Thursday, March 29, 2012

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Erotica Today: 28 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 28 March 2012

New Releases

New from Torquere Pres
Airship Seduction by Camryn Rhys from Ellora's Cave
Darkling by Em Petrova from Ellora's Cave
Undercover Lover by Tibby Armstrong from Ellora's Cave
Love With a Chance of Zombies by Delphine Dryden from Ellora's Cave
Shadows on Stone (Tuatha Treasures) by Anny Cook from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

Incubus Tales, 39th Night: Down to You via Circlet Press
via OC Erotic Books
"A Good Morning" by Amberley Nicole via Porn for Women, by Women
"Islamorada" by MD Maurice via Every Night Erotica

News, Views, and Reviews

Fifty Shades of Grey Author Is a "Control Freak" About Film Adaptation via People Magazine
On Sale This Week at Torquere Press
Author Interview: Nicole Morgan via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of To Hate and to Hold by Dakota Rebel via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Enslaving The Master by Ann Jacobs via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Floor Time by Liz Crowe via Erotica for All
Review of Virtual Seduction 2: Sodom and the Phoenix by Ann Mayburn via Sensual Reads
Review of Fire Riders 1: Taming The Fire by Mechele Armstrong via Sensual Reads
Review of Fire Riders 2: The Fire Within by Mechele Armstrong via Sensual Reads
Review of Mission Statement by Catherine Gardiene via Sensual Reads
Review of Lone Heart by Delilah Devlin via Sensual Reads
Review of Love, Hope, and Electricity by Cynthia Sax via Sensual Reads
Review of Her Beguiling Bride by Paisley Smith via Sensual Reads
Review of Urban Merman 1: Jamie’s Merman by Daisy Harris via Sensual Reads

Calls for Submissions

Smut in the City Anthology via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Erotica Today: 27 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 27 March 2012

New Releases

Group Grunt by T. Hitman from Ravenous Romance
The Bigger They Are... by Stephanie Julian from Ellora's Cave
My Sweet Succubus by Delilah Devlin from Ellora's Cave
Saving the Best for Last by Jayne Kingston from Ellora's Cave
Two Dates Max by Missy Jane from Ellora's Cave
Uncross Your Heart by Taryn Elliott from Ellora's Cave
Make Me Burn by Avril Ashton from Evernight Publishing

Free Stories

"Scent of my Woman" by Giselle Renarde via OC Erotic Books
"Mistress, her Master, and her Slave" by Vampirea via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From Heartbeat by Mary Winter via Pink Petal Books

Web Comics

Incubus Tales #1501
S.S. Myra

News, Views, and Reviews

Fifty Shades of Grey: What to Know About the Hottest Book Around via People Magazine
The Lost History of Fifty Shades of Grey via GalleyCat
Best-Selling Erotic Novel Fifty Shades of Grey Set to Hit the Big Screen via Nerve.com
The Future of BDSM as a Subculture via Beauty in Darkness
Publisher Profile: Behind the Scenes with Total-E-Bound via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
Author Profile: Raven McAllan via Erotica for All
Review of The Innocent's Progress and Other Stories by Peter Tupper via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Trannys to Tiaras by Robin Anderson via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Beauty and the Brute by Skhye Moncrief via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Caution: Contents Under Pressure by Gabrielle Evans via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Love for Hire by Anna Marie May via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Built 4 It by Daisy Harris via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Rand's Craving by Kiera West via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Keys to Submission by Jennifer August via Erotic Romance Reviews

Monday, March 26, 2012

Erotica Today: 26 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 26 March 2012

New Releases

Sweet Sadist by B.B. Anderson from Forbidden Fiction
Carried Away by Bridget Midway from Whispers Publishing
Stealing the Bride by Yvette Hines from Whispers Publishing
Wicked Watchers edited by Victoria Blisse via Erotica for All
Wicked Watchers: Looking at the Lads edited by Victoria Blisse via Erotica for All
Angel Bound (His Guardian Angels 1) by Jana Downs from Siren BookStrand
Primal Desire (Texas Wolf Pack 2) by Kris Cook from Siren BookStrand
Fire and Ice (A Triple Trouble Prequel) by Tymber Dalton from Siren BookStrand
An Alpha's Pride (Tribal Bonds 2) by Stormy Glenn from Siren BookStrand
Devoted Alpha (Twin Pines Grizzlies 4) by Anitra Lynn McLeod from Siren BookStrand
Naughty by Design (Sexually Awkward 2) by Gabrielle Evans from Siren BookStrand
His Imperfect Mate (Brac Pack 26) by Lynn Hagen from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

Episode 248 - Gaijin, part 2 by Remittance Girl via Nobilis Erotica
"Night of the Ziphoyds" by Steve Isaak via Every Night Erotica
"The Compromise" by P.R. Porter via Every Night Erotica
"Compatiable Natures, Part Two" by Olivia London via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From Better by Jaime Samms via Gay/Lesbian Fiction Excerpts

Web Comics

Curvy

News, Views, and Reviews

A Linguistic of Cocks, Dicks, and Nuts via Jezebel
Female masochism and Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James via Beauty in Darkness
Fifty Shades of Grey Film Rights Sold via GalleyCat
Fifty Shades of Grey: Should It Be a Movie – Or on TV? via People Magazine
Fifty Shades of BDSM via Redlines and Deadlines
How to Write Sexy Steampunk Stories via Beyond Romance
Spring Has Sale at Torquere Press
Review of Educating Emily by Penny Goodweather via Circlet Press
Review of Good Vibrations by Nicole Austin via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of West Salem by Cherie De Sues via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Out of Control by Desiree Holt via Sensual Reads
Review of Rawhide Angel by Sayde Grace via Sensual Reads
Review of Foundation of Love by Scotty Cade and Z.B. Marshall via Sensual Reads
Review of Six Degrees of Lust by Taylor V. Donovan via Sensual Reads
Review of Dreamer by Ann Mayburn via Sensual Reads
Review of Veggie Burgers To Go by Karenna Colcroft via Sensual Reads
Review of Beach House by John Simpson via Sensual Reads
Review of Love Bots 4: One Night Steined by Daisy Harris via Sensual Reads
Review of Fire Mate 2: How to Love Your Dragon by Lexxie Couper via Sensual Reads
Review of Alpha Mountie by Lena Loneson via Sensual Reads
Review of Dance of the Vampires by Cornelia Amiri via Sensual Reads
Review of Bound by Desire by Jaymie Holland via Sensual Reads
Review of The Half-Breed Vampire by Theresa Meyers via Erotica for All
Review of On Thin Ice by Jessica Lee via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Lorcan’s Desire by SJD Peterson via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Full Disclosure by Sean Michael via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Fairytales Slashed: Volume 3 by Megan Derr, Mara Ismine, Remington Ward, and A.R. Jarvis via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Lucky by Tia Fielding via Dark Divas Reviews

Calls for Submissions

Smokin' Hot Firemen: Firefighter Romance Stories via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association

Friday, March 23, 2012

Erotica Today: 23 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 23 March 2012

New Releases

Her Cowboy Stud by Randi Alexander from Wild Rose Press
Timeless Love by Karyn Gerrard from Evernight Publishing
Long Relief (Hard Ball, Book One) by Abigail Barnette from Resplendence Publishing
Long Relief (Hard Ball, Book One) by Abigail Barnette from Resplendence Publishing
Opening the Cage (Shifting Streams, Book Two) by BA Tortuga from Resplendence Publishing
Best Buds by Dakota Rebel from Resplendence Publishing
Sassy Road (Heroes and Rogues Series, Book One) by Destiny Blaine from Resplendence Publishing
The Spinner of Romances by Roland Graeme from Siren BookStrand
River's Pet, Angel (Dark Times 2) by Christine Shaw from Siren BookStrand
Hitting the Hot Notes by Diana Sheridan from Siren BookStrand
Sharing Her with David (Men of the Border Lands 6) by Marla Monroe from Siren BookStrand
Unbridled and Untangled (The Double Rider Men’s Club 8) by Elle Saint James from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

"Punishment" by Katelyn via Eden Cafe
"A Virtual Three-Way" by S. Lynne via Good Vibrations Magazine
"The Talisman" by Anna Austen Leigh via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From Red Grow the Roses by Janine Ashbless via Erotica for All
From Bound by Glory by Sean O'Kane via Erotica for All

Web Comics

Starfighter: Chapter 3, Page 1
Chester 5000 XYV

News, Views, and Reviews

50 Shades of Grey and the Twilight Pro-Fic Phenomenon via The Mary Sue
Fifty Shades of Grey: What to Know About the Hottest Book Around via People Magazine
Sex is So Much Fun via Sizzler Editions
Review of Weekend Swap by Susan Droney via Erotic Romance Reviews

Calls for Submissions

Mischief Books via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
He Looks Like Trouble: Bad Boy Erotica via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
Big Man on Campus: Gay Erotic Fiction via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Erotica Today: 22 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 22 March 2012

New Releases

Desperate Measures edited by Elizbeth Coldwell via Erotica for All
Contract of Shames by Sam Crescent from Evernight Publishing

Free Stories

"Caroline and Max" by Alexie Norte' via OC Erotic Books
"Ghosts of Doubt" by Huck Fynn via Every Night Erotica

News, Views, and Reviews

Dawn of Erotic Romance via The Popular Romance Project
Too Much Sex? via Exotic Fair of a Wandering Muse
Author Interview: Kelly Jamieson via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Tangled in Tulle by Nikki Duncan via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Erotic Mind Control Story Archive via Jane's Guide

Calls for Submissions

Musa Publishing via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
Out of Habit: Erotic tales of clergy--priests, priestesses, nuns, ministers, imams, rabbis, monks and acolytes via Forbidden Fiction

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Erotica Today: 21 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 21 March 2012

New Releases

On Display: Femdomme Fiction by Lorelei Powers from Sizzler Editions
Petslaves (Role Play Stories) by N. T. Morley from Sizzler Editions
Strange Desires: Dark Erotica by Jay Lawrence from Sizzler Editions
from Sizzler Editions
New from Torquere Press
Screwdriver by Mari Carr from Ellora's Cave
Earth's Desire (Elemental Magic 1) by Daisy Dunn from Siren BookStrand
Fleeing Temptation (Temptation, Wyoming 2) by Zoey Marcel from Siren BookStrand
Something Worth Waiting For by Erika Reed from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

Incubus Tales, 38th Night: Many Moons via Circlet Press
"Trust Me, Part 10" by Lee Brazil via Erotic Diaries
"The XXX Connection: Foreign Relations" by Indy McDaniel via Every Night Erotica

Web Comics

Chester 5000 XYV

News, Views, and Reviews

VIZ Media Partners Up To Launch A Yaoi Imprint via RT Book Reviews
What's Love Got To Do With It? via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
On Sale This Week at Torquere Press
Review of Loving Jacob by Lee Brazil via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of A Tryst of Fate by H.C. Brown via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of via Erotic Romance Reviews

Calls for Submissions

Jewels from Jules via Forbidden Fiction

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Monday, March 19, 2012

Erotica Today: 19 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 19 March 2012

New Releases

New from Beachwalk Press
Come Play by Emma Hillman from Ellora's Cave
Switch Me Up by Cristal Ryder from Ellora's Cave
Pleasuring the Professor by Angela Claire from Ellora's Cave
Bermuda Triangle by Sky Robinson from Ellora's Cave
Owned by the Elf by Mina Carter from Ellora's Cave
Cigarette Burns by E.E. Grey from Forbidden Fiction
The Rebellious Princess Chooses Two Lovers by Carolyn Rosewood from Evernight Publishing
While the Boys Are Away by Lucy Felthouse via Erotica for All
Kinky Alpha (Twin Pines Grizzlies 3) by Anitra Lynn McLeod from Siren BookStrand
Lust & Found (Dark Horse 3) by Jayden Knight from Siren BookStrand
Darcy Burke (Beyond the Marius Brothers 2) by Joyee Flynn from Siren BookStrand
Dirty Moon by Kelly Conrad from Siren BookStrand
Garret's Domination (Wolves of Climax 2) by Stacey Espino from Siren BookStrand
Saving Mandy (Night Runner Werewolves 3) by Beverly Rae from Siren BookStrand
Hiro's Merman (Urban Merman 2) by Daisy Harris from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

Episode 247:"Gaijin" by Remittance Girl via Nobilis Erotica
"Bianca, Part One" by Julius via Every Night Erotica
"Compatible Natures, Part One" by Olivia London via Every Night Erotica
"Side Order of Lust" by P.J. Rosier via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From Longhorns by Victor J. Banis via Gay/Lesbian Fiction Excerpts

Web Comics

Curvy
Oglaf: Hoopla

News, Views, and Reviews

All About Pleasure: The Politics of Arousal via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
Read These: a Couple of Thought-Provoking Essays via Elizabeth Reeve's blog
More than 50 Shades of Gray via Good Vibrations Magazine
Guest Blog: 50 Shades of What-the-Fuck? by Tiffany Reisz via Erotica for All
March's Survey is Up at Erotica a la Carte
Review of Dommenoir by I.G Frederick via Circlet Press
Review of Valentine Submission by Sue Lyndon via Erotic Flashes
Review of Hunks: Opposites Attract by Marie Rochelle via Sensual Reads
Review of Edge of Reality by Erin Dameron via Sensual Reads
Review of Sub by Susan Laine via Sensual Reads
Review of Russell’s Reversal by Stephani Hecht via Sensual Reads
Review of The Case of the Missing Twin 4: The Adventures of Miles Diamond by Derek Adams via Sensual Reads
Review of Miracle of the Bellskis by Astrid Amara via Sensual Reads
Review of Bone Idol by Paige Turner via Sensual Reads
Review of One Night to Remember by Kristin Miller via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Rayne's Wild Ride by Jambrea Jo Jones via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of A Long Time Comin’ by Cerise Deland via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of The Feel of Wings by Elizabeth Coldwell via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Afterglow by Alicia Sparks via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Cole for Christmas by Treva Harte via BDSM Book Reviews

Erotica 101: Crash by J.G. Ballard

Once upon a time, I was the editor of my high school newspaper. My co-editor, a lovely queer man who I had a rather fraught love/hate relationship with, wanted to publish a review of Cronenberg's movie Crash in our earnest little rag. The trouble is, we were going to a Catholic high school and the, uh, content of that movie was not something that our supervisors wanted to see in print.

My partner in crime came to me for help appealing to the higher-ups, and so I sat down and watched Crash over the weekend in preparation. I remember being horribly despressed by this movie. The sex and fetishism I could deal with, but I was appalled by how empty all the characters seemed, how lost they all were and how desperate they must be to torture themselves like that. However, I manfully trooped into the principal's office that Monday and we just barely won the day. After that, I often thought about Crash, but I haven't seen it again.

I was, however, rather interested in reading the book it was based on, and this reading project gave me the perfect excuse. I suppose there's no way I could have predicted that I would have fallen so completely in love with this stark and unforgiving look into what it means to be human in the age of machines.

Crash is sexy in a way that is bound to frighten you a little. Ballard is nothing if not honest, and his meditations on the landscape and character of cars in relation to the fragile gooey reality of humans are revealing at best, a little non-consensual at worst. But I said I loved this book, and I meant it. The many shades of arousal and horror that it dragged me through were compelling, and perhaps even life-altering. The despair that I noted in the movie is here too, but there's also a kind of horrible beauty to it, a liturgy of nihilism.

It was, perhaps, wise of me to read this after Vox: I was refreshed and ready for something heavy and meaningful. Crash is those things, but not in a way that makes it a chore. I agree with Susie Bright completely about its place in the erotic canon: as with all the erotic greats, it gleefully trespasses into literature, and drags unsuspecting readers through emotional and physical states they may not have been prepared for.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Erotica Today: 16 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 16 March 2012

New Releases

Virgins Behaving Badly by Various Authors from Evernight Publishing
A Bolt from the Blue by Georgia Fox from Evernight Publishing
Pure Bliss (Nights in Bliss, Colorado 6) by Sophie Oak from Siren BookStrand
The Carpenters' Helper (The Men of Space Station One #5) by Marla Monroe from Siren BookStrand
Snowed in with the Montana Ranger (All-American Heroes) by Jan Bowles from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

"Forced, Part 2" by Natalia Foster
"The Gushing Ghost of Grafenberg Falls, Part Two" by Jeremy Edwards via Erotica for All

News, Views, and Reviews

Amazon Suspends Manga Publisher Account Over Yaoi Manga via TeleRead
Will Fifty Shades of Grey Inspire More Fan Fiction Writers to Publish? via GalleyCat
Author Interview: Peter Tupper via BDSM Book Reviews
Too Sexy Sale! at Torquere Press
Review of Platinum Passion by Jennifer Lynne via Erotica for All
Review of Howling For Sara by Beverly Rae via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of A Man, A Jersey, and a Tight End by AM Riley via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James via Book Lovers Inc.
Review of Vampire Wanted by Amber Kell via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Just A Vampire by Stormy Glenn via Dark Divas Reviews

Calls for Submissions

Total-E-Bound Publishing
Smut by the Sea via Getting Naughty Between the Stacks

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Erotica Today: 15 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 15 March 2012

New Releases

Covet: A Regency Ménage Tale by Kristabel Reed from Ravenous Romance
Brush with Death by E.E. Grey from Forbidden Fiction
Glad Rags by Konrad Hartmann from Forbidden Fiction
Far from the Usual by Avril Ashton from Evernight Publishing
Rivers of Passion (Cowboys of Snow Lake 2) by Susan Laine from Siren BookStrand
No Escape from Destiny (Destinies) by Kasey Dean from Siren BookStrand
Miles's Awakening (Warriors of the Light 1) by AJ Jarrett from Siren BookStrand
Laurie's Loves (Beckett's Wolf Pack, Triad Mates) by Lynnette Bernard from Siren BookStrand
Molly Doll (Seaside Surrender 2) by May Water from Siren BookStrand
Chloe's New Beginning (Novikov Clan 1) by Alicia White from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

"Forced, Part 1" by Natalia Foster via Good Vibrations Magazine
"Trust Me, Part 9" by Lee Brazil via Erotic Diaries
"A Moment's Weakness" by Clarebelle

Excerpts

From "The Sorcerer’s Catch" by Angela Caperton via Exotic Fair of a Wandering Muse

News, Views, and Reviews

Women's Reading Lists Are Smuttier Than Ever Thanks to e-Readers via Nerve.com
Ladies are Hiding Some Pretty Dirty Stuff in Their Nooks via Jezebel
Harper Collins UK To Launch Erotica eBook Imprint via GalleyCat
M. Christian Teaches! via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
Author Profile: Tonya Kinzer via Erotica for All
Review of The Innocent's Progress and Other Stories by Peter Tupper via Adventurotica
Review of The Layered Mask by Sue Brown via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of A Lie I Can Live With by Eden Winters via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Home Cookies by Vic Winter via Erotic Romance Reviews

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Erotica Today: 14 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 14 March 2012

New Releases

New from Torquere Press
Deep Water Grave by Claryssa Berg from Forbidden Fiction
Raven and Crow by Luna Lawrence from Forbidden Fiction
Atropa Belladonna by Jane Potter from Forbidden Fiction
Heart of Brass by KJ Kabza from Forbidden Fiction
Half-ling Secrets by Allison Grey from Evernight Publishing
Brass Balls (Handcuffs and Lace) by Mia Watts from Resplendence Publishing
Getting Down to Business by Tessie Bradford from Resplendence Publishing
Facing Fitz (A to Z Series) by Kim Dare from Resplendence Publishing
Broken (Running to Love 2) by Allyson Young from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

Incubus Tales, 37th Night: Night Scented Stock via Circlet Press
"The Way We Like It" by Maggie Morton via Good Vibrations Magazine
"Jiggle" by Virgie Tovar via Good Vibrations Magazine
"Cocktails in the Alley" by T.R. Verten via OC Erotic Books
"Go See the Doctor, Part 2" by ErotikLixxx4U via Porn for Women, by Women
"I'll Be Watching You, Part One" by Hot N Sexy TexasMama via Eden Cafe
"Strap Hanger" by Greii Matters via Every Night Erotica

Web Comics

Chester 5000 XYV

News, Views, and Reviews

PayPal Revised Policies to Allow Legal Fiction via TeleRead
Smashwords Removes Controversial Censorship Policy via GalleyCat
Fifty Shades of Grey Compared to Twilight GalleyCat
Big News Breakout Series Fifty Shades of Grey via RT Book Reviews
On Sale This Week at Torquere Press
Guest Blog: Honesty in Erotica by Sidney Bristol
Review of By His Rules by J.A. Rock via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of The Gate by Kaitlyn O'Connor via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Pleasure Haven by Genevieve Ash via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Inheritance by Lissa Kasey via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Aisling Book Three: Beloved Son by Carole Cummings via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Taunting Krell by Lauranna Dohner via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Honored Vow by Mary Calmes
Review of Priceless by Lena Mathews via Erotic Romance Reviews

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Erotica Today: 13 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 13 March 2012

New Releases

My First Spanking: An Anthology edited by Cassandra Park from Ravenous Romance
Rhapsody In Snakeskin by Kirsten Imani Kasai from Sizzler Editions
Breakdown by Rory R. O'Neal from Sizzler Editions
In This Moment by Clarice Clique from Sizzler Editions
The Charge of the Soul by Peter Tupper from Forbidden Fiction
Courageous Dare by Lacie Nation via Erotica for All
Leather and Lace (The Callens 1) by Melody Snow Monroe from Siren BookStrand
Doggy Tales (Doggy Tales) by Tymber Dalton from Siren BookStrand
Sex Club (Cowboy Sex 5) by Natalie Acres from Siren BookStrand
Morgan's Protégé (Bonding Camp 2) by Christelle Mirin from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

"Going the Distance" by Maggie Morton via Good Vibrations Magazine
"The Welcome Mat" by Genevieve Delacroix via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From "The Hand You're Dealt" by Elizabeth Schechter via Memoirs of an Imp of the Perverse
From "The Succubus" by Elizabeth Schechter via Memoirs of an Imp of the Perverse
From Encounters: Magic Lessons by Lex Valentine via Pink Petal Books

Web Comics

S.S. Myra
Incubus Tales

News, Views, and Reviews

Special Announcement: Circlet Press Poll via Nobilis Erotica
Fifty Shades of Grey Adds to the Burgeoning "Mom Porn" Literature Market via Nerve.com
Is the Bestselling "Mommy Porn" Book Worth the Hype? via Jezebel
How Many Shades of What? via Memoirs of an Imp of the Perverse
Fifty Days of Fifty Shades via Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Madness, Shame and the Reason We Write on the Edge via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
Contextualized Fucking via Adventurotica
How I Write BDSM via Forbidden Fiction
Guest Blog: Magic and Erotica by Kiki Howell via Getting Naughty Between the Stacks
Review of Finding Paradise by Abby Hayes via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of By My Side (Safe Word: Oasis 2) by Michele Zurlo via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Brawn by Laurann Dohner via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Acting Out by Julia Talbot via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Taming The Fire by Mechele Armstrong via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Lure of Forever by Doris O’Connor via Blood, Lust and Erotica
Review of Cowboy Easy by Stormy Glenn via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Deadly Secrets by Savannah Hartley via Dark Divas Reviews

Calls for Submissions

Masks Off! and Weird Science via BDSM Book Reviews
Taking Flight via Forbidden Fiction
Desk Job via Forbidden Fiction

Monday, March 12, 2012

Erotica Today: 12 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 12 March 2012

New Releases

Reaper's Reward by Marie Medina from Evernight Publishing
Game Misconduct by Bianca Sommerland via Erotica for All

Free Stories

Episode 246: "Mer" by Francesca Lia Block via Nobilis
"Party for Two" by Anonymous via Eden Cafe
"Healing Hippolyta" by Reesa Brown via OC Erotic Books
"Bianca, Part Two" by Julius via Every Night Erotica
"Saving it for a Rainy Day" by Lucy Felthouse via Every Night Erotica
"Babe and the Blue Sky" by MD Maurice via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From Sapphic Planet edited by Beth Wylde via Gay/Lesbian Fiction Excerpts
From Sugar and Spice by Mari Carr via BDSM Book Reviews

Web Comics

Curvy

News, Views, and Reviews

Kinky books: Erotic Fiction is Having a Steamy Renaissance and its Hottest Authors are Women via The Independent, via Lexie Bay
The Next Eat Pray Love is an Erotic BDSM Novel via Gawker
GS vs. STA: BDSM Romance via Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
E L James Erotica Bestseller Began as Twilight Fan Fiction via GalleyCat
Female Masochism and Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James via Beauty in Darkness
Venus in Fur on Broadway via Beauty in Darkness
PayPal Defends, NCAC Condemns Erotica Publishing Restriction via TeleRead
Review of Illusions by Kacey Hammell via Erotica for All
Review of Protect and Serve: The Big Blue by Anne Kane via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Whiz Bang by Regina Carlysle via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Justice by Laurann Dohner via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Cinder by Marie Sexton via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Bone Idol by Paige Turner via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of I’ll Be Your Last by Jane Leopold Quinn via Dark Divas Reviews

Erotica 101: Vox by Nicholson Baker

Vox was not on my reading list, but it was recommended to me ages ago, and it seemed the perfect chaser to In the Cut, so I'm including it here.

The conceit of this book is simple: it consists solely of dialogue between a man and a woman who connected through a chat line. At face value, that might sound a little tedious, but it's definitely not.

The conversation ranges between fantasies and flirtation to the hopes and dreams and secret fears of both protagonists. There's bawdy demands, hilarious sexual mishaps, and touching moments of vulnerability on both sides.

I'm finding it difficult to describe because the format is so different from how erotic novels usually work. There's no plot, but there's a discernable build-up, but emotionally and sexualy, that keeps the reader interested and thoroughly entertained.

Maybe I'm not doing it justice. If you've ever wondered about how far "dirty talk" can take you, or what the potential of those party lines could possibly be; or, if you're just looking for a lighter bit of erotic reading, Vox is completely worth your time.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Erotica Today: 8 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 8 March 2012

New Releases

To Hate and to Hold (Anaboris Clan Series, Book One) by Dakota Rebel from Resplendence Publishing
Intruder Mine by Cheryl Dragon from Resplendence Publishing
Blowing Off Steam (Going for the Gold 5) by Karen Mercury from Siren BookStrand
Finding Alpha (Silver Moon Wolves 1) by Sunny Day from Siren BookStrand
Ravyn's Dance (Ravyn Warriors 4) by Jana Downs from Siren BookStrand
Dragons Redeemed (Dragon Lovers 2) by Berengaria Brown from Siren BookStrand
Cold As Ice (Buffalo Intimidators 2) by Cassandra Carr from Siren BookStrand
Plenty to Come (Plenty, FL) by Lara Valentine from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

"Trust Me, Part 8" by Lee Brazil via Erotic Diaries
"Vladagascar Nights: Vince and Madge" by Steve Isaak via Every Night Erotica

News, Views, and Reviews

Postcards from Bluebeard's Castle via Adventurotica
Smutketeers Double Feature, Part 2: Eden Bradley's The Dreambox Girl via The Galaxy Express
I've Got a Feeling... via Pink Petal Books
Interview: Kellie Kamryn via Erotica for All
Writing The Accelerates: Lesbian Superheroines via Sizzler Editions
Review of Taking a Shot by Jacie Burton via RT Book Reviews
Review of In the Penalty Box by Riley Shane via Joyfully Reviewed
Review of Discovering Pleasure by Marie Haynes via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Sweetest Mistress by Skye Warren via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of The New Deal by HJ Raine and Kelly Wyre via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Head Games by Desiree Holt via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Educating Ethan by Jennifer Lynn via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Beast by Sophie Oak via Erotic Romance Reviews

Calls for Submissions

Torquere Press via Erotica for All

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Erotica Today: 7 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 7 March 2012

New Releases

The Master's Jewel by R. Greco from Sizzler Editions
Marjorie's Experiment by Randall Lang from Sizzler Editions
The Primrose Path by Rory R. O'Neal from Sizzler Editions
New from Torquere Press
Live Bait by BL Bonita via Erotica for All
Hadyn Heat One: The Urge by Betty Midnight and Ava Michaels via Erotica for All
Lure of Forever by Doris O'Connor from Evernight Publishing
The Winds of Love by Beth Gray from Siren BookStrand
Souls Pass by Charlene Penfold from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

Incubus Tales, 36th Night: Gimmie Sympathy via Circlet Press
"Meeting the Sea God" by Pandora's Box via Porn for Women, by Women
"Waiting for Spring" by Philippa Ballantine via Erotica a la Carte
"Third and Long" by N.S. Faulk via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From Wolf's Storm by Vonna Harper via Pink Petal Books

Web Comics

Chester 5000 XYV

News, Views, and Reviews

Smashwords Founder on PayPal Censorship: "We View This Attempted Censorship as a Bad Precedent" via GalleyCat
Authors Strike Back Against PayPal's Censorship of Smashwords via Good E Reader
Smutketeers Double Feature Part 1: Rachel Grace's Geared for Pleasure via The Galaxy Express
Rachel Grace On Her New Steampunk Erotica Geared For Pleasure via RT Book Reviews
Guest Blog: What’s Bad Sex Doing in Erotica? by Skye Warren via Erotica for All
Interview with Jeffe Kennedy via Getting Naughty Between the Stacks
Review of Petals and Thorns by Jennifer Paris via Getting Naughty Between the Stacks
Review of Deja Brew by Mardi Ballou via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of The Accidental Sub by Mina Dorian via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Sapphire DARE by Tianna Xander and Viola Grace via Sensual Reads
Review of Tales of the Citadel 1: Soul Keeper by Viola Grace via Sensual Reads
Review of Tall, Dark and Dominant 3: Legally Binding by Reese Gabriel via Sensual Reads
Review: The Pleasure Partners Book 7: Training the Master by Ann Jacobs via Sensual Reads
Review of The Sorceress’ Apprentice by Elizabeth Jewell via Sensual Reads
Review of Ravished by Moonbeam by Cynthia Sax via Sensual Reads
Review of Big City 1: Big City Dragon by Cynthia Sax via Sensual Reads
Review of Big City 2: Big City Vampire by Cynthia Sax via Sensual Reads
Review of Deep-Seated Passion by Tierney O’Malley via Sensual Reads
Review of Fire Chronicles 1: Son of Fire By KB Forrest via Sensual Reads
Review of More Than Male 8: Dominating Dekalia by Reese Gabriel via Sensual Reads
Review of The Warder’s Leprechaun by Viola Grace via Sensual Reads
Review of Wolfsblood 2: Fire Wolf by Marteeka Karland via Sensual Reads
Review of Breaking Bad: A Midnight Justice Story by Jodi Redford via Sensual Reads
Review of Owned by S. L. Carpenter via Sensual Reads
Review of Superlovin’: A Midnight Justice Story by Vivi Andrews via Sensual Reads
Review of Beauty in the Beast by Christine Danse via Sensual Reads
Review of Twisted Kiss by Anya Bast via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of No Matter When by Nancy Adams via Erotic Romance Reviews

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Erotica Today: 6 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 6 March 2012

New Releases

Manhandled by Dale Bishop from Ravenous Romance
His for the Weekend by Marie Tuhart from Wild Rose Press
Rebel Angel by Kelly Conrad from Siren BookStrand
Midlife Ménage (Ride 'em Hard 5) by Stacey Espino from Siren BookStrand
Chasing Cally (Night Runner Werewolves 2) by Beverly Rae from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

"A Sauna in Milan" by Lara Kairos via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From Chasing Love and Guilty Pleasures by Keta Diablo via Erotic Diaries

Web Comics

S.S. Myra

News, Views, and Reviews

National Coalition Against Censorship, American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression Scold PayPal for Erotica Decision via TeleRead
Dirty Literary Love Letters Written by Famous Authors via Flavorwire, via Nerve
What's Up Next For Jaci Burton's Play-By-Play Series via RT Book Reviews
Writing Exercise: Characters via The Erotica Readers and Wrtiers Association
The Eroticon 2012 Conference via Dirty Birdies
Author Interview: Susan Ashworthy via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Therian Promise by Cyndi Friberg via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Worth The Scandal by Karen Erickson via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Perfect Timing by Aimee Brissay via Sensual Reads
Review of Clean Living by Derek Adams via Sensual Reads
Review of The Thirteenth Pillar by J.L. O’Faolain via Sensual Reads

Monday, March 5, 2012

Erotica Today: 5 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 5 March 2012

New Releases

Pinch of Naughty by Gem Sivad from Ellora's Cave
Darkest Sin by Mandy Harbin from Ellora's Cave
Dance of the Vampires by Cornelia Amiri from Ellora's Cave
Dear Annie by Wynter Daniels from Ellora's Cave
Alpha Mountie by Lena Loneson from Ellora's Cave
Red Grow the Roses by Janine Ashbless via Erotica for All
Damian (Marius Brothers 5) by Joyee Flynn from Siren BookStrand
Cowboy Up (Blaecleah Brothers 5) by Stormy Glenn from Siren BookStrand
Powerful Alpha (Twin Pines Grizzlies 1) by Anitra Lynn McLeod from Siren BookStrand
Memphis (Zeus's Pack 8) by Lynn Hagen from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

"The XXX Connection: Tranquil" by Indy McDaniel via Every Night Erotica
"14 Days" by P.R. Portr via Every Night Erotica
"Bianca, Part One" by Julius via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? by Marianne LaCroix via Sizzler Editions

Web Comics

Chester 5000 XYV
Curvy

News, Views, and Reviews

Special Episode: A Short Commentary on PayPal and Erotica via Nobilis Erotica
Erotic Lure Newsletter: March 2012 via The Erotic Readers and Writers Association
A Good Time Was Had By All via The Erotic Readers and Writers Association
Read an eBook Wee Sale! at Torquere Press
Guest Blog: Symphony via Erotica for All
Author Profile: Nicole Draylock via Erotica for All
Review of Haste Ye Back by Wendy Burke via Erotica for All
Review of Unexpected Love by Claire Matthews via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Slippery When Wet by Allie Standifer via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Claimed For The Master’s Pleasure by Jan Bowles via Sensual Reads
Review of Crimes of Passion: When Love Breaks the Law edited by Miranda Forbes via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of The Balancing Act by Ann Cory via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Cirque Erotique by Maxie Cooper via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Forced Fantasies by Cassandre Dayne via BDSM Book Reviews

Friday, March 2, 2012

Erotica Today: 2 March 2012

Erotica Today
For 2 March 2012

New Releases

Katlynn in Training by Kalissa Alexander from Siren BookStrand
Their Border Lands Gift (Men of the Border Lands 5) by Marla Monroe from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

"Extra Credit" by Cecile Lovell via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From Sarim's Scent by Juliette Springs via Sex Marks the G-Spot
From "Speaking Parts" by M. Christian via Imagination is Intelligence with an Erection

News, Views, and Reviews

The New Wave of Censorship via Beauty in Darkness
"The Fight Against Censorship" by Jordan LaRousse and Samantha Sade via OC Erotic Books
Submission Sex Fantasy Books Invade the Burbs via Jezebel
A Voyeur to My Own Life via Beyond Romance
BDSM: A Conversation With Eden Bradley (a.k.a. Eve Berlin) via Book Lovers Inc.
Guest Blog: Brita Addams via Erotica for All
Author Interview: I.G. Frederick via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Western Ties by Mari Carr and Jayne Rylon via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Hunter's Prey by Moira Rogers via Erotic Romance Reviews