Erotica Today: 31 July 2012

Erotica Today  
For 31 July 2012  

New Releases  

Six Degrees of Passion by Various Authors via Erotica for All
Talbot's Plot by Kastil Eavenshade from Evernight Publishing  
Suite Temptations by Alexandra O'Hurley and Georgia Fox from Evernight Publishing
New from JMS Books via GLBT Promo Blog  
Lena's Happily Ever After (The Town of Pearl 3) by Dixie Lynn Dwyer from Siren BookStrand  
Love Slave for Two: Reunions (Love Slave for Two 3) by Tymber Dalton from Siren BookStrand  
Manifested Destiny (How the West Was Done 4) by Karen Mercury from Siren BookStrand
The Reluctant Virgin (Ride 'em Hard 6) by Stacey Espino from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

"Release" by Jeremy Edwards via OC Erotic Books
"Wild Card" by A.J. Lyle via Every Night Erotica
"Walk-Ins Welcome, Part One" by Olivia London via Every Night Erotica  

Web Comics

Oglaf: Sexual Cavalry
Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Twenty-Eight and Twenty-Nine via Erotic Mad Science  

News, Views, and Reviews

The Curious Kinky Person's Guide to Fifty Shades of Grey: Chapter 24 via The History of BDSM
Sex in the Suburbs: A History of the Bonkbuster in Six Books via The Guardian
Shirley Conran: All Hail the Queen of the Bonkbuster via The Guardian
Finally, I Get the Sex in Fifty Shades of Grey via The Guardian
Fifty Shades of Mr. Darcy via Austenprose
Reading Rainbow: Moving Beyond Fifty Shades of Grey via AVN
Review of Strong Attraction by Chloe Lang via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Undercover Lover by Tibby Armstrong via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Macho Sluts by Patrick Califa via Lesbrary
Review of God of Ectasy by Lena Loneson via Sensual Reads
Review of Three Part Harmony by Angel Payne via Sensual Reads
Review of Sway (Cherished Duology) by Lauren Dane via Book Lovers Inc.
Review of Alike as Two Bees by Elin Gregory via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Pure Bliss by Sophie Oak via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of One Bite to Passion by Marylynn Bast via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Tristan's Temptation by Sabrina York via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Bangkok Noir by Lisabet Sarai via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Down to Business by Dena Garson via BDSM Book Reviews  
Calls for Submissions

Coming Together with Curves via Erotica for All

Erotica Today: 30 July 2012

Erotica Today  
 For 30 July 2012  

New Releases  

Deeper Than Ink by M.A. Ellis from Ellora's Cave  
Teeth, Nails and Tails by Brynn Paulin from Ellora's Cave
My Sexy Sensei by Fran Lee from Ellora's Cave
Hot Properties by Kelli Zel from Wild Rose Press  
Three to the Rescue (Elite Dragons 2) by Becca Van from Siren BookStrand
Counting Her Blessings (Riverbend, Texas Heat 3) by Marla Monroe from Siren BookStrand  
The Badger City Gang (Bride Train 7) by Reece Butler from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

"Sweater Sparks, Part Two" by Jeremy Edwards via Every Night Erotica
"You Rang Madam, Part Four" by Julius via Every Night Erotica

Web Comics

Incubus Tales #1626
Curvy
Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Twenty-Six and Twenty-Seven via Erotic Mad Science  

News, Views, and Reviews

The Curious Kinky Person's Guide to Fifty Shades of Grey: Chapter 23, Part 2 via The History of BDSM
Erotica and Publishing After Fifty Shades of Grey via Good eReader
That's Some Hot Shit: Fifty Shades of Grey at McNally Jackson via The Outlet, via Rachel Kramer Bussel's blog
RWA 2012: Alternative Romance Goes Mainstream via RT Book Reviews
MLB Does 50 Shades via Spiritual BDSM  
Fifty Shades of Grey Interpreted in Upscale Fashion Campaign via Vanity Fair
What Other Books Are Like Fifty Shades of Grey?: A Kinky Reading List
Fifty Shades of Grayskull via Topless Robot
Review of The Ghost Girl and Other Tales of Erotic Horror by R. Greco via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Open Season by Cassandra Curtis via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of SHI Guy by Lynn Tyler via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of A Wild Night's Bride by Victoria Vane via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Breaking Brodix by Anne Rainey via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Colors of Love by Jess Dee via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey via Lesbrary
Review of The Jewel Box by Alcamia Payne via Lesbrary
Review of Scandal in the Wind by KT Grant via Lesbrary
Review of Sugar and Spice by edited by Mira Paul via Lesbrary
Review of Blazing Star by Marie Carlson via Lesbrary

Erotica Today: 27 July 2012

Erotica Today  
 For 27 July 2012  

New Releases  

A Super Spanking by Louisa Bacio from Ravenous Romance  
A Little Piece of Heaven by Xondra day from Evernight Publishing  
Lust and Bound by W. Lynn Chantale from Evernight Publishing  
Crystal's Dilemma (Bonding Camp 5) by Christelle Mirin from Siren BookStrand
Prince of Passion by Kelly Conrad from Siren BookStrand  
Nectar of the Amazon (Guardians of the Forest 2) by Joyee Flynn from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

Capricious #17 via Circlet Press
"Fucking Great" by Ivanna Camelot via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From "Fist Me" by Berengaria Brown via Torquere Press  

Web Comics

Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Twenty-Five via Erotic Mad Science  

News, Views, and Reviews

The Curious Kinky Person's Guide to Fifty Shades of Grey: Chapter 23, Part 1 via The History of BDSM
Review of Migrations by K.D. Grace via Sensual Reads
Review of Erected by Desiree Holt via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of In the Woods by Maggie Casper via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Bollywood Desires by Lavinia Lewis via Erotica for All
Review of Sex Little Surprises by J.C. Daniels via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Blind Heat by Nara Malone via Erotic Romance Reviews

Erotica Today: 26 July 2012

Erotica Today  
For 26 July 2012  

New Releases

New from Torquere Press  
Wolf of Arundale Hall by Jennifer Leeland from Ellora's Cave
Passion Pill by Kelli Scott from Ellora's Cave  
Valentine Master by Lea Barrymire from Ellora's Cave
Ink Lust by Jayne Kingston from Ellora's Cave
Furyous Ink by Saranna DeWylde from Ellora's Cave  
A Hunter's Promise (Promises Series, Book Two) by Gwendolyn Cease from Resplendence Publishing
Dressed for Success by Gabrielle Holly from Resplendence Publishing
The Pit Boss by Dakota Rebel from Resplendence Publishing  
Indulging Ivan (A to Z Series) by Kim Dare from Resplendence Publishing  
Destined (Timeless Blood Series, Book One) by Jessica Jarman from Resplendence Publishing  
Miss Marigold Misbehaves (Butterback Island Series, Book One) by Melinda Barron from Resplendence Publishing  
Jackie and Her Loose Talk by Jorja Lovett from Evernight Publishing  
Rock Hard by Tatum Throne from Siren BookStrand
Guardian of Her Dream (Hondo, Texas Wolves) by Claire Adele from Siren BookStrand
Runaway Heart (Dragon's Light) by Scarlet Day from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

"I Remember" by Miss Catherine Gail via Every Night Erotica  

Web Comics

Chester 5000 XYV
Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Twenty-Four via Erotic Mad Science

News, Views, and Reviews  

Jane Eyre and Sherlock Holmes as Mommy Porn? via The Globe and Mail
In Lieu of Bibles, Hotel Stock Nightstands with Fifty Shades of Grey via Jezebel
Review of Colby and the Little Wolf by Stephani Hecht via Sensual Reads
Review of Heavy Issues by Elle Aycart via Book Lovers Inc.
Review of Blown Down by Em Petrova via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Full Circle by R.J. Scott via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Her Cowboy Stud by Randi Alexander via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Lapiz Lazuli by Leigh Clark via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Dance for Your Sex by Robby Mills via BDSM Book Reviews

Are We Just Writing for Ourselves?

So, seriously guys, is it just us around here? Have the literary perverts just closed in upon themselves, telling each other stories while groping in the dark?

This question came up at the Circlet Press retreat this year (go look at #PornCamp if you want some giggles) and most of the participants seemed OK with the concept. I was not.

I'm not sure if, in a post-Fifty Shades world, we can afford to be that insular. That book is decidedly not OK with the BDSM sexuality of its, uh, hero, and yet it's being held up as a stunning success in the markets of kinky and erotic fiction. This makes me think that a lot of people are not finding us, don't know what other stuff is out there, or how to find it. That makes me incredibly sad.

Every weekday I write a newsletter, Erotica Today, just because I hope it leads curious people to where all the porn's at. It can take up to four hours to put one together, and I do it so that our erotic work can be found by people outside the community who want to read it. Recently, I added tags relating to Fifty Shades to its Livejournal community, hoping that it draws new readers in. I have no idea if it's working, or if it'll ever work.

So, can anyone think of anything we can do about this? I mean, yes, Shades has made the press, but then what?

Erotica Today: 25 July 2012

Erotica Today  
For 25 July 2012

New Releases

The Academy: Tales of the Marketplace (The Marketplace Series, book 4) by Laura Antoniou from Circlet Press
Catching Kit by Kay Berrisford from Loose Id
Genetic Attraction 4: Genetic Celebrity by Tara Lain from Loose Id
Moro's Price by MC Hana from Loose Id
War Tribe 2: Mercenary's Reward by Stephanie Snow
Cinderella and the Lady by KT Grant from Ravenous Romance
Heady Shy by Katherine Wyvern from Evernight Publishing  
Kiss of Air (Elemental Seduction) by E.A. Reynolds from Siren BookStrand
The Seduction of Destiny Rhode (The Seduction 3) by Samantha Lucas from Siren BookStrand
Bound to Be Mated (Rock Wood Pack) by Sam Crescent from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

"Late Night Workout" by Scarlett Knight via OC Erotic Books
"Hot and Cold" by Gregory Allen via OC Erotic Books
"The Open Window" by James Lewis via Every Night Erotica  

Web Comics

Incubus Tales #1625
Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Twenty-Three via Erotic Mad Science  

News, Views, and Reviews

Fifty Shades of Grey's Nod to Tess is a Mark of Guilt via The Guardian
Sylvia Day's Bared To You Gains Momentum Post-50 Shades of Grey via Good eReader
Classics Getting Fifty Shades Makeover via AVN
Review of Captive Fantasy by Ann Mayburn via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Dominated by Desire by Barbara Donlon Bradley via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of VN2 by Gwenna Sebastian via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Krewe Daddy by Margie Church via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Sex Oughta Be Luscious by Kassanna via Erotic Romance Reviews

Erotica 101: Magic Mommas, Trembling Sisters, Puritans & Perverts

Magic Mommas, Trembling Sisters, Puritans & Perverts by Joanna Russ

This is a bit of a cheat, since it wasn't on my original reading list for this project. But I've been on a serious Joanna Russ kick lately, and here, finally, her work intersected with the erotic aspect of my work.

In some respects, this book was difficult for me. There wasn't a lot of pro-pornography feminism when it was written, and Russ's definition of porn as using women is definitely too narrow, and should rather have depended on the material in question. Having said that, she does acknowledge that this is a contentious issue and she might not be qualified to write a verdict on. It still says something that she was willing to bring it up and discuss it at length. It's incredibly instructive to see a feminist struggle with the tricky issue of pornography, moving from one side of the argument (for/against) to the other, and being unsatisfied with both. I have never seen a tightrope act like this before: she respects both sides of the porn debate, and elegantly explains why.

For all that she is sometimes misguided, or maybe just ill-informed, there is no denying that Russ's writing is sublime and spiked with wicked humour. A small sample: "Question: why is it so hard making friends in group therapy and so easy making friends at writers' conferences? Answer: because writers are crazy."

She's clearly not all that comfortable with larger, political broad strokes, although she is aware of the importance of these issues. Instead, she focuses on her own life to provide examples of what desperately needs to be changed. Her account of her struggles with her homosexuality and feminism in a time where these things were simply unacceptable is heartbreaking, brutally honest, and inspiring. Even when I don't agree with her, her analysis of feminism and its goals stirs me, and re-awakens the necessary anger to keep striving.

And all this leads to a discussion of what true sexual liberation would look like (Answer: Beautiful enough to make you weep). I can't even begin to explain what she says here, because Russ's way of phrasing things is half the joy of her writing, but it centres around liberation as a universal, all-encompassing concept.

Now, I have to talk about the reason I bought this book. Her essay on Kirk/Spock fan fiction, and fan fiction in general, is wonderful and is rightly famous. Don't believe me? After explaining what K/S is to her pre-internet readership, she follows up with, "If your automatic nervous system does the nip-ups mine does upon reading merely the premise of this material, it's quite irrelevant to talk about the beauty of friendship or the necessity of compassion in human affairs."

As if that wasn't enough joy for one essay, she goes on to analyze what fan fiction represents in the minds of its writers, in this case its female writers. Basically, it's fantasy. Pure, unadulterated, I-would-not-actually-want-this-probably fantasy. This is a terribly important moment for literature and women's writing and erotica and sexual expression. That sexual fantasy is fantasy, and not vicarious reality is something that can be overlooked and cause misunderstandings of intention. She gets to this point so clearly and simply that you're there before you realize, and you can see it clearly and agree completely.

I also love how fair she is to both male and female sexuality, and the troubles everyone has in a society where the attitude towards sex, and sexual fantasy, is ambivalent at best. Russ was never a misandrist, although she was unequivocally anti-patriarchy, and she knows that men is hurt by patriarchal bullshit as much as women are.

This book is, shamefully, out of print, but you can get it used in tons of places online, and relatively cheaply. If you want to read a respectful, literate, smart analysis of fan fiction, pornography, erotica, queer issues, and feminism, go get this one. I feel richer for having read it.

Erotica Today: 24 July 2012

Erotica Today  
For 24 July 2012

New Releases

August Ice by Dev Bentham from Loose Id  
Bag of Tricks: The Strix by Katalina Leon and Ambe Skyze from Loose Id  
Bondage Ranch 4: His Little Tart by Sindra vanYssel from Loose Id
Calling the Show by J.A. Rock from Loose Id  
Forest of Glass by John Tristan from Loose Id
He Speaks Dead by Adrienne Wilder from Loose Id  
Key Party: Band of Gold by Lena Matthews from Loose Id  
Three-Part Harmony by Angel Payne from Loose Id  
Kala's Kapture (Binding The Tease by Valentine Adams from Sizzler Editions  
Jenny's Penance (A Tale Of Future Bondage, Book 4) by Cheryl Allen Tessler from Sizzler Editions  
For Her Will: Femdom Erotica (Revised Edition) by Sascha Illyvich from Sizzler Editions  
Soul of the Succubus by Lila Shaw from Evernight Publishing
Dessert by Lily Harlem via Erotica for All
Possessive Protectors (Triple Dare County, South Dakota 1) by Paige Cameron from Siren BookStrand  
The Sextet Presents... Turn Another Paige (A Toy Story) by Elizabeth Raines from Siren BookStrand  
Strong Temptation (The Strong Cowboys of Wilde, Nevada 6) by Chloe Lang from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

"Micro Cars and Mini Skirts" by P.J. Rosier via Every Night Erotica  

Web Comics

S.S. Myra: Conscious Port

News, Views, and Reviews

Confessions of a Scarlet Woman: Clandestine Classics via Red Lipstick Diaries
An Open Letter to People Who Are Now Engaging in BDSM and Impact Play Because They Read the 50 Shades... via Always the Fucking Good Girl
 Review of Technorotica by M. Christian via Circlet Press

Review of You Don’t Have To Ask by Mathilde Watson via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Postcards from Condi Rice by Lee Patton via Sensual Reads
Review of Geisha for Hire by Shawn Bailey via Sensual Reads
Review of Blackthorne’s Light by Marie Harte via Sensual Reads
Review of Love Machine by Electra Shepherd via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Ravish Me by Cindy Jacks via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Wicked Game by Scarlett Sanderson via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Lustfully Ever After edited by Kristina Wright via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of A Question of Trust by Emma Hillman via BDSM Book Reviews

Erotica Today: 23 July 2012

Erotica Today  
For 23 July 2012

New Releases

Fancy Man and the Lipstick Lesbian by Thirteen from Forbidden Fiction
Under His Skin by Sidney Bristol from Ellora's Cave  
Passionate Ink by Jan Springer from Ellora's Cave
In The Mood by Lynne Connolly from Ellora's Cave  
Beyond Third Base by Ava McKnight from Ellora's Cave
Served by Maxine Mansfield from Wild Rose Press
Taming the Boss Lady (Masters of Submission 3) by Jan Bowles from Siren BookStrand  
Double Her Pleasure by Marla Monroe from Siren BookStrand  
Siobhan (The Sisters O'Ryan 3) by Jenna Stewart from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

"Tourist" by Angela Caperton via Nobilis Erotica
"In Search of a Good Doctor" by Cecile Lovell via Every Night Erotica
"Sweater Sparks, Part One" by Jeremy Edwards via Every Night Erotica
"You Rang Madam, Part Three" by Julius via Every Night Erotica

Web Comics

Starfighter: Chapter 3, Page 17
Incubus Tales #1624
Curvy
The Sex Scene via Imagination is Intelligence with an Erection
Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Nineteen, Twenty, Twenty-One, and Twenty-Two via Erotic Mad Science  

News, Views, and Reviews

Depilation Blues via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
Christmas in July Sale at Torquere Press
Review of Sensation Play by Ann Mayburn via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Love Revealed by Sorcha Mowbray via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Stormlocked by Vonna Harper via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Closing Costs by Liz Crowe via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Direct Strike by Lorelei Buckley via Sensual Reads
Review of After The Crux by Dani Worth via Sensual Reads
Review of Oscar by Bailey Bradford via Sensual Reads
Review of A Queer Pattern of Murder by Tom Jamielity via Sensual Reads
Review of The Wiccan Haus 3: An Apple Away by Kate Richards via Sensual Reads
Review of The Den of Inequity by Wayne C. Rogers via Sensual Reads
Review of The Countess by Wayne C. Rogers via Sensual Reads
Review of Undercover Embassy 1: Codename Autumn by Aubrey Ross via Sensual Reads
Review of Bloodlust by Faye Robertson via Sensual Reads
Review of Dammit! by Michele L. Montgomery via Sensual Reads
Review of The Librarian by Lee Brazil via Sensual Reads
Review of Sub-Mission by Sage Marlowe via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Beautiful Music by Paige Bennett via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of When You're With Me by Wendi Zwaduk via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Geoff's Teddy by Havan Fellows via Erotic Romance Reviews  

Calls for Submissions

Where Thy Dark Eye Glances: Queering Edgar Allan Poe via Elisa Rolle's blog
He Loves Me for My Brainsss via Erotica for All
AfroerotiK via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association

Erotica Today: 20 July 2012

Erotica Today  
For 20 July 2012  

New Releases

New from Clandestine Classics via Total-E-Bound Publishing
Hot, Wet, and Wild by Berengaria Brown from Evernight Publishing
Flying with Spirit (Spirit Walkers 4) by Ellen Quinn from Siren BookStrand  
Lust & Vamp (Anything Goes 2) by Joyee Flynn from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

Capricious: 16 via Circlet Press
"The XXX Connection: Twist of Fate" by Indy McDaniel via Every Night Erotica  

Web Comics

Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Eighteen via Erotic Mad Science

News, Views, and Reviews
More People Are Buying Dirty E-Books Than Hardcover Books via Jezebel
Jane Austen Novels to Get Erotic Makeover Because All Book Must Be Sexy Now via Gawker
Review of Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James via Katrina Lumsden's Good Reads
Review of The Sentence of Anna by A.H. Scott via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Going Down: Oral Sex Stories edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Say Please: Lesbian BDSM Erotica by Sinclair Sexsmith via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Back Alley Slut by Lula Lisbon via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Paging Dr. Scott by Rosina Scott via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Cheek to Cheek by Paige Bennett via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Keep Me Satisfied by Kassanna via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of The Long Con by Lori Toland via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of One Fiery Night by Em Petrova via Sensual Reads
Review of Hidden Breeds 2: Kalen by Tianna Xander via Sensual Reads
Review of The Gate by Kaitlyn O’Connor via Sensual Reads
Review of Feral Series V: Feral Foretaste by Skhye Moncrief via Sensual Reads
Review of Pandora’s Box by Kimberly Zant via Sensual Reads
Review of Wicked Pleasure by Lora Leigh via Sensual Reads  

Calls for Submissions

Threesomes & Love Triangles via Circlet Press

Erotica Today: 19 July 2012

Erotica Today  
 For 19 July 2012  

New Releases

New from Torquere Press
Tattooed Tryst by Cynthia Sax from Ellora's Cave
Banishing Shadows by Lorna Jean Roberts from Ellora's Cave
Lovers' Feud by Ann Jacobs from Ellora's Cave
Therian Priestess by Cyndi Friberg from Ellora's Cave  
Blaze's Second Chance by Same Crescent from Evernight Publishing
Grace's Sweet Surrender by Erika Reed from Siren BookStrand
Alpha (The Pack 3) by Teya Martin from Siren BookStrand  
Cherish, Texas by Taylor Lewis from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

"Mechanic" by Breeze via Porn for Women, by Women
"Summer Fling" by Amy Pelletier via Every Night Erotica

Web Comics

Chester 5000 XYV
Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Seventeen via Erotic Mad Science  

News, Views, and Reviews

All About Pleasure: Covering Fifty Shades of Grey via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association  
Fifty Shades of Grey Meets Pride and Prejudice: Classics Get Erotic Rewrites via The Guardian
On Sale This Week at Torquere Press
Review of Master's Hunt by Verity Ant via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Begging for a Spanking by Lula Lisbon via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Try Me by Diane Alberts via Erotica for All
Review of Brianna’s Prophecy by Tianna Xander via Sensual Reads
Review of Cursed in Darkness 3: Dark Awakening by Natalie Hancock via Sensual Reads
Review of Avoid: A Terran Times Tale by Viola Grace via Sensual Reads
Review of Await: A Terran Times Tale by Viola Grace via Sensual Reads
Review of Avert: A Terran Times Tale by Viola Grace via Sensual Reads
Review of Strip, Tease and Search by Gabrielle Evans via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Loving the Valkyrie by Ellen Margret via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Wanted: Molotov Cocktail by Marteeka Karland via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Wilde Rapture by Taige Crenshaw via Erotic Romance Revies

Calls for Submissions

Sex Objects: Hot He-Man Erotic Romance for Women via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
Coming Together with Curves via Wickedly Sex Writers

Erotica Today: 18 July 2012

Erotica Today 

For 18 July 2012

 

New Releases

Beyond the Softness of His Fur Part Two: Social Corruption by TammyJo Eckhart from Circlet Press The Very Bloody Marys by M. Christian from Sizzler Editions  
Their Toy by Jason Walker from Sizzler Editions  
Mistress Anna And Other Sizzling Erotica (revised edition) by Sascha Illyvich from Sizzler Editions
New from Beachwalk Press The Three Hours Man by James Cox from Evernight Publishing
Love of Steel (The Callens 7) by Melody Snow Monroe from Siren BookStrand  
Good Will Ghost Hunting: Hell's Bells (Good Will Ghost Hunting 2) by Tymber Dalton from Siren BookStrand
Powerful Moves (L.U.S.T.) by Tonya Ramagos from Siren BookStrand  
Cowboys for Christmas by Destiny Blaine from Siren BookStrand  
Brats in Training 3: Dangerous Dusty (Tasty Teasers) by Stormy Glenn from Siren BookStrand
Take My Hand (Brac Pack 28) by Lynn Hagen from Siren BookStrand
An Education for Amy (Men of Kinsey 3) by Debbie Bailey from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

"A Tongue Ridden Affair" by V.C. via OC Erotic Books 
"Meredith's Graduation" by Barbara Gwen via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From Olives for the Stranger by Neil Plakcy via Gay/Lesbian Fiction Excerpts
From "Changing Swell" by Marie Laurent via Pink Petal Books

Web Comics

Incubus Tales #1623
Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Sixteen via Erotic Mad Science

News, Views, and Reviews

Erotica Books Dominate Self-Published Bestsellers List via GalleyCat
World is Going "Grey" via New York Post
Review of Nisey's Awakening by Dakota Trace via Dear Author
Review of The Drag Queen of Elfland by Lawrence Schimel via Book Lovers Inc.
Review of Wolfsblood: Shadow Wolf by Marteeka Karland via Erotica Romance Reviews
Review of Claimed for the Master’s Pleasure by Jan Bowles via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Disciplinary Measures by Mychael Black via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Rebound by Michele Zurlo via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Something New by Tia Fielding via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Forbidden Fruit by Edward Kendrick via Dark Divas Reviews

Erotica Today: 17 July 2012

Erotica Today  
 For 17 July 2012  

New Releases

Warrior's Surrender by Marisa Chenery from Ellora's Cave
Indelibly Intimate by Regina Cole from Ellora's Cave  
Dessert by Lily Harlem from Ellora's Cave
Enchanting Absinthe by Shona Husk from Ellora's Cave  
Reluctant Romance: Guys and Girls by Various Authors via Erotica for All
Cranberry Blood by Elizabeth Morgan via Erotica for All
New from JMS Books LLC via GLBT Promo Blog
Forever Men by Lace Daltyn from Evernight Publishing
Oracles' Light (PUP Squad Alpha 8) by Abby Blake from Siren BookStrand  
Noble Release (Nature's Nobles 4) by Peyton Elizabeth from Siren BookStrand  
Shannon's Fairy-tale Foursome (Sweet Serenity 2) by Mia Ashlinn from Siren BookStrand
The Mates Who Gave Him Salvation (Feral 2) by Scarlet Hyacinth from Siren BookStrand  
Guardian's Faith (Guardians of the Gray Tower 4) by Britt Kenley from Siren BookStrand
A Taste of Paradise by Sage Marlowe from Siren BookStrand
Mia's Masters (Locks and Chains 2) by Sara Kingston from Siren BookStrand
The Lady Wants It All (Sequel to The Lady Dares) by Tish Domenick from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

"Caroline and Max" by Alexie Norte via OC Erotic Books
"On the Seventh Day" by Giselle Renard via Every Night Erotica
"For Love and Liberty, Part Two" by Olivia London via Every Night Erotica
"Micro Cars and Mini Skirts, Part One" by P.J. Rosier via Every Night Erotica  

Excerpts

From "An Enchanting Surprise" by Brian Collier via Pink Petal Books
From "Diving In" by Andra Ashe via Pink Petal Books

Web Comics

Starfighter: Chapter 3, Page 16
Curvy
Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Thirteen, Fourteen and Fifteen via Erotic Mad Science  

News, Views, and Reviews

The Curious Kinky Person's Guide to Fifty Shades of Grey: Chapter 21 and Chapter 22 via The History of BDSM
Why Fifty Shades of Grey Matter via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
Before Fifty Shades of Grey via Salon
Clit Lit: Mommy Porn Wars via Pool Boy Magazine
Outrage as Hotel Replaces Copies of the Bible with "Mummy Porn" Bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey via The Daily Mail, via Ruby Ryder's Pegging Paradise  
Fifty Shades of Grey Porn Parodies, Continued via Daze Reader
Woman Meets Fifty Shades Author, Loses Her Shit via Jezebel
Anne Rice On Women and Erotica: The Whole World Knows Women Are Sensual Beings As Well As Men via The Frisky
Review of Emery's Riches by Havan Fellows via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Goddess in the Middle by Stephanie Julian via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Goddess in the Middle by Stephanie Julian via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Marry Me by Karen Stivali via Sensual Reads
Review of Bared to You by Sylvia Day via Book Lovers Inc.
Review of Lustfully Ever After edited by Kristina Wright via Pop My Cherry Review
Review of Red Monolith Frenzy by Justine G. via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of That Filthy Book by Lily Harlem and Natalie Dae via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Power Play: Resistance by Cat Grant and Rachel Haimowitz via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of In the Middle by Sindra van Yssel via BDSM Book Reviews  

Calls for Submissions

Wanted: Reviewers Who Love to Read BDSM and Kink via BDSM Book Reviews

Erotica Today: Catching Up Post-Cottage Edition

Erotica Today  
Catching Up Post-Cottage Edition  

New Releases  

Girl Most Likely To by Barbara Elsborg from Ellora's Cave
Dane's Restraint by J.J. Ranger from Wild Rose Press  
Dark Surrender (A Taste of Darkness Series, Book Three) by Temple Hogan from Resplendence Publishing
Forever (South Tiana Road Series, Book Three) by Patricia Pellicane from Resplendence Publishing
Love in the Land of Fire by Rebecca Brochu from Evernight Publishing
Snow White and the Hitman by K. Williams from Evernight Publishing  
Russian Heat by Ryhll Biest from Pink Petal Books
Dangerous Wishes (The Joined 2) by Ellen Starr from Siren BookStrand
Suck and Lick (Midnight Matings) by Joyee Flynn from Siren BookStrand

Free Stories

Capricious: 15 via Circlet Press
"Diana of the Forest" by Marlena R. Petals via OC Erotic Books
"You Rang Madam? Part Two" by Julius via Every Night Erotica
"Chuck; Mr. Dependable" by Maria Piork via Every Night Erotica  

Excerpts

From Anything Goes: Queer Erotica by Jessica Lennox via Sizzler Editions
From "Spike" by Lyncee Shillard via Pink Petal Books
"My Bad Boy Biker" by Sam Crescent via Pink Petal Books

Web Comics

Incubus Tales #1622
Chester 5000 XYV
Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Eleven and Twelve via Erotic Mad Science

News, Views, and Reviews

The Curious Kinky Person's Guide to Fifty Shades of Grey: Chapter 20 via The History of BDSM  
Fifty Shades of Grey Critics Slam Bondage Stereotypes via CBC News, via Cleis Press
Sexier Than 50 Shades of Grey: Naughtiest Bits From 12 Other Erotica Bestsellers via The Daily Beast
HarperCollins to Publish Fifty Shades-Inspired Lovers' Guide via The Bookseller 
Journalist Lands Book Deal for Real-Life Version of Fifty Shades of Grey via GalleyCat
50 Shades of Grey Sells 20 Million Copies in the US via GoodeReader
Erotica Trend Seduces Foreign via The Bookseller
Review of Bared to You by Sylvia Day via Dear Author
Review of Omarati by D.C. Juris via Elisa Rolle's blog
Review of Newbie by Keiko Alvarez via Sensual Reads
Review of Destined for the Dom by Jan Bowles via Sensual Reads
Review of Razor by Margie Church and K. B. Cutter via Sizzler Editions
Review of Picking Up the Pieces by Mychael Black via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Up All Night by Renee Ashley Williams via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Get Real! The Art of Love and Belonging by Martha McKinley via Kay Jaybee's blog
Review of Floor Time by Liz Crowe via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of How to Be Kinkier by Morpheous via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Sweat Equity by Liz Crowe via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Strange Desires: Dark Erotica by Jay Lawrence via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of On Display via BDSM Book Reviews  

Calls for Submissions

Proof/Test Readers Wanted via Remittance Girl's blog

Erotica Today: 11 July 2012

Erotica Today  
For 11 July 2012  

New Releases  

Simulacrum by Rian Darcy from Circlet Press  
The Duke and the Deadbeat by Gregory L. Norris from Ravenous Romance
New from Torquere Press  
Angels, Demons and Doms by Caroline McCall, Eileen Gormley from Ellora's Cave  
God of Ecstasy by Lena Loneson from Ellora's Cave
Conference with the Boss by Sierra Summers from Ellora's Cave  
I'm All Yours by Vanessa Devereaux from Evernight Publishing
When Kat's Away (Sequel to Anna Doubles Down) by Missy Martine from Siren BookStrand
Body Rocks (The Andersons 3) by Marie Jermy from Siren BookStrand  
Breaking Away (Smoky Mountain Motorcycles) by Grae McTavish from Siren BookStrand
Two Men in Her Tub (Men Out of Uniform 4) by Cooper McKenzie from Siren BookStrand  
Free Stories

"The Perfumed Garden" by Miss Catherine Gail via Every Night Erotica  

Excerpts

From Memoirs Of A Sex Slave: The Confessions Of A Submissive Woman by Billierosie via Sizzler Editions
From "Fan Girl and the Geek" by Krystal Brookes (Boys of Summer anthology via Pink Petal Books

Web Comics

Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Ten via Erotic Mad Science

News, Views, and Reviews

What is Fiction's Role When It Comes to Sexual Freedom? via Rachel Kramer Bussel's blog
Police Sketch of Christian Grey from Fifty Shades May Look Vaguely Familiar via Jezebel  
Fifty Shades of Grey Film Gets Oscar-Nominated Producers, Christian Grey–Casting Inspiration via Vanity Fair
Cosmocking Special Edition: Fifty Shades of Cosmocking! via The Pervocracy
More Shades of Grey via Spiritual BDSM
On Sale This Week at Torquere Press
Review of Sexual Shift by Beverly Rae via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Rogue's Pawn by Jeffe Kennedy via Erotica for All
Review of Risking It All by Jennifer Schmidt via Sensual Reads
Review of Dirty Poetry by Scarlett Knight via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Rhapsody in Snakeskin by Kirsten Imani Kasai via BDSM Book Reviews  

Calls for Submissions

Torquere Press via BDSM Book Reviews

Erotica Today: 10 July 2012

Erotica Today  
 For 10 July 2012

New Releases

Anything Goes by Jessica Lennox from Sizzler Editions
Jenny's Torment: A Tale Of Future Bondage, Book III by Cheryl Allen Tessler from Sizzler Editions
The Training Of Master's Girl by Bette Jene Adams from Sizzler Editions
Quarantine by Lisabet Sarai via Erotica for All
The Heat of His Kiss by Kastil Eavenshade from Evernight Publishing
Good Will Ghost Hunting: Demon Seed (Good Will Ghost Hunting 1) by Tymber Dalton from Siren BookStrand
Protect and Fur (3xtasy Lake 5) by Corinne Davies from Siren BookStrand
Pleasuring a Slave (Spells of Seduction 3) by Jessica Frost from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

"Loving Alyssa, Part One" by Harding Marconi via Every Night Erotica

Excerpts

From Let Me Show You by Nobilis Reed via Sizzler Editions
From Tumble Turn by Charlie Cochrane via Gay/Lesbian Excerpts
From "Personal Best" by Rhyll Biest (Boys of Summer anthology) via Pink Petal Books  

Web Comics

Incubus Tales #1621
Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Nine via Erotic Mad Science  

News, Views, and Reviews

The Curious Kinky Person's Guide to Fifty Shades of Grey: Chapter 19 via The History of BDSM
Clinical Psychologist: Fifty Shades is Harmful, Distorted via Tiny Nibbles
Smash Pictures Reveals Fifty Shades of Grey: A XXX Adaptation Box Art via AVN
Tap Your Toes to 50 Shades of Grey The Musical via The Frisky
Fifty Percent of Fifty Shades of Grey via Salon
Most Highlighted Passages in Fifty Shades of Grey (Safe for Work) via GalleyCat
Anne Rice Republishes Sleeping Beauty Erotica Trilogy via GalleyCat
All Women Have the Right to Enjoy Some Pirate Erotica via Jezebel
Review of Tristan’s Temptation by Sabrina York via Sensual Reads
Review of Wine and Roses by Ursula Sinclair via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Out of Control by Desiree Holt via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Lustfully Ever After: Fairy Tale Erotic Romance edited by Kristina Wright via Getting Naughty Between the Stacks
Review of Sharing Hailey by Samantha Ann King via RT Book Reviews
Review of Rough Surrender by Cari Silverwood via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of The Real Mason by Julia Devlin via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of The Lion Man by Melissa Harlow via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Lust Becomes You by Desiree Holt via BDSM Book Reviews

Erotica Today: 9 July 2012

Erotica Today  
For 9 July 2012

New Releases

Water Dogs by Mia Watts from Resplendence Publishing
Freedom to Obey by Cheryl Dragon from Resplendence Publishing  
Breaking Cover (Handcuffs and Lace) by Sean Michael from Resplendence Publishing  
Naked Truth (Sun, Sea and Submission Series, Book Three) by Kim Dare from Resplendence Publishing
Double Header (Hard Ball, Book Two) by Abigail Barnette from Resplendence Publishing  
A Matter of Lust by Lisa Fox via Erotica for All  
My Master by Suz Demello via Erotica for All  
Tiger Scars by Doris O'Connor from Evernight Publishing  
Full Measure (Mastering Holly Oaks) by Rayna Stone from Siren BookStrand
The Adonis Dating Service: Slade (The Adonis Dating Service 4) by Diana Sheridan from Siren BookStrand
Woman in Hot Water (Wet and Willing 1) by Berengaria Brown from Siren BookStrand
Player and the Prude (Men of Holsum College 4) by Daisy Harris from Siren BookStrand
Working Stiffs (Deadzone) by Jana Downs from Siren BookStrand
Claiming a Betrayed Mate (Rough River Coyotes 2) by Anitra Lynn McLeod from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

"Half-Measures" by Jeremy Edwards via Every Night Erotica
"Breath of Life" by P.J. Rosier via Every Night Erotica
"So Sorry I Missed Dinner" by Annika Devaki via Every Night Erotica  

Excerpts

From Let Me Show You by Nobilis Reed via Nobilis Erotica

Web Comics

Starfighter: Chapter 3, Page 15
Incubus Tales #1620
Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Six, Seven, and Eight via Erotic Mad Science  

News, Views, and Reviews

Review of Still Taking Chances by Roz Lee via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of PetSlaves by N.T. Morley via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Netherworld: Drop Dead Sexy by Tracy St. John via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Irresistible Again by Ann Jacobs via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Blood and Arrows by Leigh Clark via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Insatiable by Sable Grey via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of The Lord of Summer by Jenna Bright via Erotica for All
Review of Buckskins, Boots & Bondage by Desiree Holt via Sensual Reads
Review of Claiming Shayla by Zena Wynn via Sensual Reads
Review of Ravish Me by Cindy Jacks via Sensual Reads
Review of Status Dramaticus by Stephani Hecht via Sensual Reads
Review of Playing the Point by Stephani Hecht via Sensual Reads
Review of Boystown 4: A Time for Secrets by Marshall Thornton via Sensual Reads
Review of After Dark by L.M. Prieto via Sensual Reads
Review of The Devil You Want by Sam Cheever via Sensual Reads

Calls for Submissions

Total-E-Bound via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association

Erotica Today: 6 July 2012

Erotica Today  
For 6 July 2012  

New Releases

Patience is a Virgin by Mikey Jackson from Forbidden Fiction
Do Virgins Taste Better? by R.W. Whitefield from Forbidden Fiction  
Heels Up by Emily Sinclare from Ellora's Cave
Nick At Night by Eileen Ann Brennan from Ellora's Cave  
Sinful Southern Ink by S.J. Drum from Ellora's Cave
Aries Revealed by Mina Carter from Ellora's Cave  
Turn Up the Heat by Randi Alexander from Wild Rose Press
Magic, Mischief, and Mayhem by Alexandra O'Hurley from Evernight Publishing  
The Way He Looks at Me (What Are Friends For 4) by Rita Sawyer from Siren BookStrand  
Summer Heat: Back to the Farm (Heat 3) by Alex Carreras from Siren BookStrand
Lust & Fae (Anything Goes 1) by Joyee Flynn from Siren BookStrand
Kansas Nights (Kansas Heat 2) by Jenny Penn from Siren BookStrand  
Wild Heart (Werewolves of Forever, Texas 3) by Jane Jamison from Siren BookStrand
Her Mile High Mates (The Hot Millionaires #4) by Zara Chase from Siren BookStrand  
Anya (The Sisters O'Ryan 2) by Jenna Stewart from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

Capricious: 14 via Circlet Press
"You Rang, Madam? Part One" by Julius via Every Night Erotica  

Web Comics

Chester 5000 XYV #458 and #459
Progres in Research: Chapter Five, Page Five via Erotic Mad Science

News, Views, and Reviews

Writing Sex via Furious Vaginas
Writing Exercise via The Erotica Readers and Writers Association
Erotic Romance Moves to the Big Screen via RT Book Reviews
Misunderstanding 50 Shades & Kink is Hurting Those of Us Who Practice via The Frisky
Hotels Offering Fifty Shades of Grey Theme Rooms (B.Y.O. Anal Beads) via Jezebel
Review of Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James via Shanna Katz's blog
Review of Chasing Sin by Sara Brookes via Erotica for All
Review of Naked Art by Aurora Rose Lynn via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Valentine Submission by Sue Lyndon via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Sins of the Mind by L.J. Garland and Debbie Gould via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Haven: Rules of Mating by Nia K Foxx via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Doubled by Charlotte Stein via Erotic Romance Reviews

Erotica Today: 5 July 2012

Erotica Today  
For 5 July 2012

New Releases

For My Master by Suz deMello from Ellora's Cave
Fleeing Fate by Anya Richards from Ellora's Cave
Codename Winter by Aubrey Ross from Ellora's Cave  
Serving Nicole by Marilyn Campbell from Ellora's Cave  
Stealing Serenity by Reese Gabriel from Ellora's Cave
His Possession by Sam Crescent from Evernight Publishing  

Free Stories

"Benny's Invention" by Brett Slocum via Every Night Erotica

Web Comics

Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Four via Erotic Mad Science  

News, Views, and Reviews

July 4th Sale at Torquere Press
Review of Rough Ride by Keri Ford via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Carried Away by Bridget Midway via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Best Man by Willa Okati via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of A Lick of Flame by Cathryn Fox via Sensual Reads
Review of Angel Betrayed (The Fallen) by Cynthia Eden via Sensual Reads
Review of Buckle Down by Sommer Marsden via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Undone Dom by Lila Dubois via BDSM Book Reviews

Calls for Submissions

Coming Together: Triumphantly via Erotica for All
Total-E-Bound Publishing via Erotica for All

Erotica Today: 4 July 2012

Erotica Today  
For 4 July 2012  

New Releases  

Love Relief by Ryan O'Leary from Sizzler Editions
New from Torquere Press
Cowboy Outcasts by Stacey Espino from Evernight Publishing
Jewels for Vishnu by Roland Graeme from Siren BookStrand  
Shy Spirits (Spirit Walkers 3) by Ellen Quinn from Siren BookStrand  
Jack Martin (Cowboy to Cowboy) by Mallory Hall from Siren BookStrand  

Free Stories

"Ghost" by Anna Austen Leigh via Every Night Erotica  

Web Comics

Progress in Research: Chapter Five, Page Three via Erotic Mad Science  

News, Views, and Reviews

The Curious Kinky Person's Guide to Fifty Shades of Grey: Chapter 18 via The History of BDSM  
Fifty Shades of Grey Inspires Lackluster, Bachelor-Style Vacation Packages via Vanity Fair
M&B Seeks Shades Success with e-Book Shorts via The Bookseller
On Sale This Week at Torquere Press
Review of Highland Pawn by Evie MacKenzie via Sensual Reads
Review of Sharing Hailey by Samantha Ann King via Sensual Reads
Review of Trouble, Toys & Tempting Cowboys by Jennifer LaRose via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Her Secret Pleasure by Stephanie Morris via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Double Dare by Sky Robinson via Erotic Romance Reviews
Review of Twisted Rose by Amber Kell via Dark Divas Reviews
Review of Playing Along by Penelope Merrin via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Quick Pieces of Kinky Smut by Rob Graham via BDSM Book Reviews
Review of Kiss the Clones by Emma Abbiss via BDSM Book Reviews