Here are some of my thoughts on Amazon’s new payout to authors under the KDP Select program. Word of warning, unless you’re an indie author, you probably don’t care about what I’m going to say as it’s pretty inside baseball. And if you’re looking for the…
At last, a new book from me! Well, kind of. It’s a collection of short stories (all but one of them completely new to you). Between books, ideas often strike me that don’t have enough to become full-length novel material, but need to get written…
Amazon has one singular category for erotica. As of this writing, that category has 112,234 titles in it. That’s a lot of browsing, just to look for something that meets your tastes. Search is hit or miss, right? Sometimes, I put in the proper keywords and presto, I get exactly what I’m looking for. Most of the time, I’m either turning up the same titles I’ve seen before, or getting results that baffle me.
I’ve long wanted to create an affiliate site just to put a layer of meta-data on top of Amazon (and other sites, but Amazon has the biggest catalog). Maybe one day, I’ll get there. For now, though, I’ve teamed up with fellow authors Kirsten McCurran, Max Sebastian, and Ben Boswell to create a stop-gap solution: eroticaformen.com.
I’m not going to get into the existential debate of whether there is such a thing as “erotica for men.” Max Sebastian does a good job explaining the rationale on his site. Here’s a peek:
[T]he point is that this site isn’t saying what male erotica is, what all men want to read in erotica, or that this is just for men. It’s trying to be a positive thing, stating that men like quality erotica too, and at the end of the day we’re looking for similar things in our erotica to women. [read the full article]
The take-away: while the site name does have “men” in the URL, it’s not exclusively for us guys. And while I do take the discussion seriously (and have not only hashed that out here on this blog, but devoted a section of my blog to the topic), this post is just to get you to check out the new site. I’ll make a nice, big call to action so that that’s clear:
[button color=”#000000″ background=”#EBB400″ size=”medium” src=”http://www.eroticaformen.com”]Visit EroticaForMen.com[/button]
What we’re hoping to create, in this initial push, is a resource for you. Is it helpful? Are you able to sort through our books to filter down to what you’re looking for? Send us your feedback, whether you’re a guy or a girl. It’s in its infancy, and there are many more features we’d like to build out, so this is your chance to help us prioritize.
Thanks and enjoy!
If you haven’t picked up your copy of Unconventional: Business Meets Pleasure yet, then you’re in luck. Now through Sunday, November 17, it’s FREE over on Amazon. Have a great weekend!
Plagiarism and piracy are sad realities in the new world of self-publishing. I used to think that it was mostly limited to “entrepreneurs” stealing stories off free sites like Literotica and Eroticstories.com and selling them through KDP (see my blog post “Amazon pirates will probably…
As promised, Something Forbidden is now available exclusively at Amazon.com. Help an independent author out and spread the word: a review, a Facebook post, a tweet. Anything and everything would be very appreciated by yours truly. For those of you who enjoy reading the old…
Here’s a taste of my latest novel, Something Forbidden, a story that demonstrates that even the most normal of couples and the strongest of relationships are looking for something a little forbidden to spice things up. This will be available on Amazon around September 22….
If you’re searching for erotica (or erotic romance) on Amazon.com, chances are you’re missing out on a chunk of titles without even knowing it. Read on to find out how (and maybe a little of why). If you’re an erotica author, this post isn’t for…
It’s a time for beaches, grilling, and the start of the lazy summer reading season. What better way to start it than some free erotica? Now through next Monday, download a FREE copy of Rediscovering Danielle (Naughty Wife Games) on Smashwords. All you need to do is “like” my Facebook Page (or, if we’re being honest, click that link and find the coupon code on the timeline, but please Like the page if you’re comfortable).
Still want more free erotica? Well, you’re in luck. Eight Hundred Dollar Heels is now free on Amazon, as is Moving Mrs. Mitchell, and (if you’re in a “Christmas in June” sort of mood) Naughty But Nice. And as always, check out the free stories I’ve posted on this site.
Enjoy the weekend and cheers to the summer season officially kicking off!
Do you think that there’s no skill in strip poker? That it’s all luck–a silly way to loosen inhibitions and remove clothing? Then you’ve never witnessed strip poker played the right way. In All In, three couples try to outplay each other past their limits, their clothing, and the secrets of their pasts. If you love erotic gaming stories (e.g. strip poker, truth or dare), group play, or the love-hate dynamics between old friends, take a chance on All In: Strip Poker Done Right.
Play strip poker? Ben never thought he would. Not with his wife, Amy, and especially not with their asshole friend, Scott. Lawyers all three, they were more likely to strip their opponents of pride, not clothing.
Not that Ben wasn’t intrigued—especially in the company of two attractive couples with a history of flirtation. He’d love to see either woman naked; he just wasn’t sure how he felt about the guys ogling his wife. But when the wine begins to flow, inhibitions loosen, and clothes start coming off, he discovers a part of himself that’s turned on by the attention Amy commands.
Soon, the three couples are caught in the throes of high-stakes poker. Secrets come out, things get wild, and Ben discovers a side of his wife he never knew existed.
Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Coming soon to All Romance and Smashwords.
