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A Sista Love PodcastSEASON 4 - EP. 10: How I Learned to Trust Myself Again After Trauma | Rose JonesSend us a textRebuilding trust after trauma can feel impossible, especially when it feels like the one person you can’t trust is yourself. In this raw and inspiring solo episode, Rose Jones shares her journey of learning to trust herself again after years of hurt and betrayal. She dives deep into the process of rediscovering self-trust, from overcoming doubt and fear to embracing her intuition once more. If you've ever questioned your own judgment or struggled with self-doubt after trauma, this episode offers both hope and practical steps to reconnect with the strength inside you.2025-05-0826 min

A Sista Love PodcastSEASON 4 - EP. 9: Why You Feel Disconnected from Yourself [And How to Rebuild] | Rose JonesSend us a textFeeling disconnected from yourself can be one of the most isolating experiences, especially after trauma or difficult life changes. In this deeply personal solo episode, Rose Jones explores the reasons why we sometimes feel lost, numb, or like we’ve lost touch with who we truly are. She dives into the emotional and psychological roots of this disconnection and shares the steps she took to rebuild a sense of self, reclaim her identity, and feel at home in her own skin again. If you’ve ever felt like a stranger to yourself, this epis...2025-05-0825 min

A Sista Love PodcastSEASON 4 - EP. 8: Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s Why Your Nervous System Wont Let You Rest | Rose JonesSend us a textIf rest feels impossible—even when you're exhausted—you’re not lazy or broken. In this insightful solo episode, Rose Jones explains how trauma and chronic stress rewire the nervous system to stay in survival mode, making true rest feel unsafe or out of reach. She breaks down what’s really happening beneath the overwhelm and offers compassionate tools to begin calming your system, little by little. This episode is a must-listen if your mind won’t slow down, your body stays tense, and you’re craving peace you can’t seem to access.2025-05-0828 min

A Sista Love PodcastSEASON 4 - EP. 7: Why You Never Feel Safe [Even When Nothing Is Wrong] | Rose JonesSend us a textHave you ever felt on edge, anxious, or bracing for impact—even when everything seems fine? In this deeply validating solo episode, Rose Jones explores why a constant sense of danger can linger long after trauma ends. She unpacks how the nervous system gets wired for survival, and why feeling safe isn’t just about your environment—it’s about what’s happening inside you. Through personal insight and gentle guidance, Rose offers ways to begin rebuilding a sense of internal safety so you can finally start to exhale.👉JOIN OUR PRIVATE F...2025-05-0820 min

A Sista Love PodcastSEASON 4 - EP. 6: The Missing Piece That’s Keeping You Stuck | Rose JonesSend us a textIf you’ve been doing all the right things but still feel like you’re not moving forward, this episode is for you. In this honest and eye-opening solo session, Rose Jones uncovers the often-overlooked element that keeps so many people stuck in their healing journey. She shares the mindset shifts, emotional truths, and deeper work that finally helped her breakthrough. This episode will help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with the part of your healing that might be missing—but completely within reach.👉JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR WOMEN: 2025-05-0719 min

A Sista Love PodcastSEASON 4 - EP. 5: What If Healing Didn’t Mean Always Struggling? | Rose JonesSend us a textWhat if healing didn’t have to feel like a constant uphill battle? In this refreshing solo episode, Rose Jones challenges the belief that healing must always be hard, painful, or exhausting. She explores how peace, joy, and rest can also be part of the process—and how embracing those moments is a vital part of true recovery. Through personal stories and mindset shifts, Rose invites listeners to reimagine healing as something that can feel lighter, softer, and more sustainable.👉JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR WOMEN: https://bit.ly...2025-05-0727 min

A Sista Love PodcastSEASON 4 - EP. 4: Why You Keep Sabotaging Your Healing [Without Realizing It] | Rose JonesSend us a textIn this revealing solo episode, Rose Jones dives into the subtle, often unconscious ways we block our own healing. From self-doubt and perfectionism to emotional avoidance and old coping patterns, Rose uncovers how these habits quietly sabotage our progress—often without us even noticing. She shares her own experiences and offers insight into how to recognize these patterns and shift them with compassion, not shame. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your healing journey and couldn’t figure out why, this episode will help connect the dots.👉JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK...2025-05-0717 min

A Sista Love PodcastSEASON 4 - EP. 3: The Truth About Healing: Why Time Alone Won’t Fix It | Rose JonesSend us a textWe’ve all heard that “time heals all wounds,” but what if that’s not the full truth? In this eye-opening solo episode, Rose Jones breaks down why time alone isn’t enough to truly heal from trauma. She shares her own hard-earned insights about what healing really requires—intentional action, emotional processing, and self-awareness. If you’ve been waiting for time to do the work, Rose offers a gentle but honest wake-up call, reminding you that real healing is something you have to participate in, not just wait for.👉JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEB...2025-05-0711 min

A Sista Love PodcastSEASON 4 - EP. 2: Healing After Trauma: What I Wish I Knew Sooner | Rose JonesSend us a textIn this heartfelt solo episode, Rose Jones opens up about her personal journey of healing after trauma, sharing the raw truths and powerful lessons she wishes she had known earlier. With honesty and vulnerability, Rose reflects on the emotional weight of recovery, the myths that kept her stuck, and the breakthroughs that helped her move forward. Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or feeling lost along the way, this episode offers encouragement, wisdom, and a reminder that you’re not alone.👉JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR WOMEN: https://bit.ly...2025-05-0710 min

A Sista Love PodcastSEASON 4 - EP. 1: Why Healing Feels Impossible [And What No One Told You] | Rose JonesSend us a textIn this deeply personal solo episode, Rose Jones explores the hidden reasons why healing can feel so out of reach, especially after trauma. She opens up about the emotional blocks, inner doubts, and misunderstood realities that often leave survivors feeling broken or stuck. Rose also shares what no one told her in the early stages of healing—truths that could’ve made the journey feel less lonely and more possible. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why does this still hurt?” or “Will I ever be okay?”—this episode is for you.👉JOIN OUR PR...2025-05-0710 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastA Falling Star and a Flying Bird by Rhiannon Grant - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 310A Falling Star and a Flying Bird by Rhiannon Grant The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 310 with Heather Rose Jones This quarter’s fiction episode presents A Falling Star and a Flying Bird by Rhiannon Grant, narrated by Heather Rose Jones. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon ...2025-03-2929 min

A Sista Love PodcastSeason 3-EP. #20: Love or Bondage: Understanding the Strength of Trauma Bonds | Rose JonesSend us a textIn this episode, "Understanding the Strength of Trauma Bonds" Rose Jones explores the complex emotional connections formed through traumatic experiences, often between individuals in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Rose delves into how these bonds can create feelings of attachment despite harm and affect one’s emotional and psychological well-being. Through this insightful work, she helps individuals recognize and break free from the cycle of trauma bonds to foster healthier, more empowering relationships.JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR WOMEN: https://bit.ly/A-Sista-Love-Support-Group Don't forget to FOLLOW ME on m...2024-12-1816 min

A Sista Love PodcastSeason 3-EP. #16: When Trauma Holds You Back: Pauline Jones on Moving Beyond SurvivalSend us a textIn this episode, we are joined by Pauline Jones. She is a certified life and holistic coach and is a beacon of resilience and empowerment with over 20 years of experience in overcoming trauma and guiding others. Her personal and professional background uniquely qualifies her to support and inspire individuals navigating their own paths to recovery and growth.📝 OFFERShe can offer hope, motivation, and inspiration. She has had a long, hard journey and has been told by so many that she should not be sane. She has overcome decades of tra...2024-11-131h 01

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for April 2024 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 284On the Shelf for April 2024 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 284 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Book ShoppingNorman, Ben. 2023. Pomp and Piety: Everyday Life of the Aristocracy in Stuart England. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 978-1-3981-1017-5 Southon, Emma. 2023. A Rome of One's Own: The Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire. New York: Abrams Press. ISBN 978-1-4197-6018-1 Turton, Stephen. 2024. Before the Word Was Queer: Sexuality and the English Dictionary, 1600-1930. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 978...2024-04-0617 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastDaughters of Derbyshire by Daniel Stride - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 283Daughters of Derbyshire by Daniel Stride The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 283 with Heather Rose Jones This quarter’s fiction episode presents “Daughers of Derbyshire” by Daniel Stride, narrated by Heather Rose Jones. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpenn...2024-04-0128 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for January 2024 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 277On the Shelf for January 2024 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 277 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Recent Lesbian/Sapphic Historical Fiction The Lady's Wager by Olivia Hampton Helen's House (School of Enlightenment) by Maggie Sims The Ease of Time by Charlotte Rowan The Secret Duchess (The Spinsters of Inverley #3) by Jane Walsh Escaping Mr. Rochester by L.L. McKinney Don't Want You Like a Best Friend (Mischief & Matchmaking #1) by Emma R. Alban Eve of Kilcargin by Susan...2024-01-0621 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBattling Poll by Rose Cullen - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 276Battling Poll by Rose Cullen The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 276 with Heather Rose Jones This quarter’s fiction episode presents “Battling Poll” by Rose Cullen, narrated by Heather Rose Jones. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email...2023-12-3029 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastLesbian Gothics, Gothic Lesbians - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 268The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 268 with Heather Rose Jones In this episode we talk about: The history and definition of the gothic genre Features of female-centered gothics Sapphic characters as protagonists and antagonists A selection of lesbian gothicsThe Marquise and the Novice by Victoria Ramstetter Shadows of the Heart by Patty G. Henderson The Wife in the Attic by Rose Lerner - Interview with the author Lily of the Tower by Elizabeth Hart Reader, I Murdered Him by Betsy Cornwell The Secret of Matterdale Hall by Marianne Ratcliffe - Interview with the author Beulah Lodge by...2023-09-2426 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastTo the Fair Muse who, Loving Me, Imagin’d More by Annemarie KD - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 264To the Fair Muse who, Loving Me, Imagin'd More by Annemarie KD The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 264 with Heather Rose Jones This quarter’s fiction episode presents “To the Fair Muse who, Loving Me, Imagin'd More” by Annemarie KD, narrated by Heather Rose Jones. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Histor...2023-07-2934 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastThe Pirate in the Mirror by Catherine Lundoff - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 257The Pirate in the Mirror by Catherine Lundoff The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 257 with Heather Rose Jones This quarter’s fiction episode presents “The Pirate in the Mirror” by Catherine Lundoff, narrated by Heather Rose Jones. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online...2023-04-3031 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastAll is Silence by Heather Rose Jones - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 250All is Silence by Heather Rose Jones The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 250 with Heather Rose Jones A bonus fiction episode to celebrate episode #250: “All is Silence” by Heather Rose Jones, narrated by the author. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Webs...2023-01-2836 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE 16: Forgiving Others │Rose JonesSend us a textDo you know that one of the greatest properties of humans is forgiveness? God has blessed us with the ability to forgive because this allows us to move forward in life. Forgiveness gives you power over the situation, because when you forgive the situation no longer has a hold over we live in a world where some people believe that in order for them to forgive someone they need to get even, once that person understands what they did to me or they felt an equal about of pain, then that will put...2023-01-2407 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE 15: Whose Fault Is It? │Rose JonesSend us a textWe always want to be perfect in the eyes of others regardless of the factthat it can damage our lives. Blaming others keeps us from seeing ways we can alter our behavior to achieve a desired outcome. It leaves us powerless, and it stunts our personal growth. By making others the responsible party for our problems, our personal progress can cause us to stand still in our lives.#Whosefaultisit #myfault #podcast #podcasts #podcastepisode ---------------------You can read or watch more Personal Development Courses here:http://w...2023-01-1710 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE 14: Letting Go │Rose JonesSend us a textThe reason why I like to hold on to things, was because it was easier to be the victim than the survivor - its easier to blame others than take accountability - so the biggest reason why we hold onto things too long is that it's comfortable - and easy - we don't have to do the work to move beyond that situation, I can be bitter because I was abused - my actions is justified - you don't understand what I been through - I don't change to make you happy, you...2023-01-1110 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE 13: How Do You Want to be Loved │Rose JonesSend us a textSelf-love is an appreciation for oneself. It is a skill you need to develop to help you learn how to accept yourself in all circumstances with all flaws and without any external support. It’s like you love yourself no matter what someone thinks of you. It’s all about self-acceptance and giving yourself permission to make mistakes and to learn and grow from them. Think about it like this say you made a big mistake, self-love allows you to forgive yourself and allows you to acknowledge your mistake more in a healthy way...2023-01-1012 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE 12: Waking up Grateful - Practicing Gratitude │Rose JonesSend us a textWelcome back, my beautiful sisters!On today’s episode of A Sista Love, I will be talking about Practicing gratitude and how gratitude brings happiness into your life.Before we get started, I would like to let you know that A Sista Love podcast is a live podcast now, we go live every Wednesday at 12 pm, on tik tok, Instagram, and Facebook, and if you can’t tune in life the podcast recording will be available on my YouTube@ Rose Jones and the audio version is will be available on all p...2022-10-1910 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for October 2022- The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 240On the Shelf for October 2022 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 240 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Recent convention activities Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogHuebner, Sabine R. & Christian Laes (eds). 2019. The Single Life in the Roman and Later Roman World. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. ISBN 978-1-108-47017-9 Mémoire pour Anne Grandjean, connu sous le nom de Jean-Baptiste Grandjean, Accusé & Appellant. 1765. Louis Cellot, Paris. New and forthcoming fictionChristmas Secrets of the Soho Club: Ne...2022-10-0117 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for September 2022 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 238On the Shelf for September 2022 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 239 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogHuebner, Sabine R. & Christian Laes (eds). 2019. The Single Life in the Roman and Later Roman World. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. ISBN 978-1-108-47017-9 Call for submissions for the 2023 LHMP audio short story series. See here for details. New and forthcoming fictionMackenzy O'Rorke P.I.: In the Case of the Dangerous Dames by...2022-09-0338 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE 11: How to Overcome a Negative Mindset │Rose JonesSend us a textWelcome back, my beautiful sisters!In today’s episode of A Sister Love, I will be talking about, how to overcome a negative mindset when you have negativity everywhere. But first, if you're a new listener let me introduce myself Hey, I am Rose jones. I am your host here at Talk to Aunty Rosy Podcast. I am a survivor of self-hate, domestic violence, and childhood trauma and I’m currently battling PTSD but I didn’t allow any of that to stop me. I decided to continue my story...2022-08-1710 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE 9: Are You Finding Comfort in Your Pain │Rose JonesSend us a text#comfort #findingcomfort #youwillfindcomfort #receivecomfort #comfortinpainWelcome back, my beautiful sisters!In today’s episode of Talk to Aunty Rosy, I will be talking about Why you may find comfort in your pain, or how your trauma pain or behavior created a new norm for you, So now you living comfortably, and uncomfortable. If you're a first-time listener, let me introduce myself,Hey, I am Rose Jones. I am your host here at Talk to Aunty Rosy Podcast. I am a survivor of self-hate, domestic violence, and childhood tra...2022-07-2012 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE 8: Other people's actions are not your fault │Rose JonesSend us a textWelcome back, my beautiful sisters!In today’s episode of Talk to Aunty Rosy, I will be talking about how you may be blaming yourself for other people’s actions I think everyone may have done this at some point in our life if you're a first-time listener let me introduce myself. Hey, I am Rose Jones. I am your host here at Talk to Aunty Rosy Podcast. I am a survivor of self-hate, domestic violence, and childhood trauma and I’m currently battling PTSD but I didn’t allow any...2022-07-1313 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE 7: Will I Ever Be Good Enough │Rose JonesSend us a textWelcome back, my sisters, to another episode of Talk to Aunty Rosy. Today, I will be talking to you about a question that comes up a lot, which is "Will I ever be good enough?"For my first listener let me tell you a little bit about me. I am Rose Jones, your host here at Talk to Aunty Rosy Podcast. I am a survivor of self-hate, domestic violence, and childhood trauma, and I'm currently battling PTSD, but I didn't allow any of that to stop me. I decided t...2022-07-0615 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE #5: Looking in the mirror │Rose JonesSend us a textHey, my beautiful sister, on today's episode of Talk to Aunty Rosy, we are going to be talking about self-image, and how the lack of it can affect your self-worth, and self-confidence, Hi, I am Rose Jones, and I am your host here at the Talk to Aunty Rosy podcast. For all my first-time listeners, let me tell you a little about myself. I am a survivor of self-hate, domestic violence, and childhood trauma, and I am also currently battling PTSD, but I didn’t allow any of that to stop me...2022-06-1615 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE #4: Understand Who You Are │Rose JonesSend us a textHey my beautiful sister on today's episode of Talk to Aunty Rosy, We are going to be talking about lack of self-understanding, and how when you lack understanding of self, how it may cause you to sometimes ignore your needs and wants, cause you didn't understand what you actually needed at that moment. Hi, I am Rose Jones, I am your host here at the Talk to Aunty Rosy podcast. For all my first-time listeners, let me tell you a little about myself. I am a survivor of self-hate, do...2022-06-0815 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE #3: You Can't Give What You Don't Have │ Rose JonesSend us a textHello Sisters!Welcome back to another episode of the Talk to Aunty Rosy podcast,in today’s episode, we are going to be talking about a famoussaying that goes ‘You can’t give what you don’t have.Hi, I’m Rose Jones I am your host here at Talk to Aunty Rosy Podcast, for the first listener letI will tell you a little bit about me I am a survivor of self-hate, domestic violence, childhoodtrauma and I’m currently battling PTSD but I didn’t all...2022-06-0118 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE #2: You are Fine the Way You Are │Rose JonesSend us a text“Hi, I’m Rose jones I am your host here at Talk to Aunty Rosy Podcast, for the first listener let me tell you a little bit about me I am a survivor of self-hate, domestic violence, childhood trauma and I’m currently battling PTSD but I didn’t allow any of that to stop me, I decided to use all that for good, so I created a community for women who are in the beginning stages of self -healing, in our community we help women with skill-building, give women useful tools to use, educatio...2022-05-1211 min

A Sista Love PodcastEPISODE #1: You Can't Change What You Don't Know │Rose JonesSend us a text“Hi, I’m Rose Jones I am your host here at A Sista Love Podcast, for the first listener let me tell you a little bit about me I am a survivor of self-hate, domestic violence, and childhood trauma and I’m currently battling PTSD but I didn’t allow any of that to stop me, I decided to use all that for good, so I created a community for women who are in the beginning stages of self -healing, in our the community we help women with skill-building, give women useful tools to use, educ...2022-05-0412 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast”The Spirits of Cabassus” by Ursula Whitcher - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 228”The Spirits of Cabassus” by Ursula Whitcher The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 228 with Heather Rose Jones This quarter’s fiction episode presents “The Spirits of Cabassus” by Ursula Whitcher, narrated by Heather Rose Jones. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: h...2022-04-3031 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for April 2022 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 226On the Shelf for April 2022 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 226 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: When is a fairy tale retelling a historic story? Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogFrye, Susan & Karen Robertson (eds). Maids and Mistresses, Cousins and Queens: Women’s Alliances in Early Modern England. Oxford University Press, New York. ISBN 0-19-511735-2 Book ShoppingHuebner, Sabine R. & Christian Laes (eds). 2019. The Single Life in the Roman and Later Roman World. Cambridge Un...2022-04-0222 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast“Moon River” by Mandy Mongkolyuth - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 214“Moon River” by Mandy Mongkolyuth The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 214 with Heather Rose Jones This quarter’s fiction episode presents “Moon River” by Mandy Mongkolyuth, narrated by Heather Rose Jones. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: Hea...2021-11-0129 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBonus Fiction: “Margaret” by Eleanor Musgrove - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 211Bonus Fiction: “Margaret” by Eleanor Musgrove The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 211 with Heather Rose Jones This special bonus fiction episode presents “Margaret” by Eleanor Musgrove, narrated by Heather Rose Jones. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: H...2021-09-2554 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for September 2021 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 209On the Shelf for September 2021 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 209 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogManion, Jen. 2020. Female Husbands: A Trans History. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. ISBN 978-1-108-48380-3 Stehr (see below) Skidmore, Emily. 2017. True Sex: The Lives of Trans Men at the Turn of the 20th Century. New York University Press, New York. ISBN 978-1-4798-7063-9 New acquisitions for the blogStehr, Emily (compiler). 2018. Tragic...2021-09-0611 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for July 2021 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 205On the Shelf for July 2021 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 205 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: ”Pride” and identity Golden Crown Literary Society Conference Schedule New and forthcoming fictionThe Women of Apasas (Amazzi Warriors and Queens #1) by Elizabeth Reign Viking Quest by Edale Lane Lie With Me by Patricia Spencer The Dawn of the Rose (Love and Thorns #2) by Sarah Swan She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan Justice Won (Wynter #3) by Kim Pritekel Her Lady's Fort...2021-07-0320 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastThe Adventuress by Catherine Lundoff - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 202The Adventuress by Catherine Lundoff The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 202 with Heather Rose Jones This quarter’s fiction episode presents “The Adventuress” by Catherine Lundoff, narrated by Heather Rose Jones. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email...2021-05-2927 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastThe Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 201 – Researching the Origins of Lesbian Myths, Legends, and SymbolsResearching the Origins of Lesbian Myths, Legends, and Symbols The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 201 with Heather Rose Jones In this episode we talk about: The process of investigating “popular history” about lesbian symbols and myths The following are only some of the sources mentioned in the podcast. If listeners have questions about anything not included here, drop a comment on the transcript over on the blog. I stand behind my sources! LHMP #215 - Bennett, Betty T. 1991. Mary Diana Dods: A Gentleman and a Scholar. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore. ISBN 0-8018-4984-5 ”Charlemagne’s Cheese: a study...2021-05-1543 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastWhat’s the Difference between Lesbian and Sapphic? - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 199What’s the Difference between Lesbian and Sapphic? The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 199 with Heather Rose Jones A linguistic tour through the history of words derived from Sappho of Lesbos, and why a book might be a sapphic book while not being a lesbian book. This topic is discussed in one or more entries of the Lesbian Historic Motif Project here: Sapphic/Sapphist Lesbian A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RS...2021-04-1718 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastLesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 197 – Hey Hollywood! Historic Couples who would Make Great Happy MoviesHey Hollywood! Historic Couples who would Make Great Happy Movies The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 197 with Heather Rose Jones A tour through the lives of some f/f couples in history who would make great “happily ever after” movies and tv shows Find more information about the primary couples discussed in this show at the following links: Isabella de Luna Mary Kendall and Catharine Jones Sarah Paul (Samuel Bundy) and Mary Parlour Mary East (James How) and Mary Snapes Katherine Bovey and Mary Pope Marie Corelli Charlotte Cushman Matilda Hays Anne Whitney & Abby Adeline Mann...2021-03-2040 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastMadame de Murat: Author of Fairy Tales, Lover of Women - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 195Madame de Murat: Author of Fairy Tales, Lover of Women The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 195 with Heather Rose Jones In this episode we talk about: The social background of the French salons and court in late 17th century France Madame de Murat as author and gadfly De Murat’s personal and romantic entanglements The legal persecution of Madame de Murat by King Louis XIV The most useful sources for this episode were the following. Unless noted, link is to the LHMP blog post about the publication.Chevalier, Jim. 2010. The Old Regime Police Blotter II: Sodomites, Tribads, an...2021-02-2022 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastA Soldier in the Army of Love by Diane Morrison - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 193A Soldier in the Army of Love by Diane Morrison The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 193 with Heather Rose Jones This quarter’s fiction episode presents “A Soldier in the Army of Love by Diane Morrison, narrated by Laura Pinson. Content Note: This story contains graphic descriptions of war and its aftermath, including sexual assault (though not of the protagonist). A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed...2021-01-3037 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastAnne Lister’s Courtship Scripts - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 192Anne Lister’s Courtship Scripts The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 192 with Heather Rose Jones A guided tour through the relationships of a Regency-era lesbian. In this episode we talk about: The context of Anne Lister’s life Flirtations, courtships, and sexual relationships A detailed chronology and progression of Anne’s relationship with Mrs. Barlow in Paris Sources mentionedWhitbread, Helena ed. 1992. I Know My Own Heart: The Diaries of Anne Lister 1791-1840. New York University Press, New York. ISBN 0-8147-9249-9 Whitbread, Helena ed. 1992. No Priest But Love: The Journals of Anne Lister from 1824-1826...2021-01-1630 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastSo You’re Writing a Sapphic Historical Romance: Questions to Consider - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 190So You’re Writing a Sapphic Historical Romance: Questions to Consider The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 190 with Heather Rose Jones In this episode we talk about the questions to ask about sapphic relationships and how they are perceived in your story’s setting: How easy is it to live outside of the heterosexual marriage paradigm? What are the economic, legal, and religious constraints on your characters? What is the ordinary “background noise” of non-sexual displays of affection? How does the culture of the setting understand privacy and how does that affect your characters’ behavior? What are the realit...2020-12-2641 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBook Appreciation with Diana Pinguicha - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 189Book Appreciation with Diana Pinguicha The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 189 with Heather Rose Jones In the Book Appreciation segments, our featured authors (or your host) will talk about one or more favorite books with queer female characters in a historic setting. Books mentionedThe Handmaiden (movie) Passing Strange by Ellen Klages That Could Be Enough by Alyssa Cole The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid A transcript of this podcast may be available here. (Transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com...2020-12-1908 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastInterview with Diana Pinguicha - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 188Interview with Diana Pinguicha The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 188 with Heather Rose Jones A series of interviews with authors of historically-based fiction featuring queer women. In this episode we talk about: The myth of the “enchanted Moura” Social, political, and sexual dynamics around the Reconquista Medieval and modern resonances around eating disorders and self-harm Dipping into Portuguese history for fictional inspiration Books mentionedA Curse of Roses by Diana Pinguicha A transcript of this podcast may be available here. (Transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Webs...2020-12-1225 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for December 2020 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 187On the Shelf for December 2020 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 187 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Lessons from history for the current times Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogVicinus, Martha. 2004. Intimate Friends: Women Who Loved Women, 1778-1928. University of Chicago Press, Chicago. ISBN 0-226-85564-3 Announcing this month’s author guest, Diana Pinguicha New and forthcoming fictionThe Factory Witches of Lowell by C.S. Malerich When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain (The Singing Hi...2020-12-0512 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastPoetry about Love between Women from the 18th Century - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 186Poetry about Love between Women from the 18th Century The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 186 with Heather Rose Jones A tour through various poems of the 18th century that touch of different aspects of love between women. In this episode we talk about: Anne Finch “Friendship between Ephelia and Ardelia” (1713) Mary Chudleigh “To Lerinda” (1703) Elizabeth Thomas “To Clemena” (1722) John Hoadly “On the Friendship of Two Young Ladies” (1730) Anonymous “Cloe to Artimesa” (1720) Susanna Highmore Duncombe “To Aspasia” (1751) Pauline de Simiane “Madrigal” (1715, French) Pauline de Simiane “Letter to Madame la Marquise de S--, On Sending Her Tobacco” (1715, French) Mary Matilda Betham “A V...2020-11-2842 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBook Appreciation - Sapphic Historic Fantasy in Asian Settings - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 185Book Appreciation - Sapphic Historic Fantasy in Asian Settings The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 185 with Heather Rose Jones A tour through some sapphic historic fantasy in various Asian cultures by authors with roots in those cultures. Books mentioned The True Queen by Zen Cho Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust The Empress of Salt and Fortune (The Singing Hills Cycle Book 1) by Nghi Vo When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain (The Singing Hills Cycle Book 2) by Nghi Vo Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri She Who Became...2020-11-2112 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastInterview with Jane Walsh - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 184Interview with Jane Walsh The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 184 with Heather Rose Jones A series of interviews with authors of historically-based fiction featuring queer women. In this episode we talk about: Writing the sexually-experienced romance heroine The novels that made Jane fall in love with historic romance Salon culture as a place to meet women The complications of showing a HEA in f/f romance without marriage Historical romance as a “common conversation” among authors Jane’s optimistic hopes for the future of f/f historical romance Plans for a connected series of sequels Books...2020-11-1418 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastGive Us This Day by Jennifer Nestojko - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 182Give Us This Day by Jennifer Nestojko The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 182 with Heather Rose Jones The fourth story in our 2020 fiction series Call for submissions for the 2021 LHMP audio short story series. See here for details. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to...2020-10-3123 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastThe Anandrine Sect - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 181The Anandrine Sect The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 181 with Heather Rose Jones A look at the motif of the 18th century French “Anandrine Sect” purported to be a lesbian sex club. In this episode we talk about: The political context of late 18th c. France Pamphlet culture and secret societies Prominent women rumored to have lesbian relations The “Lodge of Lesbos” The Anandrine Sect A selection of source materialsSikes, Alan. 2007. “The Trouble with Tribades: Struggles of Sex and Class in French Revolutionary Performance” in Querying Difference in Theatre History edited by Scott Magelssen, Ann Haugo, Cambr...2020-10-2425 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBook Appreciation with Samantha Rajaram - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 180Book Appreciation with Samantha Rajaram The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 180 with Heather Rose Jones In the Book Appreciation segments, our featured authors (or your host) will talk about one or more favorite books with queer female characters in a historic setting. In this episode we talk about: Books mentionedZami by Audre Lorde My Story by Kamala Das anything by James Baldwin A transcript of this podcast may be available here. (Transcripts are added as available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http...2020-10-2205 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastInterview with Samantha Rajaram - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 179Interview with Samantha Rajaram The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 179 with Heather Rose Jones A series of interviews with authors of historically-based fiction featuring queer women. In this episode we talk about: How the anti-miscegenation policy of the Dutch East India Company inspired the story Starting with characters and finding their stories The experience of finding your place in the world The difficulty of researching sexuality in the 17th century Samantha’s complex professional history and how it feeds into her writing Growing up as the only Indian family in a Wyoming town Samantha’s expe...2020-10-2216 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast17th c Poet Katherine Philips - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 17717th c Poet Katherine Philips The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 177 with Heather Rose Jones A biography of poet Katherine Philips with a tour through some of her works. In this episode we talk about: An overview of Philips’ life The poems of friendship Other poetic themes The neo-platonic tradition Reputation and legacy Did Philips write “lesbian poetry”? Poems includedRosania Shadowed whilst Mrs. Mary Aubrey L’Amitié: To Mrs. Mary Aubrey Rosania’s Apostacy and Lucasia's Friendship Friendship's Mystery: To my dearest Lucasia To My Excellent Lucasia, On Our Friendship Injuria Amici To my Lucasia, in Defence...2020-10-2143 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastInterview with Nyri Bakkalian - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 175Interview with Nyri Bakkalian The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 175 with Heather Rose Jones An interview with Dr. Nyri Bakkalian about her historical research and her cross-time novel. In this episode we talk about: What part time travel plays in Grey Dawn Representing a variety of gender experiences in historical fiction The challenges and pleasures of being a historian writing fiction What does the American Civil War have to do with “samurai with Gatling guns”? Books mentionedGrey Dawn by Nyri A. Bakkalian Yellow Rose by Yoshiya Nobuko (trans. Sarah Frederick) A transcript of this podc...2020-10-2133 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast“Your Fingers Like Pen and Ink” by Jeannelle M. Ferreira - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 173“Your Fingers Like Pen and Ink” by Jeannelle M. Ferreira The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 173 with Heather Rose Jones The LHMPodcast fiction series presents a story by Jeannelle M. Ferreira, set in a late 19th century Russian Jewish community. Jeannelle is also the author of The Covert Captain: or, A Marriage of Equals. The story is narrated by Violet Dixon, who also recorded the audiobook of The Covert Captain. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpe...2020-10-2021 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastArtificial Scarcity of Representation: Asexual Artemis/Lesbian Diana - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 172Artificial Scarcity of Representation: Asexual Artemis/Lesbian Diana The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 172 with Heather Rose Jones An exploration of the mythic figures of Artemis and Diana In this episode we talk about: Their complex and contradictory mythology and religious traditions How Artemis/Diana was represented in later literature and art Diana & Callisto: the lesbian tradition Diana vs. Venus: the asexual tradition Why we need to stop fighting over them A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com...2020-10-2023 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBook Appreciation: Artemis/Diana in Fiction - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 171Book Appreciation: Artemis/Diana in Fiction The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 171 with Heather Rose Jones In the Book Appreciation segments, our featured authors (or your host) will talk about one or more favorite books with queer female characters in a historic setting. In this episode we talk about works featuring the goddess of the hunt, either n her Greek form as Artemis or as Roman Diana. Books mentionedThe Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan Artemis the Brave by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams Outrun the Wind by Elizabeth Tammi Goddess of the Hunt by Shelby Eileen Th...2020-10-2007 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastDiana and Callisto: The Sometimes Problematic Search for Representation (reprise) - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 170Diana and Callisto: The Sometimes Problematic Search for Representation (reprise) The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 170 with Heather Rose Jones Ovid’s myth of Diana and Callisto had lasting popularity through the medieval and early modern periods and provided a context for some unexpected representation of erotic interactions between women. But hoo boy are there some problematic aspects to this topic! In this episode we talk about: The goddess Diana and her attributes The myths of Diana and Acteon, and of Diana and Callisto Virginity and chastity and what they have to do with lesbians Wh...2020-10-2024 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for August 2020 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 169On the Shelf for August 2020 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 169 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly update on what the Lesbian Historic Motif Project has been doing. In this episode we talk about: The podcast is four years old! Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogArmenian astrology text (British Library Ms. Or. 6471) Kuefler, Mathew (ed). 2007. The History of Sexuality Sourcebook. Broadview Press, Ontario. ISBN 978-1-55111-738-6 Engelstein, Laura. 1990. "Lesbian Vignettes: A Russian Triptych from the 1890s" in Signs vol. 15, no. 4 813-831. Robertson, Jennifer. 1999. "Dying to Tell: Sexuality and Suicide in Imperial...2020-10-2012 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBook Appreciation with Luci Dreamer - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 167Book Appreciation with Luci Dreamer The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 167 with Heather Rose Jones In the Book Appreciation segments, our featured authors (or your host) will talk about one or more favorite books with queer female characters in a historic setting. In this episode we talk about: The book that started her love of historic fiction Text versus audio-books Books mentionedBackwards to Oregon by Jae Fingersmith by Sarah Waters Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters The Night Watch by Sarah Waters A transcript of this podcast may be available here. (Transcripts added when...2020-10-1907 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastInterview with Luci Dreamer - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 166Interview with Luci Dreamer The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 166 with Heather Rose Jones A series of interviews with authors of historically-based fiction featuring queer women. In this episode we talk about: Luci’s plans for the trilogy The call of the Klondike Handling cross-gender performance The book’s origins in Wynona Earp fanfic Books mentionedHeart of Gold by Luci Dreamer The Call of the Wild by Jack London In the Black by Luci Dreamer (contemporary) A transcript of this podcast may be available here. (Transcripts are added as available.) Links to the...2020-10-1920 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastLesbian-Like History and Racial Othering - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 164Lesbian-Like History and Racial Othering The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 164 with Heather Rose Jones An unblinking look at the historic intersection of women’s same-sex relations and racial othering In this episode we talk about: Finding historic writing from within non-Western culturesHabib, Samar. 2009. Arabo-Islamic Texts on Female Homosexuality: 850-1780 A.D. Teneo Press, Youngstown. ISBN 978-1-934844-11-3 Vanita, Ruth and Saleem Kidwai, eds. 2000. Same-Sex Love in India: Readings from Literature and History. St. Martin’s, New York. ISBN 0-312-22169-X Morgan, Ruth and Saskia Wierenga. 2005. Tommy Boys, Lesbian Men, and Ancestral Wives...2020-10-1814 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBook Appreciation: Black Authors/Black Characters - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 163Book Appreciation: Black Authors/Black Characters The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 163 with Heather Rose Jones In the Book Appreciation segments, our featured authors (or your host) will talk about one or more favorite books with queer female characters in a historic setting. In this episode we talk about f/f historical fiction by Black authors featuring at least one Black protagonist. Resources for books by authors of color:Sistahs on the Shelf WoC in Romance Black Lesbian Literary Collective The Brown Bookshelf LGBTQReads.com Books mentionedThe Salt Roads by Nalo Hopkinson The Caretaker’s Da...2020-10-1811 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastInterview with Amy Hoff - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 162Interview with Amy Hoff The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 162 with Heather Rose Jones A series of interviews with authors of historically-based fiction featuring queer women. In this episode we talk about: Time machines and Scottish highland warriors Why a Scottish historian and folklorist created a trope-salad Digging into some of the less commonly used parts of Scottish history The othering of Scottish culture and how romantic myths erased their actual history How being a drifter on the American highway led to a love of road folklore which led to monsters How Brexit drove Amy...2020-10-1834 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastCardinal’s Gambit by Catherine Lundoff - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 160Cardinal’s Gambit by Catherine Lundoff The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 160 with Heather Rose Jones The second story in our 2020 fiction series. Written by Catherine Lundoff, narrated by Cherae Clark. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: Heather Ro...2020-10-1731 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastAphra Behn (Reprise) - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 159Aphra Behn (Reprise) The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 159 with Heather Rose Jones This episode is about the 17th century novelist, playwright, and spy Aphra Behn. In this episode we talk about: Behn’s careers in espionage and literature Her bisexuality and some of the complexities of how desire between women was portrayed in the 17th century Poem: VERSES design'd by Mrs. A. Behn, to be sent to a fair Lady, that desir'd she would absent her?self, to cure her Love. Left unfinish'd Poem: The Dream Poem: To the Fair Clarinda Who made love to...2020-10-1710 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastHistory and Historic Fiction with Janet Todd - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 158History and Historic Fiction with Janet Todd The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 158 with Heather Rose Jones A chat with historian and historical novelist Janet Todd. In this episode we talk about: ”Masks” and performativity among 17th century writers Does the concept of “bisexuality” make sense in earlier centuries? How the ability to write about desire changed over the centuries Parallels between Aphra Behn and Mary Wollstonecraft Other authors of interestFrances Sheridan The Bluestockings Passionate friends, romantic friends, intimate friends, and lovers: the long tradition of same-sex friendship Class and “lesbian celebritites” between the world wars Is it p...2020-10-1734 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastInterview with Janet Todd - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 157Interview with Janet Todd The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 157 with Heather Rose Jones A series of interviews with authors of historically-based fiction featuring queer women. In this episode we talk about: Why I jumped at the chance to interview Janet Todd Dynamics of mothers and daughters in mid-20th century England Post-WWII social and political changes in England all the way up to Brexit Themes of ignorance, claustrophobia, and class aspirations The subtle underlayer of queer sexuality in the book Mid-century experiences of same-sex identification Joan’s narrative voice and the life experience it re...2020-10-1729 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastThe (Sex) Lives of Fair and Gallant Women - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 155The (Sex) Lives of Fair and Gallant Women The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 155 with Heather Rose Jones A glimpse into same-sex relations in 16th century France through the salacious memoirs of the Seigneur de Brantôme In this episode we talk about: Brantôme’s purpose in discussing lesbian sex at the French court What Brantôme tells us about familiarity with classical sources on female homosexuality 16th century French vocabulary and slang about lesbian sex How do weasels come into it? Books mentionedBrantôme (Pierre de Bourdeille, seigneur de Brantôme). 1740. Vies des Dames Ga...2020-10-1628 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBook Appreciation with Tara Scott - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 154Book Appreciation with Tara Scott The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 154 with Heather Rose Jones In the Book Appreciation segments, our featured guest (or your host) will talk about one or more favorite books with queer female characters in a historic setting. In this episode we talk about: Tara’s introduction to historic romance through Julie Garwood, Jude Deveraux, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and how they shaped her taste Some books Tara loved in 2019 Jane Austen-inspired f/f stories that Tara would love for someone to write Books mentionedThe Liberators of Willow Run by Marianne K. Ma...2020-10-1629 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastInterview with Edale Lane - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 153Interview with Edale Lane The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 153 with Heather Rose Jones A series of interviews with authors of historically-based fiction featuring queer women. In this episode we talk about: Setting an adventure in DaVinci’s Milan An author’s publishing itinerary What’s coming for the “Nightflyer” series Books mentionedMerchants of Milan by Edale Lane Heart of Sherwood by Edale Lane Vlad: A Novel by Melodie Romeo (not f/f) A transcript of this podcast may be available here. (Transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project On...2020-10-1617 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for April 2020 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 152On the Shelf for April 2020 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 152 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly update on what the Lesbian Historic Motif Project has been doing. In this episode we talk about: Living through historic times Individualism versus community in history and the present How your podcast host is coping Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogBray, Alan. 2003. The Friend. Chicago, University of Chicago Press. 978-0-226-07181-7 Verini, Alexandra. 2016. "Medieval Models of Female Friendship in Cristine de Pizan's The Book of the City of Ladies and Margery Kempe's The Book...2020-10-1620 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBertolina Guercia - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 151Bertolina Guercia The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 151 with Heather Rose Jones The story of a 13th century Italian woman who seems to have openly had sexual relationships with women. In this episode we talk about: Who was Bertolina Guercia and what was her life like? How was Bertolina’s sexuality described by witnesses? The surprising acceptance of Bertolina’s lesbianism Sources mentionedLansing, Carol. 2005. “Donna con Donna? A 1295 Inquest into Female Sodomy” in Studies in Medieval and Renaissance History: Sexuality and Culture in Medieval and Renaissance Europe, Third Series vol. II: 109-122. Puff, Helmut. 2000. "Female Sodomy...2020-10-1517 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastMovie Review: Portrait of a Lady on Fire - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 150Movie Review: Portrait of a Lady on Fire The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 150 with Heather Rose Jones A look at media that asks us to embrace the harder parts of history In this episode we talk about: Look: just go see this movie, then come back and listen to the podcast How bittersweet stories are part of the triumph of queer media Just because it doesn’t have a Happily Ever After ending doesn’t mean it’s an unhappy story Properties mentionedPortrait of a Lady on Fire written and directed by Céline Sciamma...2020-10-1513 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastInterview with Catherine Lundoff of Queen of Swords Press - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 149Interview with Catherine Lundoff of Queen of Swords Press The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 149 with Heather Rose Jones An interview with the founder of Queen of Swords Press about the process of starting a publishing company. In this episode we talk about: Moving from being published to being a publisher Schedules and timelines Finding the balance in content What to tackle by yourself and when to bring in experts Making the finances work How success can trip you up The surprising cross-market potential of dapper lesbian capybara pirates Books mentioned - you are encouraged...2020-10-1540 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastTalking to Ghosts by Caitlin Flavell - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 147Talking to Ghosts by Caitlin Flavell The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 147 with Heather Rose Jones The first story in our 2020 fiction series, set in Victorian Scotland. The narrator is your host. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia...2020-10-1431 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastThe Highwaywoman Special (Reprise) - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 136The Highwaywoman Special (Reprise) The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 136 with Heather Rose Jones This is a reprise of my first “fifth week special” episode, when I have to come up with something outside my 4-topic rotation. Today we have a multi-media look at female highwaymen in history, song, and story, including five lesbian highwaywoman romances. In this episode we talk about: The historic era of the highwaymen Ballads featuring female highwaymen (you get to hear me sing!) Women in history who went “on the pad” as they say, or who were rumored to have done so ...2020-10-1219 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for December 2019 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 135On the Shelf for December 2019 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 135 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly update on what the Lesbian Historic Motif Project has been doing. In this episode we talk about: A look back at what the podcast has accomplished this year Call for submissions for the 2020 LHMP audio short story series. See here for details. Call for submissions for the Silk and Steel anthology (not affiliated with this podcast) See here for details. Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blog“Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence” by Adrienne Rich Constructing Medieval Sexu...2020-10-1217 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBook Appreciation with Heather Rose Jones - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 132Book Appreciation with Heather Rose Jones The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 132 with Heather Rose Jones In the Book Appreciation segments, our featured authors (or your host) will talk about one or more favorite books with queer female characters in a historic setting. Books mentioned The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner The Raven and the Reindeer by T. Kingfisher A Study in Honor by Claire O’Dell The Hounds of Justice by Claire O’Dell A Jewel-Bright Sea by Claire O’Dell Silver Moon by Catherine Lundoff A transcript of this podcast may be availa...2020-10-1115 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastInterview with Heather Rose Jones - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 131Interview with Heather Rose Jones The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 131 with Heather Rose Jones A series of interviews with authors of historically-based fiction featuring queer women. In this episode we talk about: What are the advantages to setting stories in an invented country like Alpennia? The roots of Heather’s love for language and history Themes and tropes in the Alpennia books Why weren’t the books written as romances? Complex intersections of gender and sexuality in the books Queer coming of age in the 19th century What books inspired the Alpennia series? Why a la...2020-10-1157 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for November 2019 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 130On the Shelf for November 2019 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 130 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly update on what the Lesbian Historic Motif Project has been doing. In this episode we talk about: Fiction series: “The Mermaid” by Kathleen Jowitt Call for submissions for the 2020 LHMP audio short story series. See here for details. Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogCadden, Joan. 1993. Meanings of Sex Difference in the Middle Ages: Medicine, Science, and Culture. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-48378-6 Rich, Adrienne. 1980. “Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence” in Signs 5: 631-60. Lochrie, Karma, P...2020-10-1113 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for September 2019 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 122On the Shelf for September 2019 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 122 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly update on what the Lesbian Historic Motif Project has been doing. In this episode we talk about: My trip to Ireland and Worldcon Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogArticles from The Single Woman in Medieval and Early Modern England: Her Life and Representation Classics in the field of the history of gender and sexuality (specific titles TBD) Announcing this month’s author guest, Olivia Waite New and forthcoming fictionUnder the Microscope by Kim Finney (Cygneture Books) Wo...2020-10-0917 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastPostcards from Worldcon - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 120Postcards from Worldcon The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 120 with Heather Rose Jones A collection of micro-interviews recorded live at Worldcon in Dublin, Ireland. Recommendations and shout-outs from: Adri JoyNerds of a Feather Flock Together (website) The Ascent to Godhood by JY Yang Freya MarskeBe the Serpent (podcast) The Covert Captain by Jeannelle M. Ferreira Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Everina MaxwellWinter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell (forthcoming in 2021) Liz BourkeThis is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine (forthcoming in 2020) Jennifer Ma 2020-10-0810 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBook Appreciation with KJ Charles - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 115Book Appreciation with KJ Charles The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 115 with Heather Rose Jones In the Book Appreciation segments, our featured authors (or your host) will talk about one or more favorite books with queer female characters in a historic setting. Books mentionedSpring Flowering by Farah Mendlesohn Passing Strange by Ellen Klages Mrs. Martin’s Incomparable Adventure by Courtney Milan A Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite Alpennia Series by Heather Rose Jones A transcript of this podcast may be available here. (Transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Hist...2020-10-0707 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for May 2019 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 104On the Shelf for May 2019 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 104 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly update on what the Lesbian Historic Motif Project has been doing. In this episode we talk about: Presenting research from the LHMP at the Kalamazoo Medieval Congress The LHMP has a Patreon! Get ready to think about the 2020 fiction series Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogCommentary of Dinshaw’s Getting Medieval Accusations of male and female sodomy in the church Love magic in early Egypt Formal cross-gender roles in the Balkans Book Shopping for the blogEarly 20th...2020-10-0525 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastThe 100th Episode - Where My Heart Goes - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 100The 100th Episode - Where My Heart Goes The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 100 with Heather Rose Jones To celebrate the podcast’s 100th episode, I offer you a bonus story. In this episode we talk about: “Where My Heart Goes” by Heather Rose Jones, originally published in Through the Hourglass edited by Sacchi Green and Patty G. Henderson. The real historical figures who inspired this story were discussed in episode #5 Laudomia Loves Margaret A transcript of this podcast may be available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Websit...2020-10-0431 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBook Appreciation with Heather Rose Jones: Reading Outside Your Comfort Zone - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 80Book Appreciation with Heather Rose Jones - Reading Outside Your Comfort Zone The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 80 with Heather Rose Jones In the Book Appreciation segments, our featured authors (or your host) will talk about one or more favorite books with queer female characters in a historic setting. In this episode Heather Rose Jones recommends some favorite historical novels with queer characters that may challenge your usual reading habits: Goddess by Kelly Gardiner The Sealed Letter by Emma Donoghue Everfair by Nisi Shawl Also mentioned: “The Mazarinette and the Musketeer” by Heather Rose...2020-09-3013 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastInterview with Alyssa Cole - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 49Interview with Alyssa Cole The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 49 A series of interviews with authors of historically-based fiction featuring queer women. In this episode we talk about: Alyssa’s novella “That Could Be Enough” in Hamilton’s Battalion How Alyssa, Courtney Milan, and Rose Lerner brainstormed up the anthology How the musical Hamilton inspired the collection Writing marginalized identities in historical romance Researching historic New York City The surprising acceptance of some same-sex couples in 18th century America The distinction between “historical accuracy” and “historical average” in developing characters Alyssa’s favorite historical writers and how Ta-Nehisi...2020-09-2330 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for November 2017 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 26On the Shelf for November 2017 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 26 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly update on what the Lesbian Historic Motif Project has been doing. In this episode we talk about: Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogPremodern Sexualities - a collection of papers on the history of sexuality Knighton’s Chronicle - a primary text mentioned in the “female knights” essay Thinking Sex with the Early Moderns - a theory-heavy book on the process of doing the history of sexuality The Lesbian Premodern - another collection focusing on theory and histor...2020-09-1815 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastThe Highwaywoman Special - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 21The Highwaywoman Special The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 21 with Heather Rose Jones This is my first “fifth week special” episode, when I have to come up with something outside my 4-topic rotation. Today we have a multi-media look at female highwaymen in history, song, and story, including five lesbian highwaywoman romances. In this episode we talk about: The historic era of the highwaymen Ballads featuring female highwaymen (you get to hear me sing!) Women in history who went “on the pad” as they say, or who were rumored to have done so The most popular...2020-09-1719 min

The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastAphra Behn - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 7Aphra Behn The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 7 with Heather Rose Jones This episode is about the 17th century novelist, playwright, and spy Aphra Behn. In this episode we talk about: Behn’s careers in espionage and literature Her bisexuality and some of the complexities of how desire between women was portrayed in the 17th century Poem: VERSES design'd by Mrs. A. Behn, to be sent to a fair Lady, that desir'd she would absent her?self, to cure her Love. Left unfinish'd Poem: The Dream Poem: To the Fair Clarinda Who made love to me...2020-09-1410 min