the prices, even as ebooks, are ridiculous. $15.95 for a 300 page book?

Ouch! I didn’t look at the websites themselves yet and this really sucks. I can’t afford to spend this much on books, especially on a new kind of genre with authors I haven’t tried yet.

I think these authors should take the tactic of being prolific in their writing and advertising and start off with lower prices. Then once they get a wider or loyal reader base, they could up the prices a bit.

Just wanted to let you know that there is a populous world of lesbian romance, erotica and erotic romance out there. Try Bold Strokes Books–it’s an indie outfit that publishes lGBTQ popular fiction, specialising in romances with handsome, tortured, law enforcement/armed forces butch romantic heroes (http://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/). Also try Bella Books–an online store that sells lesbian erotic and romantic lit. They bought Naiad which was once the premier American lesbian feminist publishing house (http://www.bellabooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc). Lastly, there’s Cleis Press that publishes academic gay and lesbian studies stuff, and pop fiction (http://www.cleispress.com/index.php). Lesbian romance author Radclyffe is a huge favourite at the local lesbian/feminist bookstore and she’s a member of the RWA–check out her stuff at Bold Strokes Books.

Wow, thanks, Shrutster! This is exactly what I was looking for! :) I don’t know if you’ll see this, but are there any other popular authors you could recommend?

Lleeo, no I haven’t thought of reviewing lesbian fiction. But then up until I started reading m/m books, I would never have thought I’d enjoy those.

Thanks for your response, Jayne. Sorry it took me so long to respond back! I just wanted to mention it for the very reason you stated; many people don’t start off thinking they could really get into GLBT romance or other genre books featuring them but then are pleasantly surprised when they find great authors/characters/plots.

The whole concept of two men being affectionate and intimate with each other really fascinates me because men in our society are often brought up to be less overtly affectionate and whenever I read gay romance, I feel like I’m getting the chance to peep into a window and see something really tender, private and intimate.

Although someday, I hope this kind of novelty wears off. ;)

This is why I’m curious about lesbian romance because I really wonder what this sub-genre and its authors have to offer. ^_^

Just wanted to let you know that there is a populous world of lesbian romance, erotica and erotic romance out there. Try Bold Strokes Books–it’s an indie outfit that publishes lGBTQ popular fiction, specialising in romances with handsome, tortured, law enforcement/armed forces butch romantic heroes (http://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/). Also try Bella Books–an online store that sells lesbian erotic and romantic lit. They bought Naiad which was once the premier American lesbian feminist publishing house (http://www.bellabooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc). Lastly, there’s Cleis Press that publishes academic gay and lesbian studies stuff, and pop fiction (http://www.cleispress.com/index.php). Lesbian romance author Radclyffe is a huge favourite at the local lesbian/feminist bookstore and she’s a member of the RWA–check out her stuff at Bold Strokes Books.

Happy reading/reviewing.

On the other hand, that doesn’t necessarily mean that every gay male writer is good at creating realistic gay romance heroes, any more than it means that every straight female writer is good at creating realistic straight romance heroines.

But on the third hand, I think that starting with a gay male writer who’s adept at both the conventions of mainstream gay fiction and m/m romance is a smart choice for someone new to reviewing this genre. Also, Josh Lanyon is just a really good writer, full stop.

I haven’t thought of reviewing lesbian fiction.

Jayne, you could try Emma Donoghue’s Landing. I found it thoughtful, and you might feel differently than I did about the ending. Both women are “already secure in their sexual orientation” and have supportive communities, which I like because there’s no undertone of them being abnormal. (It also decreases the angst; there’s no self-loathing or fear of prejudice in the book.) It’s partly epistolary; I’m not sure whether you like that form. My review wasn’t a rave, but I’m glad to have read it.

When I began searching epubs for Gay/Lesbian fiction, all I saw is m/m. Ruth Sims has recommended one book I mean to read some reviews of and there is one author who I saw had a f/f book listed at Fictionwise but from what little I’ve seen so far, the pickings seem to be very slim for lesbian works.

As much as I love gay romance and think there needs to be more of it, lesbian romance seems to be largely invisible within the romance genre. There’s probably some available in e-book format but as of yet, I haven’t started reading or buying e-books.

A good review of one might entice me, though. :D

P.S. Teddy: After I saw a couple reviews of My Fair Captain, I ordered it from my bookstore and bought it for $16.50. I just couldn’t resist! And now I’m kind of addicted to Langley’s whole gay regency thing and might have to start reading e-books. I still can’t believe I spent over $16 on a book by a new author, lol.