Lez Talk About Books, Baby!

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...

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!

This week I had the pleasure of talking with the award wining author, Geaorgia Beers.  Hear all about her upcoming release, That's Amore, and more.  Georgia is just genuine and so easy to talk with.  You are going to love her.

This week I had the pleasure of talking with Wayne Scott about his recently published memoir, The Maps They Gave Us: One Marriage Reimagined.  He talks about braking through societal norms about relationships and introduces the concept of Mixed orientation relationships.  

Join in this week an listen to my chat with author, Seth Haddon.  Seth has a new novella coming out in July entitled Volatile Memory.  This sci-fi adventure is not to be missed.  Seth is also a brilliant video game writer and developer.  You won't want to miss this episode featuring this talented gem.

Check out my second interview with Patricia Grayhall.  She shares insights into her new release, A Place For Us.  This is the third book in the series that Patricia describes as auto-fictional. Listen in as Patricia shares her personal journey with us.

Join me this week for a chat with the international author, Hache Pueyo.  We talk about latest release, a novella titled Not Too Bad.  She wowed me the number of languages she speaks to maintain her "day" job.  Hache is up and coming, for sure.  

Join me this week for a talk with Chad Michael Hardy, author of the Law of Zero.  Chad talks about his experiences that led to a place of forgiveness and taking ownership of self.  He explains the law of attraction and how to use your personal power to heal and manifest the life you want.  

This week's guest is the wonderful author, Joe Chianakas.  You may recall that Joe and I spoke a few years ago about his yound adult, coming of age novel, Singlets and Secrets.   Joe's new release, Darkness Calls, is a very different side of this author. It is the first book in a series that has the flavor of "Stranger Things".  Listen in as Joe discusses his new release, Darkness Calls. 

This week I had the pleasure to talk with author, Laury A Egan about her new release, Fair Haven.  If you are a fan of the Midsummer Murders show, you are going to enjoy Fair Haven.  Listen in and learn about Laury's other creative endeavors.  

Join me this week while I talk with the charming author, Kelly Farmer.  Kelly discusses a new series, so listen in and hear all about the first book in the series, Secret Spark.  Shenanigans abound!

Join in this week while I talk with author, Douglas Bell.  He discussed his most recent release, Love Cake, as well as his previous novel, Cake Walk.  Douglas talks about his formative years and his "stepping out" years.  He is such a pleasant and good-hearted human.  

This week I'm chattin' it up with ED Emcee and spoken word artist, Tony Keith, Jr.  Tony has a new release, Knucklehead, that is a fab collection of his poetic works.  He is an all around cool guy. 

Listen in this week while I chat with author extraordinaire, TJ Klune.  TJ talks about his latest release, The Bones Beneath My Skin, described as a spine-tingling thriller.  We also discuss his other novels and an upcoming surprise release.

Join me for a special Valentines edition with the queen of romance, Aurora Rey.  We talk about her upcoming release, Fixed Up, and her collaborations with Jaime Clevenger.  Aurora shares her key to writing successful romance novels and her ideal way to spend Valentine's Day.  S.W.A.K.

Join in this week for a chat with author, EP Tuazon.  They talk about their collection of stories called A Professional Lola.  We also talk about the influence of their Filipino background and why representation matters.  EP is a gentle and sweet person.  Check them out.  

Join me this week for a chat with author, producer and screenwriter Jeff Copeland.  Jeff talks about his upcoming release, Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn.  Jeff has tons of stories to tell and I could talk with him forever, not only about Holly but about his adventures in life.  And be sure to check out Jeff's unusual book promos on YouTube.