Archive for Sex+ Writing: Mine
Like a Fairy Tale!
I am so very excited to announce the release of Kristina Wright‘s second erotic fairy tale anthology, Lustfully Ever After: Fairy Tale Erotic Romance! First, I adore Kristina, so I’m thrilled to be in another anthology that she edited. And secondly, way back when I wrote my story in the collection, “The Beast Within,” I felt some trepidation about doing so. I had never tried fairy tale-related writing, and I wasn’t sure I would know how to “rewrite” one. The idea seemed foreign to me.
Once I chose the fairy tale I would address and the idea formed and I started working on it, however, I found that I enjoyed the project immensely—far more than I thought I would. The story seemed to come together far more than I ever expected, too. I was surprised to find that I appreciated working within the “structure,” if you will, of a story that already existed and certain language and narrative expectations related to fairy tales (as I perceive them anyway). Very much fun, and not something I feel like I’ve done much before. I appreciate Kristina’s putting together this anthology, as without it I almost certainly would not have conceived to write “The Beast Within” on my own! ;)
Lustfully Ever After is in stock now at its publisher Cleis Press as well as on Amazon (and Kindle) and at Barnes and Noble. Here is its elation-inducing table of contents:
Lustfully Ever After Foreword by Sylvia Day
Introduction: They Lived Happily Ever AfterRosa Redford Anya Richards
Gretel’s Lament Jeanette Grey
Matches Anna Meadows
The Beast Within Emerald (Me!)
Wolf Moon Michelle Augello-Page
Mirror Mirror Shanna Germain
The Last Dance Kristina Lloyd
Name A.D.R. Forte
Sensitive Artist Donna George Storey
You Charlotte Stein
Kit in Boots Sacchi Green
The Long Night of Tanya McCray Michael M. Jones
Shorn Lisabet Sarai
Real Boy Evan Mora
Garden Variety Lynn Townsend
Steadfast Andrea Dale
A Sea Change Kristina Wright
So excited! Can hardly wait to read everybody else’s fairy tale stories!
Love,
Emerald
“What makes him so not nice?” Julie asked her father.
Her father shook his head. “I don’t know.” His face crinkled into a smile. “That’s what they pay us to find out.”
-from “The Beast Within“
Flash Fiction Frenzy!

But, because (sincerely—I am not just saying this!) the creativity and fearlessness of the participants as well as how welcoming I’ve found Siobhan inspired me, when I found myself with an idea upon reading this week’s prompt, I followed through and wrote something. Then posted it. I think this is the first time I’ve done something of that nature online, and I thank Siobhan for being a lovely host and all the participants alongside me this week for offering their extraordinary work for all to see.
Siobhan herself acted as judge this week, and I am honored (and blushing) that she awarded my entry, “Give,” an honorable mention. All the entries may be read here, and I do recommend doing so. Siobhan announces the winners here.
Many thanks to Siobhan and all the lovely writers I have had the delight to become (virtually) acquainted with over the last week. Funny the opportunities joining Twitter can seem to open up! ;)
Love,
Emerald
-from “Give”
e[lust] #34
I have a post included in this month’s e[lust], a project organized by the lovely Dangerous Lilly. If you’re unfamiliar with e[lust] and would like an introduction, or if you would like to submit, see this page for information. Thanks for visiting!
Love,
Emerald

Welcome to e[lust] - Your source for sexual intelligence and inspirations of lust from the smartest & sexiest bloggers! Whether you’re looking for hot steamy smut, thought-provoking opinions or expert information, you’re going to find it here. Want to be included in e[lust] #35 ? Start with the rules, check out the schedule and subscribe to the RSS feed for updates! Note: Wondering why there is no Top 3 this edition? Read the latest Editor’s Note to find out why, and what you can do to help prevent this from happening in the future.
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The Ultrasound and the Fury- I cried softly and my partner moved closer to the table so I could lay my cheek against him for comfort and support. Then they brandished a wand and explained they needed to take pictures inside of me. And told him to get out.
Vagina in the Wild – Adventures in Pantslessness – They are self-cleaning and self-lubricating. They are a wonderfully well designed body part that speaks of feminine power and beauty. They leave wet spots on the couch.
~ e[lust] Editress ~
The Ultimate Guide to Silicone Sex Toys — With Metis Black of Tantus, Inc. – I picked the brain of Metis Black, the fabulous woman behind Tantus Inc, makers of some very awesome silicone sex toys. Get your sex geek on and find out some myths and facts about silicone sex toys!
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Kink & Fetish
As Is Custom
Consent and negotiation
Fishnets and Spanking and Sleep
In room entertainment
Ladies’ Night: My First Time at an All-Womens’ Sex Party
Learn the rope of knots: Overhand Knot
slapping…drinking…and other wacky fun…
That Moment
Sex News, Interviews, Politics & Humor
An Open Letter to Rush Limbaugh
Erotic-On Me
Eyes Wide Smut
Strangers on a Train
Thoughts & Advice on Sex & Relationships
Bondage Insecurities
Cunnilingus 101
Getaway Sex vs Everyday Sex
Gifts from Lover’s
Innies, Outties & 3-Ways
Im 35 and My Mum Can Hear Me Having Sex
Mono or Poly
Mmm, the kissage!
Never Pinch a Sadist #3: Relationship Rules
Primary? Alpha?
Safewords in the Real World
Shields
The long distance thing
The Next Evolution — Swinging-Open Marriage-Polyamory
Erotic Writing
A Good Day and Sexzy Night
50 Ways to Fuck Your Lover
Blissful Candlelit Climax
Cunny Honey
Easy Like Sunday Mornings
Fingertips
first date
In which… I go to my first party (Part I)
I’m the Slut
How It All Started
Mount’n Dew
Our Sex Diary (Part Two!)
Rain
Rendezvous
Some Truth…About Cocksucking
Sensuality
She Takes Control
The Chair – The Execution
The Beast
That Familiar Maddening Thrill
The Importance of (Emotional and Physical) Self-Love
Vignette 2: Traffic Stop
Working Out
Whore’s Mouth
You Can Take the Girl Out of the Country…

I had a lot of fun writing “City Girl” because it touches on a lot of my own historical background in the Midwest. I actually found myself experiencing some nostalgia as I worked on it—as well as being reminded of the picture of me, circa 1998, to the right. At that time, that was not an uncommon look for me. : ) Readers of the story will probably understand why I wanted to scan and include it in this post! (And is that a livestock trailer in the background…?)
I can hardly wait to get my copies!Seeing Stars – Alison Tyler
Chasing Fate: Exige – Kev Henley
City Girl – Emerald (Me!)
Subway Subterfuge – May Deva
Performance Art – Cynthia Hamilton
Let Sleeping Dogs Come – Chrissie Bentley
Hole in Your Pocket – Donna George Storey
Maid Service – Jan Darby
Chasing Jared – Heidi Champa
Breathing – Daniel Burnell
Whore – D. L. King
Just a Little Trim – Kristina Wright
Three Pink Earthquakes – Thomas S. Roche
Belle de Soir – Austin Stevens
The Spoiled Brat – Lily K. Cho
An Audience of One – N.T. Morley
Chocolate Cake – I.G. Frederick
Tournament – Abby Abbot
Rock Star Rewards – Rachel Kramer Bussel
Love,
Emerald
-from “City Girl”
Slowly but Surely…?
That is how I feel (punctuation included!) about my integration into the social media scene, lol. I have finally created a Facebook author page as of today. Such is something I have quite hesitated to do, as it feels uncomfortably…conceited, I guess, to me. But the recommendations of colleagues and the recognition that I could use it to announce things I’ve tended not to trumpet on my personal Facebook page have finally convinced me of the practicality of having one. :)
If you are on Facebook and would like to, you may “Like” my author Facebook page here (facebook.com/EmeraldAuthor).
Thank you!
(And yes, I figure I will get on Twitter eventually…I’ll announce it here if/when I do!)
Love,
Emerald
“I can’t live my life always worried about ‘what if,’ ’cause what if I die tomorrow, then I never even lived…”
-Plain White T’s “What If”
Best Erotic Romance Is Out, and an Interview About My Story!
Best Erotic Romance, edited by Kristina Wright and published by Cleis Press, has been released! It’s not available on Kindle yet, but the print version is in stock now at Amazon, via the publisher, and of course at numerous other retailers.
Love,
Emerald
-from “Honey Changes Everything”
K D Grace Invites Me to Talk About the Story Behind “With Random Precision”
I am thrilled and honored to be a guest on K D Grace’s blog today. I had the utter pleasure of meeting K D in Las Vegas in September at the Erotic Authors Association conference, and I am so glad to have gotten to connect with her!
As I mentioned in my post about said conference, I did a reading of part of my story “With Random Precision” (published in Love Notes: A Music & Sex Anthology) during the last formal session slot of the conference. K D has graciously invited me to take part in her “Story Behind the Story” feature on her site and talk a little more about, well, the story behind the story “With Random Precision,” as well as provide an excerpt. I am quite happy to do so!
Thanks so much to K D Grace for inviting me to appear on her blog today and asking about what is one of my personal favorite stories I’ve written. My guest post may be found here!
Love,
Emerald
“You reached for the secret too soon, you cried for the moon…”
-Pink Floyd “Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-5″
Happy Halloween From Bee to You!
I’m so delighted that The Erotic Woman is featuring my story “Wings and All” today, just in time for Halloween weekend! I love Halloween and am very excited about my costume this year, which I look forward to posting photos of (as I have done in previous years) after the weekend (and after, you know, construction of my costume is actually completed).
In the meantime, “Wings and All” was inspired by one of my favorite ever Halloween costumes: bee! Big thanks to The Erotic Woman for featuring this ode to one of my favorite holidays—and one of my favorite costumes! ;) Happy Halloween!
Love,
Emerald
Before I could, I felt Justin up against me from behind.
-from “Wings and All” (originally published in Alison Tyler‘s anthology K Is for Kinky)



















