3 Lesbians & a Pen

 In this lively episode, hosts Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into all things audiobooks—how to create them, the costs involved, and whether they’re worth the investment for indie authors. KC announces her new erotica pen name, KC Night, while Jamey shares an update on her upcoming release If I Had a Wish, an ice queen sapphic romance. The trio also chats about the Netflix show The Hunting Wives, their favorite narrat...

In this episode, hosts Kimberly Todd, K.C. Luck, and Jamey Moody compare Canva and Book Brush—two design tools popular with indie authors. They share their personal preferences, costs, features, and how they use the platforms for book covers, social media, A+ content, and promo materials like bookmarks and business cards.

Quick Highlights:

• K.C. prefers Canva for speed and ease; Jamey and Kimberly favor Book Brush for its template...

In Episode 41 of Three Lesbians and a Pen, hosts Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody catch up on recent personal and writing updates before diving into the main topic: how to find a great book cover designer. They share tips for locating and choosing designers, including checking credits in books, asking fellow authors, and exploring competitions like the Tee Corinne Award. They also discuss pricing (typically $100–$300), the p...

In Episode 40 of Three Lesbians and a Pen, hosts Kimberly Todd, K.C. Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into the business side of self-publishing by focusing on how to effectively manage an author backlist. They share practical strategies for keeping older titles relevant, such as updating front/back matter, using social media “spotlights,” leveraging promotions and giveaways, and refreshing covers and blurbs. They also discuss the value o...

In Episode 39 of the Three Lesbians and a Pen podcast, hosts Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody celebrate Pride Month and dive into a lively discussion about popular romance tropes in sapphic fiction. They share personal updates, listener feedback, and upcoming events, including Jamey’s book signing and KC’s new release. The conversation covers favorite tropes to write and read—such as age gap, opposites attract, second chance...

 In this short episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, hosts Kimberly Todd, K.C. Luck, and Jamey Moody catch up on their recent personal highlights, including road trips, camping, writing progress, sports, and Pride events. They announce a change to a biweekly release schedule for the podcast to allow more time for writing. They discuss recent frustrations with Amazon rankings, which are no longer updating reliably for new book releas...

In this episode, hosts Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody discuss the dangers of comparing yourself to others, especially within the self-publishing world. They share personal updates, including writing progress and book releases, and dive into the topic with honesty and humor.

The trio emphasizes that comparison, especially via reviews, rankings, or social media, can sap the joy from writing. They remind authors to celebrate t...

In Episode 36 of Three Lesbians and a Pen, hosts Kimberly Todd, K.C. Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into how to successfully launch your book on a budget. They share practical, low-cost strategies for building your mailing list, creating engaging promotional content with tools like Canva and Book Brush, and running affordable ads on platforms like Amazon and BookBub. With personal stories, laughs, and advice tailored to debut authors, ...

In this episode, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody break down the art (and the agony) of writing a book blurb that actually sells. From crafting punchy taglines to balancing intrigue and clarity, the hosts share their personal approaches to creating blurbs that hook readers and communicate the heart of a story in just a few carefully chosen lines.

Jamey outlines her preferred structure for blurbs, including...

In this episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody discuss the trickiest question every writer faces: how do you know when your book is truly done? From plotters to pantsers, the trio share how they each recognize when a story has reached its natural conclusion and why “done” isn’t always just about hitting the last page.

KC explains how being satisfied with her characters' ...

In this episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into creative, fun, and sometimes out-of-the-box ways to keep readers engaged beyond just writing books. From swag and street teams to Spotify playlists and private Facebook groups, they share real strategies they’re considering (or already testing) to connect with their readers on a deeper level.

KC explores the idea of lau...

In this episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into the biggest challenges facing indie authors right now—from dropping sales and shifting algorithms to piracy, AI, and the constant hustle for visibility. With honesty and humor, they reflect on how indie publishing has changed, what’s still working, and what’s getting harder.

KC shares her experience in her first full we...

In this episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into the surprisingly complicated question: how do you decide what to write next? From passion projects and sticky note brainstorms to writing based on tropes, trends, and even reader requests, the hosts share their unique and often hilarious approaches to choosing their next book idea.

KC, fresh into full-time author life, ...

In this milestone 30th episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into what it really takes to plan for writing full time. With KC just days away from retiring her day job and stepping fully into the world of authorship, the hosts talk about everything from finances and schedules to the pressure of book launches and marketing.

KC shares how she’s preparing emotionally and pr...

In this episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody explore the complicated and sometimes frustrating world of social media for authors. KC shares how Facebook helped launch her career and why it remains her primary platform, even as she experiments with Bluesky and Instagram. Jamey opens up about her love-hate relationship with social media, explaining why posts featuring her do...

In this episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody explore the delicate and rewarding world of building relationships with readers. KC reflects on how important it is to be authentic when connecting with readers and why being genuine helps create stronger bonds. Jamey talks about the nervous excitement of meeting readers in person and shares a heartwarming story about a longtime...

In this episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into the world of book conferences—why they’re valuable, how to get the most out of them, and the hidden challenges they bring. KC shares her experiences at GCLS, ReadOut, and P-Town, explaining how each conference caters to different audiences and why they’re great for networking and meeting other authors. Jamey talks abou...

In this episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody kick off Ask Us Anything, Part One, answering listener questions about writing, publishing, and everything in between. They share how they first met and became podcast partners, reflecting on their early days as indie authors and how their writing styles have evolved over time.

KC talks about the biggest mindset shift she’s had s...

In this episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into one of the biggest struggles for writers—actually sitting down and writing the f***ing book. Whether it’s self-doubt, procrastination, or just figuring out how to start, they share tips, tricks, and a whole lot of laughter to help you push past the obstacles and get words on the page.

KC talks about how fear held her ba...