Amanda by Paula Christian

Ev writes 'les books', but she's not a lesbian; she simply puts a woman in the man's 'traditional' place. When a young writer sends her a manuscript, she gives encouragement, and suddenly Amanda's in NYC & Ev can't resist the temptation to learn about Lesbianism. Amanda leaves Ev to spiral down into alcoholism, but she also meets some new people, like Cynthia and Edie, who help Ev come to terms with her new orientation.