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Let’s Talk Vibrators

Let’s Talk Vibrators.

 

Keira and I are on Darker Temptations talking about, you read that right, vibrators! Come see what we said and feel free to dare to share your experiences with specific brands.

Fanwork Friday: Dancers

I’m not sure if this counts as a fanwork, necessarily, but I figure I might as well claim that it is. If I am a fan of Casey Stratton’s, then I’m going to assume that two girls who put so much time, effort, and passion into choreographing a dance to one of his more obscure songs are fans, too.

Artistic Inspiration (a guest post by Leta Blake)

Artistic Inspiration (a guest post by Leta Blake).

I’m a guest blogger today at Amelia Gormley’s blog! Thanks, Amelia, for this opportunity!

Stop With The Slut Shaming

I keep seeing the above everywhere. Facebook, Tumblr, Livejournal, and emails. It’s always put forth with this kind of snooty superiority that basically just screams, “If nothing else, at least I’m not a slut!” Guys, guys, guys, come on. Every time I see this posted, all I can think of is this.

What is slut-shaming?

It is the idea of shaming and/or attacking a woman or a girl for being sexual, having one or more sexual partners, acknowledging sexual feelings, and/or acting on sexual feelings. Furthermore, it’s “about the implication that if a woman has sex that traditional society disapproves of, she should feel guilty and inferior” (Alon Levy, Slut Shaming). It is damaging not only to the girls and women targeted, but to women in general an society as a whole. It should be noted that slut-shaming can occur even if the term “slut” itself is not used.

Please read that linked essay. It says it all so well. Basically, calling a woman out about her sexual choices–to have sex with no people, one person, many people–does not serve women or men well in the long run for multiple reasons, including the fact that it promotes an atmosphere of victim blaming when it comes to rape.

So, this short post is a call to all women to stop posting that damn picture around the interwebs! All it tells me is that you are slut-shaming your fellow women and that you are insecure about your own desirability and sexual choices. Please, if you’re going to post anything, post something like, “Fuck who you want, when you want, so long as you have clear consent and good communication.” The end.

Fanworks Friday: The Scientist

You’ll need to follow this lovely link to watch a really beautiful fanvid. It’s not even a show that I watch (anymore), but I thought it was gorgeous and beautifully done. Go on over and have a gander. I know there are a couple of hoops to jump through, but it’s worth it.

Here’s the link –> The Scientist by heartsafool

Release Day Is Here! Ascending Hearts Available!

Available now through Ellora’s Cave!

Today’s the day! Book Two in Keira’s and my Tempting Tales series is available at Ellora’s Cave! You can buy it HERE and it will be available shortly at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance eBooks, Sony and more! I’ll keep you in the loop as to availability at third-party retailers.

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Based on Jack & the Beanstalk, Ascending Hearts is at turns angsty, romantic, sexy and hopeful.

Rumors of treasure have long sent fortune hunters clambering up a magic beanstalk to a mysterious castle in the clouds. Survivors told of an evil giant who guards the gold with savage strength. No sane man would dare risk the climb—but Jack has nothing left to lose. Shunned for his evil red hair and abandoned by his cruel lover, he’s desperate to escape his life.

Rion isn’t a giant, only a man bearing the burden of protecting his family’s legacy. It’s a lonely existence, but he’s duty bound. Then Jack appears, and Rion’s world changes. After a blazing confrontation, undeniable lust sparks. Isolated in the clouds, Jack and Rion give in to their desire and growing connection. Soon they must protect the treasure—and each other—from a new threat. And they have everything to lose.

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You can buy Book One in the series, Earthly Desires, an erotic m/m fairy tale based on The Light Princess, at Ellora’s Cave, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Sony, All Romance eBooks, and more!

And, again,  you can buy Book Two,  Ascending Hearts at Ellora’s Cave starting today! What a great way to kick off the New Year!

Wishing You a Sexy New Year

Wishing You a Sexy New Year.

Blogging today at Darker Temptations!

New Year’s Resolution – I’m Officially A Better Person

Recycling. Yep. I finally sucked up the $100 per year fee to start recycling pick-up from my house. You know what this means, right? I’m officially a better person than I was last year! Yes! It’s an instant thing–recycling = good human. And I did it! Apparently instant better-person-ness can be purchased for $100 a year! Good to know.

I know, I know, it’s appalling that it’s taken this long for me to make this happen. But recycling isn’t an easy thing in my neck of the woods–unless you’ve got the money for curbside and until recently I didn’t. So, rather than focusing on how I used to suck so much–less than 24 hours ago, even! Let’s focus on how much more awesome I am now that I’ve paid the $100 a year to be a good person!

Go me!

28 Days of Holiday Music: I Don’t Wanna Waste Your Time

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I don’t wanna waste your time with music you don’t need.

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In my mind, this has always been a song for the end of one year and the beginning of another. I might be the only one who sees it that way, though.

Regardless, looks like we’re done here, folks! It’s been fun and tiring and very holiday! Hope you enjoyed the tunes!

Happy New Year! May it be a good one!

Celebrate NYE with a Selection of Free Books Giveaway at Sunlight Sucks

Heat up your New Year’s Eve with a big giveaway of hot books by hot authors at Sunlight Sucks!

Keira’s and my book, Earthly Desires, is up for grabs along with many others! Go comment and get your name in the drawing to win!

Happy New Year! May 2013 bring us all good things!