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Badass Women Save Themselves Top 5 TV Villains This episode Jove Belle and Blythe Rippon each give their 5 top villians on Televison .   You can find the Badass Women Save Themselves website here  

Harper Bliss And Her Mrs Why We No Longer Use Scrivner To Compile Our eBooks   In this episode Harper Bliss and Her Mrs (Caroline) discuss why they use Scrivener and when they don't use it. They discuss a glitch in the program and what they use to compile thier ebooks now. Find out: What Scrivener features are the most useful for authors Why they no longer use Scrivener to compile their ebooks What they use to compile their novels now What is a small drawback of Scrivener for editing   If you have questions please feel free to email them to HarperBliss@TheLesbianTalkShow.com and they will either answer them on the show or on their blog.   You can also find Harper Bliss on her website HarperBliss.com or on the Ladylit website Ladylit.com check out her books on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca        

Les Talk About It  All Lesbians Are Vegetarians?  There is a common perception that all lesbians are vegetarians. In this episode Tamara and Sheena discuss why this is such a common perception and whether or not it’s true.  Sheena also talks about her own experience of being a vegetarian for eight years.  Check out the podcast we did on All Lesbians Loving Oral Sex MORE INFO Sheena is the founder of The Lesbian Talk Show podcast channel and The Lesbian Review. Tamara is super smart and loves researching and together this married couple are known to get slightly off topic and laugh a lot.   Send your questions and comments to Podcast@TheLesbianTalkShow.com or visit www.TheLesbianTalkShow.com for more info about this and other lesbian podcasts.  

Women and Words  Overview 5-10 February 2017  Andi and Jove ponder astronomical events (moons, eclipses, and comets, y’all!) then fangirl over practically everybody on the blog because that’s how they roll. Also, they wonder how Fiona Zedde manages to collect all these people in the photos she posts (is there a sign-up sheet? Because they’re in).  5 Feb.: Author and this year’s special speaker at GCLS Penny Mickelbury joined us and chatted a bit about her latest projects, and reminds us to go forward, each in our own best way.    Women and Words link HERE  Penny Mickelbury’s website    6 Feb.: Author and Women and Wordster Lynette Mae on digging deep and not backing down.    Women and Words link HERE  Find some Lynette Mae here    7 Feb.: Author and Women and Wordster D Jordan Redhawk on her plans for 2017 and some of the other things she’s got on her plate and on her mind. Plus, a reminder to help each other.    Women and Words link HERE  D Jordan Redhawk’s website    8 Feb.: Author and Women and Wordster Jove Belle with a reminder that she’s doing a reading and author stuff at an event in Portland on the 11th, the Literary Lesbian Love event, a “somewhat romantic book fair.”    Women and Words link HERE  Jove Belle’s website    9 Feb.: Author and Women and Wordster Fiona Zedde posted from South Africa, as she is off on another of her walkabouts. Thanks, Fiona!    Women and Words link HERE  Fiona Zedde’s website    10 Feb.: Author and Women and Wordster Andi Marquette did a Fangirl Friday on the movie Haywire, starring Gina Carano, a mixed martial arts ass-kicker.    Women and Words link HERE  Andi Marquette’s website  And find Andi fangirling on Tumblr 

Book Clips  All I Want Forever by Clare Lydon    Synopsis  Everyone says they’re meant to be - but is that enough?    Tori & Holly are engaged, but living 5,000 miles apart: Tori in San Francisco, Holly in London. When Holly flies out to San Francisco for a visit, the pair are forced to examine their relationship and ask themselves: is being together forever what they both really want?  If you’re a fan of contemporary romance with humour and heart, it’s time to jump on board the Tori & Holly train as they work out their fate with no shortage of twists and turns. Is their destiny written in the stars?   You can find this novel on Amazon.com | on Amazon.co.uk | on Amazon.ca      Visit www.TheLesbianTalkShow.com/Reading for more information on sending us your reading for Book Clips

Les Do Books G Benson Talks Lesfic Listen as Tara talks to author G Benson. Authors are readers too, so Tara asks Gabby about the lesfic she’s read and loved!  Check out the books discussed here:  Fingersmith by Sarah Waters Read Sheena’s review The Red Files by Lee Winter Read Tara’s review    Learn more about G Benson Website  Facebook Twitter See our reviews of G Benson’s books   Note: We appologise for the sound quality. It was a long distance, international connection. More info Come talk to us about these books and any other lesfic you’ve been reading lately at our Facebook group, The Lesbian Review Book Club.   You can see all of our reviews, top 10 lists and author profiles on TheLesbianReview.com and don’t forget to send your emails, questions and more to Tara@TheLesbianReview.com      

Book Clips  Four Steps by Wendy Hudson    Synopsis Alex Ryan lives a simple life. She has her farm in the Scottish countryside, and the self-imposed seclusion suits her until a crime that has haunted her for years tears through the calm and shatters the fragile peace she’d finally managed to find.  Lori Hunter’s greatest love is the mountains. They’re her escape from the constant hustle and bustle of everyday life. Growing up was neither traditional nor easy for Lori, but now she’s beginning to realise she’s settled for both. A dead-end relationship and little to look forward to. Her solution when the suffocation sets in? Run for the hills.  A chance encounter in the mountains of the Scottish Highlands leads Alex and Lori into a whirlwind of heartache and a fight for survival as they build a formidable bond that will be tested to its ultimate limits.    You can find this novel on Amazon.com | on Amazon.co.uk | on Amazon.ca  Visit www.TheLesbianTalkShow.com/Reading for more information on sending us your reading for Book Clips

Book Clips  Something True by Karelia Stetz-Waters  Synopsis  Tate Grafton has a tough exterior, but underneath she's kind, caring, and fiercely loyal. That's why she first started working at Out in Portland Coffee-it was her way of repaying the shop's owner for taking her in as a homeless teenager. Nine years later, the coffee shop is floundering and Tate feels like she's letting life pass her by . . . until she shares an unforgettable night with a beautiful stranger. When the mysterious woman disappears the next morning, Tate doesn't even know her name.  Laura Enfield was supposed to be in Portland for only a few days-just long enough to oversee a simple business deal before joining her conservative father on his political campaign. But when the closeted Laura romances an employee of the coffee shop her company is shutting down, things get suddenly complicated. Now, the lies she's told for years are beginning to unravel, and her biggest secret is about to be exposed. Laura can't stop thinking about the barista with the soulful eyes, but after a lifetime of deception, can she finally embrace something true?    You can find this novel on Amazon.com | on Amazon.co.uk | on Amazon.ca      Visit www.TheLesbianTalkShow.com/Reading for more information on sending us your reading for Book Clips

Harper Bliss And Her Mrs Common Submission Mistakes That Authors Make And How To Avoid Them In this episode Harper Bliss and Her Mrs (Caroline) discuss common mistakes that authors have made when submitting manuscripts to them. They talk about why these are problems and what you should be doing.  Find out: Why you need a cover letter What you should do before you submit to a publisher And why you should make an excellent first impression   If you have questions please feel free to email them to HarperBliss@TheLesbianTalkShow.com and they will either answer them on the show or on their blog.   You can also find Harper Bliss on her website HarperBliss.com or on the Ladylit website Ladylit.com check out her books on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca    

Les Talk About It All Lesbians Play Softball? In this episode of Les Talk About it Sheena and Tamara are discussing the myth that all lesbians play softball or that only lesbians play softball. They chat about how this perception came into being and what the history is behind it.   MORE INFO   Sheena is the founder of The Lesbian Talk Show podcast channel and The Lesbian Review. Tamara is super smart and loves researching and together this married couple are known to get slightly off topic and laugh a lot. Send your questions and comments to Podcast@TheLesbianTalkShow.com or visit www.TheLesbianTalkShow.com for more info about this and other lesbian podcasts.

Women and Words  Podcast Overview 29 Jan.-3 Feb. 2017    Jove and Andi notice that politics seems to be a recurring theme on the site lately, but they feel that whatever people need to do to tap into their creative spirits is probably good. Also, they would like to know what flavor of story jam is the best.    29 Jan.: Author Rae Theodore joined us to talk about what it means to “be political” and that more now than ever, the world needs honest art. Plus, she did a giveaway.  Women and Words link HERE  Rae Theodore’s website    30 Jan.: Author and Women and Wordster Yvonne Heidt is still trying to figure out how to move past the funk she’s in following the election cray, and she offers a vent space for people in the comments.  Women and Words link HERE  Yvonne Heidt’s website    1 Feb.: Author and Women and Wordster Carsen Taite notes that even in the political chaos, it’s important to keep writing and expressing. So she has started work on her next book.  Women and Words link HERE  Carsen Taite’s website    2 Feb.: Author and Women and Wordster R.G. Emanuelle is also struggling with creative productivity, and notes that we are now in the Chinese year of the rooster. She intends to push forward with her goals.  Women and Words link HERE  R.G. Emanuelle’s website    3 Feb.: Author and Women and Wordster Andi Marquette gets enthused about the series Orphan Black.  Women and Words link HERE  Andi Marquette’s website    Jove will be attending the Literary Lesbian Love event in Portland 11 Feb. and doing a reading. Andi will be at ClexaCon 3-5 March in Las Vegas. Jove notes that Seattle’s ComicCon (Emerald City ComicCon) is also 3-5 March.  Also—don’t forget to check out Women and Words’ calls for submissions! Currently, editor extraordinaire Sacchi Green has a call out for erotica F/F short stories, 2000-4000 words. Cleis Press is doing this one, and it’s $100 if your story gets in.  And Jove recommends you watch these:  Carrie Fisher, Wishful Drinking  Cristela Alonzo, Lower Classy 

Book Clips  Love By Design by SW Andersen  Synopsis  Life has a funny way of revealing harsh truths.    Cassie Carl believes she has it all. On the cusp of achieving her professional goals and soon to marry the man of her dreams—the handsome, kind and loving Stefan Van Allen—it seems she's found the life every woman dreams of.     What else could a girl want?    Peyton Kingston is a beautiful, talented interior designer on the rise, whose sole focus is building her business. She loves what she does and has little time or patience for relationships. She's happy with her life.    What else could a girl need?    When Cassie’s wealthy fiancé brings Peyton in to do a renovation on their home before the big engagement party, sparks fly, leaving both Cassie and Peyton to question everything they thought they already had.    What happens when the thin veil of perfection becomes riddled with holes?    S.W. Andersen’s modern day romance takes you on a journey of self-discovery for two women who thought they had it all.      You can find this novel on Amazon.com | on Amazon.co.uk | on Amazon.ca   Visit www.TheLesbianTalkShow.com/Reading for more information on sending us your reading for Book Clips  

The Lesbian Review 10 Brilliant Audiobooks To Get You Started In this episode Sheena brings Tara on to chat about the best audiobooks to get you started. They each put together thier top 5 must-listen audiobooks to give you a great variety to choose from.   Start off by signing up to Audioble here   Sheena's List Courting The Countess by Jenny Frame    Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca    For A Moment’s Indiscretion by KA Moll  Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca      A Pirate’s Heart by Catherine Friend    Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca    Holy Hell by Elizabeth Sims  Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca    Taken By Storm by Kim Baldwin Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca   Tara’s List Just Jorie by Robin Alexander Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca   Jericho by Ann McMan Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca   Finding The Grain by Wynn Malone Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca   Wild by Meghan O’Brien Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca   Too Close To Touch by Georgia Beers Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca   Join the Facebook Book Club here and find all sorts of fun people to chat to who love lesbian fiction as much as you do. You can also find our reviews and top 10 lists on The Lesbian Review or visit The Lesbian Talk Show and check out our podcaster profiles, show descriptions and show schedules.

Curves Welcome 3 Easy Ways to Thrive Novelist and Motivational Blogger Suzie Carr talks about 3 things you can do right now to get off the path of stagnation and onto one that helps you to thrive.    A Note to Listeners:  Is there a topic you’d like to hear me cover? Please email me at suzie@curveswelcome.com to let me know. I’ve got a special treat for you if you do. Please mention Podcast Idea in your subject line.    More info Join Suzie’s Facebook group Feed Your Joy  Visit Curves Welcome to receive 2 free stories by submitting name and email  Email Suzie questions and comments  

Badass Women Save Themselves   5 Reasons To Watch Emerald City And 1 Reason Not To This episode Jove Belle and Blythe Rippon chat about Emerald City. What it's about When a tornado transports Dorothy Gale from Lucas, Kan., to the faraway land of Oz, her arrival sets in motion a prophecy about a disastrous event known as The Beast Forever and strikes fear into the land's almighty ruler, the Wizard. On her quest to meet the Wizard in Emerald City, Dorothy encounters witches, an amnesiac soldier, a sheltered little boy and many more mysterious beings who will ultimately shape the future of Oz and Dorothy's place in it. You can find the Badass Women Save Themselves website here