From Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Sincere Sensualists,

Welcome to the Summer Edition of the Erotica Readers & Writers Association. I’m your hostess and guide, recently dubbed “the sultry Ms. Sarai”. Now I have to live up to my reputation! So no silly comments this July about red, white and blue corsets. No tongue-in-cheek (or wherever) innuendos about firecrackers going off or just how big Uncle Sam might be. This edition of the Erotic Lure has to be pure heat.

Actually, that’s not a problem. Given the content of this edition, I guarantee you’ll be slick with sweat (and possibly other fluids) by the time we’re done with the tour.

Let’s warm up with a stop in the Erotica Gallery, where you can indulge in the erotic visions of our talented contributors. Spend a sweltering summer night with a sexy carny gal. Enjoy the steamy amorous adventures of a lucky HVAC repairman.  Thrill to the balmy night breeze caressing your naked body – exposed for all to see. Go ahead, turn up the air con. You’re going to need it.

Get ready to melt:
https://erotica-readers.com/story-gallery

If the twenty two tales in the Gallery aren’t enough for you, saunter over to our Books for Sensual Readers section and pick up some more high-temperature reading for the beach or the bedroom. Alison Tyler knows exactly what you need, as she explains in her new how-to book NEVER SAY NEVER: TIPS, TRICKS AND EROTIC INSPIRATION FOR LOVERS. Looking for a hot quickie? We have dozens of sizzling new anthologies including THE BIG BOOK OF SUBMISSION: 69 KINKY TALES (edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel), CAN’T GET ENOUGH (female-focused passion edited by Tenille Brown) and A PRINCESS BOUND (naughty fairy tales edited by Kristina Wright). The always incendiary Cecilia Tan has a new novel in her Struck by Lightning series, SOUL SATISFACTION, a tale of lust, trust and secrets. If you like a spark of romance to ignite your sex, check out VARIOUS STATES OF UNDRESS by Laura Simeox. In the gay erotica category, don’t miss Alex Jeffers’ exotic Turkish fantasy THE PADISAH’S SON AND THE FOX, a 2014 Lammie winner. Among our many lesbian titles, I zeroed in on THE PRINCESS AFFAIR, by Nell Stark, about the near-impossible relationship between a visiting Rhodes scholar and a member of the British royal family.

I was about to say this is just the tip of the iceberg, but realized that’s a completely inappropriate metaphor… Let me eschew the figurative and simply state: the ERWA site features information on LOTS more sexy reads. Whatever your preferred pleasure, we have books for you, books you can acquire with just a few clicks on our affiliate links.

Handle these volumes with care – blisters are a risk:
https://erotica-readers.com/books/

Let’s get hard core and head over to the Sex Toy Playground, where Mr. and Mrs. Toy provide a frank review of the Tara Rotating Rechargeable Couples Vibrator. (Try saying that three times fast!) They sound like such a fun couple; I’d love to meet them in person. I suspect we’d have a lot in common – a sense of humor, an open mind, an insatiable libido … The Playground also features an article by sexologist extraordinaire Dr. Carol Queen about the wide variety of sex toys available to enhance male pleasure. And of course you’ll want to peruse our regular Sex Toy Scuttlebutt column, showcasing what’s new and nasty in the world of prurient paraphernalia. I know what I want: that cool Under-the-Bed Restraint System. With our well-equipped dungeon, we don’t really need it at home, but it sounds perfect for traveling.

Body temperature and rising:
https://erotica-readers.com/sex-toy-playground/

One problem with summer: sometimes it’s just too darn hot to go outside. A movie’s the perfect solution. Dim the lights, crank up the fan, get rid of those uncomfortable clothes and get ready for some visual stimulation. In this month’s Adult Movies pages, check out “The Sexual Liberation of Anna Lee”. What will it take to break through this repressed young woman’s inhibitions? And how will she know  when to stop? Two legal eagles face off in “The Laws of Love”. Martin’s promotion to firm partner jeopardized by the brilliant and beautiful Alexandra. When sex and ambition clash, the results are explosive. If you prefer your porn with minimal plot, check out the self-explanatory “Threesome Fantasies Fulfilled”, or “Mermaids and Unicorns”, a slightly bizarre compendium of filthy fairy tale scenes. Still not inspired? Browse through our classic porn or sexy sex ed pages. How about “A Lover’s Guide to Erotic Submission”, featuring the delectable Allie Haze? Who says learning can’t be fun?

Watch the mercury climb:
https://erotica-readers.com/adult-movies/

Inside the Erotic Mind for this edition, the topic is masturbation aids. What do you use to enhance your solo pleasure? Toys? Fantasy? Poison ivy? Electric toothbrush? Mobile phone? I am not making this up. Come read our contributors’ diverse answers and share your own. Just click on the Participate link!

A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste:
https://erotica-readers.com/inside-the-erotic-mind/

Authors – I have not forgotten you! Day after day, toiling away at a hot computer, trying to feed readers’ insatiable appetites for sizzling smut. We salute you! And if you’re trying to get your salacious fantasies out in front of the world, ERWA’s Authors Resources is here to help. Straight, gay, lesbian, or polyamorous – vanilla or kinky – romantic or edgy – short stories, novels, even non-fiction – whatever you write, you’ll find potential publishing venues in our calls for submission and publisher’s guidelines list. Current calls include a collection of Viking-themed erotica edited by Delilah Devlin, a gay cowboy collection edited by Shane Allison, and a new anthology of science fiction tales from the altruistic erotica imprint Coming Together.

You can also explore our archives of past columns on writing and marketing, written by masters (and mistresses) of erotica. For current commentary on sex, society, literary craft and authorial inspiration, follow the ERWA blog (http://erotica-readers.blogspot.com). All month long we have posts by erotica luminaries like M. Christian, Remittance Girl, Ashley Lister and K.D. Grace.

Write and they shall read:
https://erotica-readers.com/erotica-authors-resources/

Speaking of writing, our sponsor for this Erotic Lure is Totally Bound, one of the fastest growing publishers of erotic romance on the planet. TB offers top-quality books – ebooks, print and audiobooks – in every sub-genre of erotic romance, at every length and every heat level. Gorgeous covers, meticulous editing and exceptional customer service make TB the place to go if you’re looking for a hot, happy ending. They recently completed a revamp of their storefront and now are the first independent publishing company to offer one-click ordering, including direct downloads to your e-reader.

They treat their authors really well, too. I’ve been publishing with them since they opened their doors in 2006 and honestly, I can’t praise them enough. If you write erotic romance and are seeking a truly professional partner to help you succeed, check out their authors’ site for news about their terms, their opportunities and their marketing initiatives. http://www.totallyboundpublishing.com

So, are you wet yet? After that tour, I certainly need a cold shower.

Care to join me?

Searingly yours,
Lisabet
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From Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Sex-obsessed Celebrants,

Happy New Year and welcome to the Winter edition of the Erotic Lure. My top New Year’s resolution: to make sure you spend as much of 2014 as possible either in a state of arousal or in blissful post-orgasmic satiety. Now that the fireworks have faded and you’ve finished the champagne, you might be glumly anticipating a long, cold winter, but let me assure you, from the sizzling stories in the Gallery to the vibrating devices in the Playground, we have what it takes to warm you up!

Our talented authors in this edition offer up superbly crafted tales of lust, transgression, seduction, magic and romance. The Erotica Gallery will take you from the backwoods of Civil War West Virginia to the sacred city of Varanasi. You’ll meet spiritual seekers, submissive sluts, shameless homewreckers and hookers with heart. We’ve also updated the ERWA Treasure Chest with the very best works from the 2013 Gallery. Believe me, there’s more than enough incredible erotica there to keep you busy through the chilly months of January and February. And if you’re a writer, check out the free ebook compilation of my Naughty Bits columns – the Erotogeek’s Guide for Technologically Challenged Authors. You’ll find the download link at the bottom of the left sidebar on the Gallery page.

Throw another log on the metaphorical fire:
https://erotica-readers.com/story-gallery

Rummage among our treasures:
https://erotica-readers.com/treasure-chest

The Christmas/Chanukah gifting season has passed, but Valentine’s Day isn’t too far in the future. Our Books for Sensual Readers pages will get you in the mood, with lots of romantic (and explicit) titles. Kristina Wright has two new Cleis anthologies, XOXO and BEST EROTIC ROMANCE 2014, both chock full of lusciously sensual happy endings. Cecilia Tan’s new novel SLOW SEDUCTION will keep you at a slow burn, as her heroine Karina surrenders everything to find the Dom she loved and lost. If you fancy some man-love, check out Timothy J. Lambert’s anthology FOOLISH HEARTS or BEST GAY ROMANCE 2014, edited by R.D. Cochrane. Radclyffe has assembled a heart-stopping, pussy-warming collection of lesbian romance in LOVE BURNS BRIGHT.

Of course, we’ve got raunchier fiction for you too, like Destiny Blaine’s THE WIVES OF NASHVILLE, a steamy tale of wealth and infidelity. Or you might try Alison Tyler’s THE DELICIOUS TORMENT, sequel to her devastating and delicious DARK SECRET LOVE – not for the faint of heart. For some shadowy steampunk delights, pick up a copy of Elizabeth Schecter’s HOUSE OF SABLE LOCKS or my own outrageous adventure, RAJASTHANI MOON. Plus Ballantine Books has a brand new edition of THE STORY OF O, by Pauline Reage. Never read this classic? It’s time you completed your erotic education!

If desire rises as you browse our virtual shelves, don’t hold back. Take charge of your own pleasure. Follow our links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and the Apple bookstore and get what you want quicker than you can say “Cupid’s Cock”. Every purchase you make via ERWA’s affiliate links helps support the sexy, original, free content you’ve come to expect from the Erotica Readers & Writers Association.

Books heat you up more cheaply than oil:
https://erotica-readers.com/books/

Speaking of hot, who could resist a porn film entitled “Hot Chicks, Big Fangs”? Despite the rather in-your-face title, this scorching paranormal epic is getting rave reviews, especially for the intense performances by voluptuous Bonnie Rotten. Also in the Adult Movie section, Viv Thomas’ lesbian blockbuster “Waves of Desire” looks like another winner. Bring four deliciously different beauties to the beach and the heat is on. No one’s going to have any illusions about the filthy antics in “Having Sex with the In-Laws” Sounds like just the antidote for an overdose of holiday togetherness. And in the classic porn category, we feature Cameron Grant’s 1994 hit “Dinner Party”. This truth-or-dare fantasy fest, starring Jenna Jameson and Asia Carrera, was one of the first adult movies my husband and I ever purchased – on VHS, I might add. Talk about feeling old!

Get visual:
https://erotica-readers.com/adult-movies/

These days I find visiting the Sex Toy Playground to be highly instructive. Not just because we have some great how-to articles in our archives, but because I get to learn all about the latest high tech erotic technology. In this edition, we showcase the Minna Limon Touch Responsive Vibe, with a review by Mr. and Mrs. Toy plus an article by the team who invented this little marvel – a group of Stanford university graduate students studying “smart design”. I won’t spoil the fun by explaining this innovative and somewhat bizarre toy. Go read about it first hand. You’ll find more out-of-the-ordinary toy recommendations in our regular Sex Toy Scuttlebutt column, including the fun-sounding Hula Beads and the Pulse Oscillating Stimulator, which looks like something you find in the Batcave.

You’ll notice we have convenient links to Adam & Eve, Bondara, Good Vibrations, Gamelink… If you like what you see – well you know what to do, right?

Release some of that post-holiday tension:
https://erotica-readers.com/sex-toy-playground/

Inside the Erotic Mind, we’re talking about the delightful art of kissing. In fact, the discussion is already up to four pages, possibly a new record. Just click on the Participate link to share your thoughts. You might like to browse some of the other forum topics, too – everything from anal sex to wife swapping. You might find, like Kat, that “we always end up messing around after I’m on here” (that is on, the ERWA site).

Explore your desires inside the erotic mind:
https://erotica-readers.com/inside-the-erotic-mind/

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve been dedicating quite a bit of my holiday time off to my current work in progress (yes, it *is* kinky…). If you need some inspiration for the new year, drop by our Market News and Calls for Submission pages in Authors Resources, where you’ll find literally dozens of editors and publishers clamoring for your stories. For example, submissions are open for Best Lesbian Romance 2015, Best Bondage Erotica 2015, and the 13th volume of the Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica. Radclyffe and Stacia Seaman are looking for queer fairy tales. House of Erotic has calls out for jazz and flapper stories and for steampunk. A recent CFS from Ruby Kiddell seeks erotic stories inspired by the theater. Shane Allison has two open calls for gay erotica. Plus we post (and keep updated) the guidelines for several dozen publishers of erotically themed content, both print and ebook.

Act on your writing resolutions!
https://erotica-readers.com/erotica-authors-resources/

Our sponsor for this edition of the Erotic Lure is Loose Id, a leading publisher of erotic romance.What is Loose Id?

*Loose* ‘lu”s, adjective – 1. not rigidly fastened or securely attached; having relative freedom of movement. 2. free from a state of confinement, restraint, or obligation. 3. lacking in restraint or power of restraint; lacking in moral restraint. Synonyms: unleashed, unfettered, unbound, free.

*Id *’id, noun – the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that is completely unconscious and is the source of psychic energy derived from instinctual needs and drives ? compare ego, superego. Synonyms: subconscious mind, lizard brain.

*Loose Id* ‘lu”s id, noun – 1. an unfettered unconscious mind; 2. a publisher of electronic and print romances that unleash your fantasies by striding to the edge of the abyss and taking the plunge. Synonyms: There are no known equivalents, only imitations. Loosen your Id. Read Sexily Ever After.
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Loose Id has been around a long time (by epublishing standards) and has a great reputation. Check them out – as a reader, an author, or both.

Out with the old, in with the new: here at ERWA we’ve got a few changes happening. The more observant among you might have noticed that this newsletter keeps referring to the “winter edition” of the ERWA site. We’re moving from a monthly to a quarterly publishing schedule for the website, so that we’ll have more time to gather the very best content for your pleasure. (It will give me more time to come up with bad puns and annoying alliteration, too!) Don’t worry, we’ll continue to update the Calls for Submission pages whenever we get new information. And our Erotic Mind forums are open 24/7.

If you want ERWA, why not join our email discussion lists? The Storytime list is an on-line crit group. You can post your erotic stories, receive comments and suggestions, plus read and critique the work of other members. Most of the content that shows up in the Gallery is selected by our editors from Storytime posts. Discussions on the Writers list focus on topics associated with writing and publishing. Meanwhile, anything goes on the Parlor list, our hangout for chit-chat, not restricted to but often devoted to sexual topics.

For more information about our lists, go to:
https://erotica-readers.com/erwa-email-discussion-list/

Meanwhile, visit or subscribe to the ERWA blog for almost daily posts by well-known erotica authors, covering everything from short story structure to censorship. We’re introducing several new features to the blog in 2014. In addition to the dozen or so regular contributors, we’ll be inviting members of ERWA lists to join us with guest posts on the 11th and 25th of each month. Interested in being a guest author? Get in touch with me privately.

Also, we’re designating the 19th of every month as Sexy Snippet day. Any author can post a comment with a short excerpt (200 words or less), along with a buy link. This is a great way for you to showcase your work to the thousands of erotica fans who visit the blog.

Sorry to go on so long, but I won’t see you again (well, except on the Writers list and the blog) for the next three months. The Spring edition of the site and the newsletter will come out in early April.

Until then, keep the fires burning.

Unrepentently yours,
Lisabet

—
Stir in a pinch to stir up his passion.

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From Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Erotically-Inclined Elves,

‘Tis the season! You know what I’m talking about. Mistletoe. Rum-spiked eggnog. Champagne. Office parties that generate plenty of heat, memories and remorse (not to mention opportunities for blackmail). Snowy nights cuddled in front of the fire with your honey – naked on the rug with all the toys scattered about…

It’s time for joy to the world and deck the halls, and the Erotica Readers & Writers Association is here to get you in an appropriately festive mood. I’ve donned my crimson, fur-trimmed mini skirt and shiny black boots in preparation for the traditional holiday tour through the wintery, wanton wonders awaiting you in the ERWA December edition. Step carefully – things could get slippery!

Let’s start in the Erotica Gallery, where ERWA authors have served up a Claus-sized portion of the sensual stories that are our speciality. Some are light-hearted, some less so, but all are guaranteed to warm you up in all the right places. We’ve got sparkling flashers and a steamy page of seasonal erotic poetry, too, including a silly but sexy contribution by yours truly. When you’re burned out from shopping or cooking, stop by to sample a bit of our holiday cheer. You’ll soon be glowing like Rudolph’s nose.

Our visions, our stories – our gifts to you:
https://erotica-readers.com/story-gallery

Of course you’re all finished with your Xmas list, right? No? If you’re looking for last minute inspiration, spend a few minutes wandering through our Books for Sensual Readers section. December usually marks the release of many “best of” anthologies, and this year is no exception: BEST WOMEN’S EROTICA 2014, edited by Violet Blue and featuring (for some reason) a delightful black cat on the cover; BEST GAY EROTICA 2014, edited by Larry Duplechan; BEST LESBIAN EROTICA 2014, edited by Kathleen Warnock – and so on! Other collections worth noting include COMING TOGETHER: IN THE TRENCHES, a charitable anthology of military-themed erotica edited by Lady Grey, and LUST IN LATEX, the latest from Rachel Kramer Bussell – with a cover that will have your tongue hanging out even if rubber sex doesn’t float your boat. Jennifer Kacey’s A VERY MENAGE CHRISTMAS may inspire some holiday shenanigans, while Jay Crownover’s erotic romance RULE sounds as hot and sticky as melting candy canes. And don’t miss Arsenal Pulp Press’ gorgeous translation of the classic 17th century Chinese novel THE EMBROIDERED COUCH.

I’m just trying to help, you understand, by giving you some ideas – no, not that kind of idea!- ideas for presents that will be truly appreciated. You’ll find many more titles in our conveniently categorized listings, all available at the click of a mouse (or the touch of a finger tip, if you’re out and about). Please share the blessings this holiday by buying from our affiliates. It doesn’t cost you a penny extra but by using the links on our site you’ll insure that others get to enjoy ERWA’s many sexy delights.

Even Santa likes to read:
https://erotica-readers.com/books/

When I was a kid, I’d spend hours poring over the Sears Christmas Catalog, drooling over all the fabulous toys. You too? Okay, I know some of you are too young to remember Sears and Roebuck, but believe me, that catalog fueled a lot of happy fantasies. Now that you’re grown up and your fantasies have changed, check out the amazing offerings in the Sex Toy Playground. I’d love it if someone would buy me a Wink Vibrator (featured in the Sex Toy Scuttlebutt column) or a We-Vibe-4 couples vibrator (reviewed by Mr. and Mrs. Toy). Santa, I’ve been very good. You can ask my master…

What do you want to see under your tree?
https://erotica-readers.com/sex-toy-playground/

I mustn’t forget the movies! Watched “Miracle on 34th Street” just one time too many? Actually, I’m surprised no one has made a porn parody. Not yet, but maybe soon… Featured in this month’s Adult Movies pages you will find “Not the Wizard of Oz” (complete with songs, dances, flying monkeys and the legendary switch from black and white to lurid color) and “Grease XXX”, with a cover practically indistinguishable from the original. If you’re in the mood for something darker, check out the lesbian kink in “The Vampire Mistress” (I get chills just reading about it). Our classic porn pick for the month is the original MILF Juliet Anderson, in her 1978 debut “Pretty Peaches”. She was nearly forty when she started her illustrious porn career. Guess there’s hope!

Camera! Lights! Lust!
https://erotica-readers.com/adult-movies/

Inside the Erotic Mind this month, we have an extensive discussion of individuals’ experiences at swing clubs and swing parties – five full pages of fascinating confessions. You’re welcome to contribute your own thoughts or stories. Just click on the Participate link.

Dare to share:
https://erotica-readers.com/inside-the-erotic-mind/

Authors, I haven’t forgotten you. As usual we’ve got lots of opportunities in Authors Resources for you to flog your tales to possible publishers. (That’s not what I meant and you know it!) Recently announced calls include space opera erotica; rock and role fantasy (Circlet Press), tales of wild darkness (Muse It Hot), best bondage erotica (Cleis), best lesbian romance (Bold Strokes); and the annual Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica (volume 13). This is just a small sampling from our extensive lists of current calls and ongoing submission guidelines.

If you’ve got a bit of time, click over to the ERWA blog for motivation, education and entertainment. Starting in January 2014, we’ll be adding some exciting new features to the blog, but we’ll have the same high quality content from our illustrious contributors.

And don’t forget the Archives links – your portal to some incredible columns about writing from past ERWA editions, penned by erotica luminaries like Ashley Lister, Shanna Germain, Louisa Burton, Donna George Storey, Vincent Diamond and M. Christian.

Let’s make 2014 be the year we all write best sellers:
https://erotica-readers.com/erotica-authors-resources/

Our sponsor for this issue of ERWA is Stiff Rain Press. Stiff Rain Press is a publisher of erotic literature written by adults, for adults, featuring adults. While some might not agree with the artistic merits of Erotica, we, like many before us, simply wish to present our art without censorship. Our authors work very hard to provide high-quality, well-written erotic literature that is both titillating and notable, and it is our sincerest pleasure to present these compelling stories that will leave our readers wanting more.

Please visit Stiff Rain Press for more information about our authors and their upcoming SRP releases.
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I happen to know the folks who run Stiff Rain – they’re the real deal.

That rounds out my tour, and the year, too! I wish you all a holiday season of love shared, joy multiplied and fantasies fulfilled. I’ll see you in January, with lots more risque allusions and amorous alliteration.

Celebrate!

Festively yours,
Lisabet
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From Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Ashley Lister
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 There once was a man who
wrote verse

He rhymed stuff so bad
some would curse

His friend Lisabet (uh)

Asked him to write a
newsletter

And then things went
from bad to worse

Greetings,

My name is Ashley Lister. I’m covering the Erotic Lure
newsletter for Lisabet this month whilst she goes gallivanting on her nefarious
travels. I’m hoping she updates us all with pictures, streaming video or at
least salacious tales of her incredible adventures.

This month here at ERWA we doff our caps to Halloween,
as evidenced by the supernatural bent in the exemplary stories found in this
month’s gallery.  Or, to say that in
verse:

If you like to read sexy
sweet shorts

Tales of friction in
fiction so fraught

Visit the gallery

And there you will see

The theme this month’s ‘La
Petite Mort’

EROTICA GALLERY
La Petite Mort
https://erotica-readers.com/story-gallery

Books you say? What about Books for sensual readers?
What a timely question! I’m so glad you asked.

As always, there are plenty to choose from. Purchasing
those books through the Amazon links on these pages helps ERWA to provide a
consistently superlative service to readers and writers alike.

We’ve read books aimed
at everyone’s kinks

From cool cougars to
maddening minx

If you want these pages

To help with our wages

Buy your books through
our Amazon links

BOOKS FOR SENSUAL READERS
https://erotica-readers.com/books/

Have you written something? Or do you fancy joining
the glamorous world of the published authors? Then check out our calls for
submission this month and see if there’s a niche you might be able to fill. (NB
– Ashley, insert a joke here about filling a niche, use a clever double entendre).

If you’ve written a one-handed
read

And you typed till your
fingers did bleed

You have our permission

To view the calls for
submission

You’ll find everything there
you might need.

MARKET NEWS & CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS
https://erotica-readers.com/erotica-authors-resources/

As a writer I’ve always considered “Inside the Erotic
Mind” to be an invaluable resource. 
Being able to glean honest insights into how others approach sex, sexual
reactions and sexual responsiveness is extremely helpful and interesting. Or, saying
that in limerick form:

Our writers are terribly
kind

And here, on these pages,
you’ll find

There’s words of wisdom

About how best to come

Click into our erotic
mind

INSIDE THE EROTIC MIND
Describe Your Orgasm: How Does it Feel? Don’t be Shy…
https://erotica-readers.com/inside-the-erotic-mind/

Words are good. Stories can be entertaining. But
sometimes we just need a plastic companion. 
Now I’ve written a couple of narrative poems in this milieu but I won’t
bore you with those details here. Instead, I’ll say this:

In all of my travels
I’ve found

That there’s people I
like being around

But when they’re away

And I’m wanting to pay

I must visit the Sex Toy
Playground

SEX TOY PLAYGROUND
https://erotica-readers.com/sex-toy-playground/

What about films? ERWA is about all things erotic,
whether that’s words, toys or films. On a cautionary note, here’s a verse about
erotic films and why it’s important to watch them on Blu-Ray, DVD or at least a
streaming download.

The saucy things we like
to see

Are best watched from a
DVD

Cos’ the multiplex staff

Will just point and
laugh

At least, that was what
happened to me

BEST IN ADULT MOVIES
https://erotica-readers.com/adult-movies/

Right, tidying up loose ends here. As always, thanks to all those hard at work behind the
scenes at ERWA who have made this resource possible. I was saying to a
colleague last week that it would be hard to imagine a world without ERWA. It
really is unlike any other writing resource in the world. I could name names
here and discuss the hard work invested by each member of the group, but I’d
likely mess up and miss out on someone important. Instead, I’ll be glib and end
with a poem.

Thank you for reading
this, member

There’s one more thing
you should remember

Whilst I loved writing
these poems

I’m now going ho-em

Lisabet will be back in
November

Ashley Lister

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Ashley Lister is a writer, poet and columnist and the author of How to Write Erotic Fiction and Sex Scenes. Aside from being behind more than thirty pseudonymous erotic novels, Ashley also teaches creative writing. Read Ashley’s Writing Exercise right here on ERWA  blog.

Write, learn, and play on ERWA . Details at:
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From Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Erudite Explorers of Eros,

Are you excited? I’m back with September’s Erotic Lure, and if you’re not feeling – um – stimulated at the moment, I guarantee that you will be by the time we’ve finished our tour, especially if you take the time to follow my recommendations as we go along.

How could anyone *not* be thrilled by this month’s Erotica Gallery? With every Lure, I think, “this month has got to be the best gallery yet”. Then the following month, our authors up the ante. For September, they’ve produced ten amazing stories – eleven if you count C. Sanchez-Garcia’s outrageous assault on poetic forms, WABI SABI GIRL – plus six fabulous flashers and a whole page of Truly Horrible Erotikishka Pomes which you honestly have to read to believe. The fiction offers humor, pathos, insight and pure heat. A nudist funeral – a student stripper – a well-satisfied submissive – a post-apocalyptic rock star – two old friends who share literally everything… It’s like getting an award-winning anthology for free. The poems – well, they’re pretty much indescribable.

A feast for the literate lecher:
https://erotica-readers.com/story-gallery

Now that we’ve got you all fired up with our free tales, you might find yourself looking for some stories to keep you satisfied when you can’t get to the Internet. Our Books for Sensual Readers pages offer a plethora of pleasurable perusals. (Ouch!) For a touch of the taboo, pick up a copy of Rachel Kramer Bussel’s new anthology of anal erotica, BABY GOT BACK. Want to live lustfully ever after? I recommend Kristina Wright’s steamy couples collection, BEDDED BLISS. Elizabeth Schechter’s HOUSE OF SABLE LOCKS is a twisted, passionate steampunk thriller. If you prefer the promise of a happy ending, CAKE by Lauren Dane serves up a tattooed bad boy artist and the art student/bicycle messenger who wants to do more than just satisfy his hunger for sensation. Looking for gay erotica? Circlet Press has just released WIRED HARD 5, a collection of gay scifi/specfic tales edited by Joy Crelin. Meanwhile, what you see is what you get with Elizabeth Coldwell’s lesbian anthology GIRLS GETTING OFF. We’re not talking about buses here!

These are just some of the September featured titles. If you’ve got the time, delve deeper. We’ve got arousing anthologies, naughty novels, risque romance, concupiscent classics, hunky homoerotica, luscious lezlit, sexy self-help. (Okay, okay, so I’m going overboard a bit…) If you see anything you like (and honestly, I can’t imagine how you could help it), just follow our links to your favorite bookstores. As you undoubtedly know by now (unless you’re new to the ERWA or have been living under a rock), every purchase you make using our affiliate links helps support the great free content we offer every month here at the Erotic Readers & Writers Association.

Grab yourself a randy read:
https://erotica-readers.com/books/

In the September Sex Toy Playground, our focus in on male pleasure. Charlotte from Bondara offers an informative summary of the wonderfully varied options in male masturbatory devices. If you want more details, browse the reviews and articles listed in the sidebars. The Scuttlebutt column features some fabulous products, too. I want one (at least) of those cute Pyxis Finger Vibes. And guys, check out the racecar-inspired Cobra Libre Stimulator. Vroom!

You can’t win if you don’t play:
https://erotica-readers.com/sex-toy-playground/

You might think the season for summer blockbusters is more or less over, but our Adult Films section is chock full of great flicks to keep the heat turned up high as the weather cools. My top pick (as anyone who knows me might expect) is the BDSM extravaganza “Fifty Shades of Bizarre”. Filmed in Budapest and featuring Euro-porn pretties and Hungarian hunks, this movie’s more than enough to make poor little Anastasia run and hide. Then there’s “The Temptation of Eve”, starring the striking Remy Lacroix, the tale of a woman torn between loyalty and lust. Brad Armstrong is back, along with the always alluring Jessica Drake, in “Sex”, a futuristic vision of commoditized desire. Check out the classics page, always one of my favorites (being a classic myself). This month we feature the sensual Annette Haven, with a remastering of her second film, the hard-boiled, hard-pumping espionage drama “China Girl” (1974).

We’re not just teasing you with all these tantalizing titles. You can have any film that you want, just by clicking through to our affiliates. Go ahead – you know you want to!

Visit our Cinema Sensualismo:
https://erotica-readers.com/adult-movies/

Inside the Erotic Mind this month, our topic is “Sympathy Fucks”. Read our members’ varied stories of pity-inspired sex – some given, some received, some that turned out well, others that were disasters. Have a tale of your own to share, or just an opinion?  Click on the Participate link to add your contribution.

Arousal begins inside the erotic mind:
https://erotica-readers.com/inside-the-erotic-mind/

Writers, I haven’t forgotten you. Our Author Resources pages adds a new section this month: details on companies you can use to self-publish your work. Scroll down to the bottom of the left hand sidebar. And for more information on the topic of self-publishing, click on the Archives link to read William Gaius’ excellent series of columns on the topic, “Kill Electrons Not Trees”.

Calls for submissions include GLBT holiday stories from JMS Books, the anthology Me and My Boi, to edited by Sacchi Green, and the Red Room Journal, focusing on erotic for couples.

If you’re new to publishing, don’t be shy. The markets for erotica and erotica romance are booming. Publishers want to read your story. Whatever subgenre you write, you’re bound to find promising targets for your work at ERWA. We update the listings several times a month. In addition, we post all new calls at the ERWA blog, where you’ll also find fabulous articles about the philosophy, craft and business of erotica.

Be brave and submit:
https://erotica-readers.com/erotica-authors-resources/

I wanted to share the link to a site I expect many readers might enjoy. The Erotica Bibliophile is a compendium of information and illustrations related to vintage erotica and erotic art, between the 18th and early 20th century. If you’re looking for a story idea or a wank prompt, check it out. I find some of the images quite – um – inspiring.

I don’t know about you, but my pulse is elevated, I’m breathing fast, and I’m distinctly moist in various intimate areas… I hope you’ve enjoyed our monthly jaunt through the ERWA site as much as I did. I’ll be taking October off; distinguished author and poet Ashley Lister will be stepping into my shoes (the red patent leather stilettos, if I’m any judge of character) and I’m sure he’ll – um – perform admirably. I’ll see you November, with more alliteration and double entendres, including my traditional jokes about turkeys and pillories.

Until then, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. (That should give you a lot of leeway.)

Excitedly yours,
Lisabet
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From Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Connoisseurs of Concupiscence,

Is it really August already? July simply flew by, leaving me sweaty and breathless. I have to admit that perusing the new edition of the Erotica Readers & Writers Association website did nothing whatsoever to cool me down. If you don’t mind getting a bit sticky (in a good cause), follow me for a whirlwind tour of the site’s highlights.

In the Erotica Gallery, the weather and the mood combine to turn up the temperature, and our authors have responded by stripping down. We’ve got stories, flashers and poems on the theme of undressing. Overall, this month’s fiction offerings cover the whole emotional gamut: lyrical, nostalgic, raw, sweet, ironic and delightfully silly. Step inside the consciousness of a true sadist. Marvel at the ultimate sexual weapon. Explore the allure and the consequences of infidelity. Try out a new fantasy or a toy. The consummate art of our authors leaves me wet, yearning, and a bit jealous.

Experience the word made flesh:
https://erotica-readers.com/story-gallery

For more literary thrills, wander through our Books for Sensual Readers section. This month’s featured titles include EXTRAORDINARY DEVIATIONS, a collection of transgendered erotica by Raven Kaldera; HIGH OCTANE HEROES, Delilah Devlin’s anthology of erotic romance about the ultimate alpha sex objects; Sindra van Yssel’s twin-focused menage SECRETARY FOR TWO; and Stephanie Evanovich’s hilarious and sexy romance BIG GIRL PANTIES. In the gay erotica section, check out Richard Labonte’s anthology of exhibitionist-themed tales, SHOW-OFFS. My pick for F/F fiction this month is HUNGRY GHOST by Allison Moon, a tale of a college freshman fighting against her inner beast and a pack of true monsters. Dig deeper into our categorized listings for more fabulous books, including vintage and classic erotica and sexy sex education.

Of course we wouldn’t tempt you with all these great books without giving you the means to satisfy your desires. Just click on our convenient links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iBooks to buy. You’ll get what you want, while supporting the best free adult site on the ‘Net.

Books are better than Viagra:
https://erotica-readers.com/books/

If you’re one of us crazy folks who write erotica as well as read it, stop by the Authors Resources section to review dozens of publishing opportunities for all styles and genres of sexlit. Recently posted calls include new publishers Brickstone Publishing (erotic shorts), Ai Press (erotic romance) and Harlequine Digital First (various); marriage-themed gay erotica for a book to be edited by Neil Plakcy; Smut in the City and Smut by the Sea, from House of Erotica; and the charity anthology Coming Together for Equality. We’re not just talking about books, either. ERWA’s list includes websites that pay, magazines, audio erotica, even scholarly articles for the academic journal Porn Studies.

The Authors page also links to our extensive archives of how-to articles, to a handy list of external author resources, to Cindy Meyer’s excellent market news blog, and to ERWA’s own blog, http://erotica-readers.blogspot.com, a fabulous source of information and inspiration. During the past month, the ERWA blog contributors have offered posts on craft (writing in the first person, writing a series, the quatern poetic form), marketing (cover letter dos and don’ts), finding a writer’s community and discovering your target reader, as well as varied commentary on sex, gender and society.

Submit! It’s the latest rage:
https://erotica-readers.com/erotica-authors-resources/

Speaking of trends, FSOG [Fifty Shades of Grey] mania has caught up with the porn world. Headlining our Adult Movies section this month is “Bound by Desire – Act 1: A Leap of Faith”, in which two more or less innocent young women hook up with a duo of handsome, rich older men who just happen to be lifestyle dominants. Sound familiar? In any case, I’m sure a good time is had by all. Also worthy of note is “Bridesmaids”, a new feature starring Jesse Jane and Kayden Kross. Come see what happens when the gals of the wedding party let their hair (and their panties) down. “Triple Mania” falls in to the “no plot, all action” category, with six sizzling girl-on-girl threesomes. Our classic flick this month is “Bad Penny”, the 1978 debut of award-winning adult actress Samantha Fox. Poor Penny must exchange sexual favors for the information she needs to help her claim her rich uncle’s bequest. Luscious, and funny too!

These are just a few highlights. We’ve got lots more great movies for you, and you can get’em any way you please: on DVD, on demand, even on your phone. Explore our new affiliate GameLink, a one-stop source for movies and sex toys.

See your fantasies come to life:
https://erotica-readers.com/adult-movies/

You’ll find some new playmates in the Sex Toy Playground this month. Sex educator Laura Anne Stuart has a great article about the rebirth of the Hitachi magic wand. Apparently the Japanese company who brought the world this masturbatory legend finally got tired of being associated with sex and porn. (How small-minded of them.) But fear not – as Ms. Stuart explains, nobody’s going to take away your magic wand! Lovely Charlotte from UK toy store Bondara also makes her debut this month, talking about five different categories of dildos and what makes them wonderful. It’s always best to get your advice from the experts.

Give your hand a break:
https://erotica-readers.com/sex-toy-playground/

Inside the Erotic Mind this month, our topic is high heels. Why are those stilettos so alluring? And are they worth the pain and the damage they can inflict on a gal’s body? Opinions on the topic are diverse and explicit. Add your own – just click on Participate.

Stimulate the most sensitive erogenous zone of all:
https://erotica-readers.com/inside-the-erotic-mind/

Well, that rounds out my August tour. (I promised you a quickie, and I always keep my promises.) I’ve got to go take a shower. Writing the Lure always tends to get me hot and bothered. However, the gentlemen awaiting me in the bath have promised to remedy that situation.

See you September!

Stickily,
Lisabet
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From the Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Lascivious Libertines and Libidinous Lasses,

It’s finally here – the lusty month of May! Of course, every month is lusty at the Erotica Readers & Writers Association, but I’ve always found the traditional May rituals particularly arousing, focusing as they do on ribbons and poles…

In case you’re a new subscriber, allow me to introduce myself. I’m Lisabet Sarai, author, editor, ardent alliterator and all-around strumpet, at your service (so to speak). It’s my delightful duty to guide you through the horny halls of this month’s ERWA site, giving you a glimpse of what awaits you when you have time for a more leisurely visit.

Let’s begin with a trip Inside the Erotic Mind. What do women think about when they’re having sex? What about men? Come read what our contributors have to say. You might be surprised at some of the taboo fantasies that arise in media res – as well as the more mundane concerns. Care to share your own private thoughts? Click on Participate and join the conversation. You can read and comment on the discussions from previous months as well, on topics from ranging from anal sex to virginity. Follow the links that interest you and add your personal perspective.

Lust begins in the mind:
erotica-readers.local/inside-the-erotic-mind

If your own fantasies are getting a bit worn and dog-eared, drop by the ERWA Erotica Gallery for some fresh inspiration. This month’s stellar assembly of free fiction, by members of the ERWA Storytime list, includes everything from romantic reminiscence to paranormal perversion. We’ve got nearly two dozen titles from both familiar and new authors – that should keep you busy for a while! – as well as a page of exquisite erotic poetry.

Celebrate literary lewdness:
erotica-readers.local/story-gallery

Want more randy reading? Let me give you a quick preview of what awaits you in our Books for Sensual Readers pages: outrageous femdom from award winning editor D.L. King in UNDER HER THUMB; transgressive woman-focused erotica in Violet Blue’s anthology VORACIOUS; hilarious yet hot BDSM in Laura Antoniou’s S/M mystery THE KILLER WORE LEATHER; the very best short erotica from the past year, in Maxim Jakubowski’s MAMMOTH BOOK OF BEST NEW EROTICA 11; kick ass heroines and kinky sex in my novel NASTY BUSINESS. We’ve got erotic romance for you – for instance, THE LIBERTINE, Saskia Walker’s tale of 18th century witches, or DOWN TO YOU, M. Leighton’s novel of a love triangle involving two very different brothers. We’ve got lesbian fiction – check out STRIPPED DOWN, edited by Tristan Taormino – and gay fiction – Jerry L. Wheeler’s TRICKS OF THE TRADE: MAGICAL GAY EROTICA caught my eye. Wet Angel Books continues its series of forbidden classics by reprinting Oscar Wilde’s SALOME and Aubrey Beardsley’s UNDER THE HILL, two fin de siecle celebrations of decadence, illustrated with Beardsley’s wonderful prints. We’ve got non-fiction, too: TAKE IT OFF! THE NAKED TRUTH ABOUT MALE STRIPPERS by Julian Whitfield and Taylor Cole, and the “ultimate guides” to pretty much everything sexual including fellatio, cunnilingus, orgasms, anal sex, prostate pleasure and kink.

Think I’ve covered it all? Think again! I’ve just scratched the surface. Every category has three or four pages of featured titles. And every single book we list can be yours, just by clicking on our affiliate links. Each purchase you make via our links helps support the best free adult site on the Web. I mean, of course, the Erotica Readers & Writers Association!

Reading is sexy – especially at ERWA:
erotica-readers.local/books

Where do all these great books come from? In fact, many of them are penned by our members and subscribers. The ERWA Author Resources page offers a comprehensive, constantly updated listing of publishing opportunities for erotic authors. New calls this month include the anthology “Written on Skin”, edited by the legendary Remittance Girl; “Three of Hearts”, a menage erotic romance collection edited by Kristina Wright; “Stand to Attention”, military themed gay romance; and “Lasso Loving”, M/M/F cowboy menage. You’ll also find lots of ongoing open calls as well as general submission guidelines from dozens of print and ebook publishers.

The Author pages link to an extensive collection of archived articles on the craft and business of writing, as well as a list of essential resources like marketing and cover art services, online dictionaries and reference books, and so on. Have a service or a site you think would be useful to authors? Let us know!

And don’t forget to visit the ERWA blog, where we have new posts every few days on topics ranging from the craft of the short story to erotic censorship, from some of the top names in the erotica business.

Feed your readers’ fantasies:
erotica-readers.local/erotica-authors-resources

Here at ERWA we may focus on readers and writers, but we’ve got the goods for you visual types, too. Every month we update our Adult Movies section with the latest new releases as well as timeless porn classics. Topping the bill this month is Stormy Daniels’ scorchingly hot comedy “The Divorcees”. Who says you can’t laugh and come at the same time? I’m usually not interested in porn parody’s but I think “She Hulk – XXX” starring WWF wrestling star Chyna might be worth watching. Couples looking for something to view together might enjoy “Broken Hearts”, a tale of a man and a woman damaged by their pasts who find love and sexual fulfillment in the present. My pick from the total smut category has to be “Remy 2”, featuring luscious brunette Remy La Croix and enough filthy action that the reviewer despaired of describing it. Meanwhile if you like an occasional trip back in time, don’t miss the 1976 feature THE ANALYST, featuring a very young and totally uninhibited Candida Royalle.

Seeing is believing:
erotica-readers.local/adult-movies

And would you like a toy or two, madam, to go with that film? Head to the Sex Toy Playground for information, recommendations, and cool discounts (10% this month from both Adam & Eve and Good Vibrations). The Sex Toy Scuttlebutt column highlights the latest and greatest erotic implements, including some nipple clamps that made my mouth (and other parts) water. The folks at Adam & Eve have provided a column about using Ben Wa Balls for pleasure and health. (I wonder if you could get reimbursement from your insurance?) Looking for something in a specific category? Browse our archived reviews to get the straight talk on vibes, sleeves, and lots more. And do take advantage of our how-to columns from previous editions. Get advice on how to do the deed from the experts!

Come and play – play and come…
erotica-readers.local/sex-toy-playground

You could spend days on the ERWA site without exhausting its wealth of adult content (see, for instance, the Treasure Chest, dozens of the best stories ever published on ERWA), but if you do decide you want something a little different, check out our nicely classified Portfolio of Links. Erotic art and photos, animation, kink, GLBT sites, porn portals, lingerie, sex toys, hook-ups – whatever you’re seeking, I’ll bet you’ll find it in our portfolio. Click with confidence – we only list the best of the best.

Browse the best sex on the web:
erotica-readers.local/links

Whew! That was fast – I’m out of breath! I’m always up for a quickie, but I do hope you’ll take the time to explore the ERWA site in more detail over the next two months. Two months? Yes, as usual, Webmistress Adrienne and we, her loyal minions, take off during the month of June, for vacation and – um – training. The next full update to the site, and the next edition of this newsletter, will be out in the beginning of July. Try not to get too lonely. Just think about me in my traditional red-white-and-blue holiday corset.

Remember – don’t dream it, be it.

Brazenly yours,
Lisabet 

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From the Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Insatiable Satyrs and Naughty Nymphomaniacs,

Welcome to the April edition of the Erotica Readers & Writers Association. As is typical for this time of year, we’re in for an extremely wet period. This is especially true if you join me on our monthly tour of ERWA’s lubricious delights.

I usually head to the Erotica Gallery first, to see what sort of mischief my fellow authors have been up to. This month’s offerings are both abundant and exceptionally varied, with seven stories, four quickies (1200 words or under), twelve flashers (200 words) and a quartet of gorgeous poems.

From romance to raunch to sweet regret, Our authors work to keep you wet.
Sorry – reading poetry always triggers a temptation to rhyme…

Do you write erotic fiction or verse? Want a chance to see your work featured in the Gallery? Join the ERWA Storytime list, an online crit group where you can share your sensual or smutty visions with a sympathetic and skilled audience, and perhaps, find yourself published on our pages.For more information on our email discussion lists, go here:
erotica-readers.local/erwa-email-discussion-list

Experience the many moods of Eros:
erotica-readers.local/story-gallery

Perhaps our talented contributors can’t completely satisfy your literary lusts. Fortunately, our Books for Sensual Readers section features dozens of fabulous anthologies and novels to help you scratch that persistent itch. Browsing this month’s stellar selection, I honed in on LA DOLCE VITA: CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN EROTICA BY WOMEN, translated and edited by Maxim Jakubowski. We don’t often get to read erotic tales from non-English sources; this book is a breath of fresh air. Fans of femdom erotica won’t want to miss UNDER HER THUMB, edited by the illustrious D.L. King – a serious afficionado of the genre, as anyone who has read her Melinoe series can attest. GAIJIN, Remittance Girl’s eloquent, disturbing novella, is now available in ebook form from Burning Book Press. Elise Hepner exploits the erotic possibilities of the Snow White story – seven men! – in her romance NOT SO PURE.

If you’re looking for new gay titles, check out Jay Kirkpatrick’s science fiction erotic romance, FREEDOM, about a pair of empaths struggling against the constraints of an oppressive future society. My pick for lesbian fiction is Delilah Devlin’s SHE SHIFTERS, a Sapphic recasting of a sub-genre too long monopolized by alpha males. And if you’re in the mood for a mystery, pick up a copy of my re-released erotic thriller EXPOSURE – which started life as a short story in the ERWA Gallery!

Please remember to click on our links to Amazon or Barnes and Noble if you’re tempted to buy – books, video, toys, or whatever. Every penny you spend at our affiliate sites supports ERWA. We’ve been feeding your fantasies for sixteen years now. Help us keep up the – um – good work!

Reading is sexy – especially here at ERWA:
erotica-readers.local/books

Speaking of movies, we’ve got some fabulous films in the Adult Movies section picked out for you this month. Topping the bill is Dana Vespoli’s dramatic fetish-packed odyssey “Forsaken”. A young woman awakens in the forest, bloodied, amnesiac and alone. Who is she?  Her bizarre search for the truth leads her into extremes of passion and degradation.

Also of note is “Female Fantasies”, a delicious compendium of wildly sensual triple-X encounters instantiating women’s favorite wet dreams. Come wander in this not-so-secret garden. In the pure porn category, I recommend “Secretary’s Day 6”, a playful, explicit paean to those unsung ladies of typing and dictation that’s guaranteed to please the working stiff. And if you appreciate the classics, don’t miss the 1976 debut of busty blonde Carol Connors, in the vampiric flick “The Bride’s Initiation”.

As usual, our video affiliates are ready (and eager!) to fulfill your cinematic desires. All you have to do is choose – not a trivial feat given all the flicks we feature!

Movies to maximize the moisture:
erotica-readers.local/adult-movies

Nothing goes better with a sexy film than a saucy sex toy, and, as usual, we’ve got you covered in that department. From Kegel balls to anal beads, the monthly Sex Toy Scuttlebutt column fills you in (so to speak) with the latest buzz on top erotic implements. This month, we also feature an informative column on how to use cock rings to maximize both safety and pleasure. And before we head over to the next stop on our tour, allow me to call your attention to all the archived articles in the Sex Toy Playground section. Got questions about penis pumps, lubricants, strap-ons, spanking? Get the facts from the experts.

Visit the Playground, to swing and slide:
erotica-readers.local/sex-toy-playground

Inside the Erotic Mind this month, our denizens discuss the question of impotency. It happens to every man at some point; how should you react? We’ve got four fascinating pages of answers to that question, but as one guy puts it, “When all else fails, use your head.”Want to share your thoughts? Just click the Participate link.

Don’t be shy!You’re always welcome Inside the Erotic Mind:
erotica-readers.local/inside-the-erotic-mind

Finally, if you’re one of us perves who are brave enough to bare our fantasies to the world at large, visit our Author Resources page. We’ve added lots of new calls for submissions recently. Maxim Jakubowski is editing the Mammoth Book of Erotic Romance and Dominance. Lucy Felthouse and Kevin Mitnick want urban lesbian fiction for Smut in the City – Sapphic Edition, while LadyLit Publishing wants lesbian erotica for Anything She Wants. Shane Allison is seeking true gay erotic stories for his Men on the Make collection. There’s also a call from Harlequin for “Cosmo Red Hot Reads”, novella length fiction featuring twenty-something “Cosmo Girls”.

We publish every new call on the ERWA blog as soon as it arrives. Meanwhile, a dozen seasoned authors blog each month on topics ranging from the formal structure of stories to the future of erotica. Follow the blog, or subscribe by email, and you can be the first to read monthly columns by sex-writing superstars like M. Christian, Remittance Girl, K.D. Grace and Ashley Lister. Speaking of Master Ashley, he has a new non-fiction book out entitled HOW TO WRITE EROTIC FICTION AND SEX SCENES – a practical, non-nonsense tutorial to help you get through the hard parts to the good parts. Available at Amazon & Amazon UK.

Take the publishing plunge:
erotica-readers.local/erotica-authors-resources

Our April Web Gem is Dreamspinner Press , winner of the 2013 EPIC eBook Award, publisher of quality M/M romance novels, novellas, short stories, and anthologies.

Launched in May 2007, Dreamspinner Press‘ focus is on romance, supernatural passion, out-of-this-world lovers, kinky explorations, and heated dreams–a little taste to whet your appetite for romantic homoerotica. We hope you take a little time to be enchanted, romanced, and loved by enjoying the publications of Dreamspinner Press.

Authors: Dreamspinner Press seeks gay male romance stories in all genres. We encourage tales that cross genres; for example, a science-fiction mystery or romantic fantasy. Stories can stand alone or be part of a well-developed series. Submission details at:
www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/pages.php?pID=6&CDpath=0

So, are you as damp as I am? To be honest, after reviewing all the ERWA attractions, I need a cold shower – and not just because I live in the tropics! Think I’ll ask at least one of my lovers to join me…

See you next month – the lusty month of May!

Sinfully yours,
Lisabet

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From the Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Lascivious Leprechauns,

Welcome to the March edition of the Erotic Lure, your personal guided tour of the smuttiest and most sinful sections of the Erotica Readers & Writers Association website. Although I’m not Irish, I’ve always loved the tipsy exuberance of St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve donned my shamrock-colored corset, bowler and boots for the occasion. If you’re lucky, I just might lead you to the fabled sexpot of gold.

Let’s start in the Gallery, where once again our editors have assembled an astonishing collection of original fiction in every mood, from playful and humorous to chillingly dark. We have cherry-hued Dior lingerie, a sexy Irish barrista complete with swoon-worthy brogue, an MILF who learns a thing or two from her young conquest, a visitor from the future with a sex ray gun, a man haunted and warped by his past deeds, and a reanimated Goth beauty with an insatiable appetite for both sex and horror. You’ll also find a raft of clever flashers – full stories in 200 words or less – and exquisite erotic poetry. If you like your erotica smooth, surprising and unapologetically hot, spend some time with the incredibly talented authors of ERWA.

Read your way to release:
erotica-readers.local/story-gallery

And how did our authors get so darned good? Visit the Authors Resources pages for some clues. Follow our link to the ERWA blog to read posts from veteran authors on a wide range of topics related to erotica, writing and publishing. Visit the archives for fabulous articles on the business and craft of authorship, dating all the way back to 2006. Then browse our calls for submissions list to find the inspiration for your next story or novel. This month’s listings include anthologies on the themes of “campus sexploits”, “sex with sporty queers”, zombie lust, cowboys, knights and men in kilts. Check out the guidelines for new erotic romance house Scarlet Petals Press and webzine Peaches magazine, which is seeking both fiction and non-fiction.

Get off your butt and get published:
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Whether you’re an author or not, you’re bound to be inspired by our Books for Sensual Readers. This month we feature Joan Price’s groundbreaking anthology AGELESS EROTICA, a collection of tales by authors over fifty that celebrates mature sex. Violet Blue edits VORACIOUS, a typically transgressive collection of tales about women hungry for carnal delights. Don’t miss Jean Roberta’s bawdy historical tale FLIGHT OF THE BLACK SWAN, featuring an all-orientations cast of horny pirates. Laura Antoniou takes a break from the Marketplace to offer up THE KILLER WORE LEATHER: A S/M MYSTERY, in which a lesbian police detective goes underground at the Mr. and Ms. Global Leather competition to ferret out the fetishist who murdered last year’s winner. BARBAROSSA’S BITCH, gay erotica from Angelia Sparrow and Naomi Brooks, is a post-apocalyptic tale of passion and submission. L.T. Marie’s THREE DAYS centers on a lesbian Vegas wedding and the two guests who can’t afford to gamble with love. And I’ve added THE FEMINIST PORN BOOK to my personal wish-list – an intelligent and provocative collection of essays by female directors and authors of adult film including Nina Hartley and Candida Royale.

All these fabulous titles and dozens more can be yours faster than you can say “cornbeef and cabbage”. Just click on our links to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or All Romance Ebooks and browse to your heart’s content. Every penny you spend helps keep ERWA alive and kicking.

Expand the horizons of your imagination:
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What do sex toys have to do with St. Patty’s Day? I think someone missed the boat by not featuring green lube this month. Anyway, you don’t need a holiday to enjoy the delightful implements showcased in the Sex Toy Playground. Our regular Sex Toy Scuttlebutt column keeps you well-informed about the latest developments in erotic technology. Honestly, sex toys get more exotic all the time – check out the Sqweel Oral Sex Simulator if you don’t believe me. Then there’s Mr. and Mrs. Toy’s review of the Verspanken Masturbator and Water Weiners. It does come in green…

There’s always time to play:
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Oscar winners, eat your hearts out. Our top billing in the Adult Films section goes to “Wasteland”, directed by Graham Travis. This gorgeous, emotionally wrenching tale of a lovers’ one-night reunion won an amazing seven awards in the 2013 AVN competition, including Movie of the Year, Best Actress and Best Screenplay. Also of note is Stormy Daniels’ couples flick “Unfaithful”, a cautionary story of love and deception, and “Against Her Will”, a smutty extravaganza of Sapphic dominance and submission. The 1978 classic “Easy” follows the adventures of Kate (Jesie St. James), a woman whose sexual desires are truly insatiable. And if you like to mix a bit of education in with your sex, check out “Jessica Drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex: Anal Play for Men”. Bend over, baby!

We’re not just teasing you with all these great movies. You can buy anything that piques your interest from our reputable affiliates. Just click, and come.

Live your dreams on the silver screen:
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Inside the Erotic Mind this month, our members take about faking orgasms. You’ll find some fascinating differences between the male and female perspectives on this question. To add your thoughts, click on the link labeled Participate.

There are no limits inside the erotic mind:
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Our featured web gem this month is legendary erotica and romance publisher Ellora’s Cave.
www.ellorascave.com

Ellora’s Cave was established in 2000 and remains at the vanguard of both the erotic romance and digital publishing revolutions. The company works hard to retain its leading edge by continually discovering fresh talent, blazing new genre trails, and paying some of the highest royalty rates in the industry. With books in six languages and authors and editors around the world, we are truly an international publisher.

We accept both agented and unagented manuscripts, and as an author-owned company are very author-friendly. For submission guidelines and calls for submissions, visit
www.ellorascave.com/write-for-us

Authors, editors, fans, aspiring authors, Caveman cover models and other industry professionals from around the world gather at our annual convention RomantiCon for fun, inspiration, education and networking:
ecromanticon.com

It’s time for me to wrap this up. As usual, I’ve only hit the highlights of the ERWA site. Have fun exploring all the back alleys! As for me, I’m going out for a green beer, hoping I’ll meet someone with the gift of blarney – you know what I mean, someone with a really talented tongue…

Tipsily,
Lisabet

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From the Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Carnal Collaborators with Cupid,

We’re back from our winter hiatus (hope you had some warm, cuddly company during those long January nights!) and ready to fire you up for the annual festival of love. I’m referring, of course, to Valentine’s Day. You’ll find ample erotic inspiration in the February edition of the Erotica Readers & Writers Association, from ardent verse to velvet restraints. Bring your lover(s) and browse together!

This month’s Erotica Gallery reminds me, once again, that there’s no place on the web like ERWA. If you’re bored with reading the same tired old sexual scenarios, our contributors will rekindle your excitement. This month’s crop of stories includes warring Biblical tribes, woolly role playing, weird fun with electricity, sex in space, and a mysterious, arousing message from the past. We also have ten amazing flashers ranging from sensually evocative to utterly filthy, and some of the most gorgeous erotic poetry I’ve ever read.

Hands (and other body parts) down – the best free erotica on the ‘Net:
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In addition, we’ve updated the ERWA Treasure Chest with the best of galleries from 2012, conveniently categorized so you can easily find exactly what suits your mood at the moment.

Dig for buried pleasure:
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Once you’ve read everything the Gallery has to offer, though, what then?  Our Books for Sensual Readers section will satisfy even the most intense literary lust. Check out the 2013 editions of the always exceptional BEST WOMEN’S EROTICA, edited by Violet Blue, or BEST EROTICA ROMANCE, edited by Kristina Wright. Circlet Press has an eclectic new anthology entitled LIKE A COMING WAVE: OCEANIC EROTICA, edited by Andrea Trask. Or if you want to feel virtuous as well as horny, pick up a copy of my charitable vampire erotica anthology, COMING TOGETHER: IN VEIN, which supports Doctors Without Borders and features many authors familiar to ERWA denizens. Fans of F/F fiction should snap up Radclyffe’s BEST LESBIAN ROMANCE 2013. And I definitely want a copy of Jerry Wheeler’s anthology TRICKS OF THE TRADE: MAGICAL GAY EROTICA. Who wouldn’t, with that incredible cover?

We’ve got dozens of great novels, too. Alan Daniels’ SPANK: THE IMPROBABLE ADVENTURES OF GEORGE ALOYSIUS BROWN sounds like a ribald romp reminiscent of classic Victoria smut. The resuscitated Black Lace has a new edition of Portia Da Costa’s wonderful librarian fantasy IN TOO DEEP. RIDING THE ETHER, the second volume in K.D. Grace’s Lakeland Heatwave Trilogy, is finally out. Lynne Connolly offers up rock music and romance Louisiana style in BORN ON THE BAYOU.

All these titles, and many more, can be yours before you can say “Cupid’s Cock”. Just follow our convenient links to Amazon or Barnes & Noble, and shop your heart out! Every red cent you spend after that point – even for the chocolates and the flowers – helps support ERWA.

Indulge your passion for the written word:
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Looking forward to the night of February 14th? Why not pick out a toy or two to enhance the experience? As usual, our monthly Sex Toy Scuttlebutt column offer a quick and dirty (hmm) summary of the latest and greatest erotic implements, including direct buy links. Personally, I want a Matryoshka Vibe. (Are you listening, lover?) This month we also have a fun article on the history of sex toys by the adult merchandise pioneers at Adam & Eve. Phil Harvey, the founder of Adam & Eve, fought the U.S. government for your right to purchase sex toys. (You can read about this struggle in The Government Vs. Erotica: The Siege of Adam & Eve. Take advantage of his victory!

She who comes with the most toys wins:
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Next, let’s slide on over to the Adult Movies section, where I found lots of arousing new titles. My first pick is the bisexual drama “Paint”, about an ambitious young painter who falls for her (female) mentor while being wooed by a sleazy gallery owner. (The tag line really grabbed me: “It’s not just complicated. It’s abstract.”) “The Last Shag” deals with sex before the apocalypse. What would you do if the world were about to end tomorrow? In the totally trangressive category, I’m drawn to “Mother Superior”, directed by Nica Noelle. A whole convent of lovely nuns, struggling with their lesbian urges, ruled over by a strict superior with her own dark desires. Very kinky cover! And the Classic Porn section features “7 Into Snowy”, an erotic take on Snow White directed by the immortal Radley Metzger. If you’ve never seen any of Metzger’s films – well, you should remedy that as soon as possible!

Candlelight dinner, wine and a sexy flick – the perfect Valentine’s Day!
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Inside the Erotic Mind this month, we have a lively three pages of discussion on the topic of circumcised versus uncircumcised penises. You’ll find a wide range of opinions on both sides of the issue. Then there’s the lady who wrote: “Personally, I prefer both.” Got to love her! You can join the conversation; just click the “Participate” link.

Dare to explore inside the erotic mind:
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Our featured Web Gem this month is the award-winning adult retail shop, Good Vibrations, where adults shop for adult pleasures. Whether you’re looking for your first sex toy or your twentieth, something vanilla or kinky, for her, for him, or for the two of you, Good Vibrations can help. Good Vibrations’ sex-positive attitude is apparent in their upbeat website and excellent customer service. Use the following link, along with discount code ERWA13 (at check out) for a 10% discount. www.goodvibes.com/?kbid=22518

Just a darn minute, you may be thinking (especially if you’re one of our subscribers who writes erotica). What about the Author Resources pages?

To give you more variety and content, and to enhance interactivity, we’ve shifted most of our writing-related articles to the ERWA blog. Every month, more than a dozen experienced authors contribute posts on the art, craft and business of writing, with a focus on erotica. Ashley Lister offers exercises to limber up your pen and your brain. Kathleen Bradean and Donna George Storey discuss the trials of writing novels. M. Christian looks at the publishing world from the perspective of seventeen years experience. Remittance Girl deconstructs societal attitudes about sex and fiction. I post about whatever happens to be bugging me that particular month… You’ll find the full slate of contributors in the right hand side bar. In February, C. Sanchez-Garcia joins the blog with craft-oriented articles, and Lucy Felthouse shifts from quarterly to monthly contributions. We also post all new Calls for Submissions on the blog as they arrive.

Share in the writing experience:
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You can still find archives of previous columns on the main ERWA website – a wealth of information and inspiration – as well as our up-to-date listings of submissions calls and publishers’ guidelines. New additions this month include the Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica 12, Coming Together: Girl on Girl (edited by Leigh Ellwood), updated submission guides from Ellora’s Cave, and a contest from Lyrical Press where the prize is a contract with a $100 advance.

Sell off your darlings:
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I think I’ll stop here. February’s so short, I want to make sure you have plenty of time to experience all this stuff I’ve been raving about. As for me, I’m on my way back to the Playground with an assignment from my master. I’m supposed to pick out the butt plug he’s going to make me wear to the Valentine’s Ball. Guess it should be scarlet, to match my corset…

Concupiscently yours,
Lisabet Sarai

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