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Who has it harder: Femmes or Studs? 1 Reply
The debate is on: Who has a harder time of it - femmes or studs? Where one may argue that a feminine woman can blend better in mainstream society, one could argue that when it comes to studs there...
Tagged: out, coming, femmes, studs
Started by Sistahs on the Shelf in What do you think?. Last reply by Daphney Jun 15.
Too Much Sex? 1 Reply
What do you think when a story has gratuitous sex, to the point that there isn't a strong plot behind the story? There are a couple of books I've read I could use as an example, but I won't go ther...
Tagged: sex
Started by Sistahs on the Shelf in Reading, Books, and More Reading. Last reply by juiceyj Feb 13.
Nightlight in the Lesbian Community by way of Atlanta, GA 1 Reply
Greetings Sistahs on a Shelf: I've been active in my community for the last past ten years as an Event Coordinator/Promoter/Marketing Specialist/Public Relations Specialist. I've been on the board...
Tagged: Counts!, Opinion, Your
Started by Felicity in General Discussion. Last reply by Sistahs on the Shelf Dec. 11, 2008.
What are you reading right now? 19 Replies
Ladies, what book do you have your head in right now? Anything interesting, juicy, dramatic?
Tagged: books
Started by Sistahs on the Shelf in Reading, Books, and More Reading. Last reply by Sistahs on the Shelf Dec. 11, 2008.
Suggestions, Anyone? 1 Reply
As Sistahs on the Shelf goes into its third year of existence, there's always something that can be improved upon. Therefore, I'm soliciting you ladies for suggestions for the site. Anything you'd ...
Started by Sistahs on the Shelf in General Discussion. Last reply by Sarabi Oct. 1, 2008.
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Just This Sistahs Opinion - Please read for new changes with the Sistahs on the Shelf website
From the triumph of Barack Obama, the first elected African-American president, to the ever increasing saga of this country’s recession, the year 2008 has seen its share of ups and downs. We’ve seen anti-gay legislation, such as California’s Proposition 8 and Florida’s Amendment 2, become victorious in ensuring marriage remains between a man and woman only, while languishing in the pride that funnywoman Wanda Sykes finally came out the c… Continue
Posted by Sistahs on the Shelf on January 4, 2009 at 2:02pm
Eternity's Newest Feature!
I want to share with you my latest interview and feature. Hosted by Shon Bacon, The Original ChickLitGurrl, I'm part of a December feature focused on homosexuality and writing.
Eternity Philops Feature
The trio of questions are:
How have your works been received by readers of all orientations?
In the stories you have written and are planning to write, what ideas and themes do you see reoc… Continue
Posted by Eternity on December 9, 2008 at 12:11pm
One Day Special - VISIONS VOL. ONE for $10
I'm holding a short special for my book, Visions of a Cryptic Mystery: Volume One. I have six copies of my book left that I am selling for only $10, with shipping decreased to $3. That means you'll only pay $13 for a personally autographed copy of my debut title, Visions of a Cryptic Mystery: Volume One.
This began at approximately 4p (eastern) so it will run until 4pm (eastern) Thursday, May 29th. If this goes well, I might decide to make it a monthly thing, but that depend… Continue
Posted by Eternity on May 28, 2008 at 10:57pm
Street Kings
Posted by Chris on April 13, 2008 at 12:16am
Just This Sistahs Opinion (March 2008)
Such an interesting concept, but rarely one we put into practice.
Case in point, there’s the old running joke about what lesbians bring on a second date — a U-Haul. We tend to move quickly in women-to-women relationships, making bonds hurriedly, sometimes without much forethought. And in these fly-by-night affairs, the thing that’s missing?
True friendship.
By that I mean, the kind of connection that was there before the bedroom and will last way after the love is gone… Continue
Posted by Sistahs on the Shelf on April 9, 2008 at 9:30pm
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