Why erotica?
I love sex! I've always loved sex! It's a miracle--the intertwining of bodies, the buildup, the excitement, the tension and the incredible release of orgasm (or orgasms, when with a lover). And all the places to have sex--in bed, in the kitchen, on the couch, in the middle of the floor, on the porch, in the garage, anyplace outdoors (but especially in the woods)! It's just so exciting. To be able to write about sex, in nitty gritty, loving detail (and unabashedly), is thrilling and liberating. All that contrasts with the reality that sex is taboo (explicit sex, anyway--as far as the media and advertising, it's shoved down your throat). Sex--and I include masturbating, which I truly love and do every day--is something that virtually everybody does, but no one talks about. So it's a real privilege to use my writing talent to share the joy and mystery of sexual arousal with readers as we explore this incredibly powerful human experience.
Do you remember the first erotica story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Two books, Over the Knee and On the Bare, both by Fiona Locke, got me so hot and bothered that I started thinking about writing erotica. They're both very well written, so it set a high standard. The topics are spanking (and the books are very British, and the British are so into spanking!), which isn't my primary kink. But the heat level is very high.
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