Erotica Scene
Erotica Scene - Issue 1
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Who Says I'm A Slut?
Debunking the Myths of Erotica Writers

I’ve noticed something strange over the last several years, a unique phenomenon that occurs when the words “I write erotica” come out of my mouth and grace the ears of the nearest listener. Those words have a power of sorts, an attitude that makes eyes widen, eyebrows raise, and mouths form that interesting “o” that reminds one of orgasm, if one might be so inclined to think along those lines. 


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Writing Stories As....
Using A Pen Name

Daniel Handler wrote a book series called ‘A Series Of Unfortunate Events’ the last of which is set to publish October of this year. He…What’s that you say Daniel Handler didn’t write those books but a guy named Lemony Snicket did? Of course Daniel Handler published that book. You see Lemony Snicket is Daniel Handler’s pen name.


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The Writer
How They Got Started

Ever wonder how your favorite author started writing the books they do?  Ever wonder what lead them to write sci fi instead of historicals or why they write erotica instead of children’s books?

Well, so did I.

That’s why I set out to ask some of my favorite erotica authors why they write what they do and just how they got started.


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Craft
Writing About Sex Writing About Sex

Many professional freelancers will go their entire career without ever once writing a story about sex. Oh, they may craft a racy scene or two in the course of writing the next Great American Novel, or they might someday write an article about the latest in sexual research, but that's about as far as many writers will ever take the concept.


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Judging A Book By The Back Cover
Erotica Books By The Back Cover Erotica Books By The Back Cover

There are so many great books released every month.  How do you choose which ones go on your personal “To Be Read List”?  Is it word of mouth?  Reviews?  Anything that’s released by your favorite authors?  Or are you a back cover blurb reader like myself?

Well, if you are, this article is for you.

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What's New At Author Island.com
What A Month It What A Month It's Been

January has proven to be a huge month for us over at Author Island.com.  We have grown by leaps and bounds and are having the time of our lives!  We’re also extremely happy to welcome four new authors who have decided to make Author Island.com their cyber home.

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Author Spotlight
Louise Bohmer Louise Bohmer

Born in the winter of 1976 in a small town in British Columbia, Canada, Ms. Bohmer’s fascination with all things obscure and unknown started at an early age.  Her love of horror blossomed at the age of four while watching the 1970’s version of Dracula, starring Frank Langella.  Although she was more interested in Renefield’s disgusting taste for bugs than she was in the suave Count!

 

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Magazine Issues

Erotica Scene - Issue 1

Author Spotlight

Louise Bohmer
Louise Bohmer

Born in the winter of 1976 in a small town in British Columbia, Canada, Ms. Bohmer’s fascination with all things obscure and unknown started at an early age.  Her love of horror blossomed at the age of four while watching the 1970’s version of Dracula, starring Frank Langella.  Although she was more interested in Renefield’s disgusting taste for bugs than she was in the suave Count!

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