TB takes offense at being called a certain Y word, and she’s already cringing about the Z possibilities next week.

First, what have TB and Clare been up to this week?

TB got a rough draft done of Lizzie, which she knows needs a lot of work. Thinking about it makes her want to binge on cookie dough. The big news, she’s released Holly & Ivy, a holiday romance she cowrote with Miranda MacLeod. If you live for the holidays and love, this is the book for you. Speaking of holidays, TB watched a Hallmark Christmas movie and has some questions for Clare, who is addicted to them. TB just doesn’t get them.

Clare’s back from Hong Kong, where she spent time with family and friends. Also, she met up with Harper Bliss and her Mrs. While in Hong Kong, Clare learned two things. One has to do with boats and the other her butt cheeks. TB wasn’t expecting either revelation. Clare has been trying to get back into the writing groove, but new words have been slow going. About one a minute.

During the comment section, TB ponders if they talk too much about Clare’s nipples.

Now for the main topic about what jobs have helped their writing careers. Both have a background in academia and media. Coincidence, perhaps? The world almost lost Clare to a PhD focusing on violence and power, but a tutor said Clare’s thesis was too readable. (Is there such a thing?) Now the successful rom-com writer is having the last word, and TB thinks the world is a better place for it. While both had job experiences they didn’t enjoy, they ended up taking pieces from each job and applying the skills to running their own writing businesses. Clare wisely states: Do the best you can in the job you’re doing. You’ll learn more if you do it well, and the skills will come back around. TB is in awe.

Links:

Find Holly & Ivy here: lesbianromancesbytbm.com/books/holly-ivy/

Visit Clare's new website here: www.clarelydon.co.uk

They’d love to hear about what job skills you’ve put to use in your writing career. Head over to www.lesbianswhowrite.com, and leave a comment on the episode. Or you can email them at: [email protected].

Stop back next week for another hilarious conversation regarding what the duo loves and hates about the lesbian romance genre.

Happy listening!

Clare and TB