#barbara ann wright

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Letting herself fall in love with characters was so much easier than interacting with real people.

Coils by Barbara Ann Wright

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Review: Coils

by Barbara Ann Wright

Author: Is a woman, but I wasn’t able to find any concrete confirmation if she is a wlw or not. She does however seem to write mostly lezfic if that’s any indicator.

Story/Plot: 4/5

Things made sense and I didn’t have difficulty immersing myself in the story.

Characters: 5/5

They feel natural. I got attached to them and wanted them to be happy. The main character is a lesbian.

Tension/Drama: 4/5

There was just enough there to keep you engaged with the story in a way that didn’t make me actually feel anxious.

Happy Ending?: 5/5

The lesbians have a satisfying ending. They don’t have to part ways in the end.

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I hope this simple review is useful

Minor spoilers below:

So I’m glad this was my first book to review because I’ve always had a special attachment to the mythological figure Medusa. On the other hand, I do wonder if that was a good idea, given my strong personal bias on a story about a romance involving her. That being said, I really do think that most people who read Coils will agree that we follow the main character on an interesting adventure among myths and legends with an enjoyable romance with a snake-woman.

[lakecountylibrary]

WLW books for Bridget Essex Fans

wizard-of-oz87 replied to your post: Five Favs: Books with LGBTQ Characters

Can you recommend any wlw books?! Like similar to Bridget Essex?!

Sure! Here are some recs from me (Robin):

The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman. It’s not explicitly wlw, but, I mean... it definitely is. The Snow White x Sleeping Beauty fic you never knew you needed. My one gripe is that it’s way too short.

Now, I don’t read a lot of romance in the vein of Bridget Essex, but I wanted to leave you with a few more options, too. Though I haven’t read them personally, I have heard good things about these:

Witch Wolf by Winter Pennington. Kassandra Lyall is a paranormal investigator trying to track down one werewolf and help another. I hear there are also vampires afoot!

The Pyramid Waltz by Barbara Ann Wright. Katya is a royal rogue and rake by day, and a crime-fighting Fiend by night. Starbride is a courtier who came to the city to avoid marriage and study law. But when the two meet... well. Actually hang on, I’m adding this to my own TBR list now...

And here is a rec from Sean:

The New 52 Batwoman series (starting with Batwoman: Elegy). Going to be honest, I’m not 100% sure you will like this, only because it isn’t a novel but it’s the first thing that came to mind for wlw. The series started in 2010 (though honestly it starts to dwindle in quality by volume 6). I really enjoyed the series but I like the batfamily and stories. Representation in comics is great and having Kate Kane be a lesbian (and it not being a major plot point its just who she is) is very refreshing for comics.

Anyone else who would like to recommend some more wlw books for fans of Bridget Essex, feel free to add!

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Arachne jabbed a thumb at her own chest. “Well, with me around, you don’t have to worry about not getting your sword. I’m what you might call a retrieval expert.”

“You’re a thief,” Pandora said.

Arachne snorted. “Why are you even here? Does Hecate need someone to do this?” She mimed opening a box and then looking surprised and horrified at what she’d done.

Coils by Barbara Ann Wright

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Cressida’s mind flashed with a picture of the murderous farmer clown’s wife—also a clown—though with a paisley print dress that hadn’t been in fashion for a hundred years. When it sprang from the dark, carrying a cleaver and wearing a bright pink wig, Cressida told her mind to shut the fuck up, please, if it knew what was good for it.

Coils by Barbara Ann Wright

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ONLINE EVENT- May 26

ONLINE EVENT- May 26

I’ll be on a panel put on by the Baltimore County Public Library with authors David R. Slayton (White Trash Warlock), Alex Jay Lore (Empire of Light), and Barbara Ann Wright (The Noble and the Nightingale) on May 26. You can sign up for the free event here.

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[andimarquette]

Vegas, Baby!

Greetings and Happy February! We’re entering what I like to call high event season where you’ll start to see authors popping up at events around the globe, seeking literary connections with readers. I’m on board for my usual trip to the GCLS Con, which is is in Pittsburgh this summer and Women’s Week in Provincetown in October, but this year I’m adding a new (for me) stop to the list: ClexaCon!

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[jovebelle]

Vegas, Baby!

Greetings and Happy February! We’re entering what I like to call high event season where you’ll start to see authors popping up at events around the globe, seeking literary connections with readers. I’m on board for my usual trip to the GCLS Con, which is is in Pittsburgh this summer and Women’s Week in Provincetown in October, but this year I’m adding a new (for me) stop to the list: ClexaCon!

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