As an erotic fiction writer, I am constantly searching for places that break the mold and rekindle the senses. One scene that has always fascinated me is the famous masturbation scene in Pierre Louÿs’ Bilitis – high up in a tree, where the protagonist indulges in pleasure, surrounded by nature and a quiet, vibrant tension. … Continue reading Love in the Tree: A sensual journey between branches and leaves
The sun slowly sinks behind the gentle hills, bathing the fields in a golden light and casting long shadows over the farm. The scent of freshly mown grass is in the air, mingling with the earthy smell of wood and the sweet scent of ripe apples from the orchard. It is quiet, only the distant … Continue reading Love in the hay: a sensual adventure on the farm
The city pulses. Its streets are veins through which people, cars and sounds flow. But in the midst of this chaos, there are moments when time seems to stand still – moments when desire takes over and reason takes a back seat. Making love in the open air, in a corner of the urban wilderness, … Continue reading Love in the city: a dance between risk and desire
Have you ever wondered why it’s so damn hard to write about sex without falling into pornographic clichés or sliding into prudish euphemisms? Australian author Krissy Kneen hasn’t just mastered this narrow path—she’s blazed an entirely new trail through the thicket of our sexual wilderness. With books like “Affection,” “Triptych,” and “Adventures in the Sex … Continue reading Krissy Kneen: The Cartographer of Our Sexual Wilderness
Have you ever read a book that simultaneously aroused and made you shudder? A book that blurred the boundaries of your body and asked: What is real? What is possible? And most importantly: Who does your body actually belong to? Carmen Maria Machado, with her short story collection “Her Body and Other Parties” (2017), has … Continue reading Carmen Maria Machado: When Eroticism Meets Horror – A Revolution for Erotic Literature
The Hidden Landscape of Touch The neck—that slender bridge between thought and feeling—harbors a universe of sensual possibilities often merely brushed against in erotic literature. Yet concealed here lies a landscape of nuance that can enrich your prose with a new dimension of intimacy. As writers of erotic literature, you seek those hidden pathways leading … Continue reading The Neck in Creative Writing: A Guide
As writers of erotic literature today, we face an exciting challenge: How can we create eroticism beyond outdated gender clichés? Let’s take a closer look at how you can forge new paths in your writing. The Burden of Tradition Traditionally, the female mouth was often reduced to passive qualities: “soft lips,” “gently curved mouth,” “invitingly … Continue reading Breaking Stereotypes: The Mouth in Modern Erotic Literature
Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” (2018) stands as a prime example of Weird Girl Fiction. The story of a young woman who retreats into a medication-induced year of sleep demonstrates perfectly how to create unconventional female characters while radically subverting societal expectations. The Anti-Heroine The unnamed protagonist is wealthy, attractive, and … Continue reading Ottessa Moshfegh’s “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” as a Milestone of Weird Girl Fiction
At the heart of contemporary literature, a fascinating genre has emerged and gained increasing popularity: Weird Girl Fiction. As an author, you should be familiar with this genre as it offers exciting opportunities to portray modern female characters in authentic and multi-layered ways. The Emergence of a Genre Weird Girl Fiction emerged as a countermovement … Continue reading Weird Girl Fiction: The Art of Unconventional Heroines
New adult novels focus on the phase of life when young adults are learning who they are, what they want, and how to navigate the world. A central part of this journey is understanding and accepting one’s body. Many of us have experienced this struggle: feeling insecure about our own reflection in the mirror, striving … Continue reading From self-doubt to self-love: body acceptance in new adult literature
