Tuesday, October 28, 2008

THE MAMMOTH BOOK of the KAMA SUTRA is HERE!



Now safely ensconced on both sides of the Pond: The Mammoth Book of the Kama Sutra, edited by the peerless Maxim Jakubowksi and published simultaneously by Constable & Robinson (UK) and Running Press (USA).

This beautiful illustrated book is part historical non-fiction, and part erotica. That's where my esteemed fellow contributors and I came in. We each wrote tales that allegedly inspired various positions detailed in the classic lovemaking "instruction book" of Ancient India, The Kama Sutra. My story, The Tale of Kakali and the Climbing Tree, explains the origins of the sexual embrace "Climbing a Tree." Told in an antiquated voice, it's a mix-up of Cinderella, Pinocchio and Jack and the Beanstalk. And, even with the formal language adopted, I somehow managed to make things sufficiently filthy -- in a good way, of course.

As there was no space alloted in the tome for dedications, I would like to thank my writer friend Stella Omega, whose lovely Dendrophils -- special objects that give new meaning to the term tree hugger -- served as inspiration for my erotic imagination when writing this tale.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

HAROLD and the BLACK FOUNTAIN PEN



Alison Tyler, erotica's "literary siren," has been running ultra-fun and inspirational story contests over at her Blogspot site. She posts a chosen sexy image (or two) taken from Naked Chicks on Post-It Notes, which is exactly what it sounds like, and asks us to write a short piece about what we see.

On September 7th she put up two Naked Chicks drawings and I wrote about both. Then she ran a poll and my first story won. The picture urging me on is reproduced above. My interpretation is below. It's a very grown-up take on one of my favorite books, HAROLD and the PURPLE CRAYON, by Crockett Johnson, a children's classic. (It's one of the items in my "Inspiration" sidebar on the right).

You can read all the entries on Alison's blog here in the original post (in the comment area), or here, where you can also see the actual poll results.

Thank you, Alison and Mr. Naked Chicks on Post-It Notes! And thank you, Mr. Crockett Johnson, wherever you are. Please say Hi to Harold for me.

HAROLD and the BLACK FOUNTAIN PEN
© 2008 by EllaRegina

Harold grew up and left his purple crayon behind, learning how to wield his cock instead, or a shiny black fountain pen, but not at the same time. Harold could have any girl he wanted; all he had to do was draw her. She could be naked, she could be clothed, or anything in between. And she would do whatever he wished, as long as he was able to illustrate those desires. Harold drew a very white girl, nicely shaped and held in by a spare arrangement of thin black lines.

While drawing he felt her kissing him, even though she only existed, so far, from above the kneecaps to just under the breasts -- he was getting to her other parts. The yet-undrawn mouth was planted exactly on his own, as if he were kissing a mirror. A tongue found his. He kissed the faceless girl until his cock became hard. Harold drew a couch -- a simple one as time was of the essence -- so they would have a decent place to kiss, something more dimensional. He drew her knees, which immediately buckled, making the paper twitch. Even though Harold and the very white girl were grounded -- now horizontal on the couch -- their stomachs, both drawn and real, were dropping in a bottomless free-fall from the kissing.

The girl was holding on to her underpants -- whatever Harold had drawn. She rolled them off, slowly, as she kissed him, her mouth never leaving his. He drew her hand so that it reached for his cock. Then his pen slipped, the right side of her thong string not yet drawn. He took his hard cock and brought it to the girl's hand so she could grasp him. He wanted so much to dip into her bubbling inkwell -- once drawn, of course -- but felt it only proper to wait until the rest of her was there, too. After all, she was more than just a collection of lines. He retrieved his fountain pen from the floor and continued, filling in the missing areas -- he drew her asshole and stuck his finger in it -- all the time kissing, and being kissed, with a very white black-outlined hand wrapped around his flesh and blood purple cock, both he and the girl reeling, flying. They would never hit ground because it was not yet inked, so they could float and kiss forever, and so they did.

Harold loved the smell of paper, especially a bleached bond.

(%^)

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Monday, August 4, 2008

Ultra-Kinky NORMAL



Erotica whirlwind Alison Tyler asked for spanking stories on her blog the other day and I handed over something I titled Normal. The following day she pronounced it "ultra-kinky" and I teasingly countered with my contention that it was, in fact, "normal." Of course these things are very subjective.

The next day Ms. Tyler put the story up on her blog along with a poll, inviting readers to cast their votes toward a democratic answer. The verdict: Ultra-kinky, by a hair. The polls are now closed but you can still read Normal here and decide for yourself. Enjoy!

Amidst all the excitement, Kristina Lloyd, a marvel of a writer, declared me "a pervert of the highest order," a pronouncement taken as a great compliment. I asked Ms. Lloyd, who is British, if she could perhaps talk with Queen Elizabeth to see about establishing a "Pervert of the Order of the British Empire" ranking (PBE?). Not only would I enjoy such an honour but I'd be very curious to see what costume details accompany the appointment -- the vestments, accoutrements and insignia. Naturally, this could only happen if the Queen liked my work. Perhaps I shall send her something to read. Then again, I don't want to be a royal pain.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

THE LONELY ONANISTA prepares for MAMMOTH Swim!



The Lonely Onanista is gearing up for a marathon swim across the Atlantic Ocean to the British Isles where she will make a cameo appearance in The Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica 8, the prestigious annual volume edited by the superlative Maxim Jakubowski, published by Constable & Robinson (UK) and Running Press (USA).

I am overjoyed to be in this important anthology with what is certain to be a mammothly fabulous roster of word fondlers.

Friday, June 20, 2008

In a FRENZY!



I am pleased as punch to announce that my 355-word shorty, "Faceless Filly Seeks Rider," will be appearing (among very good company) in the upcoming flash-fiction anthology, Frenzy: 60 stories of sudden sex, edited by erotica Grand Meisterin, Alison Tyler.

For those of you at home wishing to join me in this frenetic and festive celebration strap on your dancing shoes and gather 'round this virtual LP track, Frenesi, by the late great Artie Shaw. (Frenesi is Español for frenzy.)



Monday, March 10, 2008

DONNA GEORGE STOREY Interviews ME!


Donna George Storey, writer extraordinaire, who has been my inspiration (and open-hearted friend) in the Land of Erotica Scribing since Day One, has done a most generous Q & A with me on her blog, where I say more than a few words, mostly about my story, The Lonely Onanista, and other things—including handkerchiefs, corduroy, Champagne, wallpaper, Craigslist, Mother Theresa, who I'd have for dinner, autobiography, imagination, my back burner and other creative monkey business. You can read it all here.

THANK YOU, DONNA!


Saturday, January 19, 2008

THE LONELY ONANISTA runner-up:
2007 Rauxa Prize for Erotic Writing

Photograph: The Virtual Typewriter Museum
Rauxa: n.
of Catalan origin


Definition: Unbridled emotion and passion; wild spontaneity; overflowing creativity and capacity for action.

To see you naked is to recall the Earth. -- Federico García Lorca

This lovely quote is part of the foundation of the Rauxa Prize, an annual award "in celebration of great erotic writing."

My little tale, The Lonely Onanista, is one of three equally-ranked runners-up for the 2007 Rauxa Prize for Erotic Writing, chosen from among many hundreds of entries.

The Rauxa Prize for Erotic Writing is given annually for an erotic short story (or novel excerpt) of "exceptional literary quality" and is judged by a select jury. All entries are read "blinded," that is, without the author's name available. Past judges have included Steve Almond, Leigh Davidson, Susannah Indigo and Bill Noble.

The winner is André Aciman, whose work I greatly admire, for an excerpt from his novel Call Me by Your Name. Although I wouldn't have minded adding the proverbial glittering tiara (it's actually a statue) to my collection of regal headgear, I am pleased that he is the recipient.

There is an additional Rauxa Prize given for erotic poetry.

I am beyond thrilled, honored to have been nominated, and delighted to be in such illustrious company for this most prestigious and important award in the world of erotic writing.

POP!

I extend my arm, full glass of Champagne in hand, and toast myself, the winners and runners-up, all!

HOORAY!



Photograph: AMEA // World Museum of Erotic Art

Friday, January 18, 2008

THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF THE KAMA SUTRA


Illustration: New York Public Library Digital Gallery

I am extremely happy to announce that my work will be appearing in The Mammoth Book of the Kama Sutra, edited by Maxim Jakubowksi, editor and writer par excellence, to be published simultaneously by Robinson (UK) and Running Press (USA) in June of this year.

I wrote a sweet little tale of ancient India that, were it not for its sexual content, could be read to Kindergartners 'round the globe -- an erotic amalgam of Cinderella, Pinocchio and Jack and the Beanstalk. More I cannot say right now, other than that I am completely thrilled.

[Illustration: Mudra (ritual gesture) positions]


Wednesday, January 9, 2008

BWE 2008, SECOND LIFE version...


Not sure whether to file this under Good News or Bad News:

Best Women's Erotica 2008 is part of an erotica book library being offered to those who participate in SECOND LIFE.

For the uninitiated -- courtesy of Wikipedia -- SECOND LIFE, abbreviated as SL, is an Internet-based virtual world where users (a k a "Residents") "can explore, meet other Residents, socialize, participate in individual and group activities, create and trade items (virtual property) and services from one another."

Description of the Book Library:

Kick start your private book collection with this set of hot erotic adult books to lay by the side of the bed and give your partner some exciting thoughts. They come in a discrete, anonymous wooden box ready to unpack and place on your shelves or tables.

[...]

For your privacy, the spine of each book is disguised as the "Life of Washington" by John Marshall (history was never this much fun) and they all have a plain brown leather back.

Each book is only 1 prim and they're all transfer, so get them as a present for someone special!


[If you understood that last sentence you're way ahead of me].

The big question:

Will the "Residents" have real orgasms whilst reading the SECOND LIFE version of Best Women's Erotica 2008 or will they be virtual ones?

Me? I have enough to deal with in FIRST LIFE, thank you. I'm staying right here.


Sunday, December 23, 2007

BEST WOMEN'S EROTICA 2008 #1 on Amazon!


The numbers are updated hourly but for a few days now Best Women's Erotica 2008 has been the NUMBER ONE bestseller on Amazon, in their "Erotica Anthologies" category! I'll take credit for about 5% of that achievement, given that there are 21 stories in the book.

;-)

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

My Story THE LONELY ONANISTA on Cleansheets

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Saturday, December 15, 2007

HOT HOT HOT off the press!!


Now in stock at Amazon!

Order your copy now!

Best Women's Erotica 2008, edited by the divine Violet Blue.

Another fine product from the fabulous Cleis Press!

For a Google Book Search limited preview click here! (My story begins on page 185 in case you are not taken there automatically). Note: The HTML Table of Contents on this Google Book Search page does not list my story but by scrolling through the preview material itself you can sample it, and most of the others; please do so at your leisure and, hopefully, with pleasure.

Then, go ahead and order a copy or two of Best Women's Erotica 2008! You know you want to... Take that beautiful woman to bed, anytime you so desire. Or anywhere else. She's very portable.

The full lineup of 21 contributing authors -- all women -- in order of appearance:

Jacqueline Applebee
Morticia Catherine
A.D.R. Forte
Jordana Winters
R. Gay
Lola David
Miel Rose
Kell Brannon
Donna George Storey
Xan West
Saskia Walker
Cerise Noire
Amy Wadhams
Jessica Lennox
Kay Jaybee
msprism
K.L. Gillespie
EllaRegina (that would be moi!)
Peony
Scarlett French
Alison Tyler

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Looking for !nspiration?

While we are waiting for more information from Headquarters, why not peruse my "Inspiration" department? These are puzzle pieces, in the form of objects (from books to wearables, some of which are bound to shake you up, literally and figuratively), that, when put together, form me, more or less. I especially recommend "The Tingler," at the very bottom of the page. Headgasms guaranteed!

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Technorati

Here is my Technorati profile, should anyone care:

Technorati Profile

(Well, there actually IS more in the known universe about me but for now this will have to do...)

Monday, September 3, 2007

NOT off the press, BUT...


You can already pre-order on Amazon!

I am psyched beyond anything imaginable.

Best Women's Erotica 2008, edited by the divine Violet Blue.

Coming soon from the fabulous Cleis Press!