Reflections on the Plague Summer
So how was it for you? I doubt any of us knew quite what this plague summer would be like – would we still be caged and cut off from the ones we loved? Would the creeping advance of fascism … Continued
bookselling
Buy #justonebook this week… but not from Amazon
Most of us have something of a love-hate relationship with Amazon. Yes, all that convenience and so on, but much of it at the expense of hugely underpaid warehouse workers and delivery drivers. If you are an author, particularly a … Continued
Road Trips and Resolutions
Now that I can, I’m hitting the road more. Yup, mask on, of course. And hand gel in every pocket. And my normally odd posture is getting odder as I hold conversations while leaning backwards. But I am Out There. … Continued
LAM on the Farm
Don’t know about you lot, but I’ve had this song on the brain most of the week, ever since the news came though that LAM is coming back, at least for one day. It’s been a long, strange few months, … Continued
Just FYI: Yes I’m #StillTrading
Yes FYI I am StillTrading Obviously everything is very strange at the moment. We’re all trying to make our own way through the chaos, and how hard it hits us depends very much on where we were before the pandemic … Continued
How’s your VD (Valentine’s Day)?
First of all, if you’re enjoying yourself and want to enjoy some more, why not check out the Shenanigans FB hop? Having said that, I should probably be clear that my two favourite special days are Halloween and May Day, … Continued
Liverpool #LADS: pirates and a lobster
No, I have no idea why there was a giant inflatable lobster knocking around the Albert Dock last Saturday, either. There was a pirate event of some kind and, I believe, a food festival taking place, so Lobby might have … Continued
NEW RELEASE: Slaves To Desire
Last week saw the arrival of an interesting new collection from Sinful Press. Slaves To Desire by Eli Gilic takes various fictional characters and real-life artists and explores the erotic possibilities they offer. For those who like their erotica on … Continued
Manchester Pride 2019 The Weekend’s Adventures
I hadn’t been to Manchester Pride before and my experiences of the London version (while always good) have been confined to dancing in the parade. This year, I was invited to take the bookstall to what was originally going to … Continued
Kinky Sex Advice: approaching with caution
You can find plenty of horrendous kinky sex advice – and horrendous vanilla sex advice – online without even breaking a sweat. Quick and easy ways of detecting that the kinky sex advice you’re reading is not only a ridiculous … Continued