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May 14, 2016
Erotica Writing Themes (in 5 Easy Steps)
I write. I read. I review books. I edit, and I love helping other writers. We're all in this thing together.
Often, when I ask erotica authors the theme of their story, they say, “Sex?” If you want to sell more work, make more money, and receive more recognition, that's a bad answer. Your story has to contain other elements. Here why:
1. Every compelling story has a theme, usually tied to
Often, when I ask erotica authors the theme of their story, they say, “Sex?” If you want to sell more work, make more money, and receive more recognition, that's a bad answer. Your story has to contain other elements. Here why:
1. Every compelling story has a theme, usually tied to
Ten Reasons Your Sex Story Needs a Theme
I edit professionally for writers in many genres. Often, when I ask erotica authors the theme of their story, they say, “Sex?” Bad answer, and here’s why:
1. Every compelling story has a theme, usually tied to common human issues and emotions. The Shining? Ignore your problems (or try to hide from them), and they’ll come back and bite you in the ass—hard. Gone with the Wind? Don’t be so
1. Every compelling story has a theme, usually tied to common human issues and emotions. The Shining? Ignore your problems (or try to hide from them), and they’ll come back and bite you in the ass—hard. Gone with the Wind? Don’t be so
May 3, 2016
7 Ways to Sell Your Erotica (or Erotic Short Stories)
Everyone wants to know how they can sell their short erotica stories (or erotic short stories as some people call them). It’s the first thing people ask me when they find out I've sold every short story I've written, in many cases more than once.
There’s no big secret (sorry to disappoint you). But that doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can do that will set your work above 85% of other
There’s no big secret (sorry to disappoint you). But that doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can do that will set your work above 85% of other
April 29, 2016
Tales of a Vampire Hunter Omnibus Collection - Coming Soon!
This Omnibus Edition collects the three Tales of a Vampire Hunter novellas into a single volume. It is for those who arrived late to the party and wish to save a few bucks while picking up the same stories in a single package plus a bonus short story and an audio story offer.
The first Tales of a Vampire story (Vacancy) was released as a standalone short story in July 2012. Due to reader
The first Tales of a Vampire story (Vacancy) was released as a standalone short story in July 2012. Due to reader
April 23, 2016
On Prince's Loss, His Gifts to the World and to Me
Prince, 1980 Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo
The day Prince passed away, I listened to his music, letting it speak for me as my daughter tried to understand my tears and sadness over his loss. You see, while I might admire their work, I seldom feel a personal connection to celebrities, recognizing (after working in the film industry and hanging around musicians and famous people for
The day Prince passed away, I listened to his music, letting it speak for me as my daughter tried to understand my tears and sadness over his loss. You see, while I might admire their work, I seldom feel a personal connection to celebrities, recognizing (after working in the film industry and hanging around musicians and famous people for
April 16, 2016
Review a Book and Win a Kindle or a Signed Book!
Dear Readers,
Welcome to my blog! I'm glad you're here.
Most writers are introverts. We work alone and seldom hear from readers. We know you like our work when it sells. I'm grateful to have had two bestselling books so far and for the wonderful fans, writers, and people in the publishing industry I've met.
Why Writers Need Reviews
Even though we work alone, writers crave
Welcome to my blog! I'm glad you're here.
Most writers are introverts. We work alone and seldom hear from readers. We know you like our work when it sells. I'm grateful to have had two bestselling books so far and for the wonderful fans, writers, and people in the publishing industry I've met.
Why Writers Need Reviews
Even though we work alone, writers crave
Review a Book, Win a Kindle or a Signed Book
Dear Readers,
Welcome to my blog! I'm glad you're here.
Most writers are introverts. We work alone and seldom hear from readers. We know you like our work when it sells. I'm grateful to have had two bestselling books so far and for the wonderful fans, writers, and people in the publishing industry I've met.
Why Writers Need Reviews
Even though we work alone, writers crave
Welcome to my blog! I'm glad you're here.
Most writers are introverts. We work alone and seldom hear from readers. We know you like our work when it sells. I'm grateful to have had two bestselling books so far and for the wonderful fans, writers, and people in the publishing industry I've met.
Why Writers Need Reviews
Even though we work alone, writers crave
Review a Book, Win a Kindle
Dear Readers,
Welcome to my blog! I'm glad you're here.
Most writers are introverts. We work alone and seldom hear from readers. We know you like our work when it sells. I'm grateful to have had two bestselling books so far and for the wonderful fans, writers, and people in the publishing industry I've met.
Why Writers Need Reviews
Even though we work alone, writers crave
Welcome to my blog! I'm glad you're here.
Most writers are introverts. We work alone and seldom hear from readers. We know you like our work when it sells. I'm grateful to have had two bestselling books so far and for the wonderful fans, writers, and people in the publishing industry I've met.
Why Writers Need Reviews
Even though we work alone, writers crave
April 14, 2016
Call For Submissions
Zandervyne.com is opening the door to new writers.
My work tends to be literary and often dark in nature. In keeping with that, submitted stories should be well-written smut that dares to offend, provoke, horrify and/or arouse. If you can manage to do all that in one story, you are almost guaranteed a home. If your story needs a little help, you'll have an opportunity to work with one of the
My work tends to be literary and often dark in nature. In keeping with that, submitted stories should be well-written smut that dares to offend, provoke, horrify and/or arouse. If you can manage to do all that in one story, you are almost guaranteed a home. If your story needs a little help, you'll have an opportunity to work with one of the
