It’s just over two weeks since I launched my third book, and I couldn’t be happier with the response so far. People seem to be connecting with the book and the characters which is great – I was sad to say goodbye to them, but I’m happy that readers now get to say hello again! A lot of people have asked me if writing and launching books gets easier with every one you do, and to that I’d say a resounding no. Writing a book is hard, editing a book is hard, and launching a book takes courage – because every time you put a book out there, you offer up a little piece of yourself to the world and you’re never quite sure if the world’s going to like it… Continue reading » “Thumbs Up For This London Love!”
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This London Love Released!
A week ahead of schedule, I’m thrilled to announce that my third novel, This London Love, has been released – whoop whoop! The story of designer Kate Carter and florist Meg Harding, it combines romance, flowers, hiccups and oodles of lesbians, along with family drama and great cake, set in the UK’s capital city.
I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it. If you haven’t got it yet and want to get your hands on it, click on one of the links below to buy it on Amazon, Kobo or Smashwords – iTunes and Barnes & Noble are immiment.
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Buy This London Love on Amazon UK
London Calling Featured on AfterEllen!
I was just shutting down my laptop yesterday, when up popped a tweet telling me that London Calling had been reviewed on ace lesbian culture site AfterEllen – brilliant news! The review is all sorts of awesome and is sure to make you laugh – I know I did. If you haven’t seen it yet, take a look here to read the review in full.
Thanks so much to AfterEllen for the sparkling review and thanks to you if you contacted me about it. The spin-off to London Calling – This London Love – is due out on July 3rd, and I’ll be updating more next week!
This London Love is due out on July 3rd; London Calling and The Long Weekend are available at all digital outlets. Follow this blog to keep up to date!
This London Love – Cover Reveal & First Chapters!
The countdown to the launch of my third book This London Love is well and truly on! And to get you in the mood, here’s the new cover in all its shiny redness, plus the first two chapters to whet your appetite. This London Love is a spin-off of London Calling, focusing on Jess’s flatmate Kate and her search for her London love. The exact launch date is yet to be decided but I’m hoping for some time in June. Watch this space for more soon, but for now, it’s time to get acquainted with Kate and Meg…
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Indie Author Fair 2015
A recent survey of the British public put being an author as the number one profession in the land – and over the past year, I’ve transformed into exactly that, putting out two books, with a third on the way. But being an author can be a lonely profession, which involves long stints sat alone at your keyboard making things up. So when I got the chance to take part in the Independent Author Fair at Foyles this month, I was cock-a-hoop! A chance to meet readers and other authors? Count me in… Continue reading » “Indie Author Fair 2015”
Catch Me At The Indie Author Fair!
If you’re in London, this is just a reminder that you can come along to say hi and check out my books tomorrow evening – along with those of 50 other indie authors at the London Book Fair’s Indie Author Fair! We’ll be all smiles, books, sweets and there’s wine. Did I mention there was wine? Well, there is. Come to Foyles’ flagship store from 4.30-7.30pm. I guarantee at least one smile for everyone who shows up. Possibly two. See you there!
The Indie Author Fair is taking place on Friday April 17th at The Auditorium, Level 6, Foyles Book Shop, 107 Charing Cross Road, London.
The Lesbian Book Club with Cindy Rizzo
I’ve been a bit slack putting this one up, so apologies! Here’s my interview with US award-winning author Cindy Rizzo who talks about her writing, living in New York and why she’s gone from being self-published to signing with a publisher. Treat yourself to this podcast today, hosted and produced by My Lesbian Radio.
Runner-Up For London Calling!
It’s been a great start to the week for my debut novel London Calling, which came second in the 2014 Rainbow Awards Best Cover Contest, making it through from hundreds of initial entries. I still love the cover and the congratulations should go to my designer and friend Kevin Pruitt who did a stellar job. Well done to all the winners & runners-up, and a huge round of applause to Eliza Reviews for putting together the whole shebang.
The Lesbian Book Club with HP Munro
Episode two of The Lesbian Book Club is up now, hosted by me and featuring fantastic Scottish author H.P. Munro. Join us as we chat about her books, writing and the world of fanfiction…
My two novels London Calling and The Long Weekend are both available now.
New Short Stories Ahoy!
Have you been sitting around thinking “I wish that Clare Lydon would write some short stories and stop watching Come Dine With Me”? Well you’re in luck! Because this month, as well as launching my new novel The Long Weekend, I’ve also been fortunate enough to contribute two brand new short stories to two different anthologies! Honestly, you wait for one charity lesbian fiction anthology to rock up, then two show up at once… Continue reading » “New Short Stories Ahoy!”