 18
Friday Mar 18, 2016
Friday Mar 18, 2016
Welcome to Episode 18 of The Lesbian Book Club with best-selling U.K. author Clare Lydon as she interviews Australian lesfic writer Lee Winter ("The Red Files"). Lee released her debut novel "The Red Files" and just seven short months later, the book has received a ton of lavish praise and a truckload of gushing reviews online as well as making it into the finals for the Lamba Literary Awards. In this interview, Lee reveals how she stumbled into writing, how she penned the book on Sundays only, chats about her future plans and her next book, due out this summer. Clare also gives a run-down of the Amazon lesbian fiction charts for the U.S. and the U.K. as well as sharing what she's been up to, including the newest release in her All I Want... series, "All I Want For Spring". Get in touch with Clare and let her know who you'd like as a guest on the show: mail@clarelydon.co.uk