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The Problem With Pleasure

fiction, pleasure, politics, sex 14th March 2019 Musings, Rantings

In the middle of the absolute fucking mess that is Brexit, you might have missed another big problem the government is lining up for us. Age verification for people who want to look at porn is imminent, and it’s bullshit, … Continued

New Release: Discovery – 2019 Eroticon Anthology.

#eroticon, authors, Discovery, erotica, new book, new release, sexy stories, sexy writing 8th March 2019 New Books

This is the third consecutive year there’s been an Eroticon anthology combining fiction and non-fiction. In 2017 we had a selection of stories and musings on the theme of Identiy and last year we heard what people had to say … Continued

Brace yourselves, it’s almost time for Eroticon 2019

#eroticon, conference, event, writers, writing 28th February 2019 Events, Other Things 3 Comments

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And they are letting me loose on the attendees (again). It’s actually going to be my sixth Eroticon, and I’m looking forward to it every bit as much as I did all the previous ones. (Well, without the sweaty-palmed nervousness … Continued

#copypastecris the latest self-published scammer

authors, erotic romance, erotica, plagiarism, scam 26th February 2019 Rantings

We know they’re out there, of course. People who want, not to write books, but to have written books. Latest lazy, greedy, dishonest twat to get caught out is one Cristiane Serruya who seems to have fucked up on an … Continued

My Spanking Valentine: sweet treats and smacked bums

girl on girl, photoshoot, sexy, spanking, valentine 14th February 2019 Other Things, Sex stuff 1 Comments

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Valentine’s Day is one of those festivals I don’t particularly bother myself about, except from a business point of view: everyone who sells sexy, naughty or sex-related novelty-type gear knows that February is a good month to hustle, and to … Continued

So You Want To Write Erotica?

authors, books, write erotica, writing erotica 2nd February 2019 Musings, Other Things

There seems to have been a little flurry on Twitter: people asking for hints and tips about how to write erotica, or how to put together a sex scene that won’t make reviewers point and laugh. I suppose it might … Continued

Listen to these words of mine: new audiobooks from Zak Jane Keir

audiobooks, bdsm, erotica, femdom, paranormal, Zak Jane Keir 26th January 2019 New Books

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It sometimes seems like audiobooks have been the Next Big Thing for years, but there definitely appears to have been an increase in interest lately. So I’m pretty pleased to be able to say that several of my stories are … Continued

Contemplating potential futures for 2019 and beyond

bookselling, future, hope, writing 22nd January 2019 Musings

Around this time every year, just like most of the other bloggers and authors, I find myself musing about the future, and the past. I did it last year and the year before, and looking at those posts… well. (When … Continued

Sausage Rolls and Seasonal Thoughts

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Plenty of people were posting pictures of at least some aspects of their Christmas dinner yesterday. Mine, if you’re interested, was extremely nice: eaten in the evening in the lovely hotel we are staying at courtesy of a generous family … Continued

Are You Feeling Festive Yet?

books, bookselling, erotic fiction. writers. writing, erotica, fetish, kinky, politics, porn 19th December 2018 Fairs and Markets, Musings, Other Things

You’d think the festive season is prime time for traders everywhere, but one thing I have noted throughout my years of selling kinky books and bits and bobs is that December is often one of the less good months at … Continued