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When Is Fiction Considered Lesbian?

Posted by Colette Moody | Filed under Columns

So what makes great lesbian fiction? I think we can all probably agree on what makes it good. Likeable characters are nice to have, preferably ones that have interesting and believable dialogue. It’s also appreciated when the story itself is compelling. For example, a story about two lesbian accountants going over tax returns together sounds [...]

Tags: angst, humour, lesbian-fiction, lesbians, relationships

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