If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Les Talk About It Is It Okay To Be A Girly Lesbian? Episode 7 of 70 This week we answer listener mail and tell you why it's okay to be girly (or not) and we play a game of lesbian themed 30 Seconds. Note for listeners who are of drinking age Amarula Cream Liqueur is available in the USA, UK and Australia, we checked. Go get yourself a bottle and enjoy on the rocks, in a creme brûlée or a grownup milkshake (YUM!). Les Talk About It Series: Being Lesbian ...
May 10, 2016•9 min•Season 10Ep. 7
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Ann Aptaker writing Mystery Crime Novels in Lesbian Fiction The Write Stuff In this episode of The Write Stuff we chat to Ann Aptaker, author of the Cantor Gold mystery series. In this episode: writing a non romance in the lesbian fiction arena a great tip on how she did research that made her novel feel like it was authentically taking place in the 1950s Aptaker's career as an art curator About The Host Sheena is fascinated with the business of books. ...
May 04, 2016•35 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Les Talk About It The Lesbian U-Haul Phenomenon Episode 6 of 70 This week on Les Talk About It we tackle U-hauling, Sheena tells her own U-haul story and we talk about the awesome strides the BBC is making in including more LGBT roles. Les Talk About It Series: Being Lesbian In this long running series we look at busting myths, representation, groundbreaking info and representation that matters. About The Hosts Sheena comes from a media background and i...
May 03, 2016•10 min•Season 10Ep. 6
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi The Long Weekend by Clare Lydon Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. Synopsis Secrets. Lies. Sex. Intrigue. When a group of friends rent a house by the sea, there’s excitement in the air. Fresh air, sandy beaches and historic friendships – what could possibly go wrong? The catch is, university sweethearts Vic & Stevie are on the rocks, their three-year marriag...
Apr 28, 2016•11 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Les Talk About It Being Lesbian Episode 5 of 70 In this episode we discuss: The outcry over the lesbian kiss in Once Upon A Time Maybe Next Time by Karin Kallmaker Les Talk About It Series: Being Lesbian In this long running series we look at busting myths, representation, groundbreaking info and representation that matters. About The Hosts Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing ...
Apr 26, 2016•10 min•Season 10Ep. 5
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Paige Braddock on being herself and her pen name Missouri Vaun The Write Stuff Paige Braddock chats to us about her popular comic book series, Jane's World and turning it into a novel. She also talks about her journey from comic book artist to become the author Missouri Vaun. She answer the question what would she have done differently and I give her a chance to tell me why I am am wrong in my reviews about her covers. About The Host Sheena is fascinate...
Apr 20, 2016•41 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Les Talk About It Are Lesbian Relationships Easier? Episode 4 of 70 Tamara and Sheena chat about: the a law that affects lesbian parents, recommended audiobooks the myth that lesbian relationships are easier than heterosexual ones. Les Talk About It Series: Being Lesbian In this long running series we look at busting myths, representation, groundbreaking info and representation that matters. About The Hosts Sheena comes from a media background and in 20...
Apr 19, 2016•13 min•Season 10Ep. 4
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Les Talk About It Who Is The Man In The Relationship? Episode 3 of 70 In this episode of Les Talk About It we look at one of the most frustrating questions that lesbians get asked - Whose The Man In The Relationship a law that make a difference to lesbians with children Tara and Brooklyn, reviewers from The Lesbian Review talk about their first lesbian novels Les Talk About It Series: Being Lesbian In this long running series we look at busting myths, r...
Apr 15, 2016•20 min•Season 10Ep. 3
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Tips To Help Build A Deeper Character with AL Duncan The Write Stuff Author AL Duncan shares tips with us: how to build deeper characters get more emotional engagement from readers why she promotes her work as woman's fiction rather than lesbian fiction how heterosexual woman feel about lesbian characters and lesbian sex scenes About The Host Sheena is fascinated with the business of books. In this series she interviews authors, publishers and other exp...
Apr 13, 2016•27 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Hurricane Days by Renee J Lukas Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. Synopsis Governor Robin Sanders is the conservative Georgia darling of the upcoming Republican presidential primary. The daughter of a state legislator, Robin is running on a traditional values platform. The governor’s skeletons are buried so deeply that even the media hasn't been able to uncover...
Apr 07, 2016•5 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi 10 Screen Writing Tips for Authors with Renee J Lukas The Write Stuff This episode is packed with 10 brilliant tips that are guaranteed to make any story better. About The Host Sheena is fascinated with the business of books. In this series she interviews authors, publishers and other experts to gain the best advice for authors....
Apr 06, 2016•52 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Les Talk About It Being Lesbian Episode 2 of 70 This week we talk about Women soccer teams standing up for their rights Lesbian Bed Death (LBD) myth or reality Research links You can find research for LBD at Pattigeier Sexual frequency research For tips on overcoming LBD Les Talk About It Series: Being Lesbian In this long running series we look at busting myths, representation, groundbreaking info and representation that matters. About The Hosts Sheena...
Apr 05, 2016•22 min•Season 10Ep. 2
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Harper Bliss on How To Make Money With Lesbian Fiction The Write Stuff There are few people more qualified to talk about making money in lesbian fiction than Harper Bliss. Not only is she one of the best selling authors in the lesbian fiction arena, her books regularly hit number one in the lesbian romance category and both her and her wife make a living from their lesbian fiction publishing About The Host Sheena is fascinated with the business of books...
Mar 30, 2016•47 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Les Talk About It Being Lesbian Episode 1 of 70 In this episode we discuss: The Kellogg’s Special K advert, watch the video here Read the 10 Best Lesbian Short Stories list on TheLesbianReview.com here Read more about the Xena reboot on Grillo Marxauch’s Tumblr here Les Talk About It Series: Being Lesbian In this long running series we look at busting myths, representation, groundbreaking info and representation that matters. About The Hosts Sheena come...
Mar 27, 2016•11 min•Season 10Ep. 1
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Marketing To A Mainstream Audience With Catherine M Wilson The Write Stuff We chat to Catherine M Wilson about her writing. She spent ten years writing her trilogy and has spent the last several years marketing them to a mainstream audience. She is able to make money every month from her novels and gives us a range of great tips. About The Host Sheena is fascinated with the business of books. In this series she interviews authors, publishers and other e...
Mar 23, 2016•43 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Podcasting for Lesbians pt2 The Write Stuff This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Denise, from My Lesbian Radio, chats to us about podcasting. Give us tips and talks about how publishers and authors can use podcasts to boost sales. She talks about the best decisions she made for her podcast the most popular topics she has covered on her podcast how she records and edits sound how to promote the podcast fulfilling expectations from listeners About The Host ...
Mar 09, 2016•39 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Podcasting For Lesbians pt1 The Write Stuff In our two part show on podcasting for lesbians we chat to DeniseWarner, from My Lesbian Radio. Denise started My Lesbian Radio but it wasn't all sunshine and roses. In part one she tells us about her ups and downs and how it took her fifteen years to get to where she is now. She discusses: what it was like to go from radio to podcasting how she networks making money on her podcast her expansion plans and she ...
Mar 02, 2016•34 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Working With An Editor featuring Tillie Walden and Ricky Miller The Write Stuff In this episode we explore the editing process. Some authors are afraid to use editors or do not know how to go about making the most of the editing process. We look at Why use an editor? What to expect from an editor Where to draw the line betweenwhat is and is not acceptable for an editor to do How to make the most of theediting process How do you know when an editor isnot...
Feb 23, 2016•31 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi KA Moll on How To Write Damaged Characters The Write Stuff I wanted to chat to Moll about her writing style, her beliefs around damaged characters and what sort ofreaction she has received as a result of her work. In this candid interview she reveals a lot about how she writes damaged characters and why. KA Moll discusses Her work before she took early retirement and why that drives her to write what she does The reaction to her novels and their no hold...
Feb 16, 2016•25 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi The Write Stuff Heather Rose Jones, author of the Alpennia lesbian fantasy series, talks to us about writing fantasy novels. She discusses: how she does her research why she writes lesbian fiction her lesbian motif project how to know when you have written to much description why beta readers are so important She also does a reading from Mystic Marriage About The Host Sheena is fascinated with the business of books. In this series she interviews authors...
Feb 02, 2016•27 min
If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Clare Lydon on Designing A Great Book Cover The Write Stuff Clare Lydon, London based lesbian fiction author, discusses cover design with us. She talks about: finding a good designer, choosing the right image, which images sites to look at and what file types you need. Lydon also does a reading from her novel This London Love. This is the perfect lesbian podcast for anyone interested in writing or wanting to learn about the book biz. About The Host Shee...
Jan 26, 2016•37 min
