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Love Erotica? Read Circlet Press Anthologies

2023-11-10

I know, I know, I talk about Circlet Press a lot, but it has published some of the best erotic fiction in my opinion, and if you love erotica but you haven’t read any of Circlet’s offerings yet, you’re missing out.

Circlet Press have released numerous anthologies that explore the intersection of sensuality, fantasy and science fiction. I always think that short stories are a good place to start because you are more likely to find something you love, without the time investment of reading an entire novel. It’s also a great way to discover erotic writers you might not have heard of before.

Here are a few to get you started:

Best Fantastic Erotica – Erotic sf/f combines erotic and sexual themes with magic, futurism, high fantasy, cyberpunk, space opera, magic realism, and all the many other sub-genres.

Like a Love Triangle – A collection of erotic stories for those who love threesomes, whether in real life or in the realm of imagination.

Charming: Modern Gay Erotic Fairytales – From poisoned apples to polished swords, classic fairy tales are full of sexual imagery. For this anthology, writers found those erotic threads and wove them into stories where the castle is an apartment building in Prague, or the Evil Queen is The Prince’s ex-boyfriend.

Queerpunk – Queerpunk, with its collection of stories that revel in a near-futuristic vision of our own time, investigates the evolution of Queer sexuality under the smog-covered umbrella of urban and technological advancement.

Superlative Speculative Erotica – A collection of stories that reflect many of the genres published by Circlet Press: a little cyberpunk, a little high fantasy, a touch of horror, some superheroes, a bit of space opera, some paranormal.

Apocalypse Sex – With their own demise staring them in the face, the characters in Apocalypse Sex decide to do one thing: have the best sex of their lives. These stories include a range of settings, tones, and sexualities, but they share the feeling of freedom that impending death can provide.

Like a Sword – These are tales of mages and magic, of warriors and princes and forest folk. But not all battles are won with armies, and magic finds its power not just in heart and soul but in body and desire.

And an honourable mention (because I loved the stories in this one, and I also have a story in this one):

Like a Spell: Air – Original stories of magic users, interesting twists on the typical sorcerers and mages. With smut.

Online Magazines and Fiction Markets that Accept Erotic Fiction

2023-07-22

Since I’ve always got a list saved of different fiction markets that accept erotica, I thought it might be good to share some of the links for any fellow writers out there who are struggling to figure out where to send their work. Submitting your stories to online markets is a fantastic way to get your writing in front of others, get involved in the erotica scene, and find other authors that you enjoy reading, all within a respectful and supportive community of likeminded folk.

Important! Don’t forget to check if a magazine is open to submissions before sending anything. Sometimes they close to catch up on their backlogs. Also, it’s incredibly important to read their submission guidelines before sending anything, to make sure that your work fits what they’re looking for.

The Erozine
The Erozine wants your writing if it revolves around the theme of eroticism, romanticism and sensuality. They publish emerging and established writers of all genders, sexualities, disabilities, race, age and strongly encourage subs from every part of the world.

Lascivity
Lascivity publishes fiction and essays that include kink in some way. They are not looking for vanilla erotica or generic sex and relationship articles. Darker erotica and essays which tackle complex subjects are welcome here.

HORNS
Sexy, smutty and downright dirty fiction and poetry.

House of Erotica
House of Erotica work with many of the world’s leading erotica authors to bring you the hottest, sexiest stories across the entire range of sensual genres on all formats. From paperbacks to eBooks and even audiobooks, you will find our authors’ work delighting readers and listeners across the globe.

TRASHsandwich
Looking for a place to showcase your NSFW content? TRASH SANDWICH is an indie-pub grab bag of all things sexy. (I have a story coming out here in Winter 2023!)

Literotica
Literotica is one of the most prominent websites dedicated to adult lit. It hosts a vast collection of erotic stories, poems, and essays submitted by writers from around the world. The platform embraces a wide range of themes and styles, making it an excellent place for authors of all tastes to share their work.

Erotic Review Magazine
The Erotic Review Magazine is an online publication that features sophisticated and thought-provoking erotica. It focuses on well-crafted stories that explore sensuality, intimacy and human connections. Writers seeking a more literary approach to their erotic fiction will find like this market.

Delicate Friend
Delicate Friend is an adult (18+) quarterly arts and literary magazine focusing on romance, yearning, eroticism and other forms of desire and intimacy.

Throats to the Sky
Throats to the Sky is a magazine that strives to inspire all humans to have pride in their sexualities. They accept erotic (or just plain slutty!) work but they also seek stories from sexual minorities and survivors of sexual abuse. They believe that telling stories can be an invaluable healing tool.

Bellesa
Bellesa is a female-oriented adult website that aims to provide a safe and inclusive space for erotic content. They accept submissions of erotic fiction and encourage writers to explore diverse themes, characters, and relationships.

These online magazines and fiction markets provide a supportive platform for both seasoned and budding authors, allowing you to showcase your talent and creativity. If you’re still not sure, I’d recommend reading some of these magazines first to get a good feel for their aesthetic.

Happy writing!

Some High Class Eye-Candy For The Discerning Person

2018-02-21

The following websites contain the height of tasteful eye-candy, for all the discerning people out there.

My Daguerreotype Boyfriend – “Where early photography meets extreme hotness.” This site posted many images of handsome vintage people. This would be a great resource for anyone writing historical erotic fiction (or any kind of historical fiction, for that matter). Sadly it hasn’t been updated since 2016, although there is a huge backlog of posts to enjoy so have at it!

Bangable Dudes in History – Similar to My Daguerreotype Boyfriend, this website posted vintage photographs of particularly tasty people. It is also now defunct but retains a hearty backlog of eye-candy.

Vintage Hot Men – This is a Pinterest board chock full of old photographs of top-quality totty. Not to be missed.

Disclaimer: of course this post is written tongue-in-cheek and is intended for lighthearted entertainment purposes. Beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder.