News — interview
Author Spotlight: Lara Zielinsky
Amy Leibowitz available now bisexual novels bisexuality erotic romance interview lara zielinsky lgbtqia books new release own voices polyamory queer women women who love women
In honor of the release of her latest novel, We Three: One and One and One Makes Three, we chatted with Lara Zielinsky about the book, writing, and life in general.
Is there a character in your work you feel especially connected to? Why?
My girlfriend Lisa (yes the same one I co-dedicated the story to) asked me this same question when I sent her the submission draft of We Three for her opinion before I submitted to publishers. Because of the situation, a married...
Author Spotlight: Geonn Cannon
Amy Leibowitz anthology available now circus geonn cannon historical fiction interview lesbian fiction new releases performing arts queer women underdogs urban fantasy women women who love women
Today's interview with Geonn Cannon is double the fun, since he's got two new stories this month. In UPSTAGED!, he takes us inside a traveling circus with a pair of knife-throwers in "Knife's Edge." And in Kennel Club, Underdogs #7, Ari and Dale are back for their latest adventure.
How and why did you chose your genre?
My first novel had a male lead, but a strong supporting cast of women (four leads, three...
Author Spotlight: Allison Fradkin
Amy Leibowitz Allison Fradkin anthology available now Broadway interview lesbian fiction music performing arts theater YA literature
Today's UPSTAGED! interview is with Allison Fradkin, who (in her own words) is "a triple threat—patron, playwright, performer." Her YA story, "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Queer," is one of the most original pieces I've ever worked on. My own kids—performers themselves—loved it, their favorite part being identifying all the wonderful Broadway shows tucked inside.
What attracted you to the performing arts?
Remember the episode of I Love Lucy, "Lucy's Italian Movie," wherein the film's producer inquires, "Tell me, Mrs. Ricardo, have you ever...
Author Spotlight: Sonni de Soto
Amy Leibowitz anthology coming soon interview lesbian fiction performing arts politics queer women Sonni de Soto women who love women
With UPSTAGED! less than a week from release, I've had the pleasure of interviewing some of the authors. Up today is Sonni de Soto, an author who is knew to me. Her story in the anthology features a burlesque dancer splitting her time between her job in politics and her life on stage.
What is the hardest part of writing?
Finding the time. Even when you desperately want to be writing, there seems to always be something pulling you away from your stories: work,...
Author Spotlight: A.M. Leibowitz
Amy Leibowitz a m leibowitz interview lgbtqia books
It's a little odd to be "interviewing" myself, but I can hardly ask my colleagues to answer questions if I'm not willing, right? So here it is. And if you'd like to check out my new release, Keeping the Faith, I'd be delighted.
Which author(s) have inspired your writing? In what ways?
My favorite author is Elizabeth Berg. I love the way she writes about family and relationships and the expert way her characters grow. I often feel like...