TB’s been busy launching another book – Holly & Ivy – the last of the year! She’s also finally watched an episode of The Great British Bake-Off, but it made her want cake. It’s a common side effect. Meanwhile, Clare has been writing every day (pat on the back), and she also attended the Romantic Novelists Association winter party and schmoozed. If you haven’t checked out her snazzy new website, do it now (link below).

The pair then move on to the topic of the day: what they love and hate about the genre of lesbian romance. TB relishes the representation and visibility lesbian romance gives; plus, she loves the escape it offers and the happy endings. In a shocking turn of events, Clare agrees with both her points, plus she’s appreciative of their generous and supportive readers. TB then reveals the third thing she loves about the genre: boobs. Clare dies laughing.

As for the negatives – Clare points out she sometimes feels hamstrung by the many rules of romance: no cheating, smoking, swearing, or drinking. She also gets sad when lesbian romance books are simply written off as “erotica” or “dirty.” TB agrees. She also thinks lesfic covers could be better, too.

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 what you love or hate about the genre! 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 chat about ARC teams and how to build one.

Happy listening!

Clare and TB