Lee Lynch (born September 9, 1945) is an American author writing primarily on lesbian themes, specifically noted for authentic characterizing of butch and femme characters in fiction.
Lynch says that her protest against societal norms were individual acts, such as kissing her girlfriend in public, or dressing in men's clothing as much as possible.
[9] Lynch cites Isabel Miller, Willa Cather, and Jane Rule as some of her writing inspirations.
Lynch's novel Sweet Creek was a finalist for a Golden Crown Literary Society Award and was named one of the top ten fiction books of the year by the Q Syndicate.
In addition, her novel Beggar of Love won the 2010 Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award.
Amusingly enough, she also won the James Duggins Mid-Career Prize in 2010, after more than forty-five years of writing.