My short story “Three Way,” along with five other erotic stories, currently appears in the Xcite anthology Lesbian Love Three, edited by Miranda Forbes.
“Three Way” tells the story of Melanie who fell in love with Theresa, then discovered a horrid sadist controlled the woman she adored. Revolted by his perverted games, she set aside her own dislike of men to find a better Master for her lover. Melanie even came to terms with the possibility that she might lose Theresa entirely in order to give her what she needed.
One of my co-authors is Elizabeth Coldwell, former editor of Forum Magazine who has purchased a number of my short stories and reviewed Broken, Shattered, and Dommemoir for Forum. In Elizabeth’s story, “Sticky Fingers,” Sylvie Noble’s suggestively named cupcake appalls Lavinia Crosse, who runs the village committee. Their passionate confrontation will tempt you to create sticky fingers of your own.
You can purchase the anthology with these two stories and four more here.
My online presence has been a bit scarce these last few weeks. I never made it to SEAF. I still haven’t moved. And, I don’t think I’ve written a word of new fiction in six weeks. Life can be like that sometimes, peppered with illness, injury, moving logistics, and government paperwork. But, I’m hoping things will improve. I had a poem, The Drummer, published today on Oysters & Chocolate. And, I just signed a contract for short story to appear in an e-book anthology. (More on that in a day or two.)
Hard to believe that the Seattle Erotic Art Festival is little more than a week away. So much has happened in my life since I attended last year — mostly good things. I met, collared, and married my precious submissive, Patrick. Fanny Press. published Dommemoir, my third novel in print, but the sixth that I’ve written (the first erotica novel). And now, I’m in the throes of moving.
I’m very much looking forward to seeing all the amazing art that will be displayed and performed at the Festival and visiting with all the fascinating people who attend the event. I’m excited to give an erotic reading as part of the Festival on Saturday night, May 2 and teach a workshop on Sunday, May 1.
Looking ahead, I’ve again been invited to do a workshop at the Seattle Erotic Art Festival next month. You can find details about my presentation “Writing Erotica for Love and Money,” on my events page. I’ll also give a reading as part of the festival and will post the specifcs when I have them.
If you also write erotica, don’t forget Monday is the deadline to enter the Seattle Erotic Art Festival Literary Art Showcase. This year the Showcase offers even more opportunities and rewards to selected authors, including tickets to the amazing event.
Why have so many states passed laws prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones? Check out my new essay over on my WordPress blog.
Today I learned of another fabulous review of Dommemoir. Ashley Lister, whose columns I have enjoyed tremendously ever since I discovered Erotica Readers & Writers Association years ago, wrote:
“Dommemoir is a well-written story of sexual expression triumphing over sexual repression and a brand of true love that could only ever be experienced within the restrictions of a BDSM relationship. For those who are already familiar with this lifestyle, Dommemoir should prove a telling tale where readers can recognise their own experiences and preconceptions as they are met and managed. For those who don’t know the lifestyle but are curious to learn more, Dommemoir will give a fascinating insight to unimagined possibilities.”
You can read the full review here. Thanks Ashley!
Back in December, I discussed “Female Domination, Male Submission” with Deborrah Cooper, aka Ms. HeartBeat, on The Date Smarter Not Harder Relationships Talk Show. Shakhir Warren-Bey called in during the show.
Tuesday I received a message on Facebook from Shakhir aka Dr. Bey of Live Sex Talk Radio with Dr. Robinson and Dr.Bey. “Leather, Whips and Chains!! Oh My. Shining a light on the dark side of S&M Bondage” was the topic for the February 24 show. He remembered our conversation in December and asked would I like to join in?
Although short notice, I had no plans for Wednesday evening and how could an erotica writer and sex-positive advocate pass up an invitation to appear on a show called “Live Sex Talk Radio”? I’m glad I did, because I had a fabulous time. Fans of Live Sex Talk Radio don’t just listen to the show. They call in. They ask questions. They voice their opinions. I very much enjoyed the conversation.
You can listen to archives of Live Sex Talk Radio or join the Ning if you’d like to learn more and/or participate in frank discussions about sexuality.
Looking for a unique present to give your Valentine? How about a collection of very different love poems, personally autographed for your special someone? Priority Mail orders for Pain of Love received by noon on Thursday (Feb. 11) can still be delivered by Saturday for Sunday gift giving
I’m honored to again have an opportunity to participate in the Seattle Erotic Art Festival Literary Art Showcase. Last year I had the privilege of working with Literary Art Showcase Director Shana Deon, an amazing woman who conceived of the Showcase and invested a tremendous amount of energy and innovation to make it happen. She worked with the SEAF team to incorporate the first ever erotic literary showcase produced as part of any erotic art show.
Founded in 2002 by the Foundation for Sex Positive Culture, the Seattle Erotic Art Festival promotes freedom of sexuality, speech and creativity through the erotic expression of fine art. The juried event, which has expanded over the years and now fills an exhibit hall at the Seattle Center, features work not easily found in mainstream galleries and museums. Selected pieces show the diversity of human sexual expression and explore the vast creativity that artists employ.
Created to highlight writing as an art form, the 2009 inaugural Literary Showcase featured work by poets, playwrights and authors from across the country. During SEAF, selected writing was exhibited through live readings and specially designed books in a luxurious environment created by Director Shana.
I enjoyed working with Shana so much last year, that I signed on early this year to help her make the showcase even more spectacular. (Plus, I owe SEAF a great personal debt, since I met my precious submissive, Patrick, there last year.)
This year I’ll help promote the showcase and will select the pieces exhibited from the finalists chosen by the other jurors. I’ll also attend the festival and do a reading sometime during the weekend. If you’re interested in submitting a piece for consideration, the call for writers is open until March 15.
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