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February 18, 2017
"This story is fabulous and you have to pick it up right now. The emotional journey from start to end..."
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Molly Lolly Reviews on Beneath the Stars by Lynn Charles
Beneath the Stars is now available from the IP Web Store and other book retailers.
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February 16, 2017
Now Available: “Beneath the Stars” by Lynn Charles
Happiness doesn’t always come easily; sometimes you have to work for it.
Summary
At a turning point for his growing fashion line for transmen and butch women, Sid Marneaux receives a life-altering phone call. His father, who raised his family alone, is in failing health. As he returns home, he wonders if he could lose the business he has spent most of his adult life building.
What he could not have anticipated was meeting Eddie Garner, the city’s new fire chief. After a heroic rescue, their romance sparks hot, launching into a swift affair. But Eddie is harboring his own burdens: the painful death of his best friend and the responsibility of raising her young son—their son—Adrian.
Through the wisdom of a child and the connection of mothers-now-gone, Sid, Eddie and Adrian venture and fumble to define family, career, and most importantly, love.
Price: $17.99 print / $6.99 multi-format ebook
Details: Trade paperback, 6"x9"
Pages/Words: 308 // 86,500
ISBN: 978-1-945053-17-7 print // 978-1-945053-30-6 ebook
International: Order the print edition by April 16, 2017 from your favorite book retailer and receive free multi-format eBook by submitting a copy of your receipt to contact@interludepress.com.
Beneath the Stars is available from the IP Web Store and your favorite book retailers, including: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple iBookstore, Smashwords, Kobo, Indiebound, Book Depository and Target.
About the Author
Lynn Charles’ love of writing dates to her childhood where thoughts, dreams, frustrations, and joys poured onto the pages of journals and diaries.
She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and adult children where a blind dog and his guardian cat rule the roost. When she’s not writing, Lynn can be found planning a trip to New York or strolling its streets daydreaming about retirement. Her previous novels include Chef’s Table (2014) and Black Dust (2016).
Connect with author Lynn Charles at LynnCharles.net, on Twitter @lynncharlesnet, and on Facebook at facebook.com/lynncharles.net.
Cover art by C.B. Messer.
February 14, 2017
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gown-and-sword:
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tharhi:
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wingedsaboteur:
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wlws:
why are wlw books so angsty and deep all the time like where is my casual wlw romcom or my fantasy lesbians, space bis and trans princesses like not every wlw has some lost love in some town in the middle of nowhere
I live for posts like this, because there are soooo many good f/f books out there that don’t get the attention they deserve because of the way wlw are marginalized. So!
Here are some recs for casual/feel-good f/f representation! All links are to my reviews.
Good Enough to Eat - super cute lesbian vampire rom-com
Promises, Promises - parody of LotR/D&D starring three lesbians on a quest for magical stuff
Everything Leads to You - Hollywood f/f YA about a young set designer who falls for a girl she meets under mysterious circumstances
The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet - ensemble-cast “crew of a spaceship” story. Mostly just random adventures, includes a f/f couple who survive the book.
Roller Girl - contemporary f/f romance about trans woman who joins a roller derby team
Not fluffy, but the angst is SFF-stress rather than “living under homophobia/biphobia” stress:
Ascension - queer disabled ladies fighting Big Pharma in space–you wanted space bi’s, come get your space bi’s (actually, if you want more space bi’s also check out the anthology Fierce Family.)
Chameleon Moon - review is of an earlier edition and I hear the new one has even more great representation. Trans woman superhero with two female partners living in a dystopian city that’s on lockdown from the government after everyone develops mutant powers in response to a wonderdrug.
Not Your Sidekick - in the future, what happens when your parents are superheroes but you never developed powers? You intern for the baddie, of course! MC is bi and ends up in a f/f relationship, and the sequel will star her trans bestie.
Hope this helps. Feel free to browse my “lesbian books” tag for more recs (there are bi/pan girls in some of those recs, too.)
*coughalsoeverythingshiraglassmanwritescough* *coughsuperfuntimescough*
I mean, this is basically true – f/f fluff is kinda the cornerstone of my body of writing :P (Thanks!)
All I Want For Christmas by Clare Lydon - Fluffy wlw romantic comedy (I know it’s not really in season at the moment but it’s so cute)
Gay Pride and Prejudice by Kate Christie - What it says on the tin. Elizabeth Bennett is a lesbian and the haughty Caroline Bingley is the last woman she could ever be prevailed upon to love.
Escape from B-Movie Hell by M.T. McGuire - Silly British sci-fi with a lesbian protagonist
Heart Trouble by Jae - A doctor gets shocked by a defibrillator while saving a woman’s life in the ER. Now they have a soul bond!
Finding Ms Write by Jae & Jove Belle - Collection of short stories about women who love women and also love books.
The Wind City by Summer Wigmore - Urban fantasy drawing on Maori mythology. Protagonist describes herself as “at least 60% gay” and falls in love with a monster girl.
Sword of the Guardian by Merry Shannon - Bi princess and lesbian bodyguard fall in love.
The Case of the Good-for-Nothing Girlfriend by Mabel Maney - Parody detective story about a gang of five lesbians who solve crimes.
A Woman Scorned by Rachel Frank about an assassin who falls in love with a noblewoman (lesbian)
Beauty & Cruelty by Meredith Katz about the evil with falling in love with sleeping beauty (lesbian)
High & Mighty by S.S. Skye - a princess stuck in a tower who is decidely Not Amused about it (lesbian)
Humanity for Beginners by Faith Mudge - Two friends and a halfway house for lesbian werewolves (lesbian)
Hunting a Lady by Cari Z. and Caitlin Ricci - a woman who needs money goes to rescue a kidnapped lady for the reward (lesbian)
Lies & Reverie by Camilla Quinn - A shopkeeper’s daughter who loves to day dream, and the beautiful woman who runs the town (lesbian)
Love Rampage by Alex Powell - a girl in love with her best friend, and the unicorn who helps her (lesbian, trans)
Modern Serpents Talk Things Through by Jamie Brindle - a modern dragon who falls in love with the human who invades her cave (lesbian)
Prom and Other Hazards by Jamie Sullivan - super cute story about a girl, her best friend, and the prom (lesbian, bisexual)
Slaying Dragons by Sasha L. Miller - a frustrated mage, some dragons, and the lovely new partner she’s stuck with (lesbian)
The Broken Forest by Megan Derr - a Huntress, and the beautiful witch she meets dealing with a troublesome forest (lesbian, bisexual, trans)
The Mercenary by Annabelle Kitch - a peasant girl, the princess she loves, a quest to win her princess’s hand in marriage (lesbian)
The Persephone Star by Jamie Sullivan- a proper lady working in the post office, a notorious criminal set on revenge, and a bit of kidnapping (lesbian)
The Secret of Mermaid Cove by Megan Derr - an improper lady, an unwanted engagement, and an island full of secrets
Witch, Cat, and Cobb by J.K. Pendragon - a princess fleeing an arranged marriage, a witch, and a cat (lesbian, trans)
Zombies in the East End by Roxanne Dent - steampunk, zombies, and two tough ladies
California Skies by Kalya Bashe - bandits in the wild west, a hunt for jewels, stubborn people (bisexual, genderqueer)
Green Toes by Avery Flanders - gardens, a hint of magic shoes, and people falling in love (bisexual, genderqueer)
Gossamer Axe by Gael Baudin. It’s been a while since I’ve read it, but it’s fantasy. Basically one of the most epic quests to save a lover I’ve read, more enjoyable because it’s based on music and the magic thereof. It’s not in print, so it can be a little hard to get a hold of, but worth it.
Where were all y’all when I put Encanta onstage?
I love seeing @interludepress books on here like CB Lee’s Not Your Sidekick!
ALSO SEE:
Storm Season by Pene Henson, for your opposites attract and are cabin-bound/bed sharing/Aussie-lesbian needs (why does everything have to be in the USA, trick question, IT DOESN’T!)
The Seafarer’s Kiss by Julia Ember, and it’s URSULA’S VERSION of the Little Mermaid essentially, and if looking at that cover doesn’t get you hyped, you need to check your pulse.
Heart of All Worlds by Charlotte Ashe, which is a fantasy series with WLW, bi-characters, gay characters, etc. and okay this one is gritty and not lighthearted, but if proper representation of multiple sexualities in a richly-crafted world is your jam, THERE YOU GO.
Certainly, Possibly You by Lissa Reed OH YOU LIKE BAKERY AUs?? You like gorgeous women of color falling in love? You like fun romcoms? OKAY. HERE. (This is a series, too!)
Burning Tracks by Lilah Suzanne How about a rockabilly lesbian romance? Lilah is the queen of RomCom-style novels. Breezy, funny, sexy. (Also part of a series!)
The Better To Kiss You With by Michelle Osgood OH. HEY. Like werewolves? Like hot butch werewolves falling in love with gamer girls? LIKE THIS TO BE A SERIES? BOOM. Wish-fulfillment. This was such a fun, sexy read. I’m looking forward to the sequel.
Sideshow by Amy Stilgenbauer For your retro, coming out and runs off to join a circus lesbian needs.
HEA lesbian-focused (or lesbian-including in the case of HoAW) books for you by an award-winning press. These ain’t yo mama’s lesbian books (because those had to include someone dying). Let’s prove to the publishing world that you CAN profit from lesbian fiction!
Did you know that they often DISCOURAGE lesbian fiction in the publishing world because no one buys them!?
PROVE THEM WRONG! PICK UP A WLW BOOK TODAY!! If you can’t afford a bunch of new books, ASK YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY TO GET THEM!! In today’s environment, you can bet your local library is just HOPING to use those funds for some well-written LGBT-themed books.
SUPPORT LESBIAN FICTION.
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February 10, 2017
"Storm Season by Pene Henson is just as stunning on the inside as the cover is on the outside. Coming..."
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Diverse Reader blog review of Storm Season by Pene Henson
Storm Season is available from the IP Web Store and other book retailers.
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February 7, 2017
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It’s Two Book Tuesday, when...
ON SALE TUESDAY!
It’s Two Book Tuesday, when you’ll get a double-dose of new titles available for pre-order from the IP Web Store.
From Interlude Press, Huntsmen, the sequel to Michelle Osgood’s 2016 werewolf thriller, The Better to Kiss You With. $15.99 print / $6.99 multi-format eBook. Available April 13th.
From Duet Books for Young Adult fiction is The Seafarer’s Kiss, Julia Ember’s retelling of The Little Mermaid that draws on Norse mythology and a healthy dose of feminism. $15.99 print / $6.99 multi-format eBook. Available May 4th.
February 3, 2017
Now Available: “Storm Season” by Pene Henson
Two weeks ago, Lien had to resign herself to coming up north in the first place. Now she’s resigning herself to going home to Sydney. Of course, not everything will be terrible. She’s pretty sure a shower with no line outside the door will change her life. She’ll have her local restaurants back, rather than dealing with her friends’ inconsistent cooking. She can’t wait for clean sheets and clean clothes and a full length mirror so she can feel like herself again. Also, there’ll be way fewer flies.
But Sydney also means she has no chance to bump into a gorgeous park ranger while grabbing groceries or walking to the train. Somehow Claudie’s had no last minute change of heart. Not that Lien was holding out hope but—damn it, Lien was completely holding out hope.
Summary
The great outdoors isn’t so great for Sydney It-Girl Lien Hong. It’s too dark, too quiet, and she’s certain a giant spider is going to sneak into the tent she’s sharing with friends on her way to a New South Wales music festival. To make matters worse, she’s been separated from her companions and taken a bad fall. With a storm approaching, her rescue comes in the form of a striking wilderness ranger named Claudia Sokolov, whose isolated cabin, soulful voice and collection of guitars bely a complicated history. While they wait out the weather, the women find an undeniable connection—one that puts them both on new trajectories that last long after the storm has cleared.
Price: $15.99 print / $6.99 multi-format ebook
Details: Trade paperback, 6"x9"
Pages/Words: 226 // 61,323
ISBN: 978-1-945053-16-0 print // 978-1-945053-29-0 ebook
International: Order the print edition by April 2, 2017 from your favorite book retailer and receive free multi-format eBook by submitting a copy of your receipt to contact@interludepress.com.
About the Author
Pene Henson has gone from British boarding schools to New York City law firms. She now lives in Sydney, Australia, where she is an intellectual property lawyer and published poet who is deeply immersed in the city’s LGBTQIA community. She spends her spare time enjoying the outdoors and gazing at the ocean with her gorgeous wife and two unexpectedly exceptional sons. Into the Blue, her first novel, was published by Interlude Press in 2016.
Connect with author Pene Henson at penehenson.com; on Twitter @penehenson; on Tumblr at penehenson.tumblr.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/penewrites.
January 23, 2017
Coming in June:
“Grrrls on the Side” by Carrie Pack
Grrrls on the Side by Carrie Pack
The year is 1994 and alternative is in. But not for alternative girl Tabitha Denton; she hates her life. She is uninterested in boys, lonely, and sidelined by former friends at her suburban high school. When she picks up a zine at a punk concert, she finds an escape—an advertisement for a Riot Grrrl meet-up.
At the meeting, Tabitha finds girls who are more like her and a place to belong. But just as Tabitha is settling in with her new friends and beginning to think she understands herself, eighteen-year-old Jackie Hardwick walks into a meeting and changes her world forever. The out-and-proud Jackie is unlike anyone Tabitha has ever known. As her feelings for Jackie grow, Tabitha begins to learn more about herself and the racial injustices of the punk scene, but to be with Jackie, she must also come to grips with her own privilege and stand up for what’s right.
About the author:
Never one for following the “rules,” Carrie Pack is a published author of books in multiple genres, including Designs on You, In the Present Tense and the forthcoming Grrrls on the Side (2017). Her novels focus on characters finding themselves in their own time—something she experienced for herself when she came out as bisexual recently. She’s passionate about positive representation in her writing and has been a feminist before she knew what the word meant, thanks to a progressive and civic-minded grandmother. Coincidentally that’s also where she got her love of red lipstick and desserts. Carrie lives in Florida, or as she likes to call it, “America’s Wang.”
Connect with Carrie Pack at carriepack.com.
Cover design by C.B. Messer.
Find it on Goodreads. From Duet Books, the Interlude Press imprint for Young Adult Fiction.
January 18, 2017
Soundtrack: Burning Tracks
“Have you ever woken up and thought… Well, I guess that’s it then. This is my life… Now what?”
Brat Girl, Bratmobile / Don’t Think You Wanna, Sleater-Kinney / Rebel Girl, Bikini Kill / Take My Love, The Lone Bellow / This Is What You Came For, Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna / Maybe Sparrow, Neko Case / Say What You Mean, Lunachicks / In Your Arms, Thieving Birds / Wherever Is Your Heart, Brandi Carlile
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