Call for Submissions: Before and Beyond Fifty Shades of Grey: New Approaches to Erotic Romance Fiction (Scholarly papers)

Before and Beyond Fifty Shades of Grey: New Approaches to Erotic Romance FictionDeadline: February 1, 2013 Since the 1970s, both the content and the institutional practices surrounding erotic romance fiction have been transformed. The remarkable popularity of E. L. James’s Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy has brought a number those transformations to light, not just in terms of the novels’ BDSM-inflected sexual content (old news in the romance world) but also in their publishing history, moving from online Twilight fan-fiction to e-book format to paperback bestsellers. Yet the world of erotic romance fiction extends far beyond Fifty Shades—not just historically …

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Sex Stuff: The Tango

I don’t know how to dance, but part of me has always wanted to learn. I even went so far as to take ballroom lessons with an ex, but she was as terrible a dance partner as she was a life partner and I couldn’t wait to get out of both situations.Much like a dance, bad situation or scene can cause you to lose interest in an exciting prospect fairly quickly. Particularly a sexual adventure. Sometimes it takes just one wrong slip (haha!) to derail a potentially amazing experience. And one of those amazing experiences that most often goea from …

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Call for Submissions for “Wild Shifters” anthology.

Call for Submissions for “Wild Shifters” anthology.Pink Petal Books, a high-quality boutique publisher, is actively searching for erotic short stories between 7k-15k words for an anthology to be released in September 2013. At this time, we are looking for four to six tales for a 50k-word finished electronic and print book. Both published and unpublished authors are welcome.Theme: Wild ShiftersSmokin’ hot pumas, Native American bears, or classic werewolves—we want your shifter romance! Whatever you can dream up, we’re on board as long as you convince us!If you have or are currently working on a story that might be suitable, please …

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Why Men Lose Their Sexual Libido

I’m not gonna lie, I’m about to have the last birthday before my 40th. And again, truth be told, I am a bit distressed about my own libido. I’m busy, I’m tired, I’m sore…and so on. These are all thoughts that are happening more often than not. And this is distressing to me! Which is why I like this article Why Men Lose Their Sexual Libido by Dr. Pamela Spurr. I ain’t givin’ up on this! Sex is far to important to me! Some of the ideas here might seem basic, but they’re good to be reminded of. All too …

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What I Hate About 50 Shades of Grey…

…is the people I have to talk to about the books.I was at a party the other night, and whenever it comes up that I write/organize around/enjoy erotica, the topic necessarily turns to THE BOOKS. Of course it does. 50 Shades of Grey was once of those once-in-a-lifetime pop culture moments that will long be remembered/referenced/spoofed/derided.Long-time readers (or listeners of Sex City) will know that I don’t have issue with the books, as most “serious” erotica writers/readers do. They are poorly written (many manuscripts are until after editors get a hold of them) and the link between past trauma and …

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Call for Submissions for “Hot Rods Hot Bods” anthology.

Call for Submissions for “Hot Rods Hot Bods” anthology.Pink Petal Books, a high-quality boutique publisher, is actively searching for erotic short stories between 7k-15k words for an anthology to be released in July 2013. At this time, we are looking for four to six tales for a 50k-word finished electronic and print book. Both published and unpublished authors are welcome.Theme: Hot Rods Hot BodsDo you have a story about a sexy motorhead and their romantic interest? Is your ripped hero a Nascar driver? Or is your smoldering heroine a title-holding drag racer? We want your story!If you have or are …

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Making Your Heart Thump: Katrina McKay has the Rx for Romance

Y’all ready for the red season? Hearts and cupids and chocolate? The most romantic day of the whole damn year? Well, I had the chance to chat with Katrina McKay, Owner & Director, Products of Ohhh Canada who is keen to make sure you have romantic and sextacular days all year long! And she’s putting on a fun and fantastic event, Rx for Romance that you are invited to! Draw a heart around February 8th on your calendar then register for free guest list online at www.OhhhRx.eventbrite.com now to attend Rx for Romance at The Spoke Club on Friday, February 8th from 7 PM …

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