Hi, Everyone! You’ve probably already seen my Spanking Romance Round Table post, giving my opinion on Feminism and Spanking. It might be a little controversial, but I’m opinionated like that. You can find it here.

Also today, my book, The Winner: Romantek is being featured on Celeste Jones’ Spanking Stories Book Club. She always asks insightful questions, and they don’t always pertain only to the book. Whether you’ve read The Winner yet or not, I hope you’ll pop over to Celeste’s place and add your two cents. It’s sure to be an interesting discussion.

Furthermore, The Princess and the Huntsman is firmly on the Amazon Top 100 for Erotica this week. It’s an honor to be among the greats. I feel like a bit of an impostor, but that won’t stop me from being excited by the company I’m keeping. If you haven’t read The Princess and the Huntsman, I hope you’ll take the word of a lot of other erotica readers and pick yourself up a copy. You can find the summary and an excerpt right here.

Lastly, I inked a contract with Blushing Books for the sequel to Kiki’s Millionaire. It’s called The Girl with the Thistle Tattoo. If you’ve been curious to find out what happens to Cal Chesterfield, this will be your chance. You’ll see it on the ebook shelves before the year is over, I expect.

Thanks for joining me on my peregrinations today, and don’t forget to come back for Saturday Spankings tomorrow. There’s always something fun going on around here!

Today, I’m going to comment on why I write erotica, as opposed to, say, thrillers, or horror, or YA.

I started writing a long time ago, when I was a child. I was always a writer, it seemed, though, to me, it was easy and I figured just about anyone could do it. It was not a special talent, though I respected people who were my favorite writers. I didn’t associate hard work with writing, therefore I did not believe I had any particular talent. Nonetheless, I kept writing a variety of things: some romance short stories, lots of poetry, school newsletters (printed on mimeograph) and plays. I became a theater arts major in college. My plays garnered attention here and there, but they were not a big splash.

After modeling and acting for about 5 years out of college, and working for the California Living History Center, working and directing at Renaissance Faires on both ends of the state, I went into tech writing. I hoped to make decent money, which, as an actor happens a lot like a lightning strike – rarely.

Tech writing did achieve my goals, but it was flat for me. I found I was good at it, though it was hard to be terribly enthusiastic. I got married to BB, had some kids, and left writing behind for quite a while. I still read many romances and sci-fi books, and plotted out little stories that sparked my imagination. It was a lot like writing out a dream: not much you can do with it.

At one point, I did undertake writing a book. BB was in a creative writing course, and his interest in creative writing made me somewhat competitive. It wasn’t very nice of me, but I didn’t think it would be harmful. (It did turn out to be a sticking point later.) Nonetheless, I wrote a long novel of about 140,000 words. Way too long to get published. Parts of that novel (which you all now know as Daughter of the Moon, Books 1 & 2) were ultra-sexy. I knew a very long novel by a newbie was very unlikely to be published, but I tried and got turned down. Then BB came up with the idea of clipping out the naughtier segments and sending them to an erotic story publisher. Voila!

This is the cover from the first book I wrote for publication — Distant Love, a Masquerade Books paperback publication.

That’s pretty much when I was off and running. I had acknowledged my talent, and it felt awesome.

Then I met my current husband KG (I was divorced from BB by this point). We had a mostly online relationship, and part of that relationship was me writing my fantasies down and sending them to him. We were aiming for a D/s relationship, and he wanted to know what he’d be working with. I thrived with those stories. I wrote them in 3rd person and included many characters I was attracted to or knew from past experiences in my life. They were very sexy stories, all vignettes revolving around the same three imaginary people. They later turned into a book.

My experience with the erotica publisher was several years old, but after a few years writing these little personal stories, KG and I decided I might try the publishing route again. There was a brand new ePublisher starting up at the time. This was a time when ePublishers practically didn’t exist. This new world intrigued me and so I decided to submit an erotic BDSM romance book to them. That was Renaissance E Books, then owned by David O Dyer. Mr. Dyer passed away a few years later, but he’d published a couple of my books by that time. Another savvy person bought Renaissance E Books, Jean Marie Stine, and she’s the head honcho there now. In 2002, she revitalized my work and republished it to Amazon and other sellers. People were buying my books! It made me want to write more…and more…and more. I thought I’d found my niche.

All my books for Renaissance E Books were erotic. That’s what was selling in the eBook market at that time, and it suited my experience and temperament. I’ve been writing for those fans ever since, through Renaissance E Books, New Dawning, Blushing Books (where I started focusing on erotic spanking romance exclusively) and Stormy Night Publications. I hope to continue producing these erotic books for a long time to come.

So, that’s how I got into erotica and why I write it. I stay because it’s something I’m good at, and I don’t believe in hiding your talents under a barrel. They’re gifts from Fortuna, and ought to be exploited so long as they do no harm to others. I love what I do, and especially love hearing from readers who keep me going even when the work is hard and the hours are long.

I hope you enjoy my stories. Please tell your friends that there’s this woman author you know who’s struggling to be the best in her field and who writes uplifting erotic stories; because all my stories have a positive moral and happy ever after ending. Why not smile at the end of a book?

Thank you for joining me here today.

The combination of erotica and science fiction necessitated that science fiction—both speculative and fantastical—become a meme with all its attendant facets. It needed more than technology, more than fantasy Gods and Goddesses and anthropomorphic animals; it needed a dose of visceral reality. This reality had to be the kind that included eating, sleeping, and, of course, sexuality.

We might never know when science fiction erotica was first produced, but it is easy to see its prevalence increasing as the centuries pass. Today, science fiction erotica is gaining popularity as authors such as Laurell K. Hamilton, John Norman, and the venerable Johanna Lindsey get into the act. Even Piers Anthony, that famous writer of fantasy that so many of cut our eye teeth on, wrote Pornucopia, his version of a paranormal romp in the hay. And while “Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex” by Larry Niven isn’t exactly erotic, he deals in suggestive sexual themes exclusively in that funny essay.

But what are the romantic elements of sci-fi erotica, and how do they further the tech or fantasy? Try this on for size: boy meets girl; boy gets girl; boy loses girl; boy sings a song and gets girl back; they live happily ever after. That’s the basic refrain of romance novels, but in the case of sci-fi romance, it could be: alien meets girl; or, boy meets android; or, shapeshifter meets demon. The combinations are endless, but the point is that someone meets someone else who rocks their world, then find that they can’t do without that someone, and through some wonder of science or fantasia, they make it through trials and tribulations and find permanent togetherness. That’s the scope I tried to present in my two-book series, Daughter of the Moon.

The erotic elements are, I hope, self explanatory. There’s sex that’s sexy, not perfunctory or medically technical, but sensual, often impulsive, and always passionate. It’s intended to emotionally charge the reader right along with the characters.

Can the characters have more than one partner and still retain the romance elements? I think so. There is illustrative value in comparisons, as well as a dose of reality when bad red relationships and uncomfortable sexual situations occur. Furthermore, there is a burgeoning market for homosexual romance literature happening today that shouldn’t be ignored. And if homosexuality is allowed, perhaps polyamory ought to be, too. The world is a wide open place for erotica these days, and sci-fi erotica perhaps most open of all because the human(oid)s and supernatural beings that inhabit those realms don’t necessarily fit together the way we’re used to. But there’s lots of love to be had and that’s really the point.

I’ve written 3 sci-fi books, Laricon’s Ways, Daughter of the Moon, Book 1: Surface, and Daughter of the Moon, Book 2: Depths. These are sci-fi erotica, and deal with some interesting concepts, sometimes breaking the rules. All are romances, so you’ll get that lovin’ feelin’ with every chapter.

Happy Horny Hump Day Heverybody. Yes, it’s alliteration gone nuts. Welcome to HHD, where you can see a variety of the horniest happenings at a select group of Horny Hump Day authors’ blogs, three sentences at a time. Do visit them all for the complete panoply.

Moving forward through my Journey family series. I’m bringing you a snippet from Journey’s End, the sixth of the Journey books. It’s the semi-wrap up story of Leo Journey, Journey family patriarch, and how he finds love where it’s been waiting patiently, right under his own nose. The book involves the whole family, and there are sexy parts for all the couples (and spankings, too), but this one involves Deuce and his lovely Latina, Pilar.

They’re making out in his old, childhood room on the Journey’s End ranch.

“Are you wet, darlin’?” he asked, knowing the answer already. Her soft scent teased him mercilessly. His cock was full and anxious, tenting his slacks.

What a silly question! But they do love their “pillow talk.” Of course, there’s more than talk in this scene. Read the blurb and excerpt for a more in-depth look.

Come back and join me again for more Horny Hump Day segments, every Wednesday. Thanks for meeting me here today!

I’m back, and rarin’ to go! Welcome to the start of July’s Saturday Spankings here on Patricia Green Books. I hope you’ll join me, and all the Saturday Spanking authors for some summertime naughtiness and its repercussions.

This week, I’m bringing you a little piece of Liv’s Journey, book one of my Journey family series. There are seven books in this series, one for every reader’s interest. All are spankalicious.

In this segment, large-sized model, Liv, and her Texan soldier, Trey, are making love for the first time. Of course, it wouldn’t be Saturday Spankings without a little hanky spanky included.

“Do it,” she groaned. “Now. Do it!”

“Now, miss, that is purely impolite,” he told her, giving her a spank with his hand. Her response was a cry of frustration and pain followed by a wriggle against his cock. “But, just this once…” He pressed the head of his dick into her sopping quim. “Just this once, I’ll take your suggestion.” She yelped as he spanked her again and slid home at the same time.

Did it make you blush?

Hop along, and happy summer!

I love these Saturday hops! There’s so much spanking, sensual, erotic, and downright corrective. Today, I’m offering a little piece of my current WIP (draft is done, yay!), Teaching Miss McGillicutty. In this segment, young and gorgeous Professor Hal Emory is teaching college student Kathy McGillicutty the thornier side of aversion therapy. They’re working together to try to deter Kathy from smoking, and this is their first session.

She slowly draped herself over the desk, lifting her skirt up to her waist in the back. Her face flamed right down her long, slender neck. Kathy’s short hair bobbed as she pressed her face to the desk. She wore skimpy, white panties sporting the words “Ho, Ho, Ho” with small, colorful Christmas trees dotting the seat. A book slid off a stack on the desk and landed with a small thump on the worn rug.

The air in the room went still. Several long moments passed. It was time to get started.

P.S.: Despite her panties, this is not a holiday story.

Thank you for hopping by! I hope to see you again on Wednesday for Horny Hump Day.

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Are you having a Horny Hump Day? Wanna get inspired? You’re in the right place on the right hop. This is Horny Hump Day where new as well as experienced erotica writers share 3 of their sexiest sentences with you. Get to know them and their work by hopping along from the Horny Hump Day site.

Today, I’m going to share a little preview of my latest WIP, Teaching Miss McGillicutty. It’s almost ready for prime time, so I’m going to tease you with it. Prime the pump, so to speak.

In this segment, law professor, Hal Emory, has decided to help college student, Kathy McGillicutty, give up smoking. They’ve agreed to try his version of aversion therapy, but there’s no point in denying that it turns them both on. Kathy, however, hasn’t much experience with sex, so the sensations are all new to her.

Kathy wriggled in his grasp, rubbing her belly against his erection, encouraging him like the worst harlot and the most untried virgin.

This was the moment Kathy had been waiting for for so long. This was the man of her fantasies, of her dreams.

I hope this inspires you to keep your eyes out for Teaching Miss McGillicutty not long in the future. I’ll let you know when it hits the e-shelves.

Happy hump day!

It’s a great day for a spanking! And today it’s Saturday Spankings day, here on Patricia Green Books. I’ve been absent for a few weeks while I finish the draft of Teaching Miss McGillicutty (a spanking romance novella), but I’m back for a few weeks while it’s out in beta.

This week, I’m sharing eight sentences from Journey’s End, the sixth book in the Journey family series. This book is jam-packed with spankings, both for punishment and for erotic purposes. I hope you’ll pick up a copy at Amazon.com, Amazon UK or Blushing Books.

Each of the first five chapters of the novella is about one of the Journey couples. This segment is from Queenie and Will’s chapter. He’s just come home to find Queenie exhausted. Will is affectionate with her, though he’s unhappy about her frazzled condition.

“Is that an invitation, Mr. Mazie?”

He nuzzled in the hair near her ear. “No. You look beat. I ought to spank you for letting yourself get so worn down.”

There were aspects of a hard spanking that appealed to Queenie at that moment. She was pent up, tired and frazzled. It would be like hitting the “reset” button for her.

Any woman in a D/s or DD relationship can probably relate to Queenie’s sentiments if she’s honest with herself. How do you feel about a “reset” spanking? Would you equate it with a “maintenance” spanking?

Thank you for joining me for Saturday Spankings. Hop over to the other Saturday Spankings authors’ sites and enjoy a little more hot-bottomed fun.

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Welcome back to Horny Hump Day on Patricia Green Books. I took a few weeks off so that I could finish the draft of Teaching Miss McGillicutty, but I’m back for a little while while it’s in beta, sharing some goodies with you. I hope you’ll also hop over to the other Horny Hump Day authors’ sites today or tomorrow.

I’d like to show you a little more of Journey’s End today. You might recall that Journey’s End is the sixth book of the Journey family series. There’s also a surprise seventh book (Journey’s Valentine), but it’s not available at distributors except for Bethany’s Woodshed yet.

In this segment, Queenie and Will (whom you might remember from Spanking Her Highness are sharing an early morning shower.

Will’s auburn hair had darkened in the water, and droplets beaded on his broad shoulders and chest. His upper body was tanned down to a line low on his hips from working out in the sun and his bright eyes fell on her with heated intensity. Queenie pressed her body against him and luxuriated in the sensation of his thick cock against her belly.

There’s much more to this erotic scene, so do go and find yourself a copy of the book. Love and spankings go hand and hand in this novella, as with all the Journey books.

To get your copy of Journey’s End: Amazon.com, Amazon UK and Blushing Books.

Thanks for joining me here today! I’ll see you again on Saturday for Saturday Spankings.

Today’s entry is NOT SAFE FOR WORK.

You say you want spankings? Well, my friend, you’ve got ‘em today, ’cause it’s Saturday Spankings day. Be sure to visit all the spanking authors to get your Saturday treat. (Link to the hop below.)

I promised on Horny Hump Day (Wednesday’s regular hop), that I’d share something erotic here today. I won’t let you down. Here’s another sample of Bourbon & Branch Water.

Stormy misbehaved and got her punishment. She knows she deserved it and accepted it with something like good grace. Still, she’s bent over Jeff’s desk in the middle of a work day with her panties…somewhere.

Another ten strokes of the ruler and finally it stopped. Jeff put the ruler down on the desk and his cool hand soothed her aching behind. After a moment of rubbing, his fingers delved between her legs, gently searching, coaxing.

“Your red ass turns me on,” he said, leaning forward to speak softly in her ear.

Stormy shivered, and not with pain. He knew exactly what to say to turn on her libido, even under this kind of circumstance. Jeff was amazing. He unbent and increased the exploration of her pussy, rubbing her clit slightly and then pulling back over her lips.

“You’re getting wet, baby. You like your hot ass, too?”

Okay, this is ten sentences. I’m usually so lawful, too! Maybe I get a pass this time?

Thanks for joining me here for Saturday Spankings. I hope it heated your buns!

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