The final episode in 2025 features a wonderful chat with the acclaimed author, Renee Roman.  You'll want to hear about her latest release, Stranger in the Sand.  We also talk about what made Epicurean Delight her favorite book to write.  Renee shares the key ingredients to making a successful love story and what her future holds for love stories to come.  

It's been a good year for Lez Talk About Books, Baby!  Thanks to all of the artists who have joined me over the weeks to share their stories.  And thanks to all of you listeners!  You make podcasting fun!

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Listen in this week as I speak with author Tess Sharpe.  She spills the tea on her most recent 1980s action thriller release, No Body No Crime.  BTW, it makes sense to me!  

We also discuss her previously released YA work, how she sees herself in the LGBTQ+ author world and we learn about her next venture in writing.

Check us out as we wind down the year with a wonderful author!

Join me this week as I chat with the dynamic author, Melissa Marr.  She discusses her latest release, Toni and Addie Go Viral, and her young adult series, Wicked Lovely.  This is one busy person who is raising children, teaching and writing wonderful books.  Check her out!

Join me this week for a chat with Jacob Engelsman, author of Lactation for the Rest of Us.  Jacob talks about his work in a birthing clinic where it became apparent that resources where not available for non-birthing parents.  Jacob jumped in and did a lot of research and has shared the results of that research with us.

I had the opportunity to talk with the brilliant director, Anna Brenner.  Her latest movie was released this past summer and is available through streaming on Apple TV, Fandango, Prime and other streaming venues.  The film, The Karamazovs, is a familiar story with a modern twist.  Check out our convo and the film!

Hey all of you authors, listen in and learn from Robbie Samuels as he talks abut his book, Launch Your Book.  Robbie is not only a how to author but he is also a professional speaker and the person behind the Biz Book Pub Hub.  Learn from Robbie, who has a wealth of knowledge to share.

This week I had the pleasure of talking with JR Dawson about their new release, The Lighthouse At the Edge of the World.  This sapphic orpheus retelling is a must read for all of you mythology and fantasy lovers.  The Chicago-based contemporary queer novel focuses on grief, loss and on healing.  It has a little something for everyone!

This week, join me for a chat with Alice T Friedman when we discuss Alice's newest release, Queer Moderns:  Max Ewing's Jazz Age New York.  This was a fascinating queer history lesson that rally illustrates how little we know about our own past.  I am ready for the next book release!

Join author Natalie Naudus this week where she discusses her latest release, Gay the Pray Away.  We talk about polyamorous relationships that include bisexual and biracial partners.  Natalie shares some personal stories and experiences related to her novel.  Listen in!

This week I'm chattin' it up with Marie Rutkoski, author of Ordinary Love.  Marie shares some personal influences on her work and life.  She discusses maturity and marriage and adulthood.  Check her out!