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Aspen in Moonlight

A great review from The Lesbian Book Blog!

Women Using Words

By Kelly Wacker

The blurb from the publisher…

When art historian Melissa Warren inherits three of her grandmother’s paintings that have captivated her since childhood, she sets out to discover more about the little known artist and the locations of the mysterious landscapes. Her search takes her to the Colorado Bear Conservancy and the artist’s great-granddaughter, Sula Johansen.

Sula is reluctant to help Melissa, but their instant chemistry is impossible to ignore. Sula is torn between falling in love and hiding the truth about who and what she really is. Of course, if Melissa paid closer attention to minor details—like the fact that Sula enjoys nibbling berries off the vine, is unusually strong, and consumes way too much honey—Melissa might not be in for the shock of her life.

My thoughts…

I was very surprised to learn that this was Wacker’s first full length novel. This book doesn’t read like…

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Sweet Summertime

I hope you’re enjoying a few lazy late summer days!

Down here in the Deep South the sticky-hot weather encourages a slower pace. Even my garden is slowing down in the oppressive heat. Fortunately, the farmer’s market is still in full swing and providing opportunity to savor the rich bounty of the summer harvest. Perhaps where you live the peaches are ripe and you’re enjoying a juicy summer pleasure. Why do I mention peaches? Well, read my reminiscence in the GCLS membership spotlight and you’ll understand.

I was honored to be asked to write an essay for the GCLS (Golden Crown Literary Society) Membership Spotlight. In case you don’t know, GCLS is the leading lesbian-themed literary organization for editors, publishers, readers, writers, and friends/supporters. They offer so much to our community from networking to learning opportunities. Learn more about it here.