From the Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Acolytes of the Amorous,

October is upon us, the traditional time for chills, thrills, and pleasures from beyond the mortal realm. Here at the Erotica Readers & Writers Association we’ve concocted a potent brew of sensual delights spiked with just the tiniest taste of terror, to set your heart racing and your imagination roaming. Walk with me through the shadowy, cobweb-draped corridors of our October edition as I reveal the profane spectacles we’ve assembled for your entertainment.

In the Erotica Gallery we celebrate the occult season with our usual October theme, La Petite Mort. Lisette Ashton, our featured author, shares three of her sexy, scary tales, including an excerpt from her hilarious vampire sextravaganza ONCE BITTEN. Our talented Storytime members have contributed their own visions of tentacled monsters, vampire sluts, werewolves and ghosts, wrapped up with enough flesh and fluids to make your blood run hot rather than cold. We have flashers and poems, too, juicy morsels of lascivious enchantment offered for your delectation.

Lose yourself in our lust-haunted forest of dreams:
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Our Books For Sensual Readers section this month features M. Christian’s creepy and compelling new novel, FINGER’S BREADTH, as well as Vinnie Tesla’s outrageous opus, THE EROTOFLUIDIC AGE – a sort of cross between Mary Shelley and R. Crumb. Kristina Wright offers more tales of science and engineering run wild in her new steampunk anthology STEAMLUST. Tristan Taormino’s collection of trans and  genderqueer erotica TAKE ME THERE is twisted by intention, while Lynne Connolly’s paranormal erotic romance SHIFTING HEAT gives readers yet another seductive monster. In Josh Lanyon’s gay mystery ALL SHE WROTE, a murderer stalks six authors trapped in a snowbound New England country house. Ronica Black’s lesbian D/s tale CONQUEST deals with a power that only feels supernatural. In our art and photography pages, I happened on LA PETITE MORT, Will Santillo’s stunning collection of images showing women masturbating to orgasm. And I recommend Susie Bright’s memoir BIG SEX LITTLE DEATH for a seasonally appropriate dose of non-fiction.

All these tomes and scores more await you on our virtual bookshelves. Be sure that you use our convenient links to Amazon or Barnes & Noble should you desire to add any of these volumes to your personal library. Otherwise our resident witches will whip up an appropriately unpleasant curse.

Search the erotic arcana:
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If you want to work some magic in the bedroom, consult the experts in the ERWA Sex Toy Playground  This month, Good Vibrations provides advice on how to choose a sexual lubricant while Mr. and Mrs. Toy review the Liberator BonBon Toy Mount. Our regular the Sex Toy Scuttlebutt column highlights the latest developments in the field of amorous instruments. As an ERWA reader, you can take advantage of discounts from affiliates such as Adam & Eve, Babeland and Good Vibrations. Just use our instant coupon codes when you order.

Bring your skeletons out of the closet and make ’em dance:
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The Best Adult Movies pages are crawling with stuff to make you shiver and shake. Headlining the October offerings is “Halloween XXX”, a porn parody of the popular horror series that fortunately offers more flesh than blood. My personal choice this month is “Runaway”, featuring Capri Anderson, a red head to die for. “Asa Akira is Insatiable Volume 2” stands out in the total smut category, featuring a long list of sexual acts that included acronyms even I had to look up.

For treats and the occasional trick, check out our movies:
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Inside the Erotic Mind this month, you’ll find pages of surprising, entertaining and arousing commentary on the question of what men and women think about during the act of sex. You’re welcome to add your own thoughts. Just click the link labeled “Participate”.

Share your forbidden fantasies:
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All play and no work and there wouldn’t be any erotica for you to read. In the Author Resources section, our columnists continue to toil away, expounding on the mysteries of publishing success. This month Donna George Storey talks about why working with a critique partner is like sex, offers tips for both giving and receiving crits, and manages to work in a scrumptious sounding recipe for oven-roasted Brussel sprouts. William Gaius continues his detailed, step-by-step tutorial on how to create a Print-on-Demand book. Ashley Lister is back, asserting “Nil Bastardum Carborundum” – that is, don’t let the bastards get you down. He’s talking about the multitudinous forces that influence us writers to just give up. I particularly resonated with his comments about “status envy”. Don’t miss it.

Of course, you can’t publish if you don’t submit. As usual, ERWA keeps you informed of publishing venues and opportunities with our regularly updated list of calls for submissions. New this month is the announcement that the folks responsible for the highly regarded Oysters and Chocolate web site are starting a new imprint, OC Press. Other calls include Tinder James’ anthology “Stretched” (sex that’s a little over the top but not entirely implausible”), Mitzi Szereto’s “Kingdoms of Desire” (sword and sorcery), and Richard Labonte’s “Showing Off, Getting Off” (gay exhibitionism). Rachel Kramer Bussel has several open anthology calls, while Joan Price is seeking erotic stories about seniors. Ravenous Romance and Naughty Nights also have calls for new collections. That’s just the beginning. Whether you’re trying to sell your short stories, novellas, novels, non-fiction or erotic art, make ERWA your first stop for information and inspiration.

Transform your publishing visions into realities:
erotica-readers.local/erotica-authors-resources

Our featured Web Gem for October, just in time for trick or treat, is Candy.com. I remember how my siblings and I used to look forward to the bounty distributed by our neighbors every Halloween. Candy.com, the “virtual corner candy store”, features thousands of different candy lines, including a wide variety of all-natural and organic products. I’ll bet they even have those licorice whips I used to love so much. (Yeah, I was precocious.) Browse their mouth-watering pages today at:
Candy.com

I will leave you here, at the threshold to even greater thrills. Feel free to explore on your own. I’ve got to work on what I’m going to wear for the annual ERWA Halloween Ball. I’d been thinking about  masquerading this year as a succubus — but then it occurred to me that nobody would realize I was in costume. Wishing you a Halloween steeped in magick.

Wickedly,
Lisabet
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From the Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Pupils of Prurient Pedagogy,

September always stimulates my memories of back-to-school: crisp empty notebooks and well-sharpened pencils, a brand new wardrobe, strict teachers quick with the ruler or the cane… Okay, okay, so those memories are from a number of years later. Nevertheless, I adored school, and so there’s something about this month that continues to excite me.

If you’re looking for excitement, you’ve come to the right place, the Erotica Readers & Writers Association web site. I’m headmistress Lisabet Sarai, here to make sure you know what’s good for you. Pay attention, now, while I instruct you in the many delights that await the diligent student among our pages.

Our first lesson begins in the Story Gallery, where our special guest author is the erudite and prolific Jean Roberta. Appropriately, she teaches at a renowned Canadian university – when she’s not penning her literate smut, that is. You’ll find three enticing tales by Jean in the Gallery this month, showcasing the diversity of her talent.

When you’ve finished reading Jean’s contributions, don’t neglect the rest of the tantalizing original fiction we feature this month. We’ve got complex, multi-faceted stories and sizzling quickies, all guaranteed to entertain as well as enlighten you. You get extra credit if you read the poetry – some hilarious limerick cycles as well as more serious verse.

English composition class was never this much fun:
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Since reading is one of the three essential skills (along with writing and flogging), I’ll lead you next to the Books for Sensual Readers section, where we keep you informed about all the best new erotic titles. This month we showcase a number of stellar anthologies, including Delilah Devlin’s lesbian vampire collection GIRLS WHO BITE, Catherine Leary’s shocking and arousing collection about sex and apocalypse, THIS IS THE WAY THE WORLD ENDS, and Mitzi Szereto’s delicious Gothic romance anthology RED VELVET AND ABSINTHE. If you’d prefer a novel to a selection of short fiction, pick up Saskia Walker’s medieval tale about an accused witch and a priest of dubious sanctity, THE HARLOT. Everyone’s talking about HOUSE OF HOLES, Nicholas Baker’s surreal, boisterous, and bizarre sexual opus. It sounds like great fun, and it’s “Literature”, too – reviewed by the New York Times and everything!

In the gay fiction category, you’ll certainly want to check out KISSING SHERLOCK HOLMES, a re-imagining of the classic detective and his dedicated assistant by T.D. McKinney and Terry Wylis. Lesbian lit fans will enjoy KISS THE RAIN by Larkin Rose, a sexy romance about secrets and lies, fashion and phone sex. Meanwhile, your assignment for history class is ONE NATION – UNDER SEX. Free speech advocate and founder of Hustler magazine, the notorious Larry Flynt, teams up with a history professor from Columbia University to explore the colorful sex lives of American presidents, first ladies and their lovers – and how that has influenced history.

I’ll expect your book report before the end of the month:
erotica-readers.local/books

Speaking of expectations: if you decide to purchase the above titles or any others, I presume you will remember to use ERWA’s affiliate links to Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Should you forget and carelessly throw away potential revenue for ERWA by buying elsewhere, let me assure you that I have my ruler handy.

Every educator knows that book learning is no substitute for practical, action-oriented experience. So follow me over to the Sex Toy Playground for some hands-on activity with amatory artifacts. The folks at Adam and Eve, in the spirit of back-to-school, offer an informative history of sex toys. Even the Sears and Roebuck Catalog shows up in their essay. Kyra Saunders’ review of the Bnaughty bullet vibrator had me laughing with her description of how her last vibe bit the dust. As usual, the Sex Toy Scuttlebutt serves as the Cliff Notes for sex toys, hitting the highlights of what’s new from our partners. The observant pupil will note that a number of our affiliates are offering significant discounts to ERWA subscribers. Don’t miss the Smartballs Kegel training kit; remember that a fit pussy is a happy pussy.

Get some physical education:
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Remember those film strips they used to run in “Health” class? Our Adult Movies are more fun, and more accurate, too. I usually don’t appreciate parodies, but “Elvis XXX” sounds too good to miss. Featuring your favorite porn stars masquerading as Ann Margret, Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood and the King himself, the film is a rollicking, raunchy musical tribute to the man who invented the mobile pelvis.

Other titles that caught my eye include “Portrait of a Call Girl”, a character study of a young woman’s sexual path to freedom from her past. “Backdoor to Chyna” features World Wrestling Foundation champion Chyna in a filthy, outrageous set of over-the-top sexual scenarios. Classic porn is always educational. The 1980 hit “Downstairs, Upstairs” is a typical example. It stars the delectable Seka as a maid who takes employment in an aristocratic, sex-crazed British family and is of course drawn into their kinky games.

All these movies and dozens more are waiting for you. Just click on the link to your favorite provider. ERWA gives you a broad choice, and guess what? Many are offering discounts. Be good and order your top five.

There’ll be a film quiz later:
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Inside the Erotic Mind, our members are discussing BDSM, a surprisingly controversial subject. To share your opinions, just click the Participate link. I did.

Everything is permitted inside the erotic mind:
erotica-readers.local/inside-the-erotic-mind

We’ve covered reading and flogging, so it’s time to turn to writing. In the Author Resources section, William Gaius provides a detailed guide to techniques and terminology in preparing your book for Print-On-Demand. Ashley Lister offers pointers on doing it in public – reading your work, that is. Explore our comprehensive archives, which cover more than five years of advice and inspiration from the experts.

The Calls for Submissions listings are overflowing with publishing opportunities. New items this month include a cowboy anthology edited by Delilah Devlin, a female submission anthology with Rachel Kramer Bussel, Mitzi Szereto’s call for swords and sorcery erotic fiction (“Kingdoms of Desire”), and Storm Moon Press’ call for gender-bending “trans*” fiction. Forbidden Fiction is a new ebook and print publisher focusing on taboo fantasy erotica. This is just the tip of the iceberg. ERWA provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date compendium of places for you to submit your work, including magazines, websites, even audio publishers.

I don’t want to hear you whining that there’s no market for erotica:
erotica-readers.local/erotica-authors-resources

And while I’m addressing myself to the writers, editors and publishers among you, let me remind you that there’s still time to register for the Erotic Authors Association’s inaugural erotic writers’ conference, Sex in Sin City. The conference will be held at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, September 9 and 10, 2011. Come meet your fellow smutmongers! With panels, classes, readings, publisher consultations, and of course parties, Sex in Sin City promises to be both educational and fun. AND it’s probably tax deductible.

For registration and hotel links, as well as a complete list of panels and panelists, classes and presenters as well as bios and photos, visit the EAA website at:
eroticauthorsassociation.com/EAA

Don’t dawdle now.

Our September web gem is adult emporium Lovehoney. Sexual happiness starts with Lovehoney. Whether you’re looking for a sex toy, some extra special lingerie, erotic literature or a gift with a sexy twist, has everything you need for a fun and fulfilling sex life. Lovehoney believes that exploration, play and please is a combination worth indulging in. With free advice, delivery and 1 year returns, you can shop in total confidence with Lovehoney – The Sexual Happiness People: www.lovehoney.co.uk

It’s time for me to let you out of class, but I do hope you’ll do your homework. If school had only been as motivating as the ERWA site, we all would have gotten better grades.

As for me, I’ve just been called to the principal’s office. My backside’s already tingling in anticipation.

Lisabet
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From the Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Wanton Wenches and Lusty Lads,

It’s that time once again – time for me to lead you through the latest salacious edition of the Erotica Readers & Writers Association web site. As usual, I’ve dressed for the occasion. All right, perhaps “undressed” would be more appropriate, but don’t let my costume distract you. The ERWA site is even more fun than I am.

As is my wont, I’ll start in the Erotica Gallery, where our August featured author is the enticing and erudite Dr. Donna George Storey. She’s penned a fabulous article about how she got started writing erotica and then provided three steamy stories, including her first published erotica, “Picture Perfect”. I’ve read (and loved) a lot of Donna’s work, but this one was new to me – and it’s great.

The Gallery also offers several spicy tales on the theme “They’re Playing Our Song”, a bit of romance from our editor Robert Buckley, and some delightful flashers and poems.

Our original erotica will get you in the mood:
erotica-readers.local/story-gallery

Are you hungry for more sexy reading? We have what it takes to satisfy you. Every month in our Books for Sensual Readers section, we feature dozens of new titles in every sub-genre. If you fancy an erotic anthology, I recommend NICE GIRLS, NAUGHTY SEX, a selection of saucy tales from the acclaimed Oysters and Chocolate web site, edited by Jordan La Rousse and Samantha Sade. For surprising, arousing stories that twist traditional notions of gender, pick up the Circlet Press collection UP FOR GRABS 2, edited by Lauren P. Burka. Lynne Connolly’s sizzling erotic romance SUNSHINE ON CHROME brings to life the beloved fantasy of a mature woman pursued by a hot younger man. Or choose my own erotic thriller EXPOSURE for something edgier and more ambiguous.

Our gay lit section features several anthologies edited by the always astute Richard LaBonte, as well as SHAMEFUL DESIRES 1: ENSLAVED, by P.J. Proud, for fans of gay BDSM. My lesbian lit pick this month is WOMEN OF THE MEAN STREETS: LESBIAN NOIR, edited by J.M. Redmann and Greg Herren. Sounds like it’s right up my alley (a shadow-draped alley in the middle of the big, bad city, of course). In non-fiction, Rob Hardy reviews BIG SEX, LITTLE DEATH: A MEMOIR, the autobiography of erotic literary legend Susie Bright. I slipped deeper into the stacks to check out the graphic novels. There are a couple of Housewives at Play titles from my favorite Rebecca that had me sweating. Looking for something new, I zeroed in on GREAT MOVES, by Robert Edison Sandiford and Geof Isherwood, three lushly illustrated erotic tales featuring curvy Caribbean women.

Doctors have shown again and again that frustration isn’t good for your health. So what are you waiting for? Just use our links to Amazon or Barnes and Noble to order the books you want and you’ll have them in your hands in no time. Meanwhile, you can congratulate yourself on the fact that you’re helping keep ERWA alive and kicking.

Spice up your summer with some sexy books:
erotica-readers.local/books

When you’re tired of reading and want some action, drop by the Sex Toy Playground. Mr. and Mrs. Toy provide an informative and arousing review of a product called “Menage a Trois for Two”, a harness kit that facilitates double penetration by a single male. What will they think of next? If you’ve got the time, check out the bio for the reviewers; they sound like a fun couple. The Playground also offers a frank article on how to talk to your partner about bondage, plus our regular Sex Toy Scuttlebutt feature, with discount offers from Babeland, Good Vibrations, and Adam and Eve.

An orgasm (or two) a day keeps the doctor away:
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More erotic entertainment awaits you in the Adult Movies section. Featured this month is the couples-oriented film “Dear Abby”, about a cynical advice columnist who’s having trouble keeping his own relationship together. Also recommended is “Cheaters Retreat 2”, featuring a very different sort of couples counseling. Don’t be fooled by the marketing! Erotic films aimed at the two of you are every bit as hot as the nastiest porn – they just tend to feature some plot along with their sex.

If you’re not interested in plot, of course, you can always watch “Big Wet Asses #19” (the title says it all) or “Bush”, featuring the allure of pubic hair (which has now become an exotic fetish in today’s world of waxing). I’m always attracted to classic porn, before the genre became so stereotyped. This month ERWA is featuring the 1984 flick “A Little Bit of Hanky Panky”, about two couples on a paradisical tropical island. Sounds like my kind of movie.

All these titles and dozens more can be yours with a click of the mouse on links to our trusted affiliates. Check the right sidebar for our list of partners – some of who offer member discounts to ERWA visitors.

It’s showtime:
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Inside the Erotic Mind this month, we offer two threads addressing the time-honored questions: What do women want? What do men want? You’ll find a huge variety of answers, some of them quite surprising. This is the best Erotic Mind feature I’ve seen in a long time, so don’t miss it. You can add your own thoughts. Just click “Participate”.

Nothing is taboo inside the erotic mind:
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My tour wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Author Resources pages, where our writing professionals share knowledge and inspiration. This month, Donna George Storey talks about what it means to be a “real writer”. William Gaius offers a great summary of the myths and truths about copyright, while Ashley Lister shares his secrets for managing multiple projects.

Along with these gems of authorly wisdom, you’ll find the largest compendium of calls for erotica submissions on the web. Current listings include “Coming Together: In Flux”, a charitable anthology on the theme of transformation; Campus Sexploits (no explanation needed!); the latest edition of Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica; an anthology on the theme of bisexual women; and new guidelines for JMS Books and Pink Flamingo Publishing. Our list of venues continues to grow, and we update the open calls several times a month, so check back frequently.

Take your writing career to new heights:
erotica-readers.local/erotica-authors-resources

Speaking of authorly activity, our monthly Web Gem is Book Cover Designs by John Nail. “Self-published” need not be synonymous with unprofessional. Your book can look like it came from an established publishing house with the help of an experienced graphic designer. John Nail has more than a decade of experience creating book covers that seduce readers with provocative, professional designs. As a writer himself, he understands how a well-designed cover can be a book’s best marketing tool. Be the book’s market straight, gay or bi, the subject romantic or raunchy, John can visually capture the essence of your book with a cover that will attract readers without repelling bookstores ­and all at a reasonable price. John can also help format your manuscript for printing, ensuring your book looks as good inside as out.

Check out some of John’s book cover designs at
http://johnnail.carbonmade.com
You can reach John at
[email protected]

I hope you’ve enjoyed our little jaunt. As usual, I’ve only hit the highlights. There’s enough hot content at ERWA to keep you smiling until next month, when I’ll be back once again to show you a good time. And yes, I do take requests… I do adore the word “wench”.

Wantonly yours,
Lisabet
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From the Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Polymorphously Perverse Partakers in the Prurient,

Okay, maybe I’m getting a bit carried away. (It wouldn’t be the first time.) But it’s been two months since the last edition of the Erotica Readers & Writers Association website and I’m suffering from the literary equivalent of blue balls. Fortunately, the July edition is guaranteed to satisfy both my needs and yours. Follow the bouncing butt as I lead you on a quick tour through some of the stimulating material awaiting you this month.

Our first stop is the Story Gallery, where you can meet our July Featured Guest, the renowned author, editor and poet Shane Allison. If you’re a fan of powerful, edgy gay erotic fiction, check out Shane’s two offerings, “Ron’s Rim Chair” and “Neck of the Woods”.

Our July theme is Techrotica, erotica at the interface between human and machine. You’ll be amazed by our authors’ fertile and lascivious imaginations. Don’t miss the non-theme stories and our half-dozen flashers, full stories in two hundred words or less. Why not sample the poetry too? We promise that it’s far more arousing than obscure.

Naughty, romantic, kinky, extreme: in the ERWA gallery there’s something for every taste.
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Need some beach reading? Check out our Books for Sensual Readers section. We have literally dozens of recommendations. Our titles are hot enough to distract you from the most revealing bikini or bodacious bod!

This month we feature a record number of outstanding anthologies, including Kristina Wright’s paranormal erotic romance collection DREAM LOVER, D.L. King’s steam punk extravaganza CARNAL MACHINES and Alison Tyler’s exceptional D/s volume SLAVE TO LOVE. We’ve got tons of gay and lesbian anthos, too. HOT RODS, edited by Sean Lawrence, offers tales of mind-blowing biceps and boners, while Richard Labonte’s BEST GAY ROMANCE 2011 demonstrates that love doesn’t always equate with softness. Award-winning editor Sacchi Green presents stunning tales of “erotic investigations” in LESBIAN COPS. Kathleen Warnock showcases the cream of F/F fiction in the latest volume in her renowned series, BEST LESBIAN EROTICA 2011.

If you’re in the mood for longer tales, I suggest you take a look at Kay Jaybee’s THE PERFECT SUBMISSIVE, a classic BDSM novel set in a swanky country hotel. Or snag yourself one of our many erotic romance titles, such as Robin Shone’s explicit Victorian novel THE LADY’S TUTOR or Larissa Ione’s demon-steeped paranormal DESIRE UNCHAINED.

I’ve put CLEAN CARTOONISTS’ DIRTY DRAWINGS, edited by Craig Yoe on my personal wish list. Cheesecake, pinups, and fetish drawings by the creators of such classics as Beatle Bailey, Dennis the Menace and B.C. – sounds like great fun! And don’t forget our sexy sex-guide section. You can’t go wrong with MOREGASM: BABELAND’S GUIDE TO MIND-BLOWING SEX by Rachel Venning and Claire Cavanah, the lovely and knowledgeable founders of the ground-breaking Babeland adult store.

Of course, you should use ERWA’s affiliate Amazon [Amazon UK] links for anything you decide to buy. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and every purchase you make helps support the best free adult site on the web. Let me warn you – if I find out that you’ve been buying your books, movies and toys through someone else’s links… well, let’s just say that I know a bit about how to use a flogger or a riding crop – beyond the point that it’s fun!

Indulge your literary lust:
erotica-readers.local/books

What better way to spend a long, lazy summer afternoon than with your favorite sex toy? In the Sex Toy Playground, Kyra Saunders gives two thumbs up to the innovative Jimmyjane Form 4 vibrator. Alicia Guinn from Babeland provides a frank and informative how-to article on female ejaculation. The monthly Sex Toy Scuttlebutt column showcases top toys from all our trusted affiliates. I have to admit that to my old-fashioned eyes, modern vibrators look more like alien artifacts than the pseudo-phallic items I’m used to. Don’t let that hold you back. We’ve got discount coupons for our readers, 10% from Babeland and Good Vibrations and a whopping 20% from Adam and Eve. So what are you waiting for?

All work and no play is no fun at all:
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Summertime, and the coming is easy… especially when you sample some of the films in our Adult Movies section. Topping the list this month is Randy Spears’ hilarious erotic comedy “The Orgasm”, about a porn performer past his prime. You might not think this would be sexy, but believe me, you won’t know whether you’re laughing or climaxing. I can’t get excited about the continued flood of porn parodies (though you might enjoy them), but Lizzie Borden’s imaginative “Hollywood Icons Come to Life” is a different story. Today’s hottest stars play the part of Hollywood legends such as Marilyn Monroe, Raquel Welch and (yes) Charlie Chaplin in movie-inspired fantasies. Two all-female sex-fests also caught my eye. “The Interns” follows a scheming, competitive collection of interns at a high end fashion magazine, as each tries to undercut the other’s career – sounds like “The Devil Wears Prada” with a great deal more sex. “Cherry” is a scorching, BDSM-flavored woman-on-woman film set in a nude, all-girl strip club. Just the description got my pulse pounding.

We’ve got tons more films for you to contemplate, from classics to utter raunch. There are lots of options once you decide what you want, too, including our new affiliate SugarDVD, and Hot Movies for Her, the porn VOD shop especially for women.

Experience the sensual magic of the silver screen:
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Things are lively this month in the Author Resources section. Ashley Lister gets tough in “The Unforgivable Taboo”. He’s not talking about incest, underage sex, or bestiality; you’ll have to read his column to discover what he considers the worst sin. William Gaius provide an authoritative summary of options for getting your book into print in his article “Printing Technology for Self-Publishers”, including a painstaking (and somewhat painful) economic analysis. But all is not gloomy – he sees huge financial opportunities in the rise of ebooks and ereaders.

Summer is slow in some businesses, but we’ve got enough opportunities in our Calls for Submissions list to keep you really busy. Recently announced calls include an erotic spanking anthology edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, a succubus-themed anthology edited by D.L. King and two gay anthologies (“Middle Men” and “Nice Butt”) from our July featured author Shane Allison. Naughty Nights Press is looking for wicked, wanton Halloween tales. All Romance Ebooks is running an erotic romance writing contest with a prize of $1000. There are dozens more calls and guidelines, from pretty much every publisher in the biz, for every category of erotic writing including non-fiction.

You have no excuse not to submit:
erotica-readers.local/erotica-authors-resources

By the way, authors of erotic romance located in the U.K. should check out the upcoming event “A Romantic Date With Total-E-Bound Publishers”, to be held on September 9, 2011 in historic Lincoln. Both established authors and newcomers are invited. For only £15.00, you get lunch, dinner and a guaranteed opportunity to discuss your work with a Total-E-Bound editor. To find out more visit www.total-e-bound.com/date.asp

Inside the Erotic Mind, our members discuss whether they prefer oral sex or intercourse. You’ll find many lively opinions on both sides of the issue. You can add your own thoughts; just click on the Participate link.

Nothing is forbidden inside the erotic mind:
erotica-readers.local/inside-the-erotic-mind

Our featured Web Gem this month is For the Girls, the XXX-rated site designed especially for women. For the Girls offers a heady mix of passion, romance, and hardcore sex, with a huge selection of sexy photos, explicit movies, exclusive erotic fiction (see For The Girls call for submissions link below), provocative articles, sex advice, humor and lots more. At For The Girls you’ll experience a real sense of intimacy and shared pleasure.

For the Girls: ForTheGirls.com
FTG Call for Submissions:
www.erotica-readers.local/call-for-submissions/

Well, my friends, I’ve done what I can to set you on the right path. The rest is up to you. I’ll be back next month with more pornographic puns and arousing alliteration. Meanwhile, tomorrow’s the Fourth of July, and you know what _that_ means. My annual Naked Barbecue and Spankfest! Everyone’s invited – bring your own fireworks. I’ll supply the hotdogs (extra long), hamburgers, potato salad and paddles.

Patriotically yours,
Lisabet
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From the Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
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Dear Salacious Subscribers,

Once again, it’s the lusty month of May! Our stern webmistress Adrienne is taking a well-earned vacation from flogging her devoted staff (we _will_ miss her…), so this edition of the ERWA web site is super-sized, to keep you satisfied until July.

In the May/June Erotica Gallery, you’ll find – me! I’m featured author this month, serving up an article about how I got into this addictive business of writing sexy stuff, as well as three of my favorite stories. Don’t believe Bob Buckley’s intro – I’ve never been anywhere near his sheets (though I won’t say I haven’t been tempted!)

My trio of tales is just the beginning though. The gallery also offers a wonderful collection of erotic fiction from your favorite ERWA authors. Swinging, exhibitionism, punishment both feared and desired – gritty reality and kinky futuristic fantasy – humor and angst – whatever you’re in the mood for, our authors deliver. And don’t forget to sample the fabulous flashers – short but not necessarily sweet! – and the efforts of our erotic poets.

Enjoy the best erotic writing on the ‘Net:
erotica-readers.local/story-gallery

Summer must be anthology season! Our Books for Sensual Readers is overflowing with great new titles. D.L. King’s CARNAL MACHINES offers outrageous steam punk erotica from some of today’s hottest writers (including your humble editor). Kristina Wright’s DREAM LOVER showcases the best stories in the hugely popular genre of paranormal erotic romance. M. Christian presents new tales of the city in his collection SEX IN SAN FRANCISCO, with the help of a host of talented authors, many of them ERWA regulars.

Erotic chick lit is also steaming. Jasmine Haynes’ PAST MIDNIGHT is a great example, featuring a couple who explore the delights and dangers of menage. Sword and sorcery fans will enjoy Lark LaTroy’s HERE THERE BE DRAGONS, a tale of Druids and magic, dragons, and of course sex. In the gay erotica section, I was attracted to Eden Winters’ novel ANGEL ON 13TH STREET, about an ex-hustler trying to help other young men while wrestling with his own past. Bold Strokes Books is going strong with a number of new lesbian novels. Check out KISS THE RAIN by Larkin Rose, a classic story of the clash between fantasy and reality.

In non-fiction, I’m lusting for my own copy of AMERICAN ROSE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GYPSY ROSE LEE, by Karen Abbott. I’ve been singing songs from the musical since I was kid – I’m fascinated by the real woman behind the Broadway glitter. And in the graphic novels section, sign me up for EROTIC COMICS 2, a compendium of the best graphic art (in both senses) from the swinging seventies up to the present.

All these great titles and scores more can be yours! Just use our convenient Amazon and Amazon UK affiliate links and click your way to satisfaction – feeling a bit smug because you’re also contributing to the survival of ERWA.

Stock up on books for the beach and the bedroom:
erotica-readers.local/books

In the Sex Toy Playground, Kyra Saunders and Mr. and Mrs. Toy offer their unexpurgated assessments of the latest erotic devices, the Desire Vibrator and the Duet Cock Ring respectively. Good Vibrations contributes an informative and arousing article entitled “How to Spank”. (Okay, _I_ found it arousing. What did you expect?) The Sex Toy Scuttlebutt column collects hot-off-the-press recommendations from a range of adult toy vendors. Read carefully and you’ll find discount coupons from Good Vibrations (10%), Adam and Eve (20%) and Babeland (10%)!

Orgasms keep you healthy:
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Sliding on over to the Adult Movies section (using Liquid Silk lube purchased in the Playground), I note that X-rated parodies still seem to be the rage. Personally, I prefer my porn to be more original. I was drawn to “Sex Appeal” from Elegant Angel, featuring dirty close-ups, long body shots, and a brunette to die for on the cover. In the classic porn category, I zeroed in on Annette Haven’s 1980 flick, “High School Memories”. Since everyone’s all gaga about the fairytale romance of Kate and Wills, you might want to celebrate the occasion by taking in “Sinderella and Me” or perhaps the nuptial romp “The Wedding Day”.

Whatever films catch your fancy, you can get ’em straight from ERWA. We link directly to SugarDVD, SmutNetwork, Adult DVD Empire, Hot Movies for Her, Xmobile – and yes, we’ve got discounts on videos for you, too!

Explore the latest in sexy cinema:
erotica-readers.local/adult-movies

Inside the Erotic Mind, members of the ERWA “Parlor” list are talking about a real problem: what to do when you’re horny at work. Apparently there are solutions, if you dare… Got an opinion or story to share? Just click on the Participate link to add your comments.

Nothing is forbidden inside the erotic mind:
erotica-readers.local/inside-the-erotic-mind

Speaking of comments – you may not realize that ERWA also has a blog. If you really want to express your opinion, sign up to follow us:
erotica-readers.blogspot.com.

For those of you who plan to work this summer (I’ve got a few deadlines myself), the Authors Resources pages offer advice and support. This month, in her column “Seduce Your Reader”, Donna George Storey tries to define difference between pornography and erotica. I think her commentary strikes right to the heart of the question. In erotica, unlike porn, characters “experience consequences when they have sex” and the interest of the story lies as much in how they react as in the sex itself. Meanwhile, Ashley Lister contributes a hilarious and insightful discussion of the erotic science fiction genre in “To Boldly Go”: “It’s sex, Jim – but not as we know it.” Don’t miss it!

Of course the Author Pages also list dozens of publishing opportunities for you authors. This month Nobilis Reed is calling for stories about transformation for the charitable anthology Coming Together: In Flux. Rachel Kramer Bussel is working on two anthologies, one on curvy women and a second hotel erotica volume, following up on her hugely successful DO NOT DISTURB. Authors of GLBT fiction may be interested in Delilah Devlin’s Beastly Babes (lesbian shape-shifters), Ily Goyanes’ Locker Room (lesbian jocks), or Shane Allison’s three open calls (including one entitled “Nice Butt”!) There are calls for Father’s Day stories and other seasonal tales, including (already!) “22 Days of Yule” from Storm Moon Press. Of course we also list guidelines for literally dozens of print and ebook publishers.

You can’t complain that there’s no place to publish your work!
erotica-readers.local/erotica-authors-resources

This edition of ERWA is sponsored by Adult Friend Finder – the wildly popular adult personals site where you can find new friends, hook up with the sexy singles and swinging couples. Whether you’re looking for steamy chatrooms, live Webcams, swinger action, or that special someone; whether you’re straight, bent, or kinky — if you are seriously looking for a friend, or more, your chances are very good at Adult FriendFinder.

That about wraps it up for this month’s Lure. I’ll be back in July, as usual, all decked out in my red, white and blue corset, ready to take good care of you all! Meanwhile, if you really miss me… well, I’m pretty easy. To find, I mean.

Lustily yours,
Lisabet

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From the Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Ashley Lister
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Greetings from the UK. Lisabet’s away from her desk. My name is Ashley Lister and I’ve been charged with the onerous duty of warming Lisabet’s seat for the month of April. No. “Warming her seat” sounds like a rude expression, doesn’t it? It’s probably better if I say I’m filling in Lisabet’s usual slot. No. That sounds even ruder! Let’s just say I’m here to present the ERWA newsletter.

Before I put my foot further into my mouth, I’d best escort you round the developments behind this month’s ERWA update.

Shall we start off at the Story Gallery? The quality here is so high we’re likely to get a nosebleed just from reading the table of contents. The Marvellous M Christian is our guest author this month. For those unfamiliar with M. Christian’s work you’re in for a genuine treat. And, with your appetite whet, make sure you enjoy the scintillating stories from Rob Buckley, Mike Kimera, Nikko Lee, B K Billicki and the inimitable Remittance Girl.

To find out more visit:
erotica-readers.local/story-gallery

Books for sensual readers? This April sees the release of Alison Tyler’s Slave to Love. Last month saw the release of Rachel Kramer Bussel’s Surrender. Check out the reviews for Lisabet’s Body Electric (that’s the title of her book, that’s not me being flattering about her divine figure) and consider what I’ve got to say about the wonderful Kay Jaybee’s The Perfect Submissive.

It’s all here at:
erotica-readers.local/books

(NB – If you’re tempted to buy one of the brilliant books on offer, make sure you go through an ERWA Amazon link).

Authors Resources. This month Bill Gaius extols the pros and cons of self-publishing in a frank and fearless look at this much-maligned route into publication. I’ve also got an article in this month’s Author’s Resources – an exercise I’ve tried on a class or two where we look at describing your ideal writing location. And, if that’s not enough, you should take some time in the Writer’s Room.

If you’re thinking of finding your own way to these publishing gems, the address is:
erotica-readers.local/erotica-authors-resources

Inside the Erotic Mind this month is discussing the pernennial problem about chest hair on guys. Hot or not? Personally I’m just happy to be close to a chest so I don’t care if it’s hairy or not. I suppose I’d prefer it to be female, but I’m getting too old to be fussy nowadays. But, if it’s got to be hairy I’ll make do with whatever is on offer.

Join in the discussion, and see what the intelligent people have had to say at:
erotica-readers.local/inside-the-erotic-mind

The Sex Toy Playground is essential reading this month. April is here and, whilst grumpy T.S. Eliot may have described it as the cruellest month, the rest of us know that April is the time for removing layers of clothes, making the most of shorter nights, and generally putting a spring in our springtime steps. This month the Sex Toy Playground has taken time to look at various devices that go bump and buzz in the night – every one of which sounds like a winner.

And to find out the skinny on whether or not penis pumps work, scoot over to the Sex Toy Playground:
erotica-readers.local/sex-toy-playground

The top choice in this month’s Adult Movies is The Rocki Whore Picture Show. I don’t need to say anything else, do I? I imagine everyone has just clicked through the link below to find out more and I’ve been left here talking to myself,
erotica-readers.local/adult-movies

For those of you who are still with me, take the time to check out our portfolio of links. ERWA respects its members and wants to promote resources that combine an aesthete of erotica with an assurance of quality and security.
erotica-readers.local/links

I should also say, this month’s Web Gem is Eden Fantasys. Eden Fantasys, where adults shop for adult pleasures. Whether you’re looking for your first sex toy or your twentieth. Whether you’re looking for something vanilla, kinky: a product large or small, Eden Fantasys has a wide range of choices and products to suit a broad range of tastes. Enjoy a secure shopping experience and a wealth of inspiring resources that include forums, advice, reviews, and product videos for the web-savvy shopper.

Stop by to shop, and enjoy the welcoming community at Eden Fantasys:
www.edenfantasys.com

And that’s about it for me this month. Thanks for letting me take you on the tour. I hope you find it exciting and I trust you’ll spend a fun-filled April indulging yourself in the splendours of the ERWA lifestyle.

Best,

Ashley Lister

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About the Author: Ashley Lister is a UK author responsible for more than two-dozen erotic novels written under a variety of pseudonyms. His most recent work, Swingers: True Confessions from Today’s Modern Swinging Scene (Virgin Books), a non-fiction book recounting the exploits of UK swingers, is his first title published under his own name.

Ashley’s non-fiction has appeared in a variety of magazines, including Forum, Chapter & Verse and The International Journal of Erotica. Nexus, Chimera and Silver Moon have published his full-length fiction, with shorter stories appearing in anthologies edited by Maxim Jakubowski, Rachel Kramer Bussel and Mitzi Szereto. He is very proud to be a regular contributor to ERWA.
Website: www.ashleylister.co.uk

From the Erotica Readers & Writers Association
By Lisabet Sarai
February 2011
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Dear Acolytes of Eros,

It’s February and romance is in the air. Time for kisses and kink, chocolates and chains, roses and restraints… Okay, perhaps your idea of the perfect Valentine’s Day is more traditional (or vanilla) than mine, but no one can deny that underneath the hearts and flowers, Valentine’s is about shared tender moments, intense emotional connections, and getting some tail. Here at the Erotica Readers & Writers Association, our Valentine’s celebrations tend more to the explicit.

Breaking with convention, I begin this month’s tour in the Sex Toy Playground, where our friends from Good Vibrations offer a wonderful article on flirting and foreplay called “How to Set the Mood”. Sensuality and romance tend to get pushed into the background by all the worrisome details of our daily lives. The column provides a wealth of suggestions for bringing them back into the spotlight.

Also in the Playground, we feature a review of Chippendale’s Diva, a device that Mr. and Mrs. Toy praise as being perfect for couples, and our regular round-up of the latest and greatest erotic instruments, Sex Toy Scuttlebutt. For February, Good Vibrations, Babeland and Adam & Eve are all offering discounts for ERWA customers. Check out the Scuttlebutt for details.

Toys keep you young (and horny):
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From the Playground, I’ll just slide on over (using recently purchased lube) to the ERWA screening room, otherwise known as our Adult Movies section. Headlining here you’ll find the erotic extravaganza “Body Heat”, praised by our reviewer as the best pornographic film he’s ever seen, in terms of acting, plot and cinematography as well as sex. Also of note is the thought- (and arousal-) provoking “Sanatorium”, a tale of a prostitute’s quest to free herself from the crazy-making hypocrisy of society. Looking for something a little lighter? Check out “Cheaters’ Retreat”, where troubled couples come to consult a sexy, unconventional relationship guru. And if you’re really not interested in any plot at all, just steamy, delicious sex, you can’t go wrong with “Buttwoman vs. Slutwoman”. It’s difficult to know who to root for!

We’ve got deals for you here, too, from Adam & Eve, Adult DVD Empire, SmutNetwork, and our new affiliate Hot Movies. Why not pick a flick or two for Cupid’s day? It’s a lot cheaper than a candlelight dinner in a fancy restaurant.

For those who like to watch:
erotica-readers.local/adult-movies

I enjoy sexy films, but (as you might expect from an author), the written word is even more likely to turn me on. The February theme in the ERWA Galleries is, appropriately, “Sensual Romance”. Among our theme offerings you’ll find a reluctant partner, a damaged biker, a historical tryst and an unusual shape-shifting hero. Don’t stop with the theme stories, though. We have several titillating tales that will definitely get you in the mood for amorous adventure. And if you’re still not satisfied, you can rummage through the conveniently categorized ERWA Treasure Chest to find exactly the sort of story you crave: queer, kinky or sensual, long or short.

Imagination is the ultimate aphrodisiac:
erotica-readers.local/story-gallery

Exhibitionism and voyeurism rule in this month’s Books for Sensual Readers section. Alison Tyler and Rachel Kramer Bussel team up to offer the sensational collection HIDE AND SEEK, while Christopher Pierce serves up gay stories on the same theme in the I LIKE TO WATCH anthology. BEST LESBIAN ROMANCE 2011, edited by Radclyffe, is an obvious Valentine’s choice, but Kannan Feng’s M/M BDSM fantasy THE LORD OF MISRULE is equally romantic in its own way. Fans of erotic romance may enjoy Kate Pearce’s SIMPLY FORBIDDEN, a Regency featuring a heroine who’s anything but innocent, or Lynne Connolly’s evocative tale of art and love, UNBROKEN. Looking for some fun non-fiction? Check out Rachel Greenwald’s HAVE HIM AT HELLO, a book based on confessions from one thousand guys about what makes them fall in love. My pick in the arts and photography category is AMERICA SWINGS, Naomi Harris’ compendium of photos taken (with permission) at thirty eight swinger’s gatherings across the U.S.

All these titles and many more can be yours with a click of a mouse. Whenever you use our affiliate links, you support ERWA and its mission: to provide the highest quality adult content on the web (i.e. to turn you on!)

Browse our virtual shelves:
erotica-readers.local/books

Authors! We haven’t forgotten you! This month in the Authors Resources section we begin a new series by the articulate and entertaining William Gaius, entitled “Kill Electrons, Not Trees”. William will focus on topics related to the digital revolution in publishing. Don’t miss it!

Ashley Lister’s The Write Stuff column this month is entitled “Not Writing Erotica” and includes some cringe-worthy examples of what NOT to do in your writing. (If you have an allergy to bared, bouncing breasts, you might want to skip this article…)

Have you visited the Writers Room lately? This compendium of advice and discussion covers topics from Agents to Villains. If you like what you see, consider joining the ERWA Writers email list (from which the Writers Room discussions derive), a great source of information as well as support.

Starting this month, we’ve integrated the Calls for Submissions lists into the Author Resources page. The number of publishing opportunities available is mind-boggling. You’ll find at least a half-dozen calls for “Best of” anthologies, as well as collections focused on dark mythology and Father’s Day. M. Christian and A. Rosselini are putting together a collection on sex and food, entitled A LOVERS’ FEAST, while C.B. Potts needs stories for MELT IN YOUR MOUTH: CHOCOLATE, BOYS AND BED. What could be more appropriate for Valentine’s Day? ERWA offers the most comprehensive guide to erotic publishing opportunities on the web, updated several times a month.

Kick start your writing career:
erotica-readers.local/erotica-authors-resources

Inside the Erotic Mind this February, our members discuss “taking care of business” – masturbating in the (possibly sleeping) presence of your partner. How do you feel about this? How does your partner feel? You’ll find a wide range of opinions. Add your own by clicking on the Participate link.

Shed your inhibitions and share your secrets:
erotica-readers.local/inside-the-erotic-mind

Our featured February Web Gem is HotTalking.com. For fans of audio erotica, Hot Talking is a fun website that offers hours of quality stories and albums for your listening pleasure. If you’re really adventurous, you can compose your own fantasy and your favorite voice on Hot Talking will professionally record and mix it for you. Very cool!

Hot Talking is always on the lookout for new voice talent and the process of selling on Hot Talking could not be easier. Just register your voice profile and start selling. The payout model is similar to iTunes and Amazon without all the content restrictions. It’s really a great place to buy and sell audio erotica. Their story listings are always growing so you are certain to find something that interests you at Hot Talking:
http://hottalking.com

Well, if I haven’t managed to get you in the mood for Cupid’s day, I don’t know what will! My personal Valentine’s plans involve champagne, caviar and hot wax. I’ll leave the details to your imagination.

Whatever the amorous adventures in which you choose to indulge this month, may your love be requited and your pleasure immeasurable!

Romantically yours,
Lisabet

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