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Author Interviews

Sarah Waters suggests some summer reading
, Jun 21, 2011
The novelist joins several other authors in proving it's not just what you read, but when and where you read it.
Life's Little Lesbian Mysteries: The good ol' days
, Apr 21, 2011
The debut of our new column about the popular sub-genre of lesbian fiction details how things have changed since M.F. Beale's Angel Dance in 1977.
Sarah Ellis and Kristen Henderson share their stories in "Times Two"
, Mar 31, 2011
The partners got pregnant on the same day and had their babies weeks apart — and their new book has all the details.
Great LezBritain: Sarah Waters talks inspiration, adaptations at World Book Night
, Mar 28, 2011
Sarah and Lee catch up with the acclaimed author in Glasgow and talk about the new TV adaptation of The Night Watch and a possible new incarnation of Tipping The Velvet.
Interview with Naomily book author Dr. Ann-Marie Cook
, Jan 24, 2011
The writer tells us how and when she first discovered Skins and why she thinks the Naomily story resonates so deeply with lesbian and bisexual viewers
Patricia Cornwell talks "Port Mortuary," secrets and Jolie
, Dec 13, 2010
The out author gives some insight into her latest novel, the Scarpetta film, and how being gay informs her writing.
Interview with Chely Wright
, May 28, 2010
Chely Wright talks candidly about her memoir Like Me, her new album Lifted Off the Ground, and why her coming out is not a publicity stunt.
Hiking with Ariel Schrag
, May 12, 2010
The out graphic novelist talks about her new web comic series, working on The L Word and why she live Tweets 90210 reruns.
Styled Out: A conversation with Michelle Tea
, Apr 28, 2010
The writer talks to us about her teenage goth days, the Valencia film project and why you shouldn't shave your head.
Great LezBritain: Interview with Joanna Briscoe
, Jan 4, 2010
In this new bi-weekly column by UK contributors Sarah and Lee, out author Joanna Briscoe talks about the recent ITV1 adaptation of her novel, Sleep With Me.
Interview with "everafter" co-authors Nell Stark and Trinity Tam
, Dec 7, 2009
Red Doors producer Jane Chen (aka Trinity Tam) and partner, fiction writer Nell Stark, discuss their new book about a lesbian vampire and her mortal girlfriend.
Interview with Patricia Cornwell
, Nov 2, 2009
The bestselling novelist talks about her new book, The Scarpetta Factor, and the importance of being out.
Interview with Malinda Lo
, Oct 15, 2009
Malinda talks about her new novel, her favorite Cinderella story, what she learned from working at AfterEllen.com, and what she's working on now.
Sarah Waters on "Little Stranger," Identity, and Lesbian Fiction
, May 10, 2009
The award-winning British author talks about the writing process, reading her own work, and her new gothic postwar tale of a haunted house. 
Visibility Matters: The Woman Who Cried "Bisexual"
, Feb 15, 2009
AfterEllen.com's experience with writer Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez is a saga of half-truths, homophobia, and capitalism.
Ask AfterEllen.com (Feb. 10, 2009)
, Feb 10, 2009
Missy Peregrym in Reaper, a U.S. tour for An Horse, an Annie on My Mind update, news about Pariah , The Secrets, Allison Janney and more!
Patricia Cornwell speaks up for same-sex marriage
, Dec 15, 2008
The successful lesbian writer is talking to the press about her wife and why it's ridiculous that people can vote against her relationship.
Interview With Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
, Sep 25, 2008
The best-selling novelist discusses her books' queer Latina characters, and — for the first time in the press — her own bisexuality.
Carol Queen Aims to Inspire
, Aug 19, 2008
The bisexual sex educator, writer and activist talks about lesbians in the media, becoming a writer, and empowering women.
Interview With Linda Villarosa
, Jun 23, 2008
The out author talks about her first novel, Passing for Black, coming out and Bible smack-downs.
Brunch With Linda Villarosa (Brunch With Bridget, Episode 24)
, Jun 14, 2008
Linda talks about her new novel, and teaches Bridget how to fish.
British Author Stella Duffy
, Jun 2, 2008
The novelist talks about her latest book, the problem with historical lesbian fiction, and why her treatment for a British L Word didn't work.
 In Their Own Words: Part 2
, May 26, 2008
Out writers including mystery writer Val McDermid and historical novelist Sarah Waters talk about what inspires them.
Interview With Emma Donoghue
, Jan 12, 2008
The out author talks about her new book, how motherhood changed her writing, and why books about lesbians are important.
Interview With Charlotte Mendelson
, Dec 3, 2007
The out author talks about her novel, coming out later in life, being Jewish in England, and why she's influenced by soap operas.