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It’s August already. How did that happen? This week, TB is delighted with Clare’s description of her. She’s always wanted to be jazzy, and now she is! She tells us all about her weekend in New York City at the Romance Writers of America conference. TB’s verdict: she picked up some golden tips. Once she’s deciphered her notes, she’s going to share on a later episode. She also went to see the Red Sox, and they lost. Sad times.
As well as launching her latest book, A Taste of Love, Clare has been busy speaking at Happy Valley Pride in Yorkshire. She waxes lyrical about the brilliant lineup of authors and the audience, and would go back in a flash. Clare and TB make a date for the RWA Conference in Nashville, 2021. They like to be organized.
Then it’s onto this week’s big topic: what stories from their real lives have the duo included in their novels? TB’s real-life stories include allergic reactions that landed her in the ER, losing her sight, a comedy dog’s name, and an acid trip. You’ll never look at a gummy bear in the same light once you’ve listened to this.
Clare’s real-life stories feature a couple of comedy dates, along with the first funeral of a friend. Plus, she tells of all the locations and jobs she’s had or visited in real life that have made it into her books. The conclusion is: authors include snippets of their real lives throughout all of their books, but they are invariably twisted or changed to suit the characters and the story. So be careful what you say to an author, because you really might end up in the pages of their next novel!
Links to stuff mentioned in this week’s episode:
TB’s Village Romance blog post: https://iheartlesfic.com/2019/07/15/guest-post-clare-lydon-lays-down-the-kissing-law/
Clare’s Village Romance blog post: https://www.clarelydon.co.uk/2019/07/introducing-the-village-romance-series/
Happy Valley Pride: www.happyvalleypride.com
Romance Writers of America: https://www.rwa.org/
Stop back next week for another lively conversation about collaboration. 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
Another great episode, and thanks for another shoutout (feeling spoilt!)
Not been feeling well today so this cheered me up so much, and made me giggle! You are both brilliant, and the stories are great 😊
You are both great at humour and using those moments to add humour and reality to your stories.
Got to love using real life to build a story. For my WIP I took a moment that happened at work (and some feelings and a crush) to build a story based on real people and a daydream. Real life really is great inspiration.
I hope you’re feeling better, but I am glad we were able to cheer you up.
Clare always makes me laugh.
I have to admit, I’m curious about your WIP and I think it’s great you’re mixing real life in. It helps make a story believable.
Thanks so much for listening and commenting.
TB
Fantastic episode! I loooooved Clare’s insurance sales story – I legit laughed out loud!! I can listen to a hundred episodes on this topic! Amazing!
I still can’t believe Clare’s story and I keep wondering how I would have reacted. Not sure I would have purchased the insurance.
Thanks so much for listening and commenting,
TB
So glad your back from such busy July’s. This was my second favorite episode after the sex scene fun. As a strictly reader I really enjoyed hearing all the wonderful true life experiences that find their way to your pages. I especially liked Clare forgetting her characters name, mainly because I read so many books loving all the stories but rarely remember some of my favorite characters names. Got a big chuckle on that. Thanks for the great journey to the Cotswolds loved the background you guys shared on that. Bridges Bitches forever
Carmen/Cincygrl
I have to admit I’m still recovering from July.
It’s good to know readers also forget character names. Sometimes I feel so bad about it. These people live in my head for so long while crafting the story and then I’m like, what was that one’s name?
The Cotswolds adventure has been fab and I’m thrilled readers are enjoying it. And, I’ll never forget whatshername saying, “Back off bitches.”
Thanks so much for listening and commenting.
TB
True stories becoming a part of your stories is choice for me. In the story I’m trying to write,I’m reminded to write what I know and pulling from true stories in my life continues to be helpful.
It is indeed helpful and helps the story feel more natural even when changing the true event to fit your story.
Thanks so much for listening and for commenting!
TB