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Send us a textSeason 5, Ep 555: Writing the Queer Experience: Mx Sinclair Sexsmith on Kink Storytelling, Erotica, and D/s Relationships.Meet the author!SINCLAIR SEXSMITH (they/them) is a queer butch writer focusing on sexualities, genders, kink, and relationships. Their short story collection, Sweet & Rough: Queer Kink Erotica, was a 2016 finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, and they are the editor of 5 editions of Best Lesbian Erotica. Find more of their work at sugarbutch.net. Books: Best Lesbian Erotica (affiliate links, podcast may receive commissions on sales through this link. Thank you!) https://amzn.to/3PurEo0"Your Year in Kink" Workbook https://amzn.to/3WdrOUH"The Harder She Comes: Butch Femme Erotica" https://amzn.to/424GWYbLinks: https://theoreads.com/https://dsplayground.com/http://writingspicy.com/Quotes from Sinclair Sexsmith: "I can't stop writing. Like, I need to write to understand myself and understand the world.""I think writer's block is a myth.""I love the inner world stuff and I think writing is one of the best places to express that.""I want to encourage more queers and trans folks, and like kinky folks, to write down their stories."In this episode, Ruan and Sinclair discuss their shared passion for writing, the challenges of titling works, and the complexities of self-publishing in the erotica genre. They explore the nuances of writing about sex and intimacy, the importance of queer representation in literature, and the creative process behind crafting compelling narratives.Sinclair shares their thoughts on the intersection of writing and sex work, the drive to create authentic queer stories and queer fiction, the writing process, publishing, and the transformative power of literature. They also discuss the upcoming platform Theo Reads, which promises to be a haven for erotica and romance writers and readers alike. Timeline:02:41 Do you like writing, teaching or creating08:14 I feel pretty strongly that writing about sex is non sex work10:09 There's still a lack of representation of queer sex in mainstream erotica16:38 How are you with titles? 18:53 Pretty much everything I write has D/s28:48 What are other are your favorite kinks to write 29:57 So when you're writing, do you start with your idea or do you40:22 What is too personal to share, what is too vulnerable to share43:39 Like separating the writing and publishing process is important49:12 reading out loud is probably his number one editing tool53:48 all about like your courses56:54 This workbook is about reflecting on someone's kink life01:01:42 What are you working on right now that you can share01:02:59 When my dad died I was like, why am I not writing more01:07:24 lgtbq and writing Coming out to your family can be tricky and painfulheadliner appSupport the showSubscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

Send us a textSeason 4, Episode 535: Queer Erotica and Drag: Embracing Spicy Art Forms with Titus Androgynous. Join Ruan Willow in this captivating episode as she dives into the world of queer erotica and performance art with the talented Titus Androgynous. Titus, a transmasculine, non-binary writer and performer from Toronto, Canada, shares their journey through various art forms, including burlesque, drag, and erotica writing. With works featured in acclaimed publications like Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year and Listen to Your Skin, Titus brings a unique perspective on gender, sexuality, and the art of performance.In this episode, Titus discusses the intersection of gender performance and erotic storytelling, exploring how embracing different gender expressions can be both freeing and empowering. They share their experiences as a drag king and the challenges of leaning into sexiness on stage. Titus also reads their story "Demon Lover," a poignant tale that intertwines themes of mental health, anxiety, and sensuality.Quote from Titus Androgynous: "No one was going to take me seriously until I took myself seriously."Guest Bio: Titus Androgynous (they/them) is a transmasc nonbinary writer and performer from Toronto, Canada. Their queer erotica has been included in several publications including Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 6; Listen to Your Skin: An Anthology of Queer and Self-Love; and I Write the Body: Queer and Trans Kink, Desire and Defiance. Titus has performed and created pieces in genres including burlesque, sketch comedy, clown and Shakespeare. They have been performing nationally and internationally as a drag king since 2013. Titus is one of the founding authors of Theo Reads, the newest and best place to read spicy stories online.Book: (affiliate link, podcast may earn a commission) Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 6 https://amzn.to/3CHdrRi00:01:30 " You're also a singer and an actor and you do spicy art forms00:02:28 " we can talk about gender and performance00:09:06 " You know that some people will be reading these stories as a form of sexual play00:10:55 " Is there really a difference between drag and burlesque00:14:38 " I'm going back a bit about gender and Gender performance00:19:34 " There's no room for improv in burlesque because you're working with music00:20:25 " For the writing you really have to trust yourself. For the presentation you have to wait00:21:55 " A lot of fiction focuses on that young age and the newness of that00:25:42 " Would you be willing to read something for us? Absolutely. So this is a piece that will be available on Theo Reads00:42:49 " When you sit down to write something, what's the first thing that grips you00:44:05 " Do you consider yourself more of a pantser or a plotter00:49:20 " Community involvement versus watching with someone else and watching their reactions00:54:31 " How many times do male authors get sold compared to female authors00:56:42 " Theo Reads01:01:26 " People are judging those books by their cover, rightheadliner appSupport the showSubscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

Fan girl moment! In this episode we interview one of our idles, Tristan Taormino. We learn all about her life from her upbringing to what lead her to become a trailblazing feminist pornographer and why she's proudly known as Butt Girl. Tristan also shares advice for folks who want to watch ethical porn, as well as how to navigate shame around being turned on by rough or objectifying imagery or fantasies. Get ready to laugh, learn, and listen to an inspiring life story! About our guest: Tristan Taormino is a writer, speaker, sex educator, and host of the podcast Sex Out Loud. A former syndicated columnist for The Village Voice, she is the author of numerous books, including Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships, Down and Dirty Sex Secrets, The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women, and her recent memoir A Part of the Heart Can't Be Eaten. She is the founding editor of the annual Best Lesbian Erotica anthologies, editor of The Ultimate Guide to Kink: BDSM, Role Play, and the Erotic Edge, and coeditor of The Feminist Porn Book: The Politics of Producing Pleasure. Taormino has won four Lambda Literary Awards and eight Feminist Porn Awards, among other awards. She lives in Los Angeles. To learn more go to tristantaormino.com Join us for our live Topless (and tapas) book reading in San Francisco on Wednesday, November 15th! Tickets are limited to snag yours ASAP here Pre-order our book now! Go to shamelesssex.com and get free access to our online workshop How to Pamper Your Partner for every book preorder (offer/workshop is exclusive to preorders). Other links: Start meditating now with 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/shameless Get 20% off The Personal Massager by Butter Wellness when you go to butterwellness.com and use the code “SHAMELESS” at checkout Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS10 on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get 10% off while mastering the art of pleasure at  OMGyes.com/shameless Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at purepleasureshop.com

Guest: Meg Elison Ask Your Auntie: Tri tip, chili recipes Episode: Meg Elison, author of The Road to Nowhere series and recent Nebula winner for "The Pill", joins Auntie Vice to talk all things fat chicks. - Growing up queer and fat. - Writing futurism and sci-fi with queer and trans characters - Best Lesbian Erotica v. 6 - Needing more sex in adult novels - Dating as a bisexual and... an amazing list of suggested reading!!!   If you are looking to subscribe to this month's advertiser, Newsly.ca, use the discount code FC0T for a free month of premium services!   Books Mentioned in This Episode Sabrina Springs. Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia Boston Women's Health Collective and Judy Norsigan. Our Bodies, Ourselves Virgie Tovar, You Have the Right to Remain Fat Siri Walker, Dietland Julie Murphy , Dumplin' Julie Murphy, If the Shoe Fits Kate Staymen-London, The One to Watch Peter Benchly, Jaws Sinclair Sexsmith, ed., Best Lesbian Erotica, volume 6 Meg Elison, The Unnamed Midwife Meg Elison, The Book of Etta Meg Elison, Book of Flora Meg Elison, “The Pill” in Big Girl Collette, The Collective Stories of Collette Pat Califia, Macho Sluts Melinda Lao, Last Night at the Telegraph Club Gretchen Felker-Martin Manhunter

On Ep 183 of American Sex Podcast, we talk with Sinclair Sexsmith about dominance & submission. While most are aware that Dom/sub play is common in kink, we also have a very narrow view of what it entails. D/s isn't always cruel & authoritarian. We talk about the many ways people engage in D/s & how they find strength by surrendering to powerlessness, including: The different types of D/s & selecting areas of control Building healthy dynamics “Subs hold all the power” Balancing fantasy & reality “Giving up” safe words D/s as an “intimacy fetish” Deconstructing power Guest Bio – Sinclair Sexsmith SINCLAIR SEXSMITH (they/them) is an award-winning queer trans masc writer focusing on queer culture, trauma, dominance, submission, spiritual kink, and transgender and nonbinary issues. Sinclair's creative nonfiction and queer erotica writings are widely published online and in more than thirty anthologies, including eight volumes of Best Lesbian Erotica series. They are the editor of Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Best Lesbian Erotica 2012, Erotix: Literary Journal of Somatics, and Say Please: Lesbian BDSM Erotica. Their short story collection, Sweet & Rough: Queer Kink Erotica, was a 2015 finalist for a Lambda Literary Award. Sinclair writes at sugarbutch.net since 2006, recognized numerous places as one of the top sex blogs. They have been teaching about erotic writing, the power of queer narratives, somatic arts, and many sex and kink techniques since 2002. Sinclair is an international leather titleholder, a pretty good cook, and an avid creative journaler. Follow all their work at patreon.com/mrsexsmith. 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It's that time of year again! The latest instalment of The Best Lesbian Erotica series is here, and Kris and Tara are thrilled to be joined by the collection's editor, Sinclair Sexsmith. Together, they discuss why writing queer erotica is a radical and political act, the healing potential of reading erotica that reflects your identity and desires, and the case for expanding the definition of the word "lesbian." Buckle up, friends. It's an important and enlightening conversation. If you enjoy this episode, please consider buying Kris & Tara a Ko-fi! Works Discussed The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab Cunt: A Declaration of Independence by Inga Muscio Steven Universe (Cartoon Network) The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater Hurts so Good: The Science and Culture of Pain on Purpose by Leigh Cowart Transcript coming soon! About Sinclair Sexsmith Sinclair Sexsmith (they/them) is “the best-known butch erotica writer whose kinky, groundbreaking stories have turned on countless queer women” (AfterEllen), who “is in all the books, wins all the awards, speaks at all the panels and readings, knows all the stuff, and writes for all the places” (Autostraddle). ​Their short story collection, Sweet & Rough: Queer Kink Erotica, was a 2016 finalist for the Lambda Literary Award, and they are the current editor of the Best Lesbian Erotica series. Find more of their work at sugarbutch.net. Listen to the episode

Book Editor Sinclair Sexsmith discusses their new release, Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 6. As a long time writer and editor of erotica, Sinclair shared their knowledge of kink, BDSM and all things erotic. See some of the links below for informational resources highlighted in the episode. Get your copy at: https://sugarbutch.net/ Resources for someone new to kink: https://sugarbutch.net/2021/05/kink-resources/ Writing Spicy Workshop: https://sugarbutch.net/writing-spicy/ Additional Informational links: http://sugarbutch.net/ble6/ Amazon List (try these in your home): https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6864e5fc Pump Pals: https://topgripgear.com/?rfsn=6172592.f349c6Support the show

“They fuck all over the house. And I watch. Lynette spreads her legs on the toilet and pees for Clifton. And I watch. She sits on his face while he lounges on the couch with an after dinner glass of wine.I sit on the adjoining couch. And I only get the wine.But I watch. I watch, and I stroke myself off into one of the handkerchiefs I purchased the third day”and then there is this...“This time he reached between his legs and soaped his balls, slowly stroking and squeezing them while the soapsuds ran down his leg.Lauren moved her foot from the floor and brought it up on the bench next to her,while she bent her knee away from her body, opening herself even wider.By the time he turned around to face her again she had two fingers buried to the second knuckle.Seeing the state of his hard cock, she groaned softly and began to pump her fingers in and out of her wet pussy grazing her clit just enough to bring her to the edge of coming and keep her there.”There you have it. Just a taste of what's to come in this episode of deliciously Dirty Poetry.Stay with me for the rest of the episode and I'll give you the whole enchilada.The theme of this episode is to watch and be watched. The voyeur and the exhibitionist. Our first story is about a possibility that you might not have considered. In today's world, even with our infinite variety of blended families, even with all of our polyamory and our monogamish relationships, and the multitude of a romantic and erotic and domestic arrangements...Still... perhaps you might not have considered the possibility of the live-in voyeur.You'll discover that uncommon arrangement in “Making Myself At Home”, the first story in this episode of Dirty Poetry. This flight of fancy, this ingenious invention, is a product of the soaring mind of the author, Jeremy Edwards.Jeremy Edwards is the author of what he calls the erotocomedic novels, "The Pleasure Dial" and "Rock My Socks Off" along with the erotic short story collection "Sparked My Moment”.His stories have appeared in over 50 short story anthologies, including several volumes in the Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica series. The editor of the Mammoth Book erotica series, Maxim Jakubowski says: “Jeremy Edwards leads the pack of a new scintillating generation of American erotica writers who combine wit and sexiness in equal parts”.Both of our stories do come from the volume in that series that is entitled “The Mammoth Book Of Quick And Dirty Erotica”, an anthology of very short erotic stories edited by Maxim Jakubowski.Our second author is an experienced craftsperson in the world of erotic writing. D. L. King has written short stories that have appeared in over 75 different anthologies. Among them, “Best Women's Erotica”, “Best Lesbian Erotica”, “Girl Crazy”, “Frenzy”, “Yes, Ma'am”, “Yes, sir.”, and “The Mammoth Book Of Best New Erotica” from our own editor, Maxim Jakubowski.In addition, D. L. King has edited 13 anthologies of short stories herself. Among them, “The Harder She Comes, Butch Fem Erotica”. That one was the winner of the Lambda Literary Award and the Independent Publishers Gold Medal.D.L. King lives in New York City.The exhibitionist and the voyeur depend on each other for their stimulation. One needs the other and many of us have both the urge to watch and to be watched balanced in us. Many of us can switch from one to the other.Our second story, “Her Turn”, is a tale of one of those situations that turned from the watched to the watcher.Give this episode of Dirty Poetry a listen.If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe.There is much, much more Dirty...

Ping! Did you type ‘I’m cummming’ with 17 0’s and 1’s? Queer butch writer Sinclair Sexsmith tells a nostalgic tale of growing up horny and isolated in Alaska - until they discover sex and kink (and one-handed typing) on the internet. A telnet chatroom and a long distance flight lead Sinclair to the IRL sexual experience they’ve been craving for so long … but is this handsome stranger who they appear to be? #DialUp #Nerdgasm #Mixtape   SINCLAIR SEXSMITH (they/them) is a queer butch writer focusing on sexualities, genders, kink, and relationships. Their short story collection, Sweet & Rough: Queer Kink Erotica, was a 2016 finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, and they are the current editor of the Best Lesbian Erotica series. Find more of their work at sugarbutch.net.    And Sinclair’s D/s Playground is four units of sexy experiments to take your dominance or submission to the next level. 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We're back with more goodness from the folks involved with Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year Volume 5. In this episode, you'll hear highlights from our conversation with some of the contributors and editor of the anthology. We cover whether kink is the norm in queer and lesbian relationships, why lesbian erotica matters, and whether erotica equals sex or something greater. - Rain Degrey, a writer, advice columnist, podcaster and educator whose work has taken her from Kink.com to Harvard University. - Mary P. Burns whose first novel, Forging a Desire Line, was published by Bold Strokes Books in May 2020. - June Amelia Rose, an anarchist leatherdyke fiction writer and submissive transsexual femme living in Brooklyn. - Sinclair Sexsmith, “the best-known butch erotica writer whose kinky, groundbreaking stories have turned on countless queer women” according to AfterEllen.com. Follow Feminist Erotica on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and email us with questions/comments/concerns at feministerotica@rebelliousmagazine.com. This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.

Hear excerpts from three stories found in the Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 5, as well as a bonus excerpt from the anthology editor, Sinclair Sexsmith. You'll hear from: - Rain Degrey, a writer, advice columnist, podcaster and educator whose work has taken her from Kink.com to Harvard University. - Mary P. Burns whose first novel, Forging a Desire Line, was published by Bold Strokes Books in May 2020. - June Amelia Rose, an anarchist leatherdyke fiction writer and submissive transsexual femme living in Brooklyn. - Sinclair Sexsmith, “the best-known butch erotica writer whose kinky, groundbreaking stories have turned on countless queer women” according to AfterEllen.com. Stay tuned next Friday for highlights from our interview with these writers.

If it wasn't already obvious, we love good erotica. Like, we really love it. So, when Sinclair Sexsmith (they/them) of the blog Sugarbutch Chronicles reached out for us to read and review Cleis Press' upcoming collection — that they are editor of — we couldn't say “no.” Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 5 was amazing. The anthology “explores and expands on the very definition of eroticism with a diverse mix of queer, non-binary, trans, and polyamorous #ownvoices that will have you quivering with delight and wondering what more you can explore — no matter how you identify.” Today, we're talking to Sinclair about the erotica collection, which on December 8th, 2020. We also delve into the inspiration behind their personal website (Sugarbutch Chronicles) and the world of kink and BDSM. Follow Sinclair: www.sugarbutch.net @MrSexsmith

This week we’re talking with Sinclair Sexsmith, writer, educator, and editor of the new book Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 5! We touch on consent in erotica, the evolving definition of “lesbian,” disability representation in erotic media, and more. Alaska | Editing an Anthology | Fantasy vs. Reality | What is “Lesbian”? | Trans Representation | Mind Expansion | Pushback | Erotic But Not Sexual | Marketing & Messaging | Old Erotica Books | Underrepresented People | Disability & Chronic Pain | Generating Ideas

In this episode, the amazing M Christian reads Prêt à Porter. Calling M.Christian versatile is a tremendous understatement. Extensively published in science fiction, fantasy, horror, thrillers, and even nonfiction, it is in erotica that M.Christian has become an acknowledged master, with stories in such anthologies as Best American Erotica, Best Gay Erotica, Best Lesbian Erotica, Best Bisexual Erotica, Best Fetish Erotica, and in fact too many anthologies, magazines, and sites to name. M.Christian's short fiction has been collected in many bestselling books in a wide variety of genres, including the Lambda Award finalist Dirty Words and other queer collections like Filthy Boys and BodyWork. He also has published collections of erotic science fiction including Rude Mechanicals, Technorotica, Better Than the Real Thing, Bachelor Machine, Skin Effect, and Hard Drive: The Best Sci-Fi Erotica Of M.Christian. As a novelist, M.Christian has shown his monumental versatility with books such as the queer vamp novels Running Dry and The Very Bloody Marys; the erotic romance Brushes; the science fiction erotic novel Painted Doll; and the rather controversial gay horror/thrillers Finger's Breadth and Me2. But M.Christian has other tricks up his literary sleeve: in addition to writing, he is a prolific and respected anthologist, having edited 25 anthologies to date including the Best S/M Erotica series; Pirate Booty; My Love For All That Is Bizarre: Sherlock Holmes Erotica; The Burning Pen; The Mammoth Book of Future Cops, and The Mammoth Book of Tales of the Road (with Maxim Jakubowksi); Confessions, Garden of Perverse, and Amazons (with Sage Vivant), and many more. M.Christian is also a celebrated sexual futurist, both through his novels and short stories as well as being a Senior Columnist for Future Of Sex, which provides "insights into the fascinating topic of the future of human sex and sexuality." Finally, M.Christian is a sought-after columnist for kink and sex education sites like Kinkly, Hot Movies, http://fetish.com/ (Fetish.com), and many others--as well as lecturing at BDSM events all over the country. He also can be heard on the regular podcasts he does with Dr.Amy Marsh, "Love's Outer Limits," and Ralph Greco Jr, "Licking Non-Vanilla," info about which can be found at http://mchristian.com/podcasts.html (http://mchristian.com/podcasts.html). Support this podcast

Women and Words Overview 2-8 June 2018 ERMAHGERD Andi’s back after gallivanting around for a while, and demonstrates her continued inability to keep things on track. She also wonders how the hell Fiona Zedde manages to just pick up and gallivant all around the world at a moment’s notice when she herself can barely get it together on the day-by-day. Also, sex, underwear, and corsets. Because why not?   2 June: Women and Wordster Ann Etter joined us with a few books she goes back to again and again because she lurvs them. Tell her in the comments what those books might be for you! Women and Words link HERE   4 June: Author and Women and Wordster Lynette Mae joined us to discuss a local issue that has attracted anti-trans sentiment, and that demonstrates how cruel people can be. Women and Words link HERE   6 June: Author and Women and Wordster Penny Mickelbury celebrated a birthday last week, and gives us a few words about how happy she was about it, and about the beauty life can offer. Women and Words link HERE Penny Mickelbury’s website   Also 6 June: Author and Women and Wordster Carsen Taite found a couple of vlog interviews she did with author Dena Blake and Lisa Moreau. Go check ’em out! Women and Words link HERE Carsen Taite’s website   7 June: Author and Women and Wordster R.G. Emanuelle muses about sex on TV, in lesfic, and also tips us to the fact that she’s got a short story coming out in Best Lesbian Erotica, vol. 3. (ed. by Sacchi Green) Women and Words link HERE R.G. Emanuelle’s website   8 June: Author Lise MacTague stopped by to dish on her fear of women’s underwear and corsets and how she overcame the latter to write a paranormal steampunk novel, Demon in the Machine (out 14 June!). Women and Words link HERE Lise MacTague’s website   Also! The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) is holding its conference 4-8 July in Las Vegas. Find more info HERE.   And congrats to all the Lambda winners! Find the full list of the 30th annual Lambda Literary Awards HERE.

  And…somehow there is talk of sex toy stores. This is why you should never leave Andi and Jove alone with a podcast. One of Jove’s kids would like her to slow down when she drives, which Andi finds endlessly amusing. Also, Andi and Jove reminisce about various sex toy stores they’ve visited and Andi wants to name herself after an Irish airline. 7 Oct.: Women and Wordster Ann Etter joined us for a reader’s perspective on trying new genres than her usual. Women and Words link HERE 8 Oct.: Author Cheyenne Blue stopped by to talk about her latest, Party Wall, and do a giveaway. Oh, and to talk about sex toy stores. Because reasons. You’ll see. Women and Words link HERE Cheyenne Blue’s website 10 Oct.: Women and Wordster and life coach/psychologist Angela Grace reminds us that stability is a good thing, and in these times, tap into your friends who have qualities like that. Women and Words link HERE Find Angela HERE 11 Oct.: Author KD Williamson joined us with a background story to her latest release, Pink AND she’s doing a giveaway! It’s still going on! Go sign up! Women and Words link HERE KD Williamson’s website 12 Oct.: Author and Women and Wordster Fiona Zedde on road trips and her car, Z. Alice Cooper. LOL LOVE! Women and Words link HERE Fiona Zedde’s website 13 Oct.: Undeterred by Friday the 13th, author and Women and Wordster Andi Marquette explores the meaning of being human after seeing Blade Runner 2049. Women and Words link HERE Andi Marquette’s website Andi fangirls on Twitter and Tumblr Jove has an event coming up tomorrow! Literary Lesbians present an evening of spellbinding entertainment at Tabor Space in Portland! And we’ll be posting a call for submissions pretty darn soon. Sacchi Green is looking for short stories for Best Lesbian Erotica 2019. As soon as we have more info, we’ll let you know. Also, Jove will be doing NaNoWriMo this year (National Novel Writing Month), which is held in November. A month to write a novel, friends! You can do it! Dirt Road Books will have its own group with some cool stuff going on, so we’ll keep you posted on that. In the meantime, CHECK OUT NANOWRIMO! AND don’t forget, authors! Sign up to provide a couple of your books in our giant giveaway extravaganza, The Hootenanny! Dec. 12-23. Easily 150 authors, and literally hundreds of books. Last year I think we gave away at least 300 books. SRSLY. SIGN UP! CLICK! ALSO, TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS! SOCIAL MEDIA THE HELL OUT OF THIS! SHARE THE LUV SO MOAR PEOPLE CAN PLAY! Thanks.

  There is a lot of misinformation about anal sex out there. In order to enter through the back door, it is important to have good information, good lube and a lot of patience & understanding about sex, your partner and yourself. Tristan Taormino joins Mou to deliver the goods on anal sex. ... Be sure to tune in!   Guest Bio Information: TRISTAN TAORMINO is an award-winning author, columnist, editor, and sex educator. She is the author of 7 books: including Secrets of Female Ejaculation and Great G-Spot Orgasms; Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships; and The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women. Tristan was the winner of a Firecracker Book Award and named Amazon.com’s #1 Bestseller in Women's Sex Instruction in 1998. She is series creator and founding editor of 18 volumes of the Lambda Literary Award-winning anthology Best Lesbian Erotica, an annual anthology, for which she's collaborated with many well known feminist and erotica writers. She runs her own adult film production company, Smart Ass Productions, and is currently an exclusive director for Vivid Entertainment. She writes an advice column for Taboo Magazine. Tristan has been featured in over 200 publications, has appeared on over 4 dozen radio and talk shows. She lectures at top universities. For full resumewww.puckerup.com.  

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