LWW19: Let’s Talk About Lesbian Fiction Covers

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Clare Lydon’s finest hour

It’s July, it’s hot, it’s humid, it’s another episode of Lesbians Who Write! This week, TB is relieved she’s not an elephant but disappointed by BookBub’s lesfic representation during Pride month. Meanwhile, Clare has been bra shopping and reveals that she’s been putting her bra on incorrectly her whole life. It’s all about centering your nipple, so say the fitting professionals. Clare and TB always said this podcast would be educational. You’re welcome.

In other news, Clare reveals another ice cream flavor from her new book. TB in nonplussed. These two should never go for ice cream together.

Onto the main topic, and both Clare and TB reveal how they work with designers and also that they’ve worked with a variety during their careers. The key is to be clear about your brand, what your cover needs to say, and also to make sure your cover is reflective of the lesbian fiction genre you’re in. They discuss the state of lesbian book covers as a whole (not brill) and hope to persuade more people to invest in their product by giving it a pretty jacket. Because readers really do judge a book by its cover.

Stop back next week for another lively conversation about choosing an editor. Probably with less nipple chat, alas. If you’d like to leave a comment on the episode, head over to www.lesbianswhowrite.com. They’d love to hear from you. Or you can email them at: lesbianswhowrite@gmail.com.

Happy listening!

Clare and TB