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Gender, archetype, canon and #DrWho

17th July 2017 Musings, Other Things

Predictably, a million entitled, stupid, misogynistic manbabies are shitting all over the Internet at the news that the next Doctor is going to be played by a woman. Equally predictably, there are some good jokes at the expense of said … Continued

Pride With Bells On – How Joyously We Danced.

#PrideInLondon, bisexual, dancing, erotica, lesbian, LGBTQ, Pride 10th July 2017 Events, Musings, Other Things

#PrideInLondon, pride, bells, LGBTQ, Morris dancing

The first rainbows were on the tram platform: flags and glitter make-up. Instant conversation starter. I was in my kit, without my ribbons as yet, rainbow necklace, earrings and shades.Two or three more encounters on the way: all cheerful, excited, … Continued

New Release: One Night In Washington, D.C.

erotic romance, neew release, novella 4th July 2017 New Books

Jordan Monroe writes lovely, warm erotic romance and we are very happy to welcome her to the blog. Jordan Monroe is delighted to be using her English degrees. Her short stories have been featured in, among others, Best Women’s Erotica … Continued

Paintball and perversion: all the fun of the Hunt.

domination, femdom, huntress, paintball, roleplay 26th June 2017 Events, Sex stuff 4 Comments

The first time I went paintballing was back in 1989. I remember it was a very, very hot day, which meant the bulky overalls were a little fragrant towards the end of the afternoon. I also remember I wrote my … Continued

Charity, generosity and opportunistic bandwagon-jumping.

altruism, charity, kindness, music, opportunism 22nd June 2017 Other Things, Rantings

It’s not that there’s anything inherently wrong with charity, or with selling a specific product to raise funds for a specific cause. (Well, actually, there are some interesting arguments about the ethics of charitable giving here, for those interested.) It’s … Continued

Authenticity, passion and how art work is work

artists, authentic, entitlement, free, payment 13th June 2017 Other Things, Rantings

Among phrases I avoid because they are so overused as to be the special preserve of dickweeds, mainly, is ‘Check your privilege.’ But I felt like it earlier, when I spotted yet another idiot trying to assert that people who … Continued

London Alternative Market: a trader’s day.

books, bookseller, erotica, LAM, London, market 6th June 2017 Events, Fairs and Markets

LAM books, bookselling, event, happening

Yes, this was going to be a post full cheery chatter about enjoying my day at the LAM and having a bookstall out in London for the first time in ages. But… events. I heard about the latest outbreak of … Continued

When Exclusion is Actually OK

diversity, entertainment, exclusion, inclusion, manbaby, tantrum, Wonder Woman 2nd June 2017 Uncategorised

Exclusion: it’s a modern sin, right? You might have heard about the fuss over a cinema offering women-only screenings of the new Wonder Woman film. And, if you haven’t yet read the local Mayor’s glorious response to some whiny manbaby … Continued

New release: Rule 34 Is Here! #Rule34Antho

#Rule34ANtho, bizarre, erotica, fetish, kink, new book, new release 24th May 2017 New Books

Rule 34 is now available. This is a collection of stories on the theme of unusual fetishes, featuring a wide range of pairings and objects of desire.Yes, this is the one with the stories about tripe, skeletons, photocopiers, dentists, cake … Continued

Crisis, Danger, Opportunity and Lipstick

adult industry, erotica, lipstick, opportunity, porn 17th May 2017 Events, Musings, Other Things

opportunity, sex industry, lipstick, erotica

You’ve probably heard, more than once, the idea that the Chinese ideogram for ‘crisis’ is a mix of the symbols meaning ‘danger’ and ‘opportunity.’ Perhaps unsurprisingly, this isn’t quite true. It’ll still probably pop up fairly frequently on your social … Continued