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June 23, 2023
Oh Hell!
I often absently scroll through Facebook and find numerous hilarious posts. Well…one this week definitely caught my eye, and I laughed so hard at not only the post but several clever responses. That got me to think about all the “hell” idioms out there that I definitely needed to add to the absolute hilarity of the post. And, of course, I did the research to do this. So…here is the original post:
*in hell* Me: Excuse me, I was told there would be a special place for me here? (Thanks, Cheyne Curry)
Of course, all my fellow smart-ass sisters added to that with the following posts:
And I’ll need the addresses of all the people who told me to go there because I promised to look them up. (Thanks, Doreen Perrine)And where is my handbasket (my personal favorite – Thanks, Heidi Etienne-Hoff)I’m in it, but I’ll save you a seat (Thanks, AK West)
Here are a few more to consider based on my very brief research.
Been here for years, and there’s never been a cold day…I brought money, but no one seemed to know who to pay.There are a lot of loose women here, but hell’s not breaking loose, and neither are they, thank the devil.I brought my glove because lesbians love softball, but no one plays catch here. I guess it’s super hard to catch a whole underworld…it doesn’t exactly fit in my glove.Trust me, hell hath plenty of fury, about the same as my ex. They’re pretty equal in that regard.I looked for transportation out of here, but there isn’t actually a highway in or out of the place.
So…you see, anyone can take jokes to the extreme. It’s what writers do! If you want to see how I weave my own dorky jokes and humor into my books, simply click on the links below! My third book in the San Diego Trilogy, Love Bonds is currently out in Paperback only, but will soon be out in ebook and audio! There may even be a pre-order option coming soon!
Audio links: Audible in US Audible in UK
Now in Audio ! Audio links: Audible in US Audible in UK
Recent double Award-Winning novel….
Amazon Germany Book 4 in the Trophy Wives Club Series
Links to the Books in Audible:
Undercover Love Sculpting Her Heart Locked Inside Artist Free Zone
Proud to be an Affinity Rainbow Publications author!
June 16, 2023
Sex Toys for Lesbians
Most people know I periodically (okay…not so infrequently…try every day) scroll through my news feed to find articles to talk about in my blogs. Well…this one absolutely caught my attention, not only for the title but for where it came from! You can’t make this shit up…yes, Good Housekeeping, that previously wholesome magazine geared toward the 50’s stay-at-home moms, published an article titled: The Best Sex Toys for Lesbians. Here’s the link to the article: https://apple.news/AAQVMqmS4Q2eW3Mf9j9JQcg
After catching my breath from laughing so hard, I read the article. Basically, the article was like a review site for fifteen, yes, fifteen different sex toys. The way they chose those top fifteen toys was by speaking to self-identifying queer educators and gender specialists. The toys were chosen for both solo play and couples. They also read reviews from actual users. How they knew if those users were lesbians…no clue! The article not only gave reviews of the fifteen different toys but also provided generic advice on what to look for when shopping for a sex toy and how to clean your sex toy. Each toy had a link to buy (how convenient). Drum roll, please…here are the fifteen suggested toys:
Yummy Sunshine Vibrator – Oh yeah, this one comes in a bright yellow!Realistic Strap on Dildo and Packer – Not sure this one holds much interest to me with the realistic part because, honestly, a penis doesn’t really have much appeal to me…kind of ugly if you ask me, but to each their own.Joque Adjustable Harness – Looked sexy on the model!Compact Suction Vibe – I think this may come in a twin pack because it showed two! Hers and Hers model…or Hers and Them.Com Massager – Claims to massage both the clitoris and vulva because of its large bulbed head.Ultra Plus Size Thigh Strap-On – Looks like a knee brace…hmmm…wonder if a person could use a knee brace?We-Vibe Moxie+ – Remote control vibrating…yeah, that could be fun!Leather Vampire Gloves – Say what? Basically, soft leather with pokey stubs (their words, not mine).Le Wand Bow – Stainless Steel and easy to clean.Touch X Mini Clitoral Vibrator – Oh…it’s so cute and small…fits in the palm of your hand…or, I guess, easily in the pocket of your cargo shorts!Novice Plug – Yup, you guessed it…a hot pink butt plug.Fun Factory Share – Double penetrative fun (again, their words).Callisto Clear Glass Dildo – This one’s so pretty, I could probably store this in my grandmother’s display case, the one where she kept all her Hummels. Also super easy to clean.Rabbit Vibrator – Good for stimulating both the clitoris and inner hotspots.Boxer Harness – Perfect for the stone butch who doesn’t want to get naked!
I have to admit I haven’t incorporated sex toys into all of my books, but this article has sure given me some food for thought on some new ones. Because…let’s face it, after thirty books, I need new sex scene material. Besides y’all checking out my books to find the sex toy scenes (click links below), this week, I am featuring K’Anne Meinel’s new book, Home. I asked if she weaves sex toys into the book, and sadly, no, she doesn’t in this one…but in the new book she’s writing…this is the first line in the book: “SINGER FOUND DEAD, KILLED BY SEX TOY, screamed the headlines. I laughed so hard when I read this. Check her book out…here’s the dets:
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Home ~ The First Nillionaires Club
Home; such a beautiful word, but not something everyone wants, needs, or desires. For Taylor and Bree Moore, having their own home was the ultimate plan. They scrimped and saved for years, and now they are going to have to work even harder than they could have ever imagined to achieve it.
They might have had their dream home years earlier if life hadn’t gotten in the way. Taylor and Bree Moore aren’t poor, but they are bursting at the seams in the apartment they rent. With four children they first fostered and then adopted, the three-bedroom apartment isn’t enough to call home anymore.
Friends and family all chip in with their advice, support, and opinions, wanted or not, as these two make their new place home.
Audio links: Audible in US Audible in UK
Now in Audio ! Audio links: Audible in US Audible in UK
Recent double Award-Winning novel….
Amazon Germany Book 4 in the Trophy Wives Club Series
Links to the Books in Audible:
Undercover Love Sculpting Her Heart Locked Inside Artist Free Zone
Proud to be an Affinity Rainbow Publications author!
June 9, 2023
Genre-Fluid of Genre-Bending
People who follow me know I often make up new words if I don’t believe a word exists for something I’m trying to explain or share with others. Thus my word to describe pretty much every book I’ve ever written is romash. Well, imagine my disappointment to learn that I did not makeup either Genre-Fluid or Genre-Bending. Obviously, I’m not as clever as I thought I was!
Our Triple A podcast is featuring an author who, like me, combines a few sub-genres. We were trying to think of a topic that might encapsulate our discussion during our podcast. After reading her novella, I suggested Fantasy, but that didn’t exactly ring true for her because while it has an element of Fantasy with a Greek mythology component, there is also a huge mystery embedded in the story.
When I did research on Genre-Fluid, I found a music group with that name. I even found a definition in the urban dictionary: “Adjective: appreciating several different genres. Most commonly applied to music, but can also refer to films, games or any other media.” Pretty sure other media would encompass books!. Genre-bending is defined in Wiktionary as a noun: “The subversion of tropes associated with a particular artistic genre or the synthesis of multiple genres.” I re-checked my made-up word, Romash, and no such definition exists in either Wiktionary or the Urban Dictionary…whew…I’d like to know that my odd quirky made-up words are truly mine and mine alone.
Regardless, I like the idea of combining several different sub-genres into one and not just romance plus something else. I can’t wait to go on the magical mystery tour with KB Belmar, and maybe that will inspire me to do the same. Why the hell not ? Who says you can’t combine Sci-Fi with a Cozy Mystery!
Want to check out my romash books, feel free to click the links below. As I recently learned, sometimes it’s nearly impossible to offer comparisons of my books to other books or other authors because what I choose to write about is sometimes so unique, I can’t be pigeonholed into a particular trope. That is especially true for the current promo being done with my participation in The Great Sapphic Giveaway (link included here): https://kingsumo.com/g/bvhdie/the-great-sapphic-pride-book-giveaway Disconnected, which if you haven’t read the book yet, but you take a chance and get it, you’ll figure out quickly why it doesn’t quite fit into a neat round hole.
Audio links: Audible in US Audible in UK
Now in Audio ! Audio links: Audible in US
Recent double Award-Winning novel….
Amazon Germany Book 4 in the Trophy Wives Club Series
Links to the Books in Audible:
Undercover Love Sculpting Her Heart Locked Inside Artist Free Zone
Proud to be an Affinity Rainbow Publications author!
June 2, 2023
Breast Fruit
First, let me say…Happy Pride Month, and don’t let the assholes keep you from celebrating! Now…onto my topic for this week. A few months back, I came across this article (link: https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/800503.shtml) about a fruit that looks just like a woman’s breast, called the milk melon. Well, imagine my excitement about this, especially when I saw the pictures and thought, OMG, you can’t get any more realistic than that. I wondered: What would it taste like? Where can you get this fruit? Could I grow this? Now…before y’all get too excited, here’s what my research found:
Supposedly the fruit can be found in Viet Nam.According to the article, a spokesperson from Vietnam’s Ministry of Commerce said this melon is expected to enter the Chinese market in large quantities. The source of that news was: xinhuanet.com/china.com.cn (Not the most reliable source…so I dug around a little more…)To my great disappointment, the whole thing is a complete hoax….a seed scam that started with an artist creating a picture of the supposed milk melons that were, in reality, made from silicon. The fake melons hung from a cafe in Hanoi.
The seeds initially sold for $5.00 on multiple reputable sites like eBay and Amazon. And in fact, you can still get those seeds on Amazon for $16.99…don’t believe me…here’s the purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Dichondra-Fresh-Vietnam-Melon-Planting/dp/B0BW16R9V4/Apparently, a shit-ton of people did receive seeds, but they were of regular melons. By the time those seeds grew to full shape, the scammer had already sold a bunch of them and scammed a lot of people.
So…what’s the point of this blog? Don’t believe everything you read! While suspension of disbelief is almost essential when reading fantasy or sci-fi, perhaps even many of my thrillers (cough, cough, like my latest, Politics of Love), a healthy dose of skepticism will serve you well when reading the news. Always consider the source. I can think of several right-wing news outlets that often peddle lies! Ah…but I diverge…anyway, want to read the unbelievable things I write in my FICTION (because I’m a writer and we make up shit), you know the drill, click the links below!
Audio links: Audible in US Audible in UK
Now in Audio ! Audio links: Audible in US
Recent double Award-Winning novel….
Amazon Germany Book 4 in the Trophy Wives Club Series
Links to the Books in Audible:
Undercover Love Sculpting Her Heart Locked Inside Artist Free Zone
Proud to be an Affinity Rainbow Publications author!
May 26, 2023
Who’s Better in Bed?
I absolutely adore reading the various articles that come up in my news feed. I know, I know, what algorithm is being used to put all those articles in front of my eyes! I guess it works to my advantage to do a lot of research on sex! So…anyway…the most recent article from Huffington Post, makes the claim that early risers are better in bed. Well, now, that’s interesting…I suppose that all those years I had to get up early for work is a good thing, especially as this has carried forward in retirement. My wife and I are both early risers!
The article summarizes a research study of over 1,000 people. Looking at their day-to-day activities, they found that the best time to have sex was 7:30a. For those who aren’t chipper in the morning, you probably refute those findings, because you nighthawks are probably groggy and crusty before your morning coffee. There is a caveat to this finding. The research found that energy levels are highest after a good night’s rest. Thus, I can only presume that the 1,000+ people were probably individuals that work the day shift and aren’t up at all hours of the night. So I suppose the real takeaway here is that sex in the morning or right after you wake up and are about to begin your day is what is really being recommended. Here are the salient points of the recommendation:
Sex is good for us.Sexual activity ranks as mild to moderate in terms of exercise intensity, so feel free to replace that morning workout with something more fun! A good romp causes a rush of endorphins that in turn, lowers blood pressure and stress levels and makes us feel more upbeat for the rest of the day.Sex has even been known to boost your immune system.
I’m pretty sure I’ve used the term sexthenics, referring to a particularly enthusiastic session in my book Undercover Love. I also have joked about it being another form of exercise in other books. So, clearly, I knew all this before reading the article, but it helps to have those notions validated by research. It’s hard to remember how many sex scenes I’ve written that occur in the morning, but feel free to click on the links below if you’re at all interested in the time of day I seem to prefer when writing those scenes!
Audio links: Audible in US Audible in UK
Now in Audio ! Audio links: Audible in US
Recent double Award-Winning novel….
Amazon Germany Book 4 in the Trophy Wives Club Series
Links to the Books in Audible:
Undercover Love Sculpting Her Heart Locked Inside Artist Free Zone
Proud to be an Affinity Rainbow Publications author!
May 19, 2023
Lesfic, Sapphic, or WLW?
Over the last few years, there have been numerous discussions on Facebook about which term to use. Since learning that folks did not feel included, I’ve chosen to use all three tags in my blogs and try to remember to be inclusive in the language I use, regardless of the fact that most of my characters are lesbians (not all but the vast majority-it’s what I know as a lesbian) versus bi-sexual, pansexual, non-binary or trans. Most of the time, the discussions are respectful and good, but on occasion, our community behaves less than respectfully because there are strong feelings on this topic. I’m not going to get into a debate about those issues because, frankly, I believe it won’t be healthy for me or others. Instead, I came across a great article on the terms sapphic and WLW and wanted to share some of it with all of you.
In the article, a definition of sapphic is noted from dictionary.com, which includes both lesbian as well as, “of, relating to, or being a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women, used especially as an umbrella term for all women who are attracted to women.” The definition also includes a reference to Sappho’s poems which is where sapphic originates. What I found interesting when I was researching this is that the old-fashioned Merriam-Webster definition only includes lesbian as the third option, focusing more on Sappho, the Greek poet. While the urban dictionary seems to be the most current definition that is being recognized more widely today, trans and non-binary are left out of this definition, and one must infer that the “etc.” is a way to include trans and non-binary. Here is the actual definition. “An adjective for a female-aligned person who feels romantic or sexual attraction to female-aligned people. This applies to female-aligned people who are not only lesbians but also bisexual, pansexual, etc.” In my research, there were numerous articles and other places where the meaning of Sapphic was much more inclusive, and I was surprised to learn that even the urban dictionary has not quite caught up. The article I was reading was very clear that Sapphic was not a term that only cis women can claim, stating that “all women or non-men-trans, nonbinary, etc.-can be sapphic if they are also attracted to women.” There’s that “etc.” again leaving open the possibility for another term that might surface in the future.
So…what did the article say about WLW? Basically, the authors felt like WLW is synonymous with sapphic. In their view, they believe it to mean a woman-identifying person who loves or is attracted to other women (I suppose they also define women more broadly as women-identifying person). But how does that include non-binary folks? While the article did not know the origins of the term, WLW, suggesting it might be relatively recent, my research indicates it goes back as far as the 1920s originating in Black American vernacular. One more interesting fact about the term WLW is that the hashtag on TikTok has over 16.7 billion views according to the article. I wonder if that beats sapphic? Regardless of which term is your favorite, I vote for using all three. Although that may seem like overkill to some, it feels the most inclusive to me!
As I evolve, so do my books. Perhaps someday I will go back and look at the terms I’ve used with an eye toward more inclusivity. I’m sure non-binary was a term used well before I started writing, but I don’t remember that. Nor do I remember many people using WLW to describe the kind of books I wanted to write. Perhaps you will see for yourself my evolution as you read my books…just click the links below to get my books!
Audio links: Audible in US Audible in UK
Now in Audio ! Audio links: Audible in US
Recent double Award-Winning novel….
Amazon Germany Book 4 in the Trophy Wives Club Series
Links to the Books in Audible:
Undercover Love Sculpting Her Heart Locked Inside Artist Free Zone
Proud to be an Affinity Rainbow Publications author!
May 12, 2023
Myths on Vibrators
Okay, I admit it…Vibrators are one of my favorite topics to return to. So, imagine my delight when I ran across this article about…Vibrators! I immediately knew I had to share the information with everyone. I also learned something new when I went back to search for the article I read…there’s a search function that brought up several other interesting articles about my favorite topic, so of course, I’ll share that information as well!
The article I found last week was titled: “Can a Vibrator Desensitize Me?” I can’t provide a link because you’re required to have a subscription to Apple News for this article…but the answer to that question is quite simply…no. This is a myth perpetuated by mostly men. There was an actual book called, Beautiful You, that imagined what would happen if women spent their days and nights alone with a vibrator…seriously? Only a guy could come up with shit like this. And, of course, in his book, there is this line, “A billion husbands are about to be replaced.” The good news is that neither frequent sex nor a vibrator will desensitize all those glorious nerve endings – 8,000 of them, which are twice as many as the penis has. The myth is probably a result of the perception that after using a vibrator more often, a person may begin to find it more difficult to have an orgasm without one. The reality is that it’s not an addiction, but actually means you may be figuring out what gets you off better. Sometimes people prefer vibrators because the sensations of a vibrator may be more conducive to orgasm. The article uses an analogy I can personally relate to. I wear contact lenses, and while I can see without them, I see more clearly with them in my eyes. Finally, there is actual research that suggests a vibrator has positive sexual results because it can help a person relax and feel more creative in the bedroom, which leads to higher levels of desire, arousal, and improved sexual function.
After doing some further research I found an article by AARP of all places, which I can provide a link to: AARP Article This article lists the myths around vibrators. Here is a summary of those myths:
Vibrators are for lonely losers – The truth is that one-third of women use vibrators, and more of those women are in relationships.No real man would ever use a vibrator in sex – Okay, honestly don’t really care much about this one. Now, if the myth was no real woman would ever use a vibrator in sex, well, then, I’d have to pay attention to that!If a woman needs a vibrator to have sex, something is wrong with her – see above for why that is totally untrue. In fact, 25% of women have difficulty having an orgasm without a vibrator.Vibrators replace men – okay, so, again…not that important to me, personally, but for those of you who are bi-sexual or pansexual…not true!So…stop beating up on vibrators…they’re our friends! Ironically, as much as I love talking about vibrators, they don’t often show up in my books. I may have to correct that. Although, other toys do show up, so feel free to check out my books, my sex scenes range from sweet and sensual to a bit of spice. There is always at least one scene because I don’t do fade to black. Hopefully, you’ll click on the links below and check them out for yourself. And…for breaking news, Politics of Love is now out on audio!
Audio links: Audible in US Audible in UK
Now in Audio ! Audio links: Audible in US
Recent double Award-Winning novel….
Amazon Germany Book 4 in the Trophy Wives Club Series
Links to the Books in Audible:
Undercover Love Sculpting Her Heart Locked Inside Artist Free Zone
Proud to be an Affinity Rainbow Publications author!
May 5, 2023
Shuttlecock or Birdie
So…I walked into my living room and was minding my own business when I heard my wife laughing. She was watching a clip that Brandi Carlile posted about her family playing badminton. Brandi was laughing as her wife. She was using the term shuttlecock for what Brandi thought was a birdie. My wife weighed in on the debate because she believed the term birdie was correct as well, insisting that since Brandi’s wife Catherine is from the UK, that must be UK terminology. I argued that was not the case, or as least it wasn’t nearly forty years ago when I played badminton in high school. Weighing in, I stated, “She’s right; it is called a shuttlecock.”
I’m not sure why my sixteen-year-old self didn’t giggle at the name, or why after so many years as a lesbian, the name rolls off my tongue with a seriousness I attributed to the game so many years ago. I suppose it’s because, as a budding baby dyke (though I had no idea I was one at the time), I’d finally found a sport I was good at. After trying softball, basketball, track and field, and so many others that I failed at miserably, I glommed onto badminton, making the varsity team the very first year I played. Our coach was serious about the game, and I probably had a crush on her, so if she called it a shuttlecock without giggling, I’d do the same. My wife, on the other hand, is right there with Brandi, giggling away at seventy (well, not quite, she turns seventy in a few weeks). Now, after so many years and hearing others refer to it as a birdie, I still can’t shake the term. I guess old habits die hard. I researched which was the preferred terminology in the US and didn’t get a consistent answer. One site did say that Americans prefer the term, birdie, but I wonder if that is regional as well. And, it doesn’t make a lot of sense, because the perception has always been that the British are far more prim and proper than the Americans. Surely, that crude term for the male member is used in Britain. But, clearly, the UK uses the term shuttlecock. Maybe, the current revival of so-called “traditional values” are making Americans stuffier than our former stereotype. Yikes…I don’t want any part of that!
Here’s a quick history of badminton: The game originated in Siam, China nearly 2,000 years ago. It was brought to England in 1870 and played a little like tennis. After arriving in Canada, badminton came to America and has been popular since 1929. Since 1992, badminton has been an Olympic sport, with shuttlecock speeds reaching 100 m.p.h. Since the game came to the UK many years before America, it’s only fair that we use the UK-preferred term. I understand there was a bit of a debate at the Olympics in Greece. I suppose I understand it now. Because as I sit down and ponder the term, it does make me giggle. There will always be that small part of me that enjoys adolescent boy humor. I can only say that I’ve been missing out all these years. I could have been giggling along with the best of them.
I doubt this will make it into any of my books unless I write a sports-themed novel and make the main characters badminton stars. Nah…who would read that, it isn’t exactly a sexy sport! Speaking of sexy, there are definitely sexy, bad-ass women in my latest novel, Politics of Love which is book 2 in the San Diego Series – a page-turning, political romance thriller. Just click one of the links below to get the book! Audio coming soon…
Now in Audio ! Audio links: Audible in US
Recent double Award-Winning novel….
Amazon Germany Book 4 in the Trophy Wives Club Series
Links to the Books in Audible:
Undercover Love Sculpting Her Heart Locked Inside Artist Free Zone
Proud to be an Affinity Rainbow Publications author!
April 28, 2023
Lesbian Visibility Week
Unfortunately, I didn’t realize it was lesbian visibility week until it was too late. I was traveling for part of that time and didn’t devote enough attention to the week. I also missed the deadline to submit my books for Jae’s 100 books with lesbian main characters, even though every single book I’ve written contains lesbian main characters. Write what you know, they say! For the most part, all those characters were out and proud lesbians, with only a few in the closet or married/almost married to men before they found their true love. Because I nearly missed the chance to comment or post on this historic week, I thought it only fair I do a whole blog on historic moments in lesbian history. So…I did some research, of course, and learned a few things.
First, I’ve always wondered why the “L” in LGBTQIA+ is the first letter. At the beginning of the gay rights movement, lesbians and transpersons of both genders were not the focus. Gay men dominated the movement. The original order fluctuated between GLBT and LGBT. Eventually, as new representations came about, it changed to either LGBTQ+ or LGBTQIA+, as queer, intersex, and asexual were added. Despite the movement professing inclusiveness, there were inherent pockets of sexism. Lesbians had very few spaces to call their own, unlike gay men who dominated the bars. Lesbians were also historically, compared to gay men, underrepresented in the media, although the media did not do a great job with men either, creating stereotypical caricatures. The push to change the order came with the onset of feminist ideas in the 80s and 90s, along with the solidarity borne from the AIDS crisis. Ultimately, it was a matter of respect and recognition of those feminist ideals that helped lesbians earn the top spot in the order.
I came across this great article about historical moments in lesbian history and want to share the top ten moments from the article:
The first conviction for “lewd behavior with each other upon a bed” occurred between Sarah White Norman and Mary Vincent Hammon in 1649 in Plymouth, Massachusetts (although Hammon was only 16 and not prosecuted, only charged).The first lesbian marriage was between Anne Lister (Gentlemen Jack fame) and Ann Walker at Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate, York in 1834. Not legal, of course, but they considered it a real marriage.The first documented use of “lesbianism” to describe erotic relationships between women appeared in 1732 in a book by William King called, The Toast. Prior to that, apparently, the word lesbian did not explicitly refer to a sexual relationship but rather a derivative “of lesbos”, undoubtedly originating from the Isle of Lesbos, where the Greek poet Sappho lived.In 1890, the term lesbian was first used in a medical dictionary to describe tribadism (as “lesbian love”) The terms lesbian, invert, and homosexual were interchangeable with sapphist and sapphism starting around the turn of the 20th century. Singer Ma Rainey, known as the Mother of the Blues, was arrested in 1925 for having a lesbian party. Bessie Smith bailed her out of jail. Both were part of an exclusive group of lesbians and bisexual women in Harlem.The groundbreaking novel, The Well of Loneliness, written by Radcliffe Hall, was written in 1928. I’ve yet to read this book…I know…bad lesbian, but since I know the book has such a depressing ending, I just can’t make myself read it.In September 1955, Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) was formed. It is recognized as the first lesbian rights organization in the United States. The organization hosted private social functions until it was dissolved in 1995. In the early days, lesbian bars and clubs were often raided, so this San Fransisco organization provided this alternative to women.Unbelievably the first lesbian kiss did not occur until 1990 in an episode of 21 Jump Street, but since the camera cut off their actual lips, it wasn’t actually shown. Thus, technically the first kiss was recognized in a 1991 episode L.A. Law, where bisexual lawyer C.J. briefly kisses her colleague Abby Perkins on the lips.Audre Lorde, a self-described “Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” became the State Poet of New York in 1991. In April 1997, comedian Ellen DeGeneres came out as a lesbian on the cover of Time magazine, at the same time she came out on her series, Ellen. While she wasn’t the first lesbian character on a major network, that honor goes to Kate McBride, a recurring character in Hill Street Blues in 1986, Ellen was the first main character to come out.Want to read about lesbians at the tail end of Lesbian Visibility Week…take your pick… any one of my books that you pick up will have lesbians. Simply click one of the links below. An especially fun book that just won in the Paranormal category and was a runner-up in the Fiction category is, Georgetown Glen: Queermunity Living at Its Finest. Also, for those who have eagerly been awaiting the next in the San Diego series, your wait is almost over, Politics of Love will be released worldwide on May 1st, and the audible will be available soon! All the files have been submitted, awaiting Amazon’s blessing!
Now is Audio ! Audio links: Audible in US
Amazon Germany Book 4 in the Trophy Wives Club Series
Links to the Books in Audible:
Undercover Love Sculpting Her Heart Locked Inside Artist Free Zone
Proud to be an Affinity Rainbow Publications author!
April 21, 2023
New York, New York
It’s been years since I’ve been to New York. I barely remember anything about the city except how large Central Park is. I’ve always wanted to go to New York and attend a Broadway musical. It’s been on my bucket list for years. Finally, well into my sixties, we have the funds to do fun trips like this. Retirement has its advantages.
While I’ve written about some things on my bucket list, including skydiving (featured in A Window to Love-Lesfic Bard Winner for Romance), I can’t seem to get the order correct. Pretty sure I was supposed to do the thing first, then write about it. I’ve yet to jump out of a plane, but still put that in a book after researching what it might be like to literally take the plunge! This is also true for attending a Broadway musical in New York. I’ve seen productions in Seattle, smaller theatres in Washington State and Florida, and even several in London, but never in New York. That didn’t stop me from writing numerous scenes located in New York in my new book coming out on May 1st, Politics of Love. I even included one in an unnamed theatre using my vague knowledge of Broadway musicals performed in large cities. So, because I am currently having too much fun in New York to do a long-involved blog, how about a teaser from Politics of Love that includes a scene from New York.
Sandra tried hard to concentrate on the stage during the first half of the musical, but it was hard to enjoy the production, wondering where their two protectors had gone. Distracted by the impending doom she felt, Sandra didn’t notice when the lights in the theater came on, indicating it was intermission. Wynter stood and stretched.
“I need to use the restroom,” Wynter announced. “I sure hope the lines aren’t too long.”
“I’ll come with you. I have a bad feeling that I can’t seem to shake ever since Candy and Sophie left the theater.” Sandra followed Wynter down the aisle.
A long line had already formed outside of the closest restroom. An attendant pointed to a staircase and instructed, “There’s another restroom on the second floor. It usually has a shorter line.”
Wynter nodded and hurried up the stairs. Sandra followed closely behind. Sandra thought it was strange that the attendant followed them to the alternate bathroom. Wynter grinned and pointed to the door where only one other woman, dressed casually, waited outside. After that, several women exited, but the woman didn’t enter.
Sandra looked at the woman expectantly, and she smiled and answered. “It’s a smaller restroom than the one downstairs. I prefer to wait outside rather than try to cram myself into a small space with more people than the fire marshals allow.”
Sandra nodded. Another woman exited, and the claustrophobic woman pushed the door open, revealing a nearly empty room with four available stalls. Sandra and Wynter followed her inside the space. Wynter rushed to an open stall, and Sandra leaned against the sink, waiting for her.
Sandra could hear a muffled altercation outside the restroom, and goosebumps appeared on her arms. The other woman who had entered the other stall burst out and glanced at Sandra. As the remaining door opened, Sandra noticed the knife in the woman’s hand. She met Wynter’s startled eyes before the door nearly splintered when Sophie burst inside, dragging an unconscious woman.
Wynter kicked the woman’s hand, and the knife clattered to the floor, skidding to the far corner. Unfortunately, Sandra didn’t have time to celebrate Wynter’s quick reaction before the woman pulled a gun free, and the horrific event unfolded before she had a chance to react.
Here are my top five things to love about New York based on my very quick trip there:
Central Park – Loved the musicians and beauty of the parkThe Musicals – We were pleasantly surprised by HadesTown…so good!The Roof 54 bar had great drinks and highest rooftop bar, which was convenient because we stayed in that hotel!Times Square – A bit of overload with all the brightness of everything, but hard to keep my eyes off of the visual display.Food – Had some amazing meals
Hopefully, you’ll be curious enough about my new release, knowing it has several scenes set in New York, in addition to San Diego, since it is the second book in the San Diego series. Or if you’re curious about other books that incorporate my bucket list, you know the drill, just click the links below!
Now is Audio ! Audio links: Audible in US
Amazon Germany Book 4 in the Trophy Wives Club Series
Links to the Books in Audible:
Undercover Love Sculpting Her Heart Locked Inside Artist Free Zone
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