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The Rainbow Reader A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride. Through TRR Salem West discusses writing styles and approaches of various authors, talks about publishing companies versus indie writers, and focuses on various issues, trials, and triumphs facing those brave souls with the guts, grit, and stamina to get their words published. Along the way, she offers bits and piece

s of her life, subjects readers to her quirky sense of humor, and offers visitors more than they probably wanted to know about topics ranging from adiabatic quantum computation and failed Utopian experiments in the new world to Nietzsche's Ubermensch from The Gay Science, and Zarathustra's retreat from the mountain to mankind.

Join me on The Rainbow Reader as I discuss Freytag's Pyramid and how it relates to Suzanne Egerton's story of transforma...
02/26/2014

Join me on The Rainbow Reader as I discuss Freytag's Pyramid and how it relates to Suzanne Egerton's story of transformation and empowerment, "Out Late with Friends and Regrets."

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

Looking for a little fun? Guess who wrote the first mystery, and then swing by The Rainbow Reader to see if you chose th...
01/15/2014

Looking for a little fun? Guess who wrote the first mystery, and then swing by The Rainbow Reader to see if you chose the answer correct. While you're there, you can check out my review of Jean Erhardt's amateur sleuth caper, "Small Town Trouble".

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

One of the VERY best parts of the holiday season is posting The Rainbow Reader's Very Best of Awards. Swing by TRR, and ...
12/27/2013

One of the VERY best parts of the holiday season is posting The Rainbow Reader's Very Best of Awards. Swing by TRR, and check out who won what awards in this very exclusive competition!

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

If you're looking for a story that's just a little different from what you read every day, swing by The Rainbow Reader t...
11/27/2013

If you're looking for a story that's just a little different from what you read every day, swing by The Rainbow Reader to find out how coincidentia oppositorum—the simultaneous occurrence of opposites—fits into debut author, Jane Hoppen's novel, "In Between."

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

Lock and load, ladies, because Halloween is almost here. If you're looking for a little something to get you in the mood...
10/30/2013

Lock and load, ladies, because Halloween is almost here. If you're looking for a little something to get you in the mood, swing by The Rainbow Reader and check out my review of the fast, frisky, sweet, and sexy compilation of short stories from Ylva-Publishing called "When The Clock Strikes Thirteen."

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

Fellow Lesfic Aficionado and Sparkly Humor Laureate, Michelle Brooks, steps in as a guest blogger on The Rainbow Reader ...
10/04/2013

Fellow Lesfic Aficionado and Sparkly Humor Laureate, Michelle Brooks, steps in as a guest blogger on The Rainbow Reader this week. Check out what she has to say about "All That Lies Within," the newest romance from best-selling author, Lynn Ames.

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

A few weeks ago my wife, Ann McMan, joined Bev Prescott on Cocktail Hour Productions’ The Barbell show—the episode was t...
09/17/2013

A few weeks ago my wife, Ann McMan, joined Bev Prescott on Cocktail Hour Productions’ The Barbell show—the episode was titled "Once More, with Feeling: Body Image After 50."

Bev does an outstanding job of talking about health and wellness in the le***an community, and Ann was unbelievably frank and open about her personal successes, failures, and challenges, one day at a time.

The topic really made me stop and think about the full scope of issues confronting us as women and le***ans, and was ultimately the catalyst for my review of Stephanie Grant's 1995 classic novel, "The Passion of Alice." Stop by The Rainbow Reader to check it out.

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

Not only was debut author, Sandra Moran's "Letters Never Sent" a solid and compelling read, it allowed me to roll up my ...
08/23/2013

Not only was debut author, Sandra Moran's "Letters Never Sent" a solid and compelling read, it allowed me to roll up my sleeves and pound out on a near epic diatribe. Swing by The Rainbow Reader to see how and why this book spun me up.

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

When is a book review not really a book review? When you sit on the shores of Lake Champlain, and read the amazing book,...
07/22/2013

When is a book review not really a book review? When you sit on the shores of Lake Champlain, and read the amazing book, "Beyond the Pale" by activist, feminist, and author, Elana Dykewomon. This Ferro-Grumley Award- and Lambda Literary Award-winning novel has finally been released as an eBook, and the kind folks at Open Road Media let me take it out for a spin. Stop by TRR and check out my thoughts on this story...and let me know if you accept the challenge.

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

In anticipation of the Golden Crown Literary Society Conference, which starts later this week, Karen Wolfer over at Dog ...
06/24/2013

In anticipation of the Golden Crown Literary Society Conference, which starts later this week, Karen Wolfer over at Dog Ear Audio slipped me an audiobook copy of "Starting From Scratch" by Con Keynote Speaker, Georgia Beers. Swing by The Rainbow Reader to check out my thoughts and observations on this rich little spoken romance.

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

Have you ever sat down to consider the concept of "willing suspension of disbelief?" Last week I took on Andi Marquette'...
06/24/2013

Have you ever sat down to consider the concept of "willing suspension of disbelief?" Last week I took on Andi Marquette's "The Edge of Rebellion," and Susan Jane Bigelow's "The Daughter Star." It's a space opera/fantastika double-header that you don't want to miss—check it out here.

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

This week on The Rainbow Reader, I take a look at the novella, "Women Float," by debut author, Maureen Foley. This is a ...
05/30/2013

This week on The Rainbow Reader, I take a look at the novella, "Women Float," by debut author, Maureen Foley. This is a lyrical story about a pastry baking, hyrdophobic mermaid with mommy issues—it is the newest offering from The Chicago Center for Literature and Photography. Cool, frost, and enjoy...

A forty-something woman reviews the niche art form of modern le***an literature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's plenty out there to choose from, so step in, strap on, and go for a ride.

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