Thursday, February 28, 2019

A Muse to Live For by Katherine Wyvern (romance transgender)

Katherine Wyvern is one of the most complete storytellers I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Her characters are a delight, her settings (geographic and temporal) wondrous, and her narrative technique a thing of beauty. She draws you into her stories in a way few authors can, and does it so naturally, you immediately become lost in the world.

A Muse to Live For opens with a quote from Edgar Allan Poe, and it sets the tone beautifully. It evokes an era, a time and a place, and the language Katherine uses to tell the story is a near-perfect match. This genuinely reads like an old manuscript, rediscovered after so many decades, and merely given a polish for a contemporary audience.

We meet Nathaniel first, and he is very much the kind of lost, tortured, melancholy artist you would expect from such a period drama. He is sad, yet likeable, a young man who is both innocent and endearing. Gabriel/Gabrielle paints a different picture, a young lady of the night who may not be any older, but is certainly wiser, more experienced, and a natural survivor. These two souls from different words cross paths by chance, beneath a lamppost’s golden halo, but there is an instant connection.

Nathaniel sees in Gabrielle the woman who can save him, restore his muse, and give him reason to live. She does not expect anything of this awkward young artist, but it soon becomes clear that his love is destined to save her as well - if only she will allow them both the risk.

This was such a beautiful read, such a wonderful romance, I hardly have the words to do it justice. It matters not that it is set in dirty alleys, tiny attic spaces, and dusty salons. The uncomfortable, unsavory nature of their world only serves to cast a brighter light on their relationship, and the people who populate it may be of the lowest class, but it is their heart keeps the lovers' hearts beating. Katherine weaves a work of art about the creation of art, and her literary brushstrokes are just as bold as those that Nathaniel puts to canvas, and just as delicate as those that Gabrielle applies to herself.

The story gets dark, and seems destined for tragedy, but where there is love there is hope. I will not tell you how we get there, or where it takes us, but I will say there is a happily-ever-after that warms the heart. I cannot recommend this enough.

Katherine is a gipsy soul who lived in Italy, Norway, Germany, France and Spain but mostly in some private universe of her own. She still lives a nomad's life between Dordogne and Catalonia, with a tipi as a home and her boots and a horse as only means of transport. She's worked as a printer, a welder and a gardener, and been writing since she can remember, mostly poetry, fantasy and erotica, sometimes mixed together in weird ways. Nowadays, when not busy with walking, horse-whispering or dream-weaving, she is usually painting, embroidering or working her backbone off in the pastures. 

@KatherineWyvern
http://katherinewyvern.blogspot.ca/

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Euphoria by Jayne Lockwood (scifi nonbinary mpreg)

Euphoria is one of those books that I found to be a challenge. There is no question that Jayne Lockwood is a wonderful writer with an equally wonderful imagination, but I struggled with the structure of the story, and found it hard to connect with many of the characters. I picked this up and put it back down so many times, I feared I would never finish it, but despite the challenges I still felt compelled to see how it all played out.

On the plus side, I loved the non-binary aliens and thought they were exceptionally well done. Vardam came across as genuinely non-binary, neither masculine nor feminine, with their attraction to Kurt feeling neither homosexual nor heterosexual. The "slender opalescent tentacles" helped make them feel very alien and, combined with their gender, made for a fascinating aspect of the story - almost as much as the shocking male pregnancy that results from it all.

On the negative side, while I found Vardam fascinating, I cannot really say I found them likable. Maybe it's their alien nature, in which case maybe it makes sense that I had trouble connecting. Kurt, on the other hand, had no excuses - I disliked him from the start, and only found him more challenging as the story went on. I know the suicide attempts were supposed to bring the reader closer, to force a connection, but I just found myself becoming angry with him.

Back on the plus side, the science fiction aspects were fascinating. Lockwood offers up alien colonization, time travel, mutated diseases, the threat of extinction, and the promise of an alien cure-all in Vardanium. I reminded of the social drama of Alien Nation and the Utopian promise of the original V miniseries, complete with the comic innocence of dialogue, but without the horrors lurking in the shadows. I already mentioned the tentacles, which I loved, but the cocoon travel - as opposed to spaceships - was an interesting quirk as well. Asteroids and supernovas make for some exciting scenes as well.

I am glad I persevered, despite the character issues, because Euphoria was a truly original work of science fiction that does non-binary right.

About Jayne Lockwood: I've been writing for many years, starting out at County College of Morris in New Jersey with a course in Journalism. Since then I've published five novels for Black Lace Books under a pseudonym (Savannah Smythe) and one ghostwritten book for glamour celebrity, Abi Titmuss, in 2005 (10 Fantasies.) Also, I've published two M/M erotica stories as S. A. Smythe, Lexington Black and Docklands Diamond, both available on Amazon and Smashwords.

Since then I’ve published The Cloud Seeker and Closer Than Blood, both romantic suspense novels under Hollow Hills Publishing. At the moment, I'm and I’m working on my third Jayne Lockwood novel. I draw from my experiences as an Englishwoman and my time in New Jersey. The area of the Chilterns where I grew up and where I live now is rich in inspiration, secrets and tales from the past. As an author, I have more stories inside me than time to write them!

@ladyjAuthor
https://hollowhillspublishing.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Tokyo Stars by Gage Lively (yaoi gay crossdressing romance)

Amelita Rae's Happy Family is one of the sexiest books I have ever read, so much so that I have been tentative about exploring more yaoi-inspired erotic romance because I feared nothing else could compare.

I am delighted to say I was wrong.

Tokyo Stars by Gage Lively is not just as good, it may actually be a sexier read. It is the story of a sad, lonely young man who is mourning the death of his parents, barely scraping by at school, and financially a day away from eviction. Tutoring gigs barely make ends meet, but his best friend may have something even better for him - a paying gig as assistant to a movie director, complete with free room and board.

The only problem is, Sei finds himself with an inexplicable crush on the older man - unfamiliar feelings that give way to uncomfortably erotic fantasies of submission. He has never thought of himself as gay, but he has never felt this way about anybody.

There is so much erotic tension here, with infatuation turning to obsession, fueled by innocent touches and simple words of praise. The massage scene alone had me flushed and breathless, and it is nothing more than hands, bare flesh, and the hint of sexuality. By the time Kei reveals his own desires, taking the younger man on as a sexual submissive, my heart was racing and I was gnawing on my bottom lip. Sei discovers so much about himself here, coming to understand himself as a gay bottom who is aroused as much by physical control and verbal praise, I swear I was more in love with him than Kei.

There is a pivotal confrontation late in the book that had my heart in my throat, but Tokyo Stars is a gorgeous, intense, mind-blowing, orgasmic erotic romance with a happily-ever-after that will leave you with tears of joy.

About Gage Lively: After writing Paranormal Romance under a different name for ten years, I fell down the anime rabbit hole and discovered Yaoi. Exhausting the three seasons of Junjou Romantica available, every other Yaoi anime series, and all the OVA's I could find, I moved on to manga, and then Yaoi light novels and m/m gay romance. Finally, I got bit by the urge to write a m/m novella myself. I hope you'll enjoy my efforts!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2091777984170517/

A Time to be Brave by Adrienne Nash (fiction)

Prolific author Adrienne Nash who, according to her bio, suffered for decades from the torment of gender dysphoria and has now lived over half her life as a woman, generally writes excellent novels featuring transgender protagonists. In "A Time to Be Brave", she abandons her usual genre and has penned an exciting and intricate work about a young woman who is dealing with a classic internal struggle that many of us, transgender or not, face.

In this Nash creation, as protagonist Helen unknowingly and almost naively begins her journey toward self-acceptance, she discovers who she is, unwittingly coming to terms with herself. For this reviewer, Helen represents those of us who are searching for who we truly are.

Prior to the turn of the 20th century the much maligned but brilliant German philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche wrote, "The great epochs of our life come when we gain the courage to rechristen our evil as what is best in us." In the character of Helen, Nash has created a sympathetic woman who is struggling with her own demons, caught up in her need for healing; unaware and not even realizing the extent to which her thoughts and fears are impacting her. Trying to counter a vague sense of internal discord and move through her past trauma by utilizing workaholic endeavors and the avoidance of an intimate interpersonal relationship, Helen uncovers a mystery that leads her on a trail to brutally honest introspection, self discovery and finally, acceptance.

Nash’s way with words is astounding and she has produced some incredible prose, particularly in her account of the sailing sequence, writing that depicts a Winslow Homer-like battle for survival against a roiling sea. Sensitive and thoughtful, "A Time to Be Brave" is not to be missed by the thinking reader.


Monday, February 25, 2019

Dickgirls Around Town: Fitting In by A. Vivian Vane (dickgirl lesbian erotica)

There is a new girl in the town of Mortonville, a new arrival to Shady Homes trailer park, and she just got royally bukkaked by the dickgirl welcoming committee.

I loved the way A. Vivian Vane opened Fitting In, the newest Dickgirls Around Town story. Grace Kedzie is the trailer park's maintenance and cleaning staff, and part of her job involves cleaning up after the girls' sexual excesses. Her tender care of young Annalee is delightful - consoling her and comforting her - and the way it slowly gives way to sapphic seduction is just delicious.

As cute and innocent as the young woman may be, it is her mature, experienced, dickgirl-loving MILF caretaker who is the main attraction here. Sherry Swanson, dickgirl owner of Shady Homes, wants to make sure Annalee knows what she is in for as a resident of the park, so she has her watch as Grace pulls a very long, very messy dickgirl train.

OMG, this is wall-to-wall NSFW dickgirl erotica, full of as much dirty talk as dirty sex. We are talking well-stretched, well-gaped, overflowing excess. It is almost more than even Grace can handle, but the sight, the smell, and the taste of dickgirl cream soon has Annalee so sex-drunk that she ends up on her knees, begging for her chance to get used. The age factor, with recently-graduated teenage dickgirls having their way with a sexy MILF is delightful enough on its own, but the attitude, the swagger, and the verbal humiliation puts this way over the top.

Perhaps the most exciting part of the story for me, however, is the mention of James, the peeping tom son of Grace, which has me anxious to dive deep and make Trailer Park Tag Team my next read.

About A. Vivian Vane: A. Vivian Vane has been publishing erotic fiction on Amazon since February 2013. All works are intended for adults only!

@AVivianVane

https://avivianvane.com/

Sunday, February 24, 2019

TGCaption - Comic Con Consequences (feminization cosplay crossplay)

TG Captions are one of my favorite forms of storytelling. There is no narrative fluff, no extraneous details, just the hook, the twist, and the climax.


Definitely going with a cosplay/crossplay theme this weekend. My love for Star Wars and ebbed and waned over the years, but there is so much potential in its alien races. Slave Leia alway seems to be the go-to choice for sexy fantasies, but those Twi'lek tentacle-like appendages . . . wow!

Saturday, February 23, 2019

TGCaption - Comic Con Obsession (crossdressing cosplay crossplay)

TG Captions are one of my favorite forms of storytelling. There is no narrative fluff, no extraneous details, just the hook, the twist, and the climax.


Okay, be honest, how many of you saw that final twist coming? I'm quite proud of it myself. I was headed in an entirely different direction, but this is so much more fun!

Friday, February 22, 2019

Freebie Fetish Friday - Putting the TG in TGIF!

Well, if it's Friday, then it must be time to bend our way into the weekend with Freebie Fetish Friday.

Every Friday I search through the weekend's free titles on Amazon, looking for those that might be of interest to similarly bent readers, fans, and lovers. Even if you don't have a Kindle, you can still download the titles through one of Amazon's free reading applications, or covert it with Calibre to load onto a Kobo, iPad, or anything else.

Please do be sure to check the price before downloading anything, as most freebies are limited time offers, and some are specific to certain regions.
  
                                                                

Enjoy!

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Laura by Terri Peterson (crossdressing transgender gay)

A little less twisted and taboo than Danni, but with definite overlap between the two stories, Laura is still a story with some darkness to it, but there is also some love and hope to balance it.

If you have read Danni (not necessary, but it certainly helps), then you may remember that he had a rival for Daddy Dick's attention, another crossdresser with whom he was forced to perform, leading to both a betrayal and an escape. With Terri Peterson stepping into the story of Laura this time, we see those dark events from a different perspective, and gain a new appreciation for a character who is just as troubled, if not quite as tragic.

Before we get to those pivotal scenes, however, we first must learn how Laura - then known as Lawrence - was first introduced to femininity. While there is some degree of erotic fantasy to the manner in which playful feminization leads to a desire for crossdressing, which gives way to forced feminization and blackmail, the details of 'why' keep it grounded in family drama. It also opens us up to scenes of romance, discovery, coming out, which are tainted by how that romance comes to an end, but are no less appreciated for having come to an end.

Peterson weaves the story of Laura in multiple threads, contrasting past with present, and that makes an already interesting character fascinating . . . and sympathetic. The way the story opens, with two drunk, drugged crossdressers stumbling through the streets, you can be forgiven for expecting an even darker tale than Danni, but there is a relationship underlying the friendship between Laura and Fiona that elevates this to whole other level. Do not get me wrong, this is not a happy tale of romance and redemption, but both of those themes do exist within the drama.

I was utterly fascinated by this, and as much as my mind kept fearing there was some pivotal drama or crisis coming - especially after the heartbreak of her first two love - my heart continued to embrace Laura and Fiona, and I am delighted to say that not only did my heart win out, but it soared upon the final scene.

'Terri' Peterson, was born August 19th, 1969, and spent what she referred to as 'a miserably failed experiment in tyranny' at a typical secondary school, where she was bullied relentlessly and made fun of. She left with no regrets, a handful of qualifications for a career in banking, and bitter memories of time spent being the object of ridicule by her peers. Being myopic, gauche, skinny and flat-chested, sporting a head of rich auburn hair, made her a daily target for abuse, which she escaped by becoming immersed in the fantasy world of writing short stories.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Tender Ella and the Big Red Paddle by Sorcha Rowan (erotica lesbian BDSM)

Forget everything you know about fairy tales and fables. Forget all your assumptions about polite young virgins and wicked old stepmothers. Most of all, forget about the dashing princes and cruel curses, because Sorcha Rowan has a very different sort of tale to tell . . . and you are going to love it!

Tender Ella and the Big Red Paddle is a glorious bit of fairy tale erotica, mixing sweet with sexy, and delicate with debauched. Like the classic fairy tales - the originals, not the sanitized-for-contemporary children versions - taboo and temptation are at the heart of this tale, but so are love and lust.

When Ella's father leaves for a few days on an errand, Ella is left home alone with her stepmother - who, rather surprisingly, makes an effort to befriend the girl who has recently blossomed into a young woman. What follows is an awkward, tentative dance of seduction, with hands on thighs and lips grazing lips, before Ella begins to respond. Mixed in with that is a wonderful scene of exploration and discovery, as Ella receives an intimate introduction to the sensuality of the female form.

Had the story stopped there, it would have been lovely and sweet, but then Agatha reveals the bondage bed and the big red paddle - an enchanted instrument of pain and pleasure that has the potential to bring great fortune to their family, but only if wielded properly. The only thing better than watching Ella discover her dominant side, than listening to her become more commanding and demeaning, is witnessing how well her stepmother responds. Oh my goodness, the erotica here is intense, and the interplay of characters and roles just delicious.

Like Carmen and Marla of Sating the Hunger, I want more of Ella and Agatha . . . and while I am sure the fairy tales would warn me against such desires. I am willing to pay the price.

A private person who's happiest in the mountains, Sorcha enjoys telling stories about finding new love in strange and wonderful places.

https://sorcharowanauthor.wordpress.com
@AuthorRowan

Monday, February 18, 2019

Dancing With Calamity by Sorcha Rowan (lesbian erotica)

One of the things I admire most about Sorcha Rowan is that she never quite tells the story you expect. Oh, the canvas is familiar, but the brush strokes and colors are entirely her own.

In different hands, Dancing With Calamity would have been a perfectly sexy tale of lesbian discovery in the Old West, but Rowan makes if it something entirely unique. A big part of that is Calamity Jane herself, a hard-drinking gunslinger with a mechanical arm. She is neither your typical hard-boiled heroine nor your sweet damsel in distress. Instead, she is a career woman with issues, haunted by more than just the loss of her arm.

Yamini, the exotic dancer she is sent to track down, has issues of her own. Without saying too much, she has experienced her own loss, but she has matured beyond it . . . owning it . . . taking that pain and transforming it through her art. She is a vision of athletic desire, spinning on stage, tossing veils into the audience, and twirling twin blades with a talent Cal can barely fathom. There is an immediate connection between the two women, and it blossoms into something more on their journey.

Erotically, Rowan weaves her storytelling magic through lesbian discovery, and it is wonderful, but it is the character building that shines like polished pistols amidst the desert sands. I loved the interaction between Cal and Yamini, and their shared ending is perfect.

A private person who's happiest in the mountains, Sorcha enjoys telling stories about finding new love in strange and wonderful places.

https://sorcharowanauthor.wordpress.com
@AuthorRowan

Sunday, February 17, 2019

TGCaption - The Sweet Life (crossdressing sissy bisexual)

TG Captions are one of my favorite forms of storytelling. There is no narrative fluff, no extraneous details, just the hook, the twist, and the climax.


I love when Ariel runs a new captioning contest - it gives me the opportunity to get sexy and play with some great photo sets. The theme this time around is 'sweet' as in 'feel-good' or 'uplifting'. The story for this one just popped the moment I saw the pic.

Saturday, February 16, 2019

TGCaption - The Sweetest Moment (transsexual bisexual)

TG Captions are one of my favorite forms of storytelling. There is no narrative fluff, no extraneous details, just the hook, the twist, and the climax.





I love when Ariel runs a new captioning contest - it gives me the opportunity to get sexy and play with some great photo sets. The theme this time around is 'sweet' and I played with that in a few ways, but I loved her suggestion that we do 'sweet' as in 'feel-good' or 'uplifting'. I didn't know both girls were transsexual when I started it, but I loved how it made for such a sweet finale.

Friday, February 15, 2019

Freebie Fetish Friday - Putting the TG in TGIF!

Well, if it's Friday, then it must be time to bend our way into the weekend with Freebie Fetish Friday.

Every Friday I search through the weekend's free titles on Amazon, looking for those that might be of interest to similarly bent readers, fans, and lovers. Even if you don't have a Kindle, you can still download the titles through one of Amazon's free reading applications, or covert it with Calibre to load onto a Kobo, iPad, or anything else.

Please do be sure to check the price before downloading anything, as most freebies are limited time offers, and some are specific to certain regions.
  
                                                              

Enjoy!