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Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at fleshlight.com. For the 208th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Rachel Kramer Bussel, author of How to Write Erotica and editor of over 70 anthologies of erotica, for a lesson in writing erotica. For more from today's guest, Rachel Kramer Bussel: Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelkramerbussel Follow Rachel on Twitter @raquelita Order Rachel's book How to Write Erotica Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at fleshlight.com. STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to lovehoney.com and enter code AFF-PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private Psst... sign up for the Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textEp: 598 From Repression to Expression: A Writer's Journey into Erotic Literature.Guest Bio:Ramone Quides is a renaissance polymath who discovered the joys and fulfillment of creative writing later in life. He enjoys writing diverse, connective stories that elevate and celebrate all the places the unencumbered minds can wander. The array of fictional literary erotica he's dreamt up for your enjoyment are intended to tickle your overt and covert interests and fantasies.His celebrations of varied genders, interests and preferences have been published in:The Big Book of Quickies by Rachel Kramer Bussel (affiliate links for books) https://amzn.to/3Y6zDMQErotica For Men: And the Women Who Love Them, Volume II by Rose Caraway https://amzn.to/3Gf93LnRosy: A women's health and wellness site that uses erotica as one of their resources to increase sexual desireeLust: A monthly publication with broad-ranging content that includes stories, poetry, advice, reviews, and insights from writersTheo: A site containing stories from romance on up from some of the greatest writers of our generationStories, blog posts and/or commentary can also be found atramonequides.comInstagram, BlueSky, Threads and Twitter as @ramonequidesSummary:Discover how embracing creativity later in life led Ramone to find his voice through erotic storytelling. In this episode, Ramone shares his transformation from a life of emotional repression to becoming a passionate writer of diverse and healing erotic literature.The conversation explores how societal expectations initially stifled Ramone's self-expression until a pivotal moment in his 40s changed everything. After dedicating a year to creative exploration, he emerged with three distinct stories under a carefully chosen pseudonym, channeling years of "quiet desperation" into empowering narratives.We dive deep into discussions about the intersection of creativity, sexuality, and personal growth. Ramone reveals how his journey has not only enhanced his writing but also deepened his relationship with his partner, leading to more open communication and a flourishing intimate life well into his 60s.Listen now to discover how it's never too late to pursue your passion and find personal freedom through art.Excerpt: Enjoy an excerpt at the end of the interview from Ramone's story "A Second Chance at Submission" narrated by Ruan Willow.Key Takeaways:• Ramon began writing erotic stories later in life, highlighting that it's never too late to pursue creative passions. • He views erotic literature as a powerful tool for emotional healing and personal growth, challenging societal norms around sexuality. • The episode emphasizes midlife as an opportunity for self-acceptance and deeper intimacy, promoting open communication in relationships.Support the showSubscribe for exclusives: 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 NO AI TRAINING
Suzannah Weiss was already writing about sex and relationships when she began a mission to experience orgasm during partnered sex. Judy Calabrese never expected to go down a lust-filled path with her doula—but sometimes, things…happen. (Originally released in 2022.) Learn more from both women: suzannahweiss.com judycalabrese.com The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2 (Cleis Press), edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel: https://bit.ly/3CAQJqg Check out the latest specials at thepleasurechest.com! augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14 Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.
Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcomeToday's guest is Rachel Kramer Bussell, author of How to Write Erotica and editor of over 70 anthologies of erotica. Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelkramerbussel and Twitter @raquelita.>>> Watch the full interview with Rachel on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b7jf092QHFg?si=4HaQegucDPuIS936The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @courtneykocak. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.Courtney is teaching some upcoming workshops you might be interested in:New Year's Newsletter & Pitch Party Extravaganza: https://www.courtneykocak.com/teaching (Use code BLEEDERS for $100 off)Start a Newsletter to Supercharge Your Platform, Network & Business: https://writingworkshops.com/products/start-a-newsletter-to-supercharge-your-platform-network-business-zoom-seminar60-Day Writer's Platform Coaching: https://writingworkshops.com/products/60-day-writers-platform-coaching-with-courtney-kocakLand Big Bylines by Writing for Columns: https://writingworkshops.com/products/land-big-bylines-by-writing-for-columns-zoom-seminarPodcasting for Writers: How to Start, Sustain & Grow Your Podcast: https://writingworkshops.com/products/podcasting-for-writers-how-to-start-sustain-grow-your-podcast-4-week-zoom-workshopHow to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought: https://writingworkshops.com/products/how-to-build-a-platform-for-writers-who-shudder-at-the-thought-zoom-seminar
Today on our show, we bring you a story by Rachel Kramer Bussel. Her story was so relatable, that we realized sometimes we choose stories so we can just talk about ourselves. And that's just what we do in this episode. We also talk about the narrator's brilliance in drawing us in with just the right details. Rachel's story is titled, The Craving That Killed My VeganismRachel Kramer Bussel (rachelkramerbussel.com) is an essayist and freelance writer specializing in books, culture, relationships, mental health, and feminism. She is the editor of Open Secrets Magazine (opensecretsmag.substack.com) and over 70 anthologies, and is the author of How to Write Erotica and Lap Dance Lust. Rachel's writing has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Salon, The Village Voice, and other publications. She teaches essay writing classes online and is currently editing an anthology about our attachments to your belongings.If you're looking for a writing coach to help your student with college application essays, contact Allison Langer.Writing Class Radio is hosted by Allison Langer and Andrea Askowitz. Audio production by Matt Cundill, Evan Surminski, and Aiden Glassey at the Sound Off Media Company. Theme music is by Justina Shandler.There's more writing class on our website including stories we study, editing resources, video classes, writing retreats, and live online classes. Join our writing community by following us on Patreon. If you want to write with us every week, you can join our First Draft weekly writers groups. You have the option to join Allison on Tuesdays 12-1 ET and/or Mondays with Eduardo Winck 8-9 pm ET. You'll write to a prompt and share what you wrote. If you're a business owner, community activist, group that needs healing, entrepreneur, or scientist and you want to help your team write better, check out all the classes we offer on our website, writingclassradio.com.Join the community that comes together for instruction, an excuse to write, and the support from other writers. To learn more, go to www.Patreon.com/writingclassradio. Or sign up HERE for First Draft for a FREE Zoom link.A new episode will drop every other WEDNESDAY. There's no better way to understand ourselves and each other, than by writing and sharing our stories. Everyone has a story. What's yours?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For the 176th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak shares an audio essay about aging, beauty, sexism, and why finding her first maybe-gray hair down there took her back to the Sony hack. Here's a link to Courtney's Open Secrets essay: https://opensecretsmag.substack.com/p/sony-hack-amy-pascal-gray-pubes-pubic-hair-dye And here's a link to Rachel Kramer Bussel's How to Write Erotica episode: https://www.privatepartsunknown.com/how-to-write-erotica-with-rachel-kramer-bussel/ Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Courtney is also teaching the writing and publishing intensive of your dreams this November. It's called November Newsletter & Pitch Party Extravaganza and will definitely take your writing practice and career to the next level. To join the fun, head to courtneykocak.com/teaching and use code PRIVATE for $100 off. Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at fleshlight.com. STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to lovehoney.com and enter code AFF-PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a Text Message.Writing about Love, Sex, Relationships: Rachel Kramer Bussel, an accomplished erotica author and editor, shares her inspiring journey into the world of erotic writing. Starting in 1999 while in law school, her first published story "Monica and Me" launched a successful career exploring diverse sexual fantasies and desires through short stories, anthologies, and teaching. Bussel highlights the joys of writing erotica fiction, from creative exercises with word limits to collaborating with other authors for varied perspectives and anthologies & fiction books (affiliate links below, podcast may receive commissions, thank you! "The Big Book of Quickies" https://amzn.to/3YL9dB9 Enjoy the excerpt read by Rachel her story in the anthology "Mile High Hotness")She celebrates normalizing diverse sexualities through the genre while lamenting external efforts to restrict its accessibility. The speakers discuss erotica's nuances, challenging perceptions of it being a "lesser" form, which it's not! They emphasize its diversity in exploring fantasies safely, its potential for self-discovery, and the pains authors suffer from some societal attitudes dismissing its literary merits.Writing intimate scenes requires developing characters' emotions & motivations beyond just physical details. Researching unfamiliar experiences brings authenticity, exposing authors and readers to new perspectives. The speakers advocate understanding that personal tastes vary, but skilled writing can engage readers regardless of specific content. Summary cleanvoice aiRachel Kramer Bussel (rachelkramerbussel.com) is the author of craft guide How to Write Erotica https://amzn.to/4dLcFA4 as well as Lap Dance Lust: A Collection of Erotica Stories https://amzn.to/3X5iV06 She is the editor of over 70 erotica anthologies, including 10 volumes of the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series, The Big Book of Quickies, The Big Book of Orgasms Volumes 1 and 2, Come Again: Sex Toy Erotica, and more. Her anthology Surrender won the National Leather Association Samois Anthology Award and she won the 2021 National Leather Association John Preston Short Fiction Award for her short story "Necessary Roughness" in her anthology Best Bondage Erotica of the Year, Volume 1. Rachel's essays and journalism have been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Glamour, Marie Claire, Salon, The Village Voice, and many other publications. Follow her @raquelita on X @rachelkramerbussel on Instagram. Website https://rachelkramerbussel.com/ Substack newsletter https://rachelkramerbussel.substack.com/Twitter/X https://x.com/raquelitaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/rachelkramerbussel/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelkramerbusselRuan's books & audiobooks http://bookSupport the Show.Subscribe 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
Anita's been deep in romantasy land this year reading Fourth Wing & ACOTAR. And it's gotten her thinking about the skill required to make steamy sex scenes come alive on the page and out loud. She goes behind the scenes with two prolific erotica author-editors and a former producer for the audio erotica app Dipsea to figure out how the sausage — and the butt slaps — get made.Meet the guests:- Rachel Kramer Bussel has been published in more than 100 erotica anthologies, edited at least 70 others and is the author of “How To Write Erotica.”- Cecilia Tan has written science fiction and fantasy erotica for 30 years and is the founder of the publishing company Circlet Press. - Selene Ross is a former audio producer for the popular audio erotica app Dipsea and an artist and musician with an MFA in fiction from Oregon State University, where she teaches podcast storytelling and writing.Special thanks to Megan Hart and Lee Suksi for contributing to this episode!Read the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on X and Instagram Leave a message for Embodied
Join me for a chat with author, Rachel Kramer Bussel. She talks about her newest novel, Lap Dance Lust: A Collection of Erotic Stories. Not only do we discuss her novels, we also talk about her expertise in the areas of cupcakes, books, hoarding, sex and dating. She has a little something for everyone!
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!What comes to mind when you hear the word "erotica"? This week's conversation with guest erotica author Rachel Kramer Bussel may change your mind. Or maybe it won't, but why not listen to the episode and see what comes up. Raquel and Jennifer talk to Rachel about her new book, Lap Dance Lust: A Collection of Erotic Stories, as well as the joys and benefits of erotica.Where to find Rachel Kramer Bussel:Newsletter: https://rachelkramerbussel.substack.com/Website: https://rachelkramerbussel.com/Erotica 101 consulting: https://www.eroticawriting101.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/rachelkramerbusselauthorIG: @rachelkramerbusselX: @raquelitaSupport the Show.Be part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!
This week we're discussing our current relationships to erotica and fanfiction, since Kate just had a story published in Rachel Kramer Bussel's new erotica anthology Sexy Strangers! Erotica vs. Real Life | Erotica vs. Porn | Non-Erotic Fanfic | (Not) Getting Paid | Fix-It Fics | Finding Stories | Picking Kinks for Characters | Hypno Stories | Dirty Talk & Sexting | Flirting | Psychological Turn-Ons | Fantastical & Supernatural | Omegaverse | Pet Peeves
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For the 129th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Rachel Kramer Bussel, author of How to Write Erotica and editor of over 70 anthologies of erotica, for a lesson in writing erotica. For more from today's guest, Rachel Kramer Bussel: Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelkramerbussel Follow Rachel on Twitter @raquelita Order Rachel's book How to Write Erotica Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Dipsea is an audio erotica app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions designed to turn you on. Dipsea is offering a 30-day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/private. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer school is officially in session, Bleeders! Today's instructor is Rachel Kramer Bussell, author of How to Write Erotica and editor of over 70 anthologies of erotica. Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelkramerbussel and Twitter @raquelita. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW BLEEDERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS. https://www.youtube.com/@bleederspodcastWelcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a new podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcomeThe Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @courtneykocak. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.Check out Courtney's new podcast, Podcast Bestie, based on her popular Substack: https://pod.link/1670457783Subscribe to the newsletter: https://podcastbestie.substack.com/welcomeSign up for Courtney's July 22nd workshop with Chill Subs and Write of Die Magazine, How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought: https://www.chillsubs.com/writeordie/workshops/how-to-build-platform-forHey writers, wanna start a podcast? Courtney's got you covered with her upcoming five-week class for Roadmap Writers starting July 26th. She'll help you strategize and get started from premise to recording to editing and beyond. You'll leave with a trailer and marketing/launch plan to meet your objectives. Sign up for Creating Your Podcast: https://www.roadmapwriters.com/products/creating-your-podcast
Smack and Gabi are celebrating ITBR's 2nd Anni-birthday by inviting you (our precious listeners) to email (itbrshelf@gmail.com) or follow & DM us on Instagram (@infinitetbrpodcast) with your favorite book of this year OR the name of a book that we recommended that you enjoyed. Lucky participants will be chosen to win an Infinite TBR Podcast acrylic pin until we run out! We spent our Anni-birthday attending the local North Park Book Fair and spend this episode regaling our listeners with our many accidental acquisitions. Book hauled in this episode include: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson Lavender House (Andy Mills #1) by Lev AC Rosen The Enchanted Hacienda by J.C. Cervantes Act Your Age, Eve Brown (The Brown Sisters #3) by Talia Hibbert The Dead Duke, His Secret Wife, and the Missing Corpse: An Extraordinary Edwardian Case of Deception and Intrigue by Piu Marie Eatwell The Color of Always edited by Brent Fisher and Michele Abounader Vengeance Becomes Her by Alexis C. Maness An Impractical Guide to Satyr Charming by Cynthia Diamond Siren's Song by Cynthia Diamond Don't Touch (The Seven Families #2) by Lucy Laroux Kin Selection (A Shifter's Claim #1) by L.B. Gilbert Woodborn (Song of Gods #1) by Heather Nix The Eighth Key by Laura Weyr The Gods Awoke by Marie Vibbert Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt Night Wherever We Go by Tracey Rose Peyton The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa, translated by Louise Heal Kawai A Broken Blade (The Halfling Saga #1) by Melissa Blair Sword Dance (Sword Dance #1) by A.J. Demas A Pirate's Life for Tea (Tomes & Tea Cozy Fantasies #2) by Rebecca Thorne How Not to Date a Demon by Lana Kole The Reanimator's Heart (The Reanimator Mysteries #1) by Kara Jorgensen How to Write Erotica by Rachel Kramer Bussel 20 Master Plots: And Hose to Build Them by Ronald B. Tobias The High Mountain Court by A.K. Mulford
Today we are joined by Writer, Editor, Teacher, Consultant and total BadAss, Rachel Kramer Bussel to talk writing and editing Erotica. You can find Rachel Kramer Bussel's website here. For the Best Women's Erotica Volume 10 Submissions page, click here. Best Women's Erotica Volume 8 is here! To learn more about it click here. Click here to get your copy of How to Write Erotica by Rachel Kramer Bussel Find Rachel on Instagram here. Keep up with her on Facebook here. Patreon page is linked here ♡♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple Podcast, please consider rating and leaving the podcast a review. This is the easiest way to support us and will help other Category Romance readers find us ♡ For a list of all the places where you can find the podcast along with where you can find us on social media, click here for our linktree! Our Email is thecategoricallyromancepod@gmail.com ♡ This podcast is engineered by Sincere Alexander and contains music from Lukrembo
Guest: Rachel Kramer Bussel, author, editor Rachel Kramer Bussel, erotic and nonfiction author and editor for more than 70 anthologies joins Auntie Vice to chat about her career, writing, editing, and what she has learned through the process. After leaving law school to pursue writing, Bussel became one of the most recognized authors and editors of erotic stories. She chats about what writing erotica taught her about herself and her body, what its like to be a prolific editor, and the state of book bans in the United States. Sites and Socials RachelKramerBussel.com Twitter: @Raquelita Instagram @RachelKramerBussel How to Write Erotica (book) ----more---- Find the podcast To All The Men I've Tolerated Before
This week we interview Rachel Kramer Bussel, who has edited more than 70 volumes of erotic fiction. We discussed the role that erotic fiction can play in all of our sex lives, and the way in which it might be able to assist in recovering some of the frisson that may have gone out of your relationships in recent years. Here are tips for the eroticisation of pretty well anything, from eating oranges, too, well, eating oysters, but you get the drift.Reading erotic literature to each other, or even writing it for each other can be a massive turn on at any age. Think of the ways in which writers of erotic literature (some better than others) played a role in your own sexual development. But again, it is something surrounded by shame and guilt. What would be really great would be for people to be able to discuss these things openly, and without shame. Fantasies are for the most part harmless and productive ways of spending your time and discussing your fantasies can only be a good thing.Have a listen, see what you think, discuss it with your partner, and maybe even have a go at writing some yourself. Rachel is currently accepting submissions for her next anthology of Erotic Flash Fiction! Contact details for Rachel are given below:Visit Rachel's Website: https://rachelkramerbussel.com/Buy her book ‘How to Write Erotica' from Amazon here.Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 10 call for submissions:https://www.bweoftheyear.com/call-for-submissionsFollow her on Twitter here.Follow her on Instagram here.Sex Advice for Seniors is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sexadviceforseniors.com
STOP. Do not think to yourself, well, I don't want to write Erotica—why is this podcast/book for me? This conversation, and the book, How to Write Erotica, that inspires it, goes far beyond any pre-imagined specifics you have about writing scenes, stories and books focused on which bit of bodily anatomy goes where—because to write good erotica, you have to come back to the heart of writing any story (fiction, memoir, what-have-you: why this story, why this character, why now? Guest Rachel Kramer Bussel knows what makes good story, and this conversation is applicable to any writing that appeals to our senses (as all writing should) and challenges our ability to tell our truths (ditto).Links from the PodStarr**cker Magazine on TwitterTake Me There anthologyFetlife.comAddition, Toni JordanA Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers by Xiaolu GuoCheesy Boots in Dirty Girls: Erotica for Women#AmReadingCity of Likes, Jenny MollenSpoiler Alert & Ship Wrecked, Olivia DadeRachelkramerbussel.comeroticawriting101.com@raquelita on TwitterIs 2023 going to be the year you finally click through and start exploring the idea of becoming a book coach? If you've been intrigued by all the conversations we've had about book coaching over the years here at #Amwriting, maybe this is your year to make it happen. Author Accelerator's Book Coach certification program teaches you the key editorial, project management, client intaking, and emotional skills necessary to launch your own book coaching business. I've done it, and even after years as an editor for the New York Times, I expanded my skills dramatically, and my approach to helping others with their books, and writing my own, is so much better.The best part: no publishing experience is necessary to be good at this work.Are you curious to see if you have what it takes? Head to bookcoaches.com/podcasts now to take Author Accelerator's free quiz to find out if you have the skills and characteristics needed to launch your own book coaching business and get paid to read books all day!If you love #AmWriting, kick in some $$ to support us and get bonuses and appreciation.Calling all freelancers! On March 9 and 10, the Institute for Independent Journalists is offering an online freelance journalism conference with 12 information-packed interactive sessions on everything from pitching, negotiations, and contracts to podcasting and developing new revenue streams. Speakers include editors for The Atlantic, The Guardian, The New York Times, Wired, The Verge, The Emancipator, and more. Registration costs $69 for 12 live, interactive sessions, delivering 15 hours of learning. For more information and to register, see: theiij.com All sessions will be recorded and available to view for one month after the conference.The IIJ is a new organization whose mission is the financial and emotional sustainability of journalists of color. Everyone is welcome at the IIJ's public programs, like the conference, although some future opportunities will be limited to BIPOC freelancers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe
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Rachel Kramer Bussel is a New Jersey-based author, journalist, copywriter, anthology editor, erotica writing teacher, consultant, and event organizer. She writes widely about sex, dating, books, pop culture, feminism and body image. Rachel has written for numerous publications, including, BUST, CNN.com, The Daily Beast, DAME, Elle.com, Forbes.com, Fortune.com, The Frisky, Gothamist, The Hairpin, Harper's Bazaar, Inked, InStyle.com, Jezebel, Marie Claire, Mediabistro, Men's Health, The Nervous Breakdown, New York Post, New York Observer, New York Press, The New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, Penthouse, Philadelphia Inquirer, Playboy.com, Playgirl, The Root, Salon, San Francisco Chronicle, SELF, Slate, Time.com, Time Out New York, The Village Voice, and The Washington Post, among other publications. Rachel conducts reading and erotic writing workshops worldwide at sex toy stores, universities and events, as well as online. Out now!!! In Medias Res: You in the Midst of Things Edited by Rose Caraway **FOR SHOW NOTES READERS ONLY!** If you're reading this, that's you! Tweet at us "I ❤️ @theKMQ" You'll win TWO Audiobook! That's right TWO!!! Contest goes through May 2022 Check out our other hot new audiobooks from the Sexy Library! Big Book of Orgasms, Vol. 2 69 Sexy Stories By: Rachel Kramer Bussel Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 03-02-22 *** Insatiable Wives: Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them By: David J. Ley Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 11-23-21 *** While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary Follow us on Twitter! Rachel Kramer Bussel @raquelita The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Audio K NihiloreKMQ introduction music by Vyvch
Erin McLellan likes her stories to have a sexy spark and a happily ever after. Originally from Oklahoma, she currently lives in Alaska and spends her time dreaming up love stories set in the Great Plains. Out now!!! Rachel Kramer Bussel's Best Women's Erotica of the Year Vol. 7 **FOR SHOW NOTES READERS ONLY!** If you're reading this, that's you! Tweet at us "I ❤️ @theKMQ" You'll win TWO Audiobook! That's right TWO!!! Contest goes through May 2022 Check out our other hot new audiobooks from the Sexy Library! Big Book of Orgasms, Vol. 2 69 Sexy Stories By: Rachel Kramer Bussel Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 03-02-22 *** Celebrate the Female Orgasm with us! "COMING SOON"Women's Orgasm Erotica" By: Rachel Kramer Bussel Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 07-19-21 *** While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary Follow us on Twitter! Erin McLellan @emclellanwrites Rachel Kramer Bussel @raquelita Best Women's Erotica of the Year @BWEoftheyear The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Josh Woodward KMQ introduction music by Vyvch
Angelina writes sexy stories about fierce women and the men lucky to fall in love with them! Out now!!! Rachel Kramer Bussel's Best Women's Erotica of the Year Vol. 7 Check out our other hot new audiobooks from the Sexy Library! Big Book of Orgasms, Vol. 2 69 Sexy Stories By: Rachel Kramer Bussel Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 03-02-22 *** Celebrate the Female Orgasm with us! "COMING SOON"Women's Orgasm Erotica" By: Rachel Kramer Bussel Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 07-19-21 *** While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary Follow us on Twitter! Angelina M. Lopez @AngelinaMLo Rachel Kramer Bussel @raquelita Best Women's Erotica of the Year @BWEoftheyear The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Josh Woodward KMQ introduction music by Vyvch
Allison Hope made a bet with a friend to see who could orgasm first, explored her sexuality in New York City's queer community and realized her sex limits during a salacious week on Fire Island—all before meeting her now wife. In the past few years, they've navigated very different libidos. You'll also learn: Two ways perimenopause can impact sexual desire How Allison's journey and erotica writing interplay What inspired Allison to write “The Phallacy” Allison's articles and essays: urbaninbreeding.com Read Allison's story in The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2 (Cleis Press), edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel: https://bit.ly/3CAQJqg Check out the latest specials at The Pleasure Chest! Support the show + get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr: https://zen.ai/girlbonerradio3 (or girlbonerradio at checkout) More GirlBoner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner/
Rose Caraway had just launched her erotica podcast when she received an email from a listener with a compelling request: Would she share a story about cuckolding? That question, paired with a book she considers a “cuckolding bible,” led her down a spicy and loving path—after some mixed feelings. You'll also learn about: Cuckolding basics Cuckolding tips for beginners How you can engage in it while staying sexually monogamous Important perks of erotica The parts of Rose's story in The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2 that were inspired by IRL experience The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2 (Cleis Press), edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel: https://bit.ly/3CAQJqg Kiss Me Quick's Erotica Podcast Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr: https://zen.ai/girlbonerradio3 (or girlbonerradio at checkout) Support the show + get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner Check out August's books, including Girl Boner, Girl Boner Journal and her latest, co-written by Jamila M. Dawson, LMFT, With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships: augustmclaughlin.com/books IG: @GirlBonerMedia TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio FB: @MyGirlBoner
Out now!!! Best Women's Erotica of the Year Vol. 7 Today's episode also features the great, Dr. Marty Klein! (martyklein.com) Author of "Sexual Intelligence: What we really want from sex and how to get it" Check out our other hot new audiobooks from the Sexy Library! Big Book of Orgasms, Vol. 2 69 Sexy Stories By: Rachel Kramer Bussel Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 03-02-22 *** Celebrate the Female Orgasm with us! "COMING SOON"Women's Orgasm Erotica" By: Rachel Kramer Bussel Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 07-19-21 *** "INSATIABLE WIVES" Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them By: David Ley Ph.D Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 11-23-21 While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary Follow us on Twitter! Rachel Kramer Bussel @raquelita Best Women's Erotica of the Year @BWEoftheyear The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Fleslit Monsplaisir Meydän KMQ introduction music by Vyvch
Suzannah Weiss was already writing about sex and relationships when she began a mission to experience orgasm during partnered sex. Judy Calabrese never expected to go down a lust-filled path with her doula—but sometimes, things…happen. Suzannah Weiss: suzannahweiss.com Judy Calabrese: judycalabrese.com The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2 (Cleis Press), edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel: https://bit.ly/3CAQJqg Explore the Pleasure Chest's Wanderful World collection! Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr: https://zen.ai/girlbonerradio3 (or girlbonerradio at checkout) Support the show + get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner Check out August's books, including Girl Boner, Girl Boner Journal and her latest, co-written by Jamila M. Dawson, LMFT, With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships: augustmclaughlin.com/books IG: @GirlBonerMedia TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio FB: @MyGirlBoner
Bitch is written by Inga Gardner, author of fun, smart & sexy romances, and avid sewist. Out now!!! Rachel Kramer Bussel's Best Women's Erotica of the Year Vol. 7 Today's episode also features the great, Dr. Marty Klein! (martyklein.com) Author of "Sexual Intelligence: What we really want from sex and how to get it" Check out our other hot new audiobooks from the Sexy Library! Big Book of Orgasms, Vol. 269 Sexy Stories By: Rachel Kramer Bussel Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 03-02-22 *** Celebrate the Female Orgasm with us! "COMING SOON"Women's Orgasm Erotica" By: Rachel Kramer Bussel Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 07-19-21 *** "INSATIABLE WIVES" Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them By: David Ley Ph.D Narrated by: Rose Caraway Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 11-23-21 While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary Follow us on Twitter! Inga Gardner @IngaTheWriter Rachel Kramer Bussel @raquelita Best Women's Erotica of the Year @BWEoftheyear The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Fleslit Nihilore Josh Woodward KMQ introduction music by Vyvch
In this Book Bits show, Lisa talks with two writers about a wide range of topics including books being banned, services for individuals who are blind, and the process of editing erotica books. It's an educational and entertaining show. First, Lisa and guest librarian and writer Joshua Berkov discuss library services for individuals who are blind or have a learning disability. You can learn about some of these services through The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. They also discuss books being banned in 2022.Berkov wrote The Enlightenment of Angeline and The Enlightenment of Esther. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, or Goodreads. Next, Lisa and her guest Rachel Kramer Bussel discussed her writing career. She writes a wide range of topics about libraries and the publishing industry. She wrote this piece about book titles with swear words. She also wrote this piece in the Guardian about book titles with hash tags. She is the editor of more than 70 anthologies including The Best Women's Erotica of the Year series. You can also find her on Twitter.For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and her website. *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a small commission.
Before and After is written by Kristine Lynn a contemporary romance author, teacher, runner, sappy-love-stuff connoisseur, and mom of future popstar. Out now!!! Rachel Kramer Bussel's Best Women's Erotica of the Year Vol. 7 Today's Valentines-Day-Month-Year episode also features the great, Dr. Marty Klein! (martyklein.com) Author of "Sexual Intelligence: What we really want from sex and how to get it" Check out our other hot new audiobooks from the Sexy Library! "INSATIABLE WIVES" Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them David Ley Ph.D Celebrate the Female Orgasm with us! Rachel Kramer Bussel's "COMING SOON" Women's Orgasm Erotica" It's going to curl your toes! Out now!! While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary Follow us on Twitter! Kristine Lynn @Kristinelauthor Rachel Kramer Bussel @raquelita Best Women's Erotica of the Year @BWEoftheyear The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Fleslit Kai Engle Elysian Bailey KMQ introduction music by Vyvch
Yes we know Valentines Day is over... Happy V-day! Month! Year? Rachel Kramer Bussel's Best Women's Erotica of the Year Vol. 7 Out now!! Puzzle is written by Gabrielle Johnson (@geminianxiety) She's black. cute. disco lemonade. a woman who writes romance! find her in COMING SOON: Women's Orgasm Erotica, and Best Women's Erotica of the Year Vol. 7 Today's Valentines-Day-Month-Year episode also feature the great, Dr. Marty Klein! (martyklein.com) Author of "Sexual Intelligence: What we really want from sex and how to get it" Dr. Marty Klein's You Tube here! Check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary "INSATIABLE WIVES" Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them David Ley Ph.D Non Fiction narrated by Rose Caraway! You're welcome. Celebrate the Female Orgasm with us! Rachel Kramer Bussel's "COMING SOON" Women's Orgasm Erotica" It's going to curl your toes! Out now!! While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary Follow us on Twitter! Gabrielle Johnson @geminianxiety Rachel Kramer Bussel @raquelita Best Women's Erotica of the Year @BWEoftheyear The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Fleslit Ennio the Little Brother Elysian Bailey KMQ introduction music by Vyvch
Celebrate the Female Orgasm with us! Rachel Kramer Bussel's "COMING SOON" Women's Orgasm Erotica" It's going to curl your toes! Out now!! Todays story is written by Evan Mora, a kinky queer writer whose tales of love, lust, and other demons have appeared in more than thirty anthologies. She lives in Toronto with her partner and menagerie of two- and four-legged kids. When not writing, she loves food, wine, and all manner of earthly delights. While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary Best Women's Erotica of the Year Vol.7 Rachel Kramer Bussel "INSATIABLE WIVES" Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them David Ley Ph.D Non Fiction narrated by Rose Caraway! You're welcome. Follow us on Twitter! Rachel Kramer Bussel @raquelita The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Grapes KMQ introduction music by Vyvch
Social Intercourse is back with a bang! Join Sarah & Theo along with special guest Rachel Kramer Bussel - writer, educator, and erotica editor extraordinaire! Rachel shares what she's learned in her 20+ years of creating, editing, and consuming erotica, and talks about the ways that erotica can help us better understand our own sexuality - and inspire our pleasure for decades to come! Rachel's Website: https://rachelkramerbussel.com/ Twitter: @raquelita Instagram: @rachelkramerbussel Best Women's Erotica of the Year: https://www.bweoftheyear.com/ https://rachelkramerbussel.com/call-for-submissions - Sexy Strangers and Couples erotica calls for submissions https://www.bweoftheyear.com/call-for-submissions - Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 9 call for submissions http://www.erotica-readers.com - Erotica Readers & Writers Website https://www.thekissmequicks.com/ - The Kiss Me Quick's podcast Show Links & Transcript: http://bit.ly/SiPodcastLinks Website: http://bit.ly/SocialIntercoursePodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socialintercourse Sarah Sloane's website: https://www.sarahsloane.net
A lone girl sits on a busy New York City subway. She is huddled in a warm, burgendy down coat and pink hat, in sharp contrast to the fluorescent lights and cold metal that's around her. She is intently reading something on her phone and as she scrolls a flush comes to her cheeks and her eyes widen in interest. The small rosebud "O" of her mouth is hidden beneath her KN95 mask. A burly man in construction books sits down with a thud next to her, startling her focus. She can't help but notice his thick thighs tightly stretched against the denim of his jeans, manspreading his way towards her.... .... What do you think? Not bad for a first try? This month I can't wait to introduce you to Rachel Kramer Bussel, wonderwoman of a million literary things but this month, editor of the newly released anthology of erotica, "The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2." I was lucky enough to be sent an early copy of this book to read as well as an earlier book she edited that was released in July 2021 entitled "Coming Soon: Women's Orgasm Erotica" and read both in tandem, switching back and forth between the two (often on the subway!). In this episode, Rachel and I chat about what got her started in writing and editing erotica, how erotica can help us discover what turns us on without fear of shame or judgement, and why fantasy is such a necessary part of a healthy sex life, whether you're single or partnered. The Big Book of Orgasms released February 8th, 2022 for all of you looking to spice up your solo sex lives this V-Day and I highly recommend both books to treat yourself right! :) Buy the The Big Book on Amazon here. Buy Coming Soon at an independent retailer here. Learn more about Rachel here. Submit your own erotica for consideration of publication here!
I tend to treat my books both with and without reverence. I dog-ear pages but I don't lend out my books. Even if I don't like a book, I won't give it away. So when my friend Leonor Mamanna told me she recently started painting in books, I was like “Oh yes. You have to come talk about that.” Indulgence Nichole recommends gua sha! Guest Leonor Mamanna is a photo editor by day, passion project pursuer by night. Leonor has a weekly newsletter with recommendations on what to read, watch, listen to, places to go, things to see, and internet happenings, all framed by a personal essay. She is a born and raised New Yorker and mom to a very strong-willed toddler. Sponsors - Best Women's Erotica of the Year Volume 7, edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, is out now in print, ebook and audiobook, wherever you buy books. - Brooklinen, where you can get $20 off at brooklinen.com by using code thisisgood Find Us Online - Twitter: @ThisIsGoodPod - Instagram: @ThisIsGoodPod - Merch: thisisgoodpod.com/merch - Patreon: thisisgoodpod.com/patreon - Nichole: @tnwhiskeywoman - Multitude: @MultitudeShows - Email: thisisgoodpod@gmail.com Production - Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Mischa Stanton - Executive Producers: Amanda McLoughlin and Nichole Perkins - Theme Music: Donwill - Artwork: Jessica E. Boyd About The Show Nichole Perkins wants people to stop feeling bad about feeling good, and This Is Good For You lets you know you are never alone in what you like. Every episode, Nichole explores something that people love—whether it's needlepoint, watching bad movies with friends, or cowgirl exercise classes—and asks experts and devotee why it makes them happy. She ends each show with an Indulgence: a recommendation listeners can enjoy with no remorse. There's no such thing as a guilty pleasure when you learn to love it freely! To find out what's good for you, listen to new episodes every other Friday.
Rachel Kramer Bussel talks with Nina Collins about her last publication, Best Women's Erotica of the Year Volume 7
Sex sells—and sex writing shows up in countless genres beyond just erotica. So while we're focusing on erotica this week with guest Rachel Kramer Bussel, who's edited more than 70 erotica anthologies, we're also talking about sex writing more generally—the history of erotic literature, why erotica collections tend to be anthologies rather than single-author books, and some tips to think about if and when you come to the page to write your own sex scenes.
I like watching sports, but I don't have the dedication to be a diehard fan. To be a fan–especially a body-painting, tailgating kind of fan–you have love any player who joins the team or forgive constant losing and that ain't my bag. There's a lot of shit within sports fandoms I don't understand, so I asked Josh Terry help break down what goes on behind the face paint. Indulgence Nichole recommends Queens of Mystery, available online via AcornTV! Guest Chicago-based writer Josh Terry has covered music and culture for a number of publications since 2012. His writing has been featured in VICE, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Vinyl Me Please, Chicago Magazine, The A.V. Club and others. He's also an avid sports fan and tweets about that more than his writing at @Joshhterry. Sponsors - Munk Pack, which is offering 20% off your purchase at munkpack.com with code thisisgood - BetaBrand, where you can get 30% off when you go to Betabrand.com/THISISGOOD - Best Women's Erotica of the Year Volume 7, edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, is out now in print, ebook and audiobook, wherever you buy books. Find Us Online - Twitter: @ThisIsGoodPod - Instagram: @ThisIsGoodPod - Merch: thisisgoodpod.com/merch - Patreon: thisisgoodpod.com/patreon - Nichole: @tnwhiskeywoman - Multitude: @MultitudeShows - Email: thisisgoodpod@gmail.com Production - Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Mischa Stanton - Executive Producers: Amanda McLoughlin and Nichole Perkins - Theme Music: Donwill - Artwork: Jessica E. Boyd About The Show Nichole Perkins wants people to stop feeling bad about feeling good, and This Is Good For You lets you know you are never alone in what you like. Every episode, Nichole explores something that people love—whether it's needlepoint, watching bad movies with friends, or cowgirl exercise classes—and asks experts and devotee why it makes them happy. She ends each show with an Indulgence: a recommendation listeners can enjoy with no remorse. There's no such thing as a guilty pleasure when you learn to love it freely! To find out what's good for you, listen to new episodes every other Friday.
Todays story is written by Victoria Diane, a sometimes writer and fulltime procrastinator. Though she prefers creating with a variety of artistic mediums at her home in West Virginia, she gets dressed and goes to work at her day job in the financial industry in order to pay for her addiction to craft supplies. Celebrate the Female Orgasm with us! Rachel Kramer Bussel's "COMING SOON" Women's Orgasm Erotica" It's going to curl your toes! Out now!! While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary "INSATIABLE WIVES" Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them David Ley Ph.D Non Fiction narrated by Rose Caraway! You're welcome. Best Women's Erotica of the Year Vol.7 Rachel Kramer Bussel Follow us on Twitter! Rachel Kramer Bussel @raquelita The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Rowen James Tyler Twombly Glass Boy KMQ introduction music by Vyvch
Lisa and her guest Rachel Kramer Bussel discuss Room by Emma Donoghue in 2010. This is a dark book told in 5-year-old Jack's perspective about his experience in “room,” with his ma where they are being held captive. This is a mature discussion that wouldn't be suitable for young children. Rachel and Lisa discuss how the book is emotionally devastating but a hopeful story. There are full spoilers in this show. Links Discussed on the show: Author Emma Donoghue says on her website Room was written after experiencing the claustrophobia of parenthood and is a metaphor about that experience. She also says that the book was partially inspired by the case of Elisabeth Fritzl who was held prisoner by her father for 24 years and gave birth to seven children during that time. After Room was published, on May 6, 2013, ABC News reported Cleveland witnessed a miracle when Amanda Berry called 911. Berry along with Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight, had been held captive for more than nine years. The New York Times describes how Donoghue portrays the voice of Jack and the LA Times discusses some very fast shifts in characters and plot. Books Discussed on the show: · Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott· Little Beauties by Kim Addonizio· A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers by Xiaolu Guo For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website. *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a small commission.
Celebrate the Female Orgasm with us! Rachel Kramer Bussel's "COMING SOON"Women's Orgasm Erotica" It's going to curl your toes! Out now!! While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary "INSATIABLE WIVES" Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them David Ley Ph.D Non Fiction narrated by Rose Caraway! You're welcome. Follow us on Twitter! Claire Cupp@kinkyclairecupp Rachel Kramer Bussel@raquelita The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Fog Lake (A Dayv's Fave, go listen) KMQ introduction music by Vyvch
We're jumping into season three with our favorite unofficial official cohost Rachel Kramer Bussel and three writers from the newest installment of Best Women's Erotica, Volume 7! In this conversation Karen and I sit back and listen as Erin McLellan, Angelina M. Lopez and Adriana Herrera spill on how they incorporated the book's theme into their stories and what makes Tulsa, OK sexy. Find and follow each of our guests on their websites and social media! Rachel Kramer Bussel - rachelkramerbussel.com; @raquelita on Twitter; @rachelkramerbussel on Instagram Angelina M. Lopez - angelinamlopez.com; @angelinamlo on Twitter and Instagram; @authorangelinamlopez on TikTok Erin McLellan - erinmclellan.com; @erinmclellanwrites on Instagram; @emclellanwrites on Twitter Adriana Herrera - adrianaherreraromance.com Follow Feminist Erotica on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and email us with questions/comments/concerns at feministerotica@rebelliousmagazine.com.
Celebrate the Female Orgasm with us! Rachel Kramer Bussel's "COMING SOON"Women's Orgasm Erotica" It's going to curl your toes! Out now!! While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks in The Sexy Library! http://bit.ly/KMQSexyLibrary "INSATIABLE WIVES" Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them David Ley Ph.D Non Fiction narrated by Rose Caraway! You're welcome. Follow us on Twitter! Louise Kane@louise_kane_ Rachel Kramer Bussel@raquelita The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Chris Zabriskie Broke MC KMQ introduction music by Vyvch
Celebrate the Female Orgasm with us! Rachel Kramer Bussel's "COMING SOON"Women's Orgasm Erotica" It's going to curl your toes! Out now!! While you're at it, check out our other hot new audiobooks! "IN MEDIAS RES" YOU in the Midst of Things Curated by Rose Caraway "INSATIABLE WIVES" Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them David Ley Ph.D Non Fiction narrated by Rose Caraway! You're welcome. "Show Notes Giveaway!" First 15 people who tweet the phrase "Hot-Hot-Orgasms" to @theKMQ WIN ALL THREE AUDIOBOOKS! *Only people who read the show notes* Which is you. US & UK only Follow us on Twitter! Henry Corrigan@HenryCorrigan Rachel Kramer Bussel@raquelita The Kiss Me Quick's Erotica @theKMQ Rose Caraway @RoseCaraway Dayv Caraway @BigDaddyDayv The KMQ would like to thank the following musical artists Analog by Nature KMQ introduction music by Vyvch
Are you impressed with talented writers and editors who can craft words into stories that make us feel alive and full of emotions? How about those who can get our juices flowing, and make us feel tingly, excited, or fully aroused. Now that's a talent! Join us with Award Winning Erotica Writer and Editor, Rachel Kramer Bussel, author of a new book, Coming Soon: Women's Orgasm Erotica, as we discuss how the demand for erotica is growing with the widespread availability of audio books. We find out how you can share your own erotic stories and what makes great erotica so good. You might find yourself moving away from porn in favor of erotica.
This episode features Rachel Kramer Bussel, who is the editor of the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series, including the latest, which is Volume 6. Women's erotica can be so useful to connecting and reconnecting us to our sensual selves. Often we need something…interesting…to help us with that connection. Let Rachel Kramer Bussel give you so much more information about this medium and its uses. Give a Listen: 0:00 – Intro 07:00 – How did you get into editing/writing erotica? 10:00 – What makes a good erotic story? 16:39 – What does sexual healing mean to you? 23:28 – How to find female-centric erotica on the internet? 30:15 – How to use erotica for pleasure and healing (3 tips) Here's how you can connect with Rachel: Rachel Kramer Bussel https://rachelkramerbussel.com/ (https://rachelkramerbussel.com/) https://twitter.com/raquelita (https://twitter.com/raquelita) https://www.instagram.com/rachelkramerbussel/ (https://www.instagram.com/rachelkramerbussel/) https://www.facebook.com/rachelkramerbusselauthor (https://www.facebook.com/rachelkramerbusselauthor) Best Women's Erotica of the Year series https://www.bweoftheyear.com/ (https://www.bweoftheyear.com/) https://twitter.com/bweoftheyear (https://twitter.com/bweoftheyear) https://www.instagram.com/bestwomenserotica/ (https://www.instagram.com/bestwomenserotica/) https://www.facebook.com/bweoftheyear (https://www.facebook.com/bweoftheyear) A bit more about Rachel: Rachel Kramer Bussel (http://rachelkramerbussel.com/ (rachelkramerbussel.com)) is the editor of over 70 erotica anthologies, including Come Again: Sex Toy Erotica, The Big Book of Orgasms, Going Down and the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series. Her erotic stories have been published in over 100 anthologies, including Best American Erotica 2004 and 2006 edited by Susie Bright and Succulent: Chocolate Flava II and Purple Panties edited by Zane. Rachel writes widely about sex, dating, books, culture and herself. She teaches erotic writing workshops around the world and online, and consults about erotica and nonfiction sex writing via EroticaWriting101.com.
Can contraception be sexy? To help answer this question Abby looked at ‘Play it Safe', an erotic anthology that includes safe sex practices and we discuss whether romance and erotica owe it to their readers to include safe practices. We also discuss the logistics of putting condoms on with bad eyesight, ginger butt plugs and our new favourite hero Supermarket Slut. But we know you're all really here for the chats and stats. Featuring special guest: Bec Villanti, one of the founders of vegan-friendly feminist condom brand, Jonny. You can check them out here: https://jonny.com.au/Extra reading and references for nerdy sluts ‘Do condoms kill the mood of a book? Erotia authors don't agree on safe sex demands' by Rachel Kramer Bussel, Salon. ‘Love means never having to be careful: The relationship between reading romance novels and safe sex behaviour,' Amanda B Diekman, Mary McDonald, Wedni L Gardner, Psychology of Women Quarterly, 24 (ZOOO), 179-188. Cambridge University Press.A critique on the above study and the essay that sparked the online debate that Sam references from NPR: Romance Fiction and Women's Health: a dose of skepticism. ‘Sexual Agency, Safe Sex, and Consent Negotiations in Erotic Romance Novels,' Laura M Moore, 2019‘Rates of STIs are increasing but young people still don't use condoms,' Triple J HackOriginal artwork by Brady King and original music by Ankle Injuries ft. the sexy voice of Tace Kelly. https://soundcloud.com/ankleinjuriesOther intro music from: Yesterday's Secret by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hungering for new erotic reads to indulge in? Then our quickies are for you! In each quickie, you'll hear a selection from a short story, novel, or other sexy text, just enough to whet your appetite. And we'll tell you where to go to read more. In this quickie, we feature "Flying Solo" about a hot travel-based hookup that happens within the parameters of an open-marriage. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Rachel Kramer Bussel is the editor of the Best Women's Erotica series among other anthologies. She also writes erotica herself! Karen and Jera spoke to Rachel about how she chooses stories that fit her own feminist values and how erotica can help readers and writers alike explore their desires in empowering ways. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Erotica author Rachel Kramer Bussel joins Abiola Abrams for Spiritpreneur School.
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