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Agony/Ecstasy Anthology

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December 5, 2011

Agony/Ecstasy Anthology: Anne Calhoun and “Transformed”

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I can’t recall whether it was Anne’s idea or mine to have her write from Cole’s point of view, but after I read Transfixed, featuring Marin whipping the heck out of Cole and him enjoying it immensely, I wanted to know more.  As Cole admits at the end of Transfixed, ... more >

Agony
December 4, 2011

Agony/Ecstasy Anthology: Rebecca Lawton and “Taken”

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The captivity narrative has a long tradition in the romance genre dating as far back to the 1912 publication of The Sheik by E.M. Hull  In the 70s and 80s, the captivity narrative often took the form of the Noble Savage and the White Woman.  The racist undertones were perhaps unintentional. ... more >

Agony
December 3, 2011

Agony/Ecstasy Anthology: Shoshanna Evers and “The Wooden Pony”

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Of all the stories in the book,  “The Wooden Pony” by Shoshanna Evers seemed the most traditionally BDSM but the set up was so nicely done (the couple meets through an online ad).  It dovetailed nicely with Christine d’Abo’s story, Bruised Ego.  The female protagonist here was searching for an ... more >

Agony
December 2, 2011

Agony/Ecstasy Anthology: A.L. Simonds and “Stitch and Bitch”

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It was important that this anthology be as inclusive as possible.  I don’t recall receiving a submission for a trans protagonist but I did receive several lesbian stories.  This was my favorite because of the mix of characters and topics.  Quirky but quiet. A. L. Simonds can be found here. ... more >

Agony
December 1, 2011

Agony/Ecstasy Anthology: Sunny Moraine and “Wetwire”

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Because these stories were short and in a large collection, I viewed it as an opportunity to experiment and include stories that I felt were non traditional.  Sunny Moraine’s story Wet Wire was unconventional for romance.  Drawing on the influences of perhaps the “Matrix” and Neuromancer, Wet Wire is an ... more >

Agony
November 30, 2011

Agony/Ecstasy Anthology: Bettie Sharpe and “Each Step Sublime”

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Bettie Sharpe is re-imagining faery tales of old for the romance crowd.  Ember took on Cinderella and Cat’s Tale is a Puss ‘n’ Boots retelling.  Given the rise of darker faery tales in the form of the television series, “Once Upon a Time“, and the two Snow White movies (Snow White ... more >

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