Friday, January 29, 2010

I Don’t Write Erotica…Guest Blog with Andrew Richardson


Thank you, Roxanne, for having me.

I’ve always thought that one of the joys of both reading and writing is discovering a new genre. Erotica is something I’ve never really written or read, so I was particularly chuffed when Eternal Press accepted ‘The Shoot’.

I’m a committed horror writer, and I’ve always confessed to knowing very little about erotica. (I also confess to knowing very little about science fiction, fantasy, romance, mysteries, and… well, if it isn’t horror, I don’t know much about it. “I don’t understand anything that isn’t horror” has become almost my standard opening excuse for a sub-standard critique.)

Something I’m often asked, then, is how this horror writer ended up writing a female/female erotic piece without a scare scene or drop of blood in sight!

Well, ‘The Shoot’ was almost unintentional. When I put the words down on paper (or, rather, on screen), I had no idea that a stand-alone piece of GLBT erotica was going to come out of it!

The story fell out of my other Eternal Press release, a violent supernatural horror based around Celtic myths. ‘The Wood’ included a flashback scene that I included to provide a change of pace and a break from the violence; a couple of chapters showing my main character’s first romantic experience. Feedback I had from nearly everyone who saw an early draft was that it didn’t work in the context of the story, so I reluctantly ended up cutting the flashback. Despite not using the chapters I’d snipped, I was quite happy with them and didn’t feel ready to press the ‘delete’ button just yet.

Despite having ‘The Wood’ published by Eternal Press, I still missed my romantic flashback! I eventually decided it might work as a stand-alone piece, so it was duly rewritten, mainly to put into context some of the events that would have been more obvious if read as part of ‘The Wood’. I also added an extra scene to bring it into line with Eternal Press’s length requirements. Add some help on specific needs of the erotic genre from fellow-Eternal Press author Gianna Bruno, and I had a story I’d never intended to write, and that I’d never really had to think hard about!

And now, following the story’s first review – which was quite pleasing - I wonder if I should think about giving erotica another try.


Blurb

Kath Mahoney only attends her friend’s first glamour photo shoot because Pippa needs someone to drive her there. Kath expects to find the day boring, but her interest is stirred when the photographer, Rob, turns out to be a sexy, blonde, former glamour model called Robyn.Kath allows herself to be talked into posing with Pippa. She warms to the sexy poses, and enjoys the photographer’s attention. When Robyn invites Kath back for a solo shoot, Pippa is crushed. Even before Kath steps into the studio, though, Kath suspects that neither she nor Robyn will be particularly interested in taking photographs.

Excerpt
“And how about you?” Robyn asked. Kath’s brows rose. “Me?” “Well, it’s just as easy to take pictures of two as it is of one. And if she’s with someone she knows, it might ensure that your friend—Philippa, isn’t it?—is totally relaxed.”
“I haven’t got anything to wear.” Kath pointed to her casual clothes. “It’s hardly modelling material.”
“Don’t worry about that. I’ve got a wardrobe through there. You can choose whatever you like.” Robyn nodded toward the door Pippa had disappeared through. “Have you ever been photographed before?”
“Not since I was a kid. Mum hired someone every year so she’d have a picture of me and my sister to send to relatives at Christmas.”
Robyn regarded her. “You’re a gorgeous girl, Kath. I’m pretty sure you’d be really photogenic. I’d really encourage you to give it a go.”
Kath’s cheeks warmed. She pushed her hair behind an ear in an embarrassed gesture, but agreed to pose. She followed Pippa into the changing room.
She told me I was gorgeous. A smile curled Kath’s lips
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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Free Valentine Ebook from Xcite


Want to get into the sexy spirit of Valentine's Day...for free?

Then drop by Xcite to download this free erotica ebook.

While you're there make sure to check out all the other Valentines goodies they have.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Win a Copy of Sex, Love and Valentines

Just in time for Valentine's day I have 2 copies of

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Liberate lust on this special occasion

For a unique Valentine’s experience on a train full of passengers, one woman takes matters into her own hands ...

Billy and Zoe have broken up, but still get together once a year, because kinky sex on Valentine’s Day is the one thing they always get right ...

There’s a girl who receives precise instructions in a Valentine’s card from her neighbour, telling her just how to position herself, at a certain hour of the night, with her curtains open ...

Hayley gets a big surprise when she opens a heart-shaped box filled with some very naughty toys ...

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Heart-Shaped Box
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Kat Black

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Jeremy Edwards

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Shanna Germain

No Stopping
Landon Dixon

The Stocks
Roger Frank Selby

E620
Lucy Felthouse

Crush
Primula Bond

A Weekend Retreat
Izzy French

Better Than Chocolate
Amelia Thornton

Dr Charm
J. Manx

Shot to the Heart
Janine Ashbless

Served, on Wheels
Sue Williams

Neighbours
Elizabeth Cage

Dirty Boy
Charlotte Stein

Tongue Craft
Alcamia

Molly’s New Mistress
Lilli Lace

The Ex Factor
Sophia Valenti

Katy Keene, Teen Detective
Lynn Lake

Nightcap
Elizabeth Cage


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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Win a Copy of Single Husbands by HoneyB


Single Husbands is HoneyB's steamy erotic tale about three men who marry for all the wrong reasons.

About the Book:

Herschel Henderson says, "I do," to gain access to his wife's money. Lexington Lewis vows for his better and her worse, and Brian Flaw claims until death do we part, but does he really mean it?

The one thing these men share is none of them will give up the sexual freedom they enjoyed as single men to make their marriages work. Herschel has a mistress that he sexes more than his wife and thinks nothing of it. Lexington is making love to as many women as he can, and Brian is sexing women of every ethnicity because he's become bored with his wife.

Will their infidelties come back to haunt them in the end?

About the Author:

HoneyB is the pseudonym for Mary B. Morrison.

Mary is the New York Times bestselling author of SHE AIN'T THE ONE (co-authored with Carl Weber), NOTHING HAS EVER FELT LIKE THIS, SOMEBODY'S GOTTA BE ON TOP, HE'S JUST A FRIEND, NEVER AGAIN ONCE MORE and SOULMATES DISSIPATE.

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Vote for Me at The Better Sex Fiction Contest

Hi everyone,

If you get a minute I'd love for you to drop by the Better Sex Fiction contest
and vote for one of my stories.

"Between Friends", "In the Alley", and "Not Another One Night Stand" are all by me.

For paranormal lovers "In the Alley" is my supernatural contribution to the contest.

I hope you enjoy.

Here's the link to read and vote on the stories:

http://www.bettersex.com/t-erotic-fiction-contest.aspx

Erotically Charge Your Bedroom With Feng Shui

You can turn your bedroom into a romantic retreat by using the ancient art of feng shui (pronounced fung shway).

Feng shui is about enhancing the environment or the energy around you.

Lillian Too who has written 16 books on feng shui says, "The structures around you also emanate energy and if these structures are placed in a harmonious fashion based on feng shui guidelines, you can attract good energy, and therefore you can attract good fortune and good luck."

Feng shui guidelines take into account compass directions, colors, natural elements like wood, minerals, fire, water, and earth and aspirations such as wealth and prosperity; recognition and fame; marriage and love; creativity and children; mentors and helpful people; career; knowledge and education; and family relationships and health.In feng shui, romance begins in the yin (feminine) vibration of your bedroom. Excite the ch'i (life-force, energy) by making your bedroom romantic.Here are some of the basic ways to erotically charge your bedroom with sex positive energy by using the guidelines of feng shui.

First of all remove all clutter so positive energy can flow throughout the room. Clutter blocks the flow of ch'i. You should also remove anything reminding you of past lovers. Photos, love letters, presents and gifts, anything that reminds you of the past should be removed. You might want to go as far as getting new bedding and even a new mattress, especially if you shared you current one with a long term love who is no longer part of your life.

According to feng shui guidelines you should get rid of items associated with loneliness. You should not have just one of an item, not one flower in a vase, or one single photograph or one painting and definitely not one night stand. Everything should be arranged in pairs to symbolize a union. Have two candles on a dresser, two paintings on a wall, two end tables, etc. You should also avoid paintings or photos depicting one thing.

Pointy items should be avoided; they produce too much yang (male) energy. Replace pointy items with softer items representing natural curves.

Keep reading here.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Sex and the Married Mommy

It's hard to be a mom and still feel sexy, but it can be done. Even though I am a married woman with three kids, I am still a sexual creature. Sometimes it takes a lot of effort, but it is worth it to keep the passion in my marriage alive.

My husband loves to brag about me to his friends or whatever guys will listen. He loves to talk about his "sex goddess" wife. Not only do I write about sex, sexual topics and erotic fiction, I genuinely love sex and I'm not afraid to admit it, so that got me labeled as the "sex goddess" by some of his friends. Some of the wives of those men call me to ask for advice. I've even put together gift baskets full of books, videos, lingerie, toys, lubricants and plenty of tips and tricks for a couple of them.

I have always been interested in sex. I was born a sexually creature. I have read every book, magazine and website that I can find about sex. I was reading books about sex while my friends were still playing with Barbie dolls. Growing up in a female centered household taught me how to cultivate and use my sexual powers.

Keep reading here.