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February 3, 2017

Portraits of You

This piece was written for the amazing and wonderful Alison Tyler. Although the anthology has been axed by the publisher, I hope you enjoy this gentle tale of artist and muse.   I’ve sketched your portrait a thousand times, but…

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Published on February 03, 2017 09:00

January 13, 2017

Toy Stories: Part Three

Yet another piece of flash fiction I created for a now defunct online adult catalog. Please enjoy!   New Places By Oleander Plume   Mike sipped wine while Delilah snuggled against him on the couch. Tablet in hand, she perused…

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Published on January 13, 2017 05:30

January 6, 2017

Toy Stories: Part Two

Another story written for the sex toy catalog. You can read part one here. As always, I hope you enjoy!   The Assistant By Oleander Plume   Lydia flopped face first on the bed. “Tough day, hon?” “Mmmph.” Even after…

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Published on January 06, 2017 15:30

January 5, 2017

Wallets for Change

The state of the world right now is terrifying at best. Trump. Hatred. Racism. Homophobia. Bigotry. Did I mention Trump? The bullies are running the playground, and many of us feel powerless to fight back. Speaking as a trauma survivor…

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Published on January 05, 2017 10:18

January 4, 2017

Toy Stories: Part One

Last year, an adult toy company and I struck up a deal. I would write stories featuring their products, and they would not pay me for said stories. Yes, I was stupid for agreeing to such an arrangement, but hindsight…

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Published on January 04, 2017 05:51

October 18, 2016

elust #87

Photo courtesy of Understanding Flutterby Welcome to Elust 87 The only place where the smartest and hottest sex bloggers are featured under one roof every month. Whether you’re looking for sex journalism, erotic writing, relationship advice or kinky discussions it’ll…

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Published on October 18, 2016 05:25

October 16, 2016

The Grope Stops Here

For the ones who question why victims read erotica. For the ones who call us liars when we come forward with the truth. For the ones who sit on their hands when a woman is harassed on social media. For…

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Published on October 16, 2016 07:02

September 22, 2016

New Book Alert – Silver Desire

If you know me at all, even casually, you know I am a big fan of F. Leonora Solomon. She is my friend, confidante, the Lucy to my Ethel, and one of the hardest working writers/editors/photographers I know! Today I’m…

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Published on September 22, 2016 08:05

September 19, 2016

Ember and Ash

This piece was originally written for Prose, but I couldn’t resist sharing it here, as well. I hope you enjoy!   She sings with her eyes closed. I watch, awestruck. She’s lit from within, this woman. No. This creature. Made…

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Published on September 19, 2016 03:26

September 12, 2016

Don’t We All Want to Fly?

Recently, my younger daughter, Keegan (now 16), said to me, “I am so sick of books about straight couples. Where are the books about LGBTQ kids? Where, mom, where?” Now, I haven’t read much YA lately (although I enjoy it),…

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Published on September 12, 2016 05:18