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The Eggshell Effect: Psychology 101

I've been gone a while due to a house fire in June that really threw my schedule off, so now as I get back to writing The Eggshell Effect I want to talk a bit about the psychology between the abused and the abuser. Recently, my book Closure (Champagne Books) came out. There is a [...]

Not blogging daily

Druid Life is supposed to be a daily blog, with me reflecting on life, events and whatever issues crawl across my brain. I’ve missed a few days lately, and suspect there may be a few more I don’t manage to post on in the days ahead. So, some explanations. Those of you who know me […]

Looking for Meaning

Some druids are rather existentialist in their outlook, not feeling there is any external source of meaning, and that the relevance we find in life we make for ourselves. Others feel that existence is full of inherent meaning and that the world of spirit is constantly trying to communicate with us. When huge events unfold […]

Druid Life – Sex and the Occult

Following on with the exploring of sex magic in life and in fiction… "Aiffe was chanting, the cold words whining out of her in the same rhythm with which Nicholas Bonner entered." (Peter S Beagle, The Folk of the Air). There's a branch of sex magic that isn't about the sex at all. The erotic [...:]

Voyeurism

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We all like to look, to some degree. How far do you go? Anyone who is sighted probably spends some time eyeing up potential partners. No shortage of people appreciate barely clad models on book covers. The internet is full of erotic images, easily found at no cost. There are plenty of films out there, catering to all the kinks you can think of (and probably a few that most of us would never imagine). Do you like to watch your partner doing sexy things? How about professional striptease or...

Writing Sub-Cultures

I heard on an egroup yesterday that Steampunk is the new big thing, publishers are asking for it. Assorted rom-erotica authors commented on it seeming interesting, and pondered if it was worth trying to get in on the action. I buried my face in my hands. (And then I wrote a somewhat shorter version of [...:]

Misplaced

Eyes shine beneath electric light She does not belong here Sent by businessmen to chase pigeons Soaring over shoppers, weary gazing Downcast, unable to see beyond themselves The unexpected blessing Of the harrier. He is dressed for wood and open field Falconer, gloved, serious, alone amidst Gawping teenage girls drawn to a strong face, Confused, [...:]

Sex Magic – Great Rite

Being both a pagan and a writer of erotica, sex magic is something that I think about a fair bit. For an author wanting to combine erotica and paganism, or occultism, then it's rather an obvious route to explore. There are a variety of forms sex magic can take, both in life and in fiction. [...:]

The Gift

Pull it from the stone And press it to your heart. Take it from the fire And cool it with your tears. Lift it from the waters And sing it into life. Raise it high into the air, Brandish it above your head, And show your gift For all to see and share. © jsmorgane [...:]

Introducing Barry Lowe

Australian author Barry Lowe is a red hot new addition to loveyoudivine. I thought it would be good to find out more about him, so I pounced on him for a blog interview.

 Bryn: How would you describe your writing style?

 Barry: Horny humorous smut.

 Bryn: That's some attention grabber! Have you always written that combination, or did you slide into it?

 Barry: I started out as a journalist and got into sex writing in the early 1980s when a local free gay paper, The Sydney Star, asked me to write ...