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The Lunarium: One man’s memories of the watchers and the watched.
The Lunarium is a bedside reader for the adult mind. Vignettes of voyeurism are presented as provocative things to think about, watching others seeing your selves. Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best of 2013 These sixty-nine Things are enumerated, one after another, with tantalizing titles. Lean Over and Brace Yourself. Rough before Smooth. White Women on Leashes. Her First, then Me, Said She. Door Frame Dancing. The Lunarium is a fantasy stronghold where various characters present sexotic tableaus and sensual scenarios, recalled in the narrative voice of storytelling. Vivid and evocative in detail, this book satisfies the ‘literary content’ requirement distinguishing erotica from porn, even as it turns its descriptive talent to saying what is seen. Kathleen K. uses her rich vocabulary and matter-of-fact delivery to suspend us where she wants us, looking where she tells us to look, hearing what she's saying. 47,000 words arranged (and rearranged) by Kathleen K. as a Series of Things 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011
196 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2011
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Kathleen K.
16 books19 followersKathleen K. has created a diverse library of Private Publications available through KathleenKBooks.com. THE LUNARIUM (One man's memories of the watchers and the watched) was NAMED TO KIRKUS REVIEWS' BEST OF 2013. Her eclectic collection features a mix of narrative fiction centered on family life, character study, literate erotica and a pair of counterculture fictional memoirs of Stoner.
Kirkus Reviews calls STAINLESS MARY “a witty and wise read, especially for fans of tough-minded heroines.” Kirkus Reviews is an independent reviewing service that Kathleen K. trusts for an honest expert opinion on all her books. Click here for her author page at KirkusReviews.com
Transplanted to the Pacific Northwest from the Great Lakes basin, she is a product of the small press-poetry culture with a background in alternative publishing. Her vivid use of language captures characters while life itself provides the twists and turns.
She has mastered make-believe. She makes you believe she's a tow truck driver who falls in love with a shattered family. She makes you believe she's a grocer with an after-hours fondness for pot and sex. She makes you believe she's an accountant hijacked in her car after work hearing the words: You, Drive North.
Kathleen K. drops readers into situations as diverse as the world of Honey B., Sexual Consultant, and of Baby Girl Battersea, fatherless heir to a family fortune in the clutches of her selfish uncle. These books are not linked by theme or genre, this is a rich collection of all-age and adults-only offerings comprising decades of production.
Sharp dialog, elegant prose and a sassy attitude give the audience credit for reading between, around and beyond the lines. Consistently praised for her ability to capture tone and emotion, Kathleen K. is a strong voice in contemporary fiction.
Becoming available for the first time in print and Kindle format, these Private Publications are varied in topic but easily identifiable as Words Arranged by Kathleen K.
Recognizing the varying tastes and tolerances in the reading world, there are two sites provided for reader comfort representing two sides of the emerging collection with eight of the twelve books available to buy.
KathleenK.com for family-life narrative fiction
KathleenK.xxx for sexotic counterculture publications
Kirkus Reviews calls STAINLESS MARY “a witty and wise read, especially for fans of tough-minded heroines.” Kirkus Reviews is an independent reviewing service that Kathleen K. trusts for an honest expert opinion on all her books. Click here for her author page at KirkusReviews.com
Transplanted to the Pacific Northwest from the Great Lakes basin, she is a product of the small press-poetry culture with a background in alternative publishing. Her vivid use of language captures characters while life itself provides the twists and turns.
She has mastered make-believe. She makes you believe she's a tow truck driver who falls in love with a shattered family. She makes you believe she's a grocer with an after-hours fondness for pot and sex. She makes you believe she's an accountant hijacked in her car after work hearing the words: You, Drive North.
Kathleen K. drops readers into situations as diverse as the world of Honey B., Sexual Consultant, and of Baby Girl Battersea, fatherless heir to a family fortune in the clutches of her selfish uncle. These books are not linked by theme or genre, this is a rich collection of all-age and adults-only offerings comprising decades of production.
Sharp dialog, elegant prose and a sassy attitude give the audience credit for reading between, around and beyond the lines. Consistently praised for her ability to capture tone and emotion, Kathleen K. is a strong voice in contemporary fiction.
Becoming available for the first time in print and Kindle format, these Private Publications are varied in topic but easily identifiable as Words Arranged by Kathleen K.
Recognizing the varying tastes and tolerances in the reading world, there are two sites provided for reader comfort representing two sides of the emerging collection with eight of the twelve books available to buy.
KathleenK.com for family-life narrative fiction
KathleenK.xxx for sexotic counterculture publications
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December 7, 2014
We live in a society that observes from a distance and there are places within our communities that place taboos open to be seen explored and available. This is a book that assembles the introspective tales of room after room of fetishized options taken at a distance. As you read these scenes you will get wrapped in the story carried through the book. I felt like I became an observer and was right there observing the spectates laid bare before me. This was an interesting read that felt like a journal or confessional being shared with me. This was a good read.
Mr Joe
Mr Joe
February 7, 2014
Another unique perspective of erotica- this time voyeurism- written in quietly hushed words as we watch from behind the velvet curtains.
December 7, 2014
This is a book with many short stories of voyeurism. Not a my type of read.
May 30, 2019
While I felt that the book started out strong I felt that after about three quarters of the way through that it started to repeat itself. Maybe repeat itself isn't the right word but it certainly did not keep my attention the way that the first half did. The attention to detail is still there and the feeling is still there but the needs and desire are less than they should be. I don't think they are carried all the way through the book like they should be.
January 23, 2015
THE LUNARIUM
One man's memories of the watchers and the watched.
Authored by Kathleen K.
NAMED TO KIRKUS REVIEWS' BEST OF 2013
The Lunarium is a bedside reader for the adult mind. Vignettes of voyeurism are presented as provocative things to think about, watching others seeing your selves.
These sixty-nine Things are enumerated, one after another, with tantalizing titles. Lean Over and Brace Yourself. Rough before Smooth. White Women on Leashes. Her First, then Me, Said She. Door Frame Dancing.
The Lunarium is a fantasy stronghold where various characters present sexotic tableaus and sensual scenarios, recalled in the narrative voice of storytelling. Vivid and evocative in detail, this book satisfies the 'literary content' requirement distinguishing erotica from porn, even as it turns its descriptive talent to saying what is seen.
Kathleen K. uses her rich vocabulary and matter-of-fact delivery to suspend us where she wants us, looking where she tells us to look, hearing what she's saying.
47,000 words arranged (and rearranged) by Kathleen K. as a Series of Things 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011
About the author:
Kathleen K. has created a library of Private Publications available at KathleenKBooks.com. Her eclectic collection features narrative fiction centered on family life in The Lent Hand (Adventures in Beach Town Towing), literate erotica (Dark Prince, Heed Thy Queen) and the counterculture fictional memoir of Stoner with a Boner (It's a Long Story).
Transplanted to the Pacific Northwest, Kathleen K is a product of the small press/poetry culture with a background in alternative publishing. Her vivid use of language captures characters while life itself provides the twists and turns.
Sharp dialog, elegant prose and a sassy attitude give the audience credit for reading between the lines. Consistently praised for her ability to capture tone and emotion, Kathleen K. is a strong voice in contemporary fiction.
Becoming available for the first time in print and e-book format, these Private Publications are varied in topic but easily identifiable as Words Arranged by Kathleen K.
Questions. Answers? Order! KathleenKBooks.com
One man's memories of the watchers and the watched.
Authored by Kathleen K.
NAMED TO KIRKUS REVIEWS' BEST OF 2013
The Lunarium is a bedside reader for the adult mind. Vignettes of voyeurism are presented as provocative things to think about, watching others seeing your selves.
These sixty-nine Things are enumerated, one after another, with tantalizing titles. Lean Over and Brace Yourself. Rough before Smooth. White Women on Leashes. Her First, then Me, Said She. Door Frame Dancing.
The Lunarium is a fantasy stronghold where various characters present sexotic tableaus and sensual scenarios, recalled in the narrative voice of storytelling. Vivid and evocative in detail, this book satisfies the 'literary content' requirement distinguishing erotica from porn, even as it turns its descriptive talent to saying what is seen.
Kathleen K. uses her rich vocabulary and matter-of-fact delivery to suspend us where she wants us, looking where she tells us to look, hearing what she's saying.
47,000 words arranged (and rearranged) by Kathleen K. as a Series of Things 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011
About the author:
Kathleen K. has created a library of Private Publications available at KathleenKBooks.com. Her eclectic collection features narrative fiction centered on family life in The Lent Hand (Adventures in Beach Town Towing), literate erotica (Dark Prince, Heed Thy Queen) and the counterculture fictional memoir of Stoner with a Boner (It's a Long Story).
Transplanted to the Pacific Northwest, Kathleen K is a product of the small press/poetry culture with a background in alternative publishing. Her vivid use of language captures characters while life itself provides the twists and turns.
Sharp dialog, elegant prose and a sassy attitude give the audience credit for reading between the lines. Consistently praised for her ability to capture tone and emotion, Kathleen K. is a strong voice in contemporary fiction.
Becoming available for the first time in print and e-book format, these Private Publications are varied in topic but easily identifiable as Words Arranged by Kathleen K.
Questions. Answers? Order! KathleenKBooks.com
November 13, 2015
I received this book on Goodreads in exchange for an honest review....
It was really hard for me to pinpoint my true feelings about this book. It was all about voyeurism (getting aroused by watching other's have sex and vice versa), and was a twist on your average erotica book. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a steamy romance book but this left me a little... unsure.
I gave it four stars because I did think the author is a very talented writer. It was well-written, well put-together, and didn't leave me yawning. The topic itself and how the author touched basis with it all, it what brought it down from five stars. Overall a good book, and if you are interested in this certain area then it is definitely a must-read for you!
It was really hard for me to pinpoint my true feelings about this book. It was all about voyeurism (getting aroused by watching other's have sex and vice versa), and was a twist on your average erotica book. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a steamy romance book but this left me a little... unsure.
I gave it four stars because I did think the author is a very talented writer. It was well-written, well put-together, and didn't leave me yawning. The topic itself and how the author touched basis with it all, it what brought it down from five stars. Overall a good book, and if you are interested in this certain area then it is definitely a must-read for you!
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