Same old bad sex advice
Another crap sex ‘advice’ article seems to be doing the rounds; one on what seems to be a perennially popular theme. What Will Happen To You If You Don’t Do The Sex. I’m not linking to any specific one, given … Continued
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Getting Smutty in Windsor
There’s a (probably made up) story about a performance of the Scottish Play (I have too many actor friends who will faint and puke if I say the name) where, at the peak of the sleepwalking sequence, some aristocratic lady … Continued
Yes, darling, you DO need an editor…
Someone once reviewed an anthology in which I had a story, and began the review with the words ‘Did anyone edit this AT ALL?’ Yes, that stung, even though I was only a contributor and therefore it wasn’t my responsibility … Continued
10 Things I Took From Eroticon
I’m just about recovered from this year’s wonderful Eroticon – and from the vile cold that unfortunately accompanied me all weekend. (Sorry again to those who had their talks – or listening pleasures – interrupted by me barking away like … Continued
NEW RELEASE: In The Bonds Of The Earth
When Cover Him With Darkness came out a couple of years ago, it blew all our minds. Now the sequel is available, and Janine Ashbless is guesting today to tell you about it… The elevator pitch for my trilogy The … Continued
Show some RESTRAINT
Sadly – particularly sadly, as it’s on a theme you might have noted is fairly close to my, er, heart – I’m not going to be attending Smut Restrained in the flesh. Still, I’m happy to join in the online … Continued
Is My Enemy’s Enemy My Friend?
Yeah, politics again. Sorry. It’s just a little difficult to avoid the wider world, at the moment. Every day seems to bring an even more alarming news item, whether it’s one that hits straight home or one that has more … Continued
Rule 34 Call: Get Your Weird Kink On
Previous inspirations for anthologies have generally come out of conversations with other authors – or readers – either online or down the pub somewhere. Rule 34 was inspired by a workshop I put together for Smut Manchester at the end … Continued
Book banning is never a good idea. Not ever.
Another dickhead’s got a lucrative book deal. Can we calm the fuck down? Yes, everyone who’s ever written for publication is used to the momentary flash of rage when someone stupid, obnoxious or famous for stuff other than writing, gets … Continued
Another year over, a new one beginning
Some years are better than others, some are worse. We know that, of course. Various people at various times will have eyed the clock as midnight approaches on the last day of a particular year with a profound longing for … Continued