The Lesbian Talk Show

Les Do Books Lise MacTague Talks Lesfic In this episode, regular reviewer at The Lesbian Review, Tara, talks to author and fellow reviewer Lise MacTague. Authors are readers too, so Tara gets the goods on Lise as a reader!  Listen to find out how Lise discovered lesfic, who one of her favourite authors is, and what she’s reading right now.    Check out the books Lise discussed here:  Return to Isis by Jean Stewart   Thirteen Hours by Meghan O’Brien   The Three by Meghan O’Brien get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca   INDOMITABLE: The Life of Barbara Grier by Joanne Passet get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk| Amazon.ca   Learn more about Lise MacTague Website     Facebook   Twitter   See our reviews of Lise MacTague’s books    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  

Badass Women Save Themsleves The Fall Season 3 In this episode of Badass Women Save Themselves, Jove and Blythe chat about The Fall. The Fall Premise  Emmy and Golden Globe winner Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) smolders as a British detective summoned to Belfast to solve a high-profile murder. She quickly recognizes the signs of a serial killer, but the culprit (Jamie Dornan, Once Upon a Time) has already targeted his next victim. You can get The Fall on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk |Amazon.ca

The Butch And The Beautiful by Kris Ripper Jaq Cummings is a high school teacher who really wants a committed relationship—as long as it doesn’t keep her out late on school nights or interrupt Sunday mass with her dad. She is absolutely not about to fall for the hot-mess divorcée she hooks up with even if said hot mess pushes all her buttons. Jaq’s white knight days are over. But one hookup with Hannah becomes two, then coffee, then more incredibly hot sex. And unlike most of Jaq’s exes, Hannah’s not looking for someone to come on strong. In fact, Hannah comes on plenty strong enough for both of them. But she’s just out of a disastrous marriage, she’s in the process of moving across the state, and Jaq can’t take a chance on yet another relationship where she defaults to being a caregiver instead of a partner. Just when Jaq decides her relationship with Hannah is far too precarious, a crisis with a student reminds her of her priorities and makes it clear that sometimes, you have to take big risks to get what you really want.    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 The Nitty Gritty Of Writing Sex Scenes In this episode Harper Bliss and Her Mrs (Caroline) discuss writing sex scenes. As a prolific author who isn't fade to black, Harper Bliss is the best person to tell us how she keeps her sex scenes fresh and entertaining.  She also answers the question of whether or not she gets bored writing sex scenes. This was a question sent in by a listener. 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     Books On Writing That Harper Bliss Recommends    Steven King on Writing - get it on amazon.com| amazon.co.uk | amazon.ca       James Scott Bell - get it on amazon.com | amazon.co.uk | amazon.ca       Sandra Gerth Show Don’t Tell - get it on amazon.com| amazon.co.uk | amazon.ca       You can find more on Harper Bliss And Her Mrs on TheLesbianTalkShow.com

Therapy Cafe The Naked Truth About Lesbian Friendships In this episode, Zane (Soul Mates) and Thalia (Eagle Cove) examine the distinctly lesbian practice of collecting ex-girlfriends. When it comes to women we've seen naked, we seem to be pack rats. Is this a healthy practice, or does it indicate an underlying fear of abandonment? The Therapy Café is brought to you byThe Lesbian Talk Show where you can find this and other fine lesbian podcasts. Be sure to send us your questions to contact@therapy.cafe.  And subscribe to and rate our show on Podbean and iTunes. We can't do the show without you!

Women and Words podcast overview The Bloggers Have Bailed???? 3-10 Dec. 2016   Andi and Jove realize that their bloggers seem to have bailed a week early for holiday vay-kay already as the Hootenanny gears up; Andi gets confused; Jove and Andi rave over the late Sarah Dreher’s Stoner McTavish, and both Jove and Andi are already losing their minds over the giant-ass Hootenanny as it looms on the horizon, like some fast-moving cloud filled with peppermint dust, tinsel, elves, and raindeer…   3 December: Women and Wordster Erin Saluta did a reader’s perspective on holiday lesfic-themed books. Women and Words link HERE   8 December: Author and Women and Wordster Fiona Zedde talked about the choices she’s made to live the life she wants while Andi and Jove decided they liked those ideas. Women and Words link HERE Fiona Zedde’s website   9 December: Author and Women and Wordster Andi Marquette did not do an official Fangirl Friday, as she’s prepping for the Hootenanny, but she did suggest everybody go see Star Wars: Rogue One. It opens in the States on the 16th. Women and Words link HERE Andi Marquette’s website   10 December: Women and Wordster and reader-in-residence Erin Saluta interviewed fellow reader Dy Frame for her take on lesfic over the years. Women and Words link HERE Check our submissions page to get in on some cool projects.   AND DON’T FORGET TO JOIN US BEGINNING MONDAY 12 DECEMBER FOR THE 12-DAY GIANT-ASS MEGA BOOK GIVEAWAY (plus other stuff) AT WOMEN AND WORDS! WOOOOOOOOO!

Wanted Deb Or Alive by Laurie Moore Twenty-three-year-old Dainty Prescott‚ indulged society girl‚ TCU graduate‚ WBFD-TV intern and last year’s debutante‚ finally has everything she desires — until an early morning phone call from an international operator sends her life spiraling out of control. Her younger sister Teensy‚ this year’s debutante‚ chartered a plane for Mexico with a friend after the Rubanbleu ball the previous night. Now Teensy’s in critical condition in a Ciudad Juÿrez hospital and her friend is missing. Their taxi turned out to be a gypsy cab — what’s known as the Kidnapping Express — and the Mexican police may be behind it. But before Dainty learns the name of Teensy’s hospital‚ the call gets disconnected. As Dainty’s odyssey forces her further into the steamy underbelly of a poverty-stricken nation filled with drug smugglers‚ crooked cops‚ serial killers and human traffickers she’s pursued by a relentless man-in-black known as El Mortero — The Undertaker. Can a naïve socialite stay one step ahead of assorted killers and rescue her sister — and other innocent victims — while people are being gunned down all around her? And what does The Ladies’ Guide to Homicide have to do with the rescue?   You can find this novel on Amazon.com | on Amazon.co.uk | on Amazon.co.ca Visitwww.TheLesbianTalkShow.com/Reading for more information on sending us your reading for Book Clips

Les Do Books Too All I Want For Christmas by Clare Lydon In this episode Sheena is joined by Amy, a reviewer, and they chat about Clare Lydon's fabulous Christmas romance, All I Want For Christmas. You can see Sheena's review for All I Want For Chrismas here  or you can buy a copy of the book on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Email Sheena on Podcast@TheLesbianTalkShow.com with comments or questions.

Curves Welcome Questioning the Status Quo Novelist and Motivational Blogger Suzie Carr discusses how to get out of being stuck by questioning the status quo. In this episode Suzie explores: How to get out of the muck How to shift perspective How to let go Her experience with Writer’s Block 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  

Roller Girl by Vanessa North Recently divorced Tina Durham is trying to be self-sufficient, but her personal-training career is floundering, her closest friends are swept up in new relationships, and her washing machine has just flooded her kitchen. It’s enough to make a girl cry. Instead, she calls a plumbing service, and Joanne “Joe Mama” Delario comes to the rescue. Joe is sweet, funny, and good at fixing things. She also sees something special in Tina and invites her to try out for the roller derby team she coaches. Derby offers Tina an outlet for her frustrations, a chance to excel, and the female friendships she’s never had before. And as Tina starts to thrive at derby, the tension between her and Joe cranks up. Despite their player/coach relationship, they give in to their mutual attraction. Sex in secret is hot, but Tina can’t help but want more. With work still on the rocks and her relationship in the closet, Tina is forced to reevaluate her life. Can she be content with a secret lover? Or with being dependent on someone else again? It’s time for Tina to tackle her fears, both on and off the track.   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 Dedications and Credits - Why they are important and where to put them   In this episode Harper Bliss and Her Mrs (Caroline) discuss the dedication and credits in a novel. They talk about why they are important and where to put them.  This was a question sent in by a listener. 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     Books On Writing That Harper Bliss Recommends  Steven King on Writing - get it on amazon.com| amazon.co.uk| amazon.ca     James Scott Bell - get it on amazon.com | amazon.co.uk| amazon.ca       Sandra Gerth Show Don’t Tell - get it on amazon.com | amazon.co.uk | amazon.ca     You can find more on Harper Bliss And Her Mrs on TheLesbianTalkShow.com  

Therapy Cafe From An Undisclosed Location In this upcoming episode, Zane (Soul Mates) and Thalia (Eagle Cove) talk with Rachel Cross from Ascension by JL Gaynor.  Rachel is the leader of the Sisterhood of the Guardianship who's mission is to protect innocent humans from evil vampires who violate an centuries-old treaty.  Due to the sensitive nature of her position, she was not able to visit us in person. So we spoke to her from an undisclosed location via a secure line. As such, we  apologize for the unusual background noise not typically present in our episodes.  The Therapy Café is brought to you by The Lesbian Talk Show where you can find this and other fine lesbian podcasts. Be sure to send us your questions to contact@therapy.cafe.  And subscribe to and rate our show on Podbean and iTunes. We can't do the show without you!

Women and Words Podcast Overview 27 Nov.-2 Dec. 2016 Andi and Jove clearly have a thing for the Australian Outback while Andi admits that she’s been out of the closet longer than Maggie Sawyer’s DC Comics character (DON’T JUDGE THOSE OF US AMONG THE OLDS!). Plus, the Hootenanny is coming! WE WILL NOT LET YOU FORGET. MUAH HA HA!!!!! 27 November: Author Cheyenne Blue stopped by to talk about the dogs in her works and give us an excerpt from Fenced-In Felix. She did a giveaway (so you need to check WaW often to get in on those!). Women and Words link HERE Cheyenne Blue’s website   28 November: Author and Women and Wordster Yvonne Heidt posted the cover of and info about her forthcoming book with Sapphire Publishing, Meet Me in the Middle (coming March, 2017). Women and Words link HERE Yvonne Heidt’s website   1 December: Author and Women and Wordster R.G. Emanuelle notes that the holidays are upon us, and they can wear us out, but she’s gonna be trying to be mellow. Women and Words link HERE R.G. Emanuelle’s website   2 December: Author and Women and Wordster Andi Marquette talks about the burgeoning relationship between Supergirl’s sister Alex Danvers and detective Maggie Sawyer in the TV show Supergirl. And Jove mentioned that she just read some fanfic by her fave fanfic writer that’s about Supergirl. That fanfic author is Bruisespristine, if y’all want to check out the works). Women and Words link here Andi Marquette’s website   And remember—calls for submissions! Happy Hours: Our Lives in Gay Bars (deadline Jan. 1) and Older Queer Voices: The Intimacy of Survival (here in the States with the current things going on, this one really hits home; get your stuff in by Jan. 10).   ALSO! THE HOOTENANNY AT WOMEN AND WORDS! 12-23 December! EVERY DAY WE ARE GIVING BOOKS AND OTHER STUFF AWAY AND IT IS THE CRAZY AND NUTTY AND SO OUT OF CONTROL even though Jove got a little cranky for a minute. Fortunately, Andi got her back into the happy groove and we strongly encourage you to come on down to Women and Words during the crazy and festivate with us! BECAUSE CHANCES TO WIN BOOKS AND OTHER STUFF! See you there!

Out Of Grief by EA Kafkalas Where does friendship stop and love begin? Nikki Kay is a successful lesbian romance author, from a loving Russian family. Her best friend Quinn from an uptight Anglo-Saxon family has been her best friend since childhood. Unfortunately for Nikki, Quinn is more than a best friend—she is the only woman Nikki ever truly loved.  When Quinn’s husband kills himself unexpectedly, Nikki rushes to Quinn’s side. And just as they need each other more than ever, Quinn discovers she’s carrying his child. While Quinn sees no problem leaning on Nikki to get her through, Nikki is faced with battling her growing attraction   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 Lost in the Starlight by Kiki Archer, aka, the cutest celebrity lesfic going (Book Club) In this episode, Tara and Sheena of The Lesbian Review, discuss their book club pick of the month, Lost in the Starlight by Kiki Archer. Listen to find out what it’s about and why they loved it.  This podcast is chock full of spoilers, so make sure you read Lost in the Starlight before listening. Buy Lost in the Starlight on amazon.com | amazon.co.uk | amazon.ca  Read Sheena’s review at The Lesbian Review   They also announce their next book club pick, The Bureau of Holiday Affairs by Andi Marquette. Buy The Bureau of Holiday Affairs onamazon.com | amazon.co.uk | amazon.ca   They also spoke about  After Mrs Hamilton by Clare Ashton The All I Want Series by Clare Lydon Requiem For Immortals by Lee Winter   More info Come talk to us about this 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