Author: Jon

Toronto Erotica Writers and Readers Meetup—May 30 Wednesday May 307–10pmTequila Bookworm512 Queen Street West, upstairs The last meetup was a good one! We had a very lively chat about safer sex in erotica, another fun icebreaker from Sky and some excellent readings. Building on that, here’s what is in store for this coming meetup! Raffle! Everyone who comes to the meetup will be entered into a raffle for a gift certificate from Come As You Are. The draw will take place just before the start of the open mic. Make sure you get a ticket! 7:30pm: Prolific writer and editor Rachel …

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For my publishing/writing friends, from weldonowen.com how a book is born

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Maxine and Scott are two of the best people I’ve ever interviewed. Down-to-earth, knowledgable, candid, funny and engaging. I liked this piece, except the end where Gord Martineau tries to speak for youth and people.  The Inside Story: Behind the scenes of Toronto’s adult film industry

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SlutWalk Toronto – #SWTO2012: My Body Is Not An InsultFriday May 25, Nathan Phillips Square, 5 pmSlutWalk, dubbed by some a ‘movement’, is a demonstration against blaming and shaming the victims of sexual violence that began in Toronto in 2011. On April 3, 2011, with less than 6 weeks of preparation by a few dedicated volunteers, 4000 people took to the streets of Toronto to demand accountability from the Toronto Police and their communities after officer Michael Sanguinetti told a group of students at York University “I’m told I’m not supposed to say this, but women should avoid dressing like …

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Hehe, I hadn’t seen this photo before! Me at Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair 2012

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Last month, my story Intrigued was published on Met Another Frog. I had intended to write one story with a clear beginning, action and end. But when I started, I knew there was no way I’d get the whole tale told. So it is turning in a multi-part story—the type of which I haven’t written in many years. I hope you enjoy! Intrigued, pt 2 And in case you missed it Intrigued, pt 1

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Vancouver hosts biennial Sexual Health Conference No Queer Girls Are Queerer Than Others To the Prime Minister of Greece: Stop the forced testing and outing of sex workers. Argentina Makes Sex-Change Surgery a Legal Right Getting money to prevent sex trafficking even if there isn’t any: London Olympics Against Me! Rocker Tom Gabel comes out as transgender The Sexy Skill She Can’t Resist Kissing Revealed: 17 Things You Never Knew About Locking Lips Texas reporter fired for stripping sues Safer Sex Work Spaces Reduce Violence and HIV Risks for Street-Involved Women ’50 Shades of Grey’ craze: Hot novel explores dominance …

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None of us are perfect, we all change over time. I remember hearing Licence to Ill when I was young and it was great to hear of the Beasties’ change in attitude to women (and well, lots of things) over the years. Check out this fantastic commentary. MCA’s Feminist Legacy

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Again, we’re up with some tidbits from the world of sex a little early. Another weekend roaming around Ontario! Diet kink: same taste, zero brains Outrage after transgender porn star is invited to give lecture at elite New England college G-Spot: Fascinating facts about body parts Man sues BMW for 2-year erection Misery Really Does Love Company Porn star, author and Expos fanatic: The many lives of MTL enfant terrible Daniel Allen Cox This Is How Much It Costs to Own a Vagina: An Itemized List BC judge resolves lesbian sperm fight The Psychological Underpinnings of Submission & Domination The …

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