Time for another reading from Q. Kelly’s selected work. A transcript has also been provided and can be read here: http://cocktailhour.c-spot.net/wp-content/uploads/ebooks/QKellyShort-BR38.doc
Rebekah Weatherspoon joined Andy and Liz to discuss indecent proposals, blood bonds, and lady love. Andy drank decaf iced coffee, Liz enjoyed an ice cold beer (Hofbrau Maibock), and Rebekah had nada (we think she wanted to spare us multiple trips to the bathroom). Pay close attention to the episode as there is another book give-a-way question. All entries must be received by May 26th 12:00 AM EST. Direct your answers to cocktailhour.show at gmail.com. Congrats to Orlease Weir who is the winner of the Rad book give-a-way.
Buy both The Fling and Better Off Red at www.boldstrokesbooks.com
On tonights episode Andy and Liz interviewed trailblazing author, editor, and publisher Radclyffe.
Liz enjoyed the signature drink the Lone Wolf (1 1/2 ounces of light rum, 1/2 ounce of Southern Comfort, 1/2 ounce of Triple Sec, 1/4 ounce of lemon juice. Combine with ice in a cocktail shaker, strain in a highball glass and serve with a maraschino cherry).
We covered the things that inspired Rad; her writing, the genesis of Bold Strokes Books, the mission behind the brand, the lesbian fiction hero, power dynamics and our favorite topic–sex.
Radclyffe generously agreed to a book give away. To win, submit you answer to the following no later than May 12th: What is the name of Francesca’s bartender/blood slave at noctunre? Be sure to email your answers to cocktailhour.show at gmail.com to be entered for the drawing.
Speaking of drawings, fellow podcaster Cas was the lucky winner of the autographed copy of Ali Vali’s Balance of Forces. Congrats to Cas! And be sure to check out her podcast, Xena & Ubers (http://xena-ubers.blogspot.com/)
Yes, I know we already did an Ali Vali show. But this time Ali is our super special guest! Let’s see, we talked about Balance of Forces, the Cain Casey series, Harry & Desi, floating corpses, and so much more.
Ms. Vali graciously agreed to a book give away so please email your answer to this question and you’ll get a signed copy of Balance of Forces sent directly to you by the author! And the person who asked on the c-spot forum didn’t actually beg but I would have! Here’s the question: What was the name Asra used during her lifetime in Venice? All answers must be received no later than midnight cst April 20th. The winner will be announced on the next show. Email your entry to cocktailhour.show at gmail.com. Please don’t post your answers anywhere, only emailed entries will be considered. Thanks!
In addition to some great conversation, Ali and I enjoyed a Madras – Andy’s still not drinking. GCLS should be fun! Here’s how you make it:
1 1/2 oz vodka
4 oz cranberry juice
1 oz orange juice
1 lime wedge
Pour all ingredients (except lime wedge) into a highball glass over ice. Add the lime wedge and serve.
If you’d like to reach out to Ali, you can shoot her an email at terrali20 at yahoo.com.
Hope you enjoy the show!
