In this section we keep you up to date about our new releases. In addition, you will find background material on the topic of sororities – of course, especially everything new about the Hamburg Chapter of Gamma Xi Delta. If you prefer a more systematic approach, you can access the tabular version of our book list. Or go to the author pages of Sandra and Marc on amazon.com
In 2013, Blue Is the Warmest Color was screened at Cannes—and despite all the praise it received, it left behind a shadow that is still longer than the scene itself. As was later reported, the film’s central sex scene was re-shot over and over again for ten days. Adèle Exarchopoulos and Léa Seydoux described the … Continue reading Intimacy Coordinator: Why sex on set today is choreography
I stood there. Naked. Blindfolded. Excited. And for the first time, I asked myself: What if I don’t belong here? What if I’m too sensitive? Too nervous? Too fragile? But I stayed. The first touch came without warning. A finger, barely noticeable, ran over my collarbone. Then along the curve of my right breast. No … Continue reading The invisible scars: Sexual hazing in sororities
Underwear has long been an “invisible infrastructure”: it was supposed to support, smooth, not irritate, not stand out. In 2026, things will be different. Lingerie is becoming both more comfortable and more visible. It is designed to be part of the outfit – not a secret underneath. Added to this are two forces that do … Continue reading Intimate Wear 2026: What People Wear Now—and Why It Works So Well in Fiction
Pinterest feels like a quiet room. White background. Clean tiles. No arguing. No politics. Just “inspo.” That calm is part of the power. A moodboard sorts bodies before you even form a thought. It shows you what kind of waist is “right,” what kind of legs are “allowed,” what kind of breasts are “too much,” … Continue reading Pinterest Bodies – How Aesthetic Feeds Shape Desire and Shame
The power of exposure: when skin becomes a canvas It is a cold autumn evening in an old brick house on the outskirts of town, where the initiates’ breath is visible in the damp air. The walls of the room are covered with peeling paint, but the candles standing at irregular intervals on the wooden … Continue reading From the body to the collective – sorority initiations through shame rituals
Sandra Manthers’ new novella “Abandoned” throws readers into the middle of a night that twelve young women will never forget: Barefoot and wearing only a semi-transparent nightgown, they are abandoned in a remote forest – a “test” that will determine whether they are accepted into the prestigious sorority Gamma Xi Delta. The air is humid, … Continue reading Exposed: power, humiliation, and the dark heart of Greek life
Sometimes all it takes is a glance in the refrigerator, and a titillating idea immediately springs to mind. Vegetables and fruit as objects of desire—in the imagination of authors, they have long been classics. But anyone who thinks that the fun ends with choosing the right banana is mistaken. Condoms are always at the ready—as … Continue reading Why Condoms Matter When Using Food
Anyone following official or unofficial sorority Instagram accounts during Rush Week will notice one striking detail: young women, perfectly styled, lit, and posed – and with flushed faces. That flush is rarely just makeup or summer heat. Often, it’s a giveaway that the situation makes them uncomfortable. The pose is perfect, the smile is camera-ready, … Continue reading How Sororities Push the Boundaries – and Still Stay “Within the Rules”
Hey beauties! Rush Week is just around the corner, and you all know what that means: it’s time to bring your absolute A-game! As someone who knows both the Greek life scene and the world of social media, I know exactly how crucial it is to plan the right outfits. Today, I’m sharing my best … Continue reading Outfit planning for Rush Week: Create looks that photograph well (and truly represent you)
When you hear the word “sorority,” you often think of tight shorts, loud laughter, and strict hierarchies. A fixed plot has emerged in erotic literature: the shy newcomers are forced to undress, perform tasks, and cross sexual boundaries – in front of a camera. We know this from film series such as Haze Her, which … Continue reading Sororities in erotic literature – between cliché and physical reality
