Dianne Herbert

Biography

I always intended to write a book but somehow it never happened. I finally got to the point of forcing myself to sit down at a computer and start typing away. What came out was in no way the genre and style that I thought it would be, but, well, life is like that sometimes!

The overall ideas of my stories are similar, but taken from very different places. Blackmail for sex and money seems to be what I'm mostly writing, with the odd mind control sort of a thing thrown in for good measure.

Given the overall genre I'm writing in I've not looked to friends and family for confirmation as to whether the writing is any good and if I should bother continuing. If you do enjoy a book then please leave some form of feedback and this can then guide any future writing. I've started a serial and in that, and some of the other shorter works that might suit a sequel, I will certainly take on board any reader comments or suggestions...!

Thank you for reading my books - long may it continue!

PS. I can tell that some people are finding my books here, then buying them elsewhere. I can fully appreciate why you might wish to do so, but think it is worth mentioning that Smashwords pays author's a much better rate than most - nearly 20% more than a certain well known seller of everything! You will be supporting our work more if you buy here - thanks!

Smashwords Interview

What are your five favorite books, and why?
The Hobbit; The Player of Games; Dune; The Mote in Gods Eye; Morningstar
All five are character driven stories with strong plots. Great writing is great writing no matter the genre. These are a few of the books that I'll come back to and read again at least every other year.
Who are your favorite authors?
JRR Tolkien, Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle (in partnership), Iain M Banks, David Brin, David Gemmell, George MacDonald Fraser.
These authors all give deep plots and good stories, but more than that there are characters that you can see grow and develop - characters that you will want to come and spend time with again and again.
Read more of this interview.

Where to find Dianne Herbert online

Series

Student Life
A student just starting at university mislays her phone. Whether lost or stolen she doesn't know, and it soon doesn't matter. Someone has found it, and shows her that they have a way to bypass the security features. We all have secrets. Hers is that she likes to film herself naked, or partially undressed, when others are unaware of her state. Now someone has their hands on that footage... There are seven parts to this so far, but 8, 9, and 10 are in progress...
Student Life - Part 1
Price: $0.99 USD.
Student Life - Part 2
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Student Life - Part 3
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Student Life - Part 4
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Student Life - Part 5
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Student Life - Part 6
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Cheat Codes
While waiting for a friend to arrive home, two young men are being hosted by her very attractive mother. When they accidentally seem to trigger some sort of hypnotic command, they face the difficult question of what to do about it...
Cheat Codes - Part 1
Price: $0.99 USD.

Books

Filmed on the Night Bus
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,630. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2022. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
A girl starts a new job, but first comes a ride on a bus. You get the feeling that something is not right for her... but the fellow passengers do not help!
Getting My Man at the Youth Club
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,850. Language: British English. Published: November 11, 2022. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
A tale of a teenage girl, a message, and the boy she wants to get with.
A Hen Night to Remember
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,440. Language: English. Published: August 8, 2022. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Interracial
A girl out on a hen night with some friends finds herself left alone - and faced with some choices of a sexual nature. Does she go all the way...?
Can I Be Your Sexual Submissive?
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,760. Language: English. Published: August 8, 2022. Categories: Nonfiction » Sex & Relationships  » Women's sexuality, Fiction » Erotica » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
In this true story I tell you all about my being a submissive sexually and try to describe something of what I am, and why. I also ask a question. If you had me in your life, willing to totally submit to you, what is it you would have me do as your darkest desire?
Student Life - Part 8
Series: Student Life. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,930. Language: English. Published: July 7, 2022. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
In part 8 of the story Amy is forced to continue on by her blackmailer. Some of her flatmates friends visit the flat and she is then made to show her body to new people – and also gets some 'alone' time with Scott.
Student Life - Part 7
Series: Student Life. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,800. Language: English. Published: April 29, 2022. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(5.00 from 1 review)
In part 7 of the story things do not get any better. While forced to continue her humiliation she is shown the ultimate penalty for non compliance. To her horror Scott then brings friends to the flat...
Student Life - Part 6
Series: Student Life. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,480. Language: English. Published: April 17, 2022. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(5.00 from 1 review)
In part 6 of the story her troubles accelerate. She wants out of this blackmailer's grasp, but attempting to deal with him leads to more difficulties, and her relationships with the rest of the flatmates get even more complicated.
Student Life - Part 5
Series: Student Life. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,370. Language: English. Published: April 11, 2022. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
In part 5 of the story she has to face the consequences of her actions last night with Connor, deal with her flatmates, and try and reach an understanding with her blackmailer – and maybe even come up with a plan for dealing with him. Good luck.
Cheat Codes - Part 1
Series: Cheat Codes. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,800. Language: English. Published: January 22, 2022. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » MILF
(5.00 from 1 review)
While waiting for a friend to arrive home, two young men are being hosted by her very attractive mother. When they accidentally seem to trigger some sort of hypnotic command, they face the difficult question of what to do about it...
Simon Says
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,770. Language: British English. Published: January 11, 2022. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(5.00 from 1 review)
Simon Says, is a childhood game where you do what the leader asks if they say those words, and ignore them if they do not. Fail to act at the correct time, or act at the wrong, and you are out of the game, and lose. A young female student, at home from university for the holidays, finds herself at the mercy of some people she despises as they play along with her.
Home Invasion?
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 22,180. Language: English. Published: October 22, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(4.00 from 1 review)
It it a home invasion if you invite them in? Does it matter that you only do so because they are blackmailing you with threats of violence to a member of your family? However, if you still let them in, having agreed in advance what is going to happen, then you can hardly blame them for the results, even if they go beyond what you all expected. Please be aware this is not a pleasant read for all!
Student Life - Part 4
Series: Student Life. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,470. Language: English. Published: October 15, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
In part 4 of the story the person holding the contents of her phone to ransom gives her a punishment for failing to obey her earlier instructions properly. As with any punishment it is intended to make sure that she does not fail again, in this area least, in the future. The task given will not be pleasant to undertake, but neither are the consequences of refusal.
Student Life - Part 3
Series: Student Life. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,060. Language: English. Published: October 9, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
In part 3 of the story the person holding the contents of her phone to ransom gives her some hard choices. As with all blackmail she has the chance to end it, but the consequences of doing so could be catastrophic for her young life. Should she go along with the horror, while looking for a way out – or is there a better option?
Student Life - Part 2
Series: Student Life. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,180. Language: English. Published: October 2, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
In part 2 of the story the person holding the contents of her phone to ransom starts to tell her something of what they want, and what will happen if they do not get it. She has some hard choices to make. Submit? Go along with it for now, and wait for the opportune moment? Or to refuse point blank to deal with some sick individual. But the consequences of that would be...
No More Worries
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,060. Language: English. Published: September 28, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » General
(4.00 from 1 review)
A successful business woman in her 30's decides to sell her prosperous business for a ludicrously low price, but she is not sure why. She decides to give away her hard-earned money, but again is not sure why. Her day keeps getting stranger and she doesn't understand it, but that is okay. After all, she has No More Worries.
Student Life - Part 1
Series: Student Life. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,380. Language: English. Published: September 24, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » General
(5.00 from 4 reviews)
A student just starting at university mislays her phone. Whether lost or stolen she doesn't know, and it soon doesn't matter. Someone has found it, and shows her that they have a way to bypass the security features. We all have secrets. Hers is that she likes to film herself naked, or partially undressed, when others are unaware of her state. Now someone has their hands on that footage...
Taken by the Taliban
Price: $3.99 $3.49 USD. (13% off until June 5!) Words: 57,180. Language: English. Published: September 17, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » General
In 2021, just as the US and coalition forces are about to pull out of Afghanistan, a TV journalist goes in to cover the story. Nobody expected the Taliban forces to overrun the entire country in a matter of weeks. She is trapped and becomes a participant in the story rather than a passive onlooker.
Miss-taken
Price: $3.99 $3.49 USD. (13% off until June 5!) Words: 109,560. Language: British English. Published: March 26, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » General
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
In the late 1980's, a new teacher finds out that she is open to blackmail from some potentially compromising photographs. Nothing much actually happened, but she knows that they could be perceived in a very negative way if they were taken out of context – which someone is threatening to do. She needs to find a way to deal with those concerned and retrieve the evidence. Good luck.
A Change of Pace
Price: $3.99 $3.49 USD. (13% off until June 5!) Words: 84,450. Language: British English. Published: October 21, 2019. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
He enjoyed blackmailing attractive women for both financial and sexual gain – it is always good to have a hobby. One day while minding his own business, sitting people-watching in a station, he sees a truly beautiful lady come off one of the trains. Clearly, this woman needs to be his. And she would be. Her opinion would not be sought.
A Change of Life
Price: $3.99 $3.49 USD. (13% off until June 5!) Words: 87,600. Language: British English. Published: July 29, 2019. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(4.00 from 1 review)
This is the story of a young female doctor who is setting up home in a new area after getting a new job. She is the victim of a form of home invasion, however it is clear from the start that the perpetrator is not interested in stealing her belongings or money, but rather in taking over her life, bit by bit.

Smashwords book reviews by Dianne Herbert

  • Slave of the Aristocracy: Book One – On the Auction Block on Aug. 23, 2021

    This is a really good read. A well set-up plot, with good characters. If the rest of the series is as good as this one, I'm going to be having a very pleasing weekend reading them all through!
  • The Farmer on Aug. 23, 2021

    Bloody hell, that is quite a book. A great premise, something new and different, where you think you know what is going on - but are not quite sure why - but then there is a twist, and another, and you suddenly see things differently. This is near perfect in itself, but now that you know some of what is going on, you do wonder if the sequels can deliver. Only one way to find out...