Purple Prosaic

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Purple Prosaic, LLC is an indie publishing label featuring the nocturnal emissions of eroticists Alessia Brio & Will Belegon.

Readers interested in Purple Prosaic's full catalog are encouraged to visit www.PurpleProsaic.com

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Where to find Purple Prosaic online

Bittersweet: Nocturnal Emissions
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 52,880. Language: English. Published: December 1, 2013 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Erotica Anthologies, Fiction » Erotica » Erotica Anthologies
A collection of Alessia Brio's diverse erotic & flash fiction.
Stormy Weather
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 43,080. Language: English. Published: January 4, 2012 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » BDSM, Fiction » Romance » Adult
Contains the following single titles: Wetter Has Never Been Better Topping Love ¡Pura Vida! Three tales with a feisty cast of characters who explore sex in a variety of ways, from tame to incendiary.
Digital Manipulation
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 4. Price: Free! Words: 1,720. Language: English. Published: November 3, 2011 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(4.00 from 1 review)
Oh, that stranger's hands! This title first appeared in an anthology from Ravenous Romance & editor Rachel Kramer Bussel entitled The Lust Chronicles.
Down on the Beach
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 2,110. Language: English. Published: November 3, 2011 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Couples Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(4.25 from 4 reviews)
On her knees in the gentle waters of the Jamaican surf. This title first appeared in the IPPY Award-winning collection from Cleis Press & editor Rachel Kramer Bussel, Tasting Him.
Past Perfect
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 3. Price: Free! Words: 4,800. Language: English. Published: November 3, 2011 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Lesbian Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
Jacqueline Manceaux is the shining star who makes Denise feel like she's sitting in the gutter. Every time Denise looks up, Jacqui is there, a reminder of all Denise's imperfections. When Jacqui invites Denise to a party, it takes all her courage to show up. But, once Denise is in the door, everything changes. The evening takes Denise down a road she never expected to travel.
Mirror Geography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 43,000. Language: English. Published: July 30, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Lesbian Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
A collection of lesbian erotic fiction. This ebook bundle contains the following short stories and novellas: Boiling Point, Say It with a Strap-On, Double Decker, Past Perfect, Hallowing Eve, Allure, 30 Seconds, Listen to Me, Until Next Time, and an excerpt from the upcoming Beach Magic. Most are also available as individual ebooks.
ArtiFactual: Tales of the Erotique Mystique
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 67,610. Language: English. Published: July 30, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Paranormal
TALES OF THE EROTIQUE MYSTIQUE! This award-winning ebook bundle contains the novellas: Erotique, Switch, Amichu, Closing Arguments, and the prequel At First.
Squeeze Play
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 83,590. Language: English. Published: July 30, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Couples Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
Winner of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Best Erotica! This ebook bundle contains the following novellas: Double Header & Spring Training.
Artistically Bound
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 32,310. Language: English. Published: July 30, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Couples Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
PASSION IN PITTSBURGH! This eBook bundle contains the award-winning novellas: ARTISTICALLY INCLINED and BOUND FOR SUCCESS.
Four Play
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 19. Price: Free! Words: 1,800. Language: English. Published: May 9, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Nonfiction » Reference » Handbooks & Manuals
EUCHRE made sexy. "Sex is like cards: If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand." (Mae West)
Ripe
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,070. Language: English. Published: April 26, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Suspense/Mystery, Fiction » Erotica » Interracial
When Josephine "Joey" Gray is yanked from her police academy class, she fears expulsion for a nightclub indiscretion. Instead, she's given a crash course in covert work and delivered to a small town at the other end of the state to help bust a vicious pedophile who's preying on a rural area's young women. In the process, she learns that love can blossom in the most vile situations.
So, You Want to Self-Publish
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,710. Language: English. Published: April 12, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing
In the rapidly changing environment of digital publishing, many authors are asking themselves whether they truly need the services of a traditional publisher. Is it really necessary to have a large chunk of their sales revenue withheld by a distributor and a publisher? This book will provide valuable lessons learned regarding one author's journey through the waters of self-epublishing.
Spring Training
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 46,050. Language: English. Published: February 4, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Romance
As the new season rolls around, Andi's focus has shifted from players to coach. Does Mark Hamilton have what it takes to earn Andi's trust and complete Spring Training? This standalone title, which picks up where Double Header left off.
At First
Series: ArtiFactual: Tales of the Erotique Mystique, Book 5. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,380. Language: English. Published: February 4, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » General, Fiction » Erotica » Historical/America
Together at last! By popular demand, the story behind the story of ArtiFactual. On a historic day in DC, meet Erotique's eccentric curator--Senor Eduardo "Eddie" Rojas Aguilar--as a young archeology student and his dear departed Vivian Long long before she left this realm.
Double Header
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 38,510. Language: English. Published: February 4, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Menage/Multiple Partners
Andrea Spring doesn't love baseball, but she sure loves baseball players. When her carefully-crafted casual sex life gets rocked by unexpected forces, she meets the challenge with her unique style. There's nothing conventional about this woman. When Andi plays, everybody wins.
Listen to Me
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 12. Price: Free! Words: 1,740. Language: English. Published: February 4, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Lesbian Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » BDSM
(4.50 from 4 reviews)
A sexy bit of girl-girl BDSM play. (And here is useless text required to meet the 50 character minimum.)
Closing Arguments
Series: ArtiFactual: Tales of the Erotique Mystique, Book 4. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 30,540. Language: English. Published: February 3, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Romance
When Philadelphia's infamous sex toy shop & museum, Erotique, is threatened by a pious patron, owner Amanda Long and her partner Bruce Winfield face their toughest trial to date, one that jeopardizes their relationship as well as their business.
Bound for Success
Series: Passion in Pittsburgh, Book 2. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 19,430. Language: English. Published: February 3, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Menage/Multiple Partners
A stand-alone continuation of the tale which began with this writing team's most popular novella, Artistically Inclined, Pittsburgh's daring duo is back in a hot-blooded romance with a penchant for ties that bind! When Cyndi's nerves about her gallery opening get the better of her, Kevin takes matters into his own hands, replacing one tension with another...
Time Warp
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,030. Language: English. Published: January 28, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Comedy/Humor, Fiction » Erotica » Women's Erotica
Dan doesn't appreciate Alex any longer, and Alex just does not appreciate Dan's infidelity. When cunning and creativity combine in a woman scorned, revenge turns criminally delicious. Who's really the guilty party in this twisted tale of torment?
Artistically Inclined
Series: Passion in Pittsburgh, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 13,600. Language: English. Published: January 27, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Couples Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » Menage/Multiple Partners
Determined not to repeat past mistakes and allow their sex life to become stale and repetitive, Cyndi issues Kevin a Valentine's Day challenge to exchange -- and fulfill -- fantasy lists. His response provides the canvas for an evening of daring inclinations and passionate creativity.
Pura Vida!
Series: Pura Vida, Book 3. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 21,350. Language: English. Published: January 21, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Menage/Multiple Partners, Fiction » Erotica » Gay Erotica
When Stormy Delgado traveled to Costa Rica in Wetter Has Never Been Better, little did she know that the country would become such an integral part of her life. ¡Pura Vida! takes Stormy and Charlie back to their beginnings... and adds Pietro to the mix for what one reviewer termed "incendiary" sex scenes.
Double Decker
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 19,160. Language: English. Published: January 21, 2010 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Lesbian Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
Tess is determined to win the big karaoke contest at the Double Decker bar... and the heart of the woman organizing it. Will her evening end on a high note?
Confess
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 11. Price: Free! Words: 3,230. Language: English. Published: December 19, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » General
(4.33 from 3 reviews)
Loosely based on the It's Just Lunch® dating service, Confess is the first in a series of tales revolving around the It's Just Sex no-strings fantasy fulfillment service. This story was first published in the print edition of Alessia's award-winning debut collection, fine flickering hungers. WARNING: Catholics may find the story premise offensive. Well, "good" Catholics, anyway.
San Diego Sunset
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,970. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Romance
At some point in each of our lives, if we're lucky, we become receptive to the messages of the universe. We must then choose between living or merely existing. This is a tale of such choosing. Never underestimate the power of dreams.
The Second Person
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 3,300. Language: English. Published: October 25, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Comedy/Humor, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(3.00 from 1 review)
A hilarious tale in which the author breaks several "rules" of "good" writing. Try it. YOU'll like it. (This story first appeared in the print edition of Alessia Brio's debut collection, fine flickering hungers.)
Legally Binding
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 13. Price: Free! Words: 2,050. Language: English. Published: October 25, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Comedy/Humor, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
There are ways to make an attorney perform! Tamara is fed up with Bruce's slacking, since she's the one fielding his legal practice's calls from irate clients. She takes control of the situation in a very effective manner.
Amichu
Series: ArtiFactual: Tales of the Erotique Mystique, Book 3. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,640. Language: English. Published: October 22, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Paranormal
Fresh from a "shocking" sexual adventure in Switch, Mandy and Bruce are headed to South America for another trek into the amorously unknown. When a friend of Mandy's late aunt brings news of an Incan artifact suited for Mandy's shop, the duo travel to Rapa Nui to claim it. What they find instead could endanger not only the priceless item, but their lives.
Switch
Series: ArtiFactual: Tales of the Erotique Mystique, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,020. Language: English. Published: October 22, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Paranormal, Fiction » Erotica » Romance
Erotique's Mandy and Bruce are back! When these playful lovers experiment with a new toy during a powerful thunderstorm, they experience sex in a whole new way.
Erotique
Series: ArtiFactual: Tales of the Erotique Mystique, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,960. Language: English. Published: October 22, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Paranormal
(3.00 from 1 review)
Mandy stands to inherit the family legacy--a famous Philadelphia adult toy store and museum called Erotique--but she first has to meet the terms of the will and spend the night. With the help of her best friend, Bruce, she soon discovers the exhibits are VERY educational and her feelings for Bruce run deeper than she realized.
Topping Love
Series: Pura Vida, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,270. Language: English. Published: October 21, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Women's Erotica
In this charming tale, pizza provides a model for the definition of love.
Wetter Has Never Been Better
Series: Pura Vida, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 13,710. Language: English. Published: October 21, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Romance
Tasked with making the rainy season attractive to tourists, Stormy travels to Costa Rica and discovers exactly why "Wetter Has Never Been Better."
Undercover Angel
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 9. Price: Free! Words: 4,000. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » Romance
(4.00 from 1 review)
Angel's "Devilishly Discreet Investigations" land her a new client... and a new lover.
Say It with a Strap-On
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,040. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Lesbian Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » Women's Erotica
What happens after you've seduced your best friend? Join Carly and Jenna as they deal with the awkward aftermath of "Boiling Point." WARNING: Contains a little angst, a little spanking, and a lot of kinky white hot girl sex. After reading this book, you will never again look at chocolate-covered cherries in the same way.
Boiling Point
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,140. Language: English. Published: October 19, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Lesbian Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » Romance
Carly, tired of waiting for Jenna to acknowledge their attraction to one another, decides to turn up the heat. This story was first published as part of Alessia Brio's debut collection, fine flickering hungers. WARNING: This story contains white hot friends-to-lovers girl sex and the off-label use of a bra.
Jake
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 14. Price: Free! Words: 1,500. Language: English. Published: October 18, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Comedy/Humor, Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary
(3.67 from 3 reviews)
Chloe misses Jake something fierce! (And here is useless text required to meet the 50 character minimum.)
Hallowing Eve
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 8. Price: Free! Words: 3,070. Language: English. Published: October 9, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Lesbian Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » Women's Erotica
Bad weather, a secluded mountain cabin, and a big box o' sex toys provide the backdrop for Lisa's seduction of her colleague, Eve. This story was first published by Torquere Press in its Fresh Off the Vine 'zine. It also appeared in the print edition of Alessia Brio's debut collection, fine flickering hungers.
Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 15. Price: Free! Words: 2,320. Language: English. Published: October 8, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Paranormal, Fiction » Erotica » General
(3.00 from 2 reviews)
What's Halloween without a little tentacle sex? This ghoulishly sexy, fun short story was first published in Alessia Brio's award-winning debut collection, fine flickering hungers.
fine flickering hungers
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 53,770. Language: English. Published: June 25, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Erotica Anthologies, Poetry » Female authors
EPIC eBook Award Winner for Best Erotica! A collection of erotic short stories + accompanying poetry. Sexual scenarios vary from hetero- to mono- to homosexual to group, with the only common thread being that they seldom (if ever) take place in a bed. This is the ebook edition of the print release. Most of the stories are now also available as individual ebooks.
The Seven
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 17. Price: Free! Words: 5,670. Language: English. Published: June 18, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Holiday » Adventure
The personification of principles.
Knead
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 7. Price: Free! Words: 3,530. Language: English. Published: June 14, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Confidence & self-esteem, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Massage
The power of touch.
Naught Good
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 16. Price: Free! Words: 1,460. Language: English. Published: June 14, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » General
Deception is the main ingredient in heartbreak. (And here is useless text required to meet the 50 character minimum.)
Pantheism 101: Sexual Synæsthesia
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 6. Price: Free! Words: 2,940. Language: English. Published: June 13, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » General
There is a knowing that transcends fact; an understanding of soul. Sensuality surrounds us--in the air we breathe and the earth beneath our feet. We need only open ourselves to the magic. Let Alessia take you on a spiritual journey of erotic exploration.
Two-Thirds
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 10. Price: Free! Words: 1,860. Language: English. Published: June 13, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » General
Valentine's Day isn't always the romantic holiday it should be.
Butterfly
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 5. Price: Free! Words: 4,030. Language: English. Published: June 13, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Erotica » General
(3.00 from 1 review)
A winner in Desdmona's Titillating Tattoo contest, this powerful short story also appears in Coming Together: For the Cure, a critically-acclaimed collection of erotica that benefits Susan G. Komen For the Cure.
Bleep!
Series: Free from Purple Prosaic, Book 18. Price: Free! Words: 4,280. Language: English. Published: June 13, 2009 by Purple Prosaic. Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Comedy/Humor, Fiction » Erotica » Romance
(3.67 from 3 reviews)
A world without phone sex? Could it happen? Join Alessia and Will for a humorous, yet very thought-provoking look at this engaging exchange between lovers that suffers a few... bleeps.
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