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Author Bio
Radclyffe, a
retired surgeon and full time author-publisher, has published over
thirty-five novels as well as dozens of short stories, has edited numerous
anthologies, and, writing as L. L. Raand, has authored a paranormal
romance series, The Midnight Hunters. She is a seven time Lambda Literary
Award finalist in romance, mystery and erotica--winning in both romance (Distant
Shores, Silent Thunder) and erotica (Erotic
Interludes 2: Stolen Moments edited with Stacia Seaman and In
Deep Waters 2: Cruising the Strip written with Karin Kallmaker). A
member of the Saints and Sinners Literary Hall of Fame, she is also a 2010
RWA/FF&P Prism Award Winner for Secrets
in the Stone, an Independent Publisher's award winner (IPPY),
an Alice B. Readers' award Winner, and a finalist for the Benjamin
Franklin award, the ForeWord Review Book of the Year award, and
the 2010 Heart of Excellence Readers' Choice award. She is also the
president of Bold Strokes Books, one of the world’s largest independent
LGBT publishing companies.
She states, “I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I
found a copy of Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker. That book and others
like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who
felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very
often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am
proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold
Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that the
celebrate LGBTQ experience.”
Radclyffe lives
with her partner, Lee, in New York state.
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Author's Notes |
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Writing continues to be a great source of enjoyment for me, as is the
feedback from those of you who take the time to read my work and comment.
Please feel free to email me.
Radclyffe
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I cannot overemphasize the
importance of these excellent beta readers who selflessly volunteer
endless hours to encourage me personally, read works-in-progress for
errors, omissions, and missed opportunities, and make each work a
better story by being a part of its creation. Thank you Tomboy,
Connie, Diane, Jane, JB, Paula, RB, and Eva. Each of you offers a different perspective
and provides unique insight and aid--and each of you has left a mark on
every page. I not only wouldn't want to do this without you--I'm not
sure I could. Words cannot do justice to my appreciation.
The loyal members of the
Radclyffe-Writing Yahoo group are a tremendous source of
inspiration and encouragement, and I will be ever grateful for their
support.
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A special thanks to Sheri for the logo, book covers and graphics. Judith
Curcio of Demeter Graphics gets applause for the Genesis cover. |
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Also, and most especially, Lee, who
deserves all my devotion for being not only my inspiration but my
forever.
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