May 24, 2013

One of the key terms that someone will hear when discussing BDSM is the practice of informed consent. Consensual and mutual agreement between two (or more) participants in a power-exchange relationship or scene is fundamental to a safe and pleasing experience for all parties involved. It is important in BDSM, which is often practiced through a trust-based...

May 22, 2013

Everyone loves a classic, which is why this week at ManLoveAuthors, we’re going to take a moment to discuss one of the most prevalent sex scenes in ManLove novels: the oral sex scene. The veins pulsed with the increased staccato beat of his heart, and Tristan loved seeing it. –Cowboy Challenge, Susan Laine You can always count on romance writers to provide...

May 17, 2013

No one reading ManLoveAuthors.com would be surprised to hear that the popularity of m/m e-books is at an all-time high and growing every day. However, some might not realize that literary ManLove is hardly a new thing. It’s actually been around for more than 2,000 years, though of course literary tastes and the level of explicitness has changed quite a bit...

May 15, 2013

It’s perhaps no surprise that Brazil, a nation known for the opulent, flamboyant parades of Carnival, is also home to the largest gay pride parades in the world. In 2006, the pride parade in Sao Paulo broke world records for the largest gay pride event ever, and since then, attendance has remained strong, regularly reaching into the millions. But, despite...

May 10, 2013

From whips and chains, raunchy BDSM clubs, to a little spank and tickle, BDSM (An acronym for Bondage/Discipline, Dominance/submission, and Sadism/Masochism) themes have become a popular avenue for those looking to delve into the world of romantic fiction as a reader or writer. For the modern-day writer, some of the mysticism around the variety of erotic...

May 4, 2013

*Please note this content contains adult language and themes. It is intended for a mature audience.* Smoldering Flames Continuing the inferno of Lucas, Dylan, and Whisman By A K Kinley   “I love my boys,” Lucas whispered, wrapping his arms around both Dylan and Whisman’s nude bodies. The trio was spooned tightly together, with Whisman curled in the...

Apr 25, 2013

If you find yourself grabbing the thesaurus every time you describe a racy rendezvous consider that it’s not about how many different ways you say it, as much as how it reads within the context of the scene. If it feels contrived, you can bet it’s going to show up that way on the page—and that’s not a turn-on. Here are some tips on how to avoid the...