When it comes to representation of queer women on TV, we’re having something of a boom at the moment. Shows pop up all over the place in this era of peak TV, and even full-time television reviewers can’t keep [...]
If you’re a lesbian, bisexual, or queer woman, you have probably encountered prejudice at least a couple of times when coming out to people. Even in this day and age, not everyone is accepting of different sexual orientations—or of [...]
What does the “lesbian” in “lesbian fiction” mean to you? Something saccharine sweet with a happy ending? You aren’t alone, but still: we need to talk. A while back I wrote for this blog about why I don’t think [...]
Inspiration comes from all sorts of places for authors. I didn’t expect it to tap me on the shoulder one day while I was downing a drink or two at the local pub, but suddenly I found myself drawn [...]
I love writing about desire between women. It’s a delight and also a privilege – how many women throughout history ever got a chance to do that? Living at a time when silly, joyful lesbian smut can be shared [...]
A huge part of our history and culture is the Pride events that are a celebration of queer communities and are held—usually—annually in many cities around the world. This is a huge gathering of people proud to be who [...]
I am not a romantic. I’m not kidding. Ask my wife, she’ll tell you and have a major eye roll to go along with it. I brought her flowers once, and when I tried to give them to her, [...]
After reading lesbian romances set in exotic Western locales, I always wondered what it would be like to read a story based in my own world. Since, as far as I could ascertain, such a story didn’t exist, at [...]
I’ve always had a thing for age gaps in romantic pairings. I suspect it stems from my crush on my seventh grade English teacher. The fact that Ms. T. wasn’t just any old teacher, but my English teacher, sealed [...]
Curious about what it takes to create good lesbian fiction covers? Designer and cover artist Glendon Haddix reveals the big tips and slips made when putting out book covers. Tell us some important, funny, or unusual things about [...]