What's Inside Issue 12?

Spring, if not summer is definitely in the air and we launch into it this issue with information on all the Pride events around the country. We have reason to celebrate: the ‘goods and services’ regulations (protections - against discrimination in the provision of goods and services) came into law on 30 April 2007, following the final House of Lords vote on the on 21 March. We’d like to mention that the evangelical Faithworks movement which runs a large number of service projects has welcomed the regulations and is confident that “they do not pose a threat to Christians.”

I write what I believe in. Interview with Manda Scott

	“If others take the characters as role models, that’s fine, but it’s not the primary reason for writing." Alys Henley-Einion interviewed Manda Scott, author of the Boudica series. "Are you a historical writer, lesbian writer, woman writer, or just a writer?" "I’m a writer. The adjectives are irrelevant."
Manda’s website www.mandascott.co.uk provides more background on her life, writing and work as a shamanic dreamer.

Pretty Pink Pearl

New lesbian fashion. Editor Naomi Young spoke to Teresa Millward about the new brand of lesbian identified clothing she hopes will be the next best thing since FCUK and Levi jeans!

Lesbian Hair

“In the olden days, it was believed there were only seven lesbians in the world, and the rest was done with mirrors. We know now that there are MILLIONS of lesbians but only seven lesbian HAIRCUTS.”

Jess Gardham

Editor Naomi Young reviews some fresh new talent CD Review: Jess Gardham – Beyond Belief Released 14 May 2007 for more details see www.jessgardham.co.uk

Reviews

The following books/CDs/DVDs have been reviewed in this issue of Velvet. As far as possible the website will link to a site where you may purchase these items.

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