California Dreamin'

My esteemed colleague, Johneb87 (writer of exceedingly Hot Editor's pick stories on Literotica - check 'em out!), is taking a trip around California.  He has started this excellent blog, in which he's not only making notes about the vineyards he visits; he's also describing some of the fun and games he's having along the way.  (No, not that kind!  Sheesh, people have fun out of bed too y'know!)  If you want tips on a trip round California and the superb Napa Valley wines, or just a pleasant read, here is your place to go:  

Trip notes and random musings.  

Maybe I'm a MILF

Still my favourite of
Kenny's books,
available on
Smashwords.

Kenny Wright has just written the blogpost MILFs in erotica (with a bit on the side about cougars).  Em and Lo's New York article Of MILFS and Men anxsts about whether this is a new objectification of women. But as Kenny notes, the MILF is not a bad woman, she's an intriguing combo of Madonna and whore:  a responsible caring lady who knows how to cuddle you when you have a grazed knee and what snacks are the best treats for a sleepover, combined with someone who is obviously not a virgin and might know a thing or two you'd like her to teach you.  

Vivien Leigh as Anna 

(Interesting that in spite of critical 

acclaim and an A list of stars, 

the 2012 film didn't make it big.)

Three Cheeses for the Anonymice

Keen's cheddar cheese

This post is a special thank you to my Anonymice.  We erotica writers all have them, people who leave comments but only as 'anonymous', who cruise our work quietly in the night and often leave without a trace.  

Life's Little Luxuries - introduction to wines

Mental Healthy on a study showing
red wine is good for you.  

Before launching into the nuances of vintage champagnes and Romanée-Conti wines, I thought we would have a reminder of the basics of wine drinking.  I know this is just a reminder for all you sophisticated topers but indulge me.  Or yourself, if you have a glass to hand.  

Sentenced to a Lifetime's Writing

Sometimes as I sneak down to the kitchen at 5 a.m. so I can get my shot at writing in before the family wake up and start whining for more food, I wonder if writing is an addiction.  But I think it's more like being sentenced to hard labour.  

Life's Little Luxuries: Black tie, white tie?

From Black Tie Guide

I was going to kick off my LIfe's Little Luxuries blogposts with one on vintage champagne but an article serendipidously appeared in the FT Weekend about what it means if on your invitation to a totally posh do, you are told to wear black or white tie.  

Life's Little Luxuries

Mikimoto pearls

In erotica and romance writing, background and character are often sketched through referencing  fine wines and designer outfits.  Readers love these luxurious details but writers frequently get them wrong.