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The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast

The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast

By: Heather Rose Jones
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 A show about queer women in history and historic literature, plus coverage of the field of sapphic historical fiction. Content note: May include discussions of sex within an academic context.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • On the Shelf for January 2026 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 332

    On the Shelf for January 2026 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 332
    Jan 3 2026
    On the Shelf for January 2026 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 332 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Summary of the Project in 2025Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogXie, Wenjuan. 2015. (Trans)Culturally Transgendered: Reading Transgender Narratives in (Late) Imperial China. Dissertation.Sommer, Matthew H. “Was China Part of a Global Eighteenth-Century Homosexuality?” in Historical Reflections / Réflexions Historiques, vol. 33, no. 1, 2007, pp. 117–33.Carton, Adrian. 2006. “Desire and Same-Sex Intimacies in Asia” in Gay Life and Culture, A World History, ed. Robert Aldrich. Universe Publishing, New York. ISBN 978-0-7893-1511-3Gowing, Laura. 2006. ”Lesbians and Their Like in Early Modern Europe, 1500-1800” in Gay Life and Culture: A World History ed. Robert Aldrich. London: Thames and Hudson. 125-43Rupp, Leila J. 2001. “Toward a Global History of Same-Sex Sexuality” in Journal of the History of Sexuality, Vol. 10, No. 2: 287-302Leupp, Gary P. 2007. “Capitalism and Homosexuality in Eighteenth-Century Japan.” in Historical Reflections / Réflexions Historiques, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 135–52.Pflugfelder, Gregory M. 1992. “Strange Fates: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality in Torikaebaya Monogatari” in Monumenta Nipponica Vol. 47, No. 3 (Autumn, 1992), pp. 347-368.Shah, Shalini. 1991. “Women and Sexuality in the Mahabharata” in Proceedings of the Indian History Congress, Vol. 52: 138-144.Srivastava, Manjari & Manjari Shrivastava. 2007. “Lesbianism in Nineteenth Century Erotic Urdu Poetry “Rekhti”” in Proceedings of the Indian History Congress, Vol. 68, Part One: 965-988 Book ShoppingThe Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective by Sara Lodge Recent Lesbian/Sapphic Historical FictionDreadful Sorry, Clemintine (Clementine #2) by Genta SebastianSteel on Distance by N.J. KnoxA Djinn and Tonic (The Magical Underground #2) by Nan SampsonGold and Grace by Eline EvansLike in Love with You by Emma R. AlbanThe Debutante Dilemma by author The Case of the Murdered Muckraker (Harriot Morrow Investigates #2) by Rob Osler What I’ve been consumingThe Case of the Missing Maid by Rob OslerSaint-Seducing Gold by Brittany N. WilliamA Plague on Both Your Houses by Susanna GregoryEarl Crush by Alexandra VastiMurder by Memory by Olivia WaiteEmma: The Nature of a Lady by Kate ChristieThe Scandal at Pemberley by Mara BrooksThe Shocking Experiments of Miss Mary Bennet by Melinda TaubThe Lady’s Wager by Olivia Hampton Call for submissions for the 2026 LHMP audio short story series. See here for details.This month we interview M.K. Hardy and talk about:Needfire by MK Hardy (US availability is limited) MK Hardy is a nom de plume for Morag Hannah and Erin HardeeAdapting the gothic template for sapphic storiesWhy Scotland is the perfect setting for gothicsThe benefits and complications of writing as a teamForthcoming: The Haunting of Avis Lovelock A transcript of this podcast is available here. (Interview transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmpBlog: http://alpennia.com/blogRSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/Twitter: @LesbianMotifDiscord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord serverThe Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.comEmail: Heather Rose JonesMastodon: @heatherrosejones@Wandering.ShopBluesky: @heatherrosejonesFacebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page) Links to MK Hardy Online Website: https://www.mkhardywrites.com/Twitter: @mkhardywritesInstagram: @mkhardywritesBluesky: @mkhardywrites.com
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    37 mins
  • Jane Austen Birthday Celebration - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 331

    Jane Austen Birthday Celebration - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 331
    Dec 20 2025
    Jane Austen Birthday Celebration The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 331 with Heather Rose Jones In this episode we talk about: The social structures in Jane Austen’s novels in which same-sex relationships could developA tour through the sapphic potential in each of Austen’s worksA survey of Austen-inspired sapphic historical fiction, demonstrating some of that potentialAusten-based fiction mentioned in the episode ”Margaret” by Eleanor Musgrove in A Certain Persuasion (The LHMP audio version can be found here. After this podcast was recorded, the author has also made the story available as an ebook stand-alone.)”Eleanor and Ada” by Julie Bozza in A Certain Persuasion (Not currently in print? The link is to the author’s website.)Lucas by Elna HolstGay Pride and Prejudice by Kate ChristieThe Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Bourgh by Molly Greeley”Father Doesn’t Dance” by Eleanor Musgrove in A Certain Persuasion (Not currently in print.)Frederica and the Viscountess by Barbara DaviesHer Particular Friend by J.L. Merrow in A Certain Persuasion (Link is to a stand-alone reprint of the story.)Kissing Emma by Gemma Harborne (out of print)“One Half of the World” by Adam Fitzroy in A Certain Persuasion (Not currently in print?)A Certain Persuasion: Modern LGBTQ+ fiction inspired by Jane Austen’s novels edited by Julie Bozza. Manifold Press, 2016. (Unfortunately Manifold Press has gone out of business. Used hard copies may be available at this link. Stories that have been made available in other venues have links in the individual listings. Books new to this updated version of the episode The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet by Lindz McLeodInterview with Lindz McLeodThe Miseducation of Caroline Bingley by Lindz McLeodThe Scandal at Pemberley by Mara BrooksThe Lady's Wager by Olivia HamptonThe Shocking Experiments of Miss Mary Bennet by Melinda TaubThe Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy by Erin EdwardsKitty (The Bennet Sisters #1) by T.J. RyanEmma: A Secret Lesbian by Garnet Marriott (out of print)Emma: Restraint and Presumption by Garnet Marriott (out of print)Sanditon: The Lesbian Solution by Garnet Marriott (out of print)Emma: The Nature of a Lady by Kate ChristieI Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Connor A transcript of this podcast is available here. (Interview transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmpBlog: http://alpennia.com/blogRSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/Twitter: @LesbianMotifDiscord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord serverThe Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.comEmail: Heather Rose JonesMastodon: @heatherrosejones@Wandering.ShopBluesky: @heatherrosejonesFacebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page)
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    59 mins
  • On the Shelf for December 2025 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 330

    On the Shelf for December 2025 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 330
    Dec 6 2025
    On the Shelf for December 2025 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode # with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Accomplishments and upcoming milestonesA podcast that listeners may be interested in: Our Dyke HistoriesRecent publications covered on the blogLevin-Richardson, Sarah. 2013. “Fututa Sum Hic: Female Subjectivity and Agency in Pompeian Sexual Graffiti” in The Classical Journal, 1083. pp.319-45.Walker, J. 2006. “Before the Name: Ovid’s Deformulated Lesbianism” in Comparative Literature 58.3, pp.205-222.Castle, T. 1983-4. “Eros and Liberty at the English Masquerade, 1710-90” in Eighteenth-Century Studies, XVII, 2: 156-76.Friedman-Rommell, Beth. 1995. “Breaking the Code: Towards a Reception Theory of Theatrical Cross-Dressing in Eighteenth-Century London” in Theatre Journal 47, no.4: 459-79.Howard, Jean E. 1988. “Cross-Dressing, the Theatre and Gender Struggle in Early Modern England” in Shakespeare Quarterly 39: 418-40. (Also appears in: Howard, Jean E. 1993. “Cross-Dressing, the Theater, and Gender Struggle in Early Modern England” in Crossing the Stage: Controversies in Cross-Dressing, ed. Ferris, Leslie. Routledge, London.)Andreadis, Harriette. 2006. “Re-Configuring Early Modern Friendship: Katherine Philips and Homoerotic Desire.” Studies in English Literature, 1500-1900, vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 523–42.Kramer, Rene. 2015. That Mysterious, Remisse Knot: Katherine Philips’s Unincorporated Fraternity. Honors Thesis.Stevenson, Mark & Wu Cuncun (eds. and trans.). 2013. Homoeroticism in Imperial China: A sourcebook. Routledge, New York. ISBN 978-0-415-55144-1 Recent Lesbian/Sapphic Historical FictionSouvienne by Aldwin BeckettWithout Apology (Jane Smith #3) by Charlotte TaftInverts in a Violet Room by Peter ForresterWhispers of the Heart: Lady Eleanor's Secret by Rhia KampusHiding the Flame by Angela M. SimsOn the Edge of Uncertainty by E.V. BancroftBrought to Heel by Ella Witts & Serah MessengerPearl Bound by Natalie Bergman What I’ve been consumingNetwork Effect by Martha WellsSystem Collapse by Martha WellsThe Witch Roads by Kate ElliottA Mouthful of Dust by Nghi VoRaised for the Sword by Aimée Call for submissions for the 2026 LHMP audio short story series. See here for details.This month we interview Maya Dworsky-Rocha and talk about:The historic context and terminology of anti-Semitism and hatred of JewsCultural clashes and conflicts around ideas of genderThe historic work of Daniel Boyarin and Jewish gender stereotypesMaya’s use of non-binary characters to reflect these ideasThe symbolic uses of eating, temptation, and impurity in the story”Authorizing” queer desire via projectionMaya’s writing partnership as Sylvia BarryThe Devil and the Jews by Joshua Trachtenberg A transcript of this podcast is available here. (Interview transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmpBlog: http://alpennia.com/blogRSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/Twitter: @LesbianMotifDiscord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord serverThe Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.comEmail: Heather Rose JonesMastodon: @heatherrosejones@Wandering.ShopBluesky: @heatherrosejonesFacebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page) Links to Maya Dworsky-Rocha Online Website: https://www.sylviabarrybooks.com/Bluesky: @mayadrocha.bsky.social TikTok: @mayadrocha
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    35 mins
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