Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 34b - Interview with Molly Tanzer
Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 07:00
Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 105 (previously 34b )- Interview with Molly Tanzer - transcript pending
(Originally aired 2019/05/11 - listen here)
Transcript pending.
Show Notes
In this episode we talk about:
- Finding inspiration in 18-19th century literature
- Queer themes in historic literature and how they are erased
- Exploring the decadent movement and gender-flipping The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
- The complexities of signaling queer content in mainstream books--are queer relationships spoilers?
- Cultural intersections in Vermillion and why there aren’t any sequels at this point
- Shifts in the social landscape in how authors approach gender, sexuality, and cultural background
- Molly’s attraction to 18th century settings, being inspired by historic aesthetics and artistic movements
- Conversations that manifest in artistic output
- The roots of the modern novel in women’s literature of the 18th century
- Trying to write in the current political climate
Molly’s Books
Other books mentioned
Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online
Links to Heather Online
Links to Molly Tanzer Online