Hi guys! Ashlyn Kane here guest-blogging for my gracious host, EM Lynley. Happy Cocktoberfest, everybody! Have a sausage!

[Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win an e-book version of Bethany Brown & Ashlyn Kane's new novel Wild Angels]

I’m sort of new to this whole “getting paid to write about hot men having sex with each other” thing, but it’s pretty much the coolest job in the world. Well, getting paid to watch would actually be pretty awesome too, but anyway. I love my job, but sometimes—don’t tell anyone—I have problems writing The Sex.

As pretentious as it is to say it, as authors, we’ve got a duty to the story that we’re telling to tell it right, not to sugarcoat it, to give the characters a fair shake (tee hee). But as writers of erotic romance, well, let’s just say we’ve got a responsibility to the readers, as well, and readers like a steamy sex scene. At least, that’s my experience as a reader!

That’s where the conflict comes in. On the one hand, my duty to the story and characters says I gotta tell it like it is. On the other hand, as a reader and people-pleaser (pun fully intended), I want to write marathon sex scenes, dagnabbit! So when the characters are nervous, or inexperienced, or tired, or lazy, or, say, a little over-stimulated, what’s a girl to do?

It’s my job to satisfy the reader, not the characters’. Of course, that leads to a different problem—as they say, diff’rent strokes for diff’rent folks. I know that for myself, as a reader, while I do love the fantasy sex—going for hours, unlimited erections, Tyrannosaurus Pricks and liters of bodily fluids (ok, maybe not that last one)—there’s a point where I take a step back and say, ‘Really? It was that big? Yeah, right.’ Not to mention that I’ve read more than a few titles that I felt were more about the sex than about the characters, and as much as I love me some hot man-on-man action, I do actually usually read for the plot! So what the readers want isn’t always different from what the characters need.

But where is the line? Is there even one? How can I weigh artistic integrity against my implicit promise to get the reader off? It should be no contest, right? The author’s first duty—which totally trumps ‘job’ on the obligation scale—is to the story. Of course, we can’t be authors if people don’t like our work, and everyone knows we’re feedback whores.

So speaking of—I gotta know. What’s too much fantasy for you guys to swallow?

Ashlyn Kane is a geeky 24-year-old with a sweet tooth and a sharp tongue. You can buy her work, including Wild Angels, the newest collaboration with Bethany Brown, from Dreamspinner Press here.

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Sadly, its the last day of Cocktoberfest but I’m sure the goodies offered here can be enjoyed for days to come. As one of the closing guest posters I decided to submit a short little teaser I wrote some time ago. I thought it was fitting to post a story only a day or two after Halloween that  involves a demon seducing a fallen angel. I hope you guys enjoy.

Find out what happens when the demon, Adormorn, visits a fallen angel named Nephi.

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Since I’m sort of one of the final few bringing up the rear, if you will, of Cocktoberfest – I thought I might take the opportunity to reminisce over the past week a bit.  Put a few things into perspective and of course talk about some of the new things I’ve learned.

Ah – Cocktoberfest.  The images the word inspired in my mind upon first seeing it.  There in lies a bit of the problem.  I mean – I practically fell all over myself when it came to agreeing to participating in the festivities.  However, I should be completely honest now and fess up to the fact I initially thought Cocktoberfest was something else altogether.  It was only natural, considering my understanding of the root word, Oktoberfest, which I’d understood to be some sort of wine tasting for beer drinkers.  Keeping that in mind, I naturally assumed the word Cocktoberfest – well, would involve the tasting of a wide variety of different…um…let’s just say it gave meaning to one of my favorite lines from the Bogie/Bacall classic, To Have and Have Not.  You know the line – ‘You just put your lips together and…blow.”  Since I was indeed incorrect on that score, we’ll just move on, shall we?

Despite my initial disappointment on discovering there wasn’t going to be an official cock tasting – it has wound up being a particularly titillating week here at EM’s.  There have been several times I’ve felt like lighting up upon finishing a visit, only to remember I no longer smoke and will therefore never be having another post-coital puff.  Guess that means I need to think of something else to stick in my mouth. : )

I’ve learned several new things this week.  For one I was totally shocked to discover that Supernatural Sex referenced a more mystical or mythical meaning.  All these years I’d thought it was Super Natural Sex – or sex you had while sober.   I was relieved to recall that despite being incorrect as to the true meaning, I hadn’t missed out on having it.  That rather large, muscled guy I’d picked up that night, way back in the late nineties, was quite strong.  Thank goodness for hairy men!  While I don’t recall a particularly unique smell, he did seem to have a bit of a sniffing fetish going on.  My very own wolf-man?  Who knew I’d been such a were-queen?

There was that slightly uncomfortable moment when I became a little confused, wondering how we’d allowed such a major faux pas.  A blog post about older men and another about classic cock?  Holy double booking, Batman!    Awkward!   Fortunately, they turned out to be different topics after all, not to mention great blog posts, and all was well in the world of Cocktopia.

Another new lesson for me was James’s post on being Pegged, which is something I’ve never been.  I have been pinned on many occasions, and though there was nothing sparkly involved in my experiences – there was plenty of lube.  I’m somewhat envious of the Pegger’s out there when I think back over my past.  I mean, seriously…how convenient to be able to select-a-size based upon your own personal comfort level as opposed to the crap-shoot of dealing with whatever you wound up bringing home with you on a Saturday night.

I must admit to also now being desperate to meet AJ’s father.  He sounds so sassy!  I love him already!  My father’s penchant for naming our pets after traditional Native American words combined with Doorber, the name of the street I grew up on, has unfortunately left me with a truly heinous porn name.  I was fascinated by the behind-the-scenes goings-on of AJ’s porn shoot.  I’d always imagined it to be like Melrose Place with lots of jizz.  And I have a feeling it probably would be if it were me going to the set with my porn star boyfriend.  I just know I’d be listening intently to every moan, groan, grunt and thrust as I tried to dissect whether or not my BF was enjoying himself more than he did when he was doing it with me.  I’m just fucked in the head that way. : )
While I’ve personally never been too into the whole S&M scene — I’m not being judgie!  I wig out if my shoes are too tight.  I just can’t imagine being bound up.  It sends me into panic-sweats, people!

I do however love a good Vamp story.  While I have yet to read the books, I wasn’t very impressed by the Twilight movie.  For me it didn’t have anything to do with the glittery Vamps, which while seeming a bit out there – I have always had a fondness for shiny objects.  I just felt like the character development wasn’t there in the film.  I am over the moon about the Vampire Diary’s and True Blood, though.  I do live in constant fear that the market will become overly flooded by blood suckers and insight a backlash, causing these shows to disappear.  (That’s part of the reason I haven’t read any of the books.  I’ll at least be able to still get my fix when it happens.)

It will be devastating either way.  Losing the V-Diaries would be bad enough.  I’m not sure my sanity could handle the cancelation of True Blood.  (Crosses fingers, rubs lucky horseshoe, & tosses salt over shoulder)  I’d tune in at this point just to listen to Stephen Moyer as Vampire Bill say the name Sookie.  There’s just something about the way he says it.  I think I come a little in my pants every time he does.  It’s just fucking hot!  I can’t seem to hear it enough, and it’s gotten to the point that I curse my parents whenever I hear it for not having had the foresight to realize they should have named me Sookie!

I hope everyone else has enjoyed Cocktoberfest as much as I have!
Much Love
Ethan
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For my Cocktoberfest post, I knew exactly what to do.

I love Halloween, and I love looking at pictures of sexy guys.  What better way to combine those two than by doing a Halloween-themed eye candy post?  Best of all, eye candy has zero calories!

All the men featured in this post have played sexy vampires on TV.

David Boreanaz, aka Angel from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and Angel)

*Warning: Some images on page two might not be work safe… 

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Tessa Cárdenas here serving as one of your guest bloggers for today. And my topic? Sex. But not just the sex by two people that you might be used to. No, I’m here to discuss how I’ve learned to deal with sex scenes with three or more men.

Now, I never planned to have to deal with this at all. After all, it’s enough of a struggle to write sex between two people. Why on earth would I want to add more? But my characters wanted to add more. They weren’t satisfied with just one boyfriend and suddenly I had to find out how three or more people could have sex.

Sex with three people isn’t just an issue of writing more names and less pronouns. No, it’s also a matter of positions, space, and of course, making sure everyone gets off in the end.

Now I’ll be honest. One of the first things I did to research my novel was watch a plethora of porn. Porn with three guys. Porn with four guys. Even porn with five guys. And I watched it all with a careful eye—research purposes only of course. I watched to see where the actors seemed to struggle and tried to figure out how much non-professionals could do.

Of course, we all know that what works in porn doesn’t all work in real life. So while it’s a fantastic visual, it’s not the end of the line in research. After failing to find informative articles online, I turned to my friends. Not everyone is lucky enough to have four friends who’ve ventured to have threesomes and foursomes, so I’ll share all of the knowledge I gathered.

It shouldn’t be a shock to find out that sex with multiple partners isn’t just about lining up on a bed and going at it. For one thing, you need at least a queen-size bed for three 6 foot men to sleep comfortably. If you want them to do more than sleep, it really does help to have a king available. After that, you have to get creative if you want everyone to get off.

I previously said that it’s not just about lining up. While that might be an option, three-way doggie style might not fit so well on the bed, and two people thrusting at once can get awkward when the thrusts aren’t timed well and cocks start slipping out. If you really want everyone to get off, it’s often better to mix it up. Let guy A get off with a blowjob while he’s being fucked by guy B and then let both of them suck off guy C together. Handjobs, blowjobs, and fucking in any combination can work.

I have to say I’ve never thought so much about the sex aspect of a story before this. Usually, I just let it all play out as it goes along, but for threesome or foursome sex scenes I find myself blocking out each sex scene before I can even start!

But even with the extra research, (which I can’t say I mind all the time) I’ve enjoyed my explorations into writing and reading polyamorous sex. Now I’d love to see what y’all think about it.

Have you read polyamorous sex before? Do like reading stories with it? Does the sex appeal to you more or the relationship?

Comment on this post for a chance to win an ebook version of The Strongest Shape. The book will be released November 6th with all the threesome sex you could want in one novel!

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James Buchanan joins us as guest blogger today and totally took the theme COCKTOBERFEST to an entirely new and deliciously smutty level. It all goes behind a cut. But it’s so worth it!

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OK, so here’s the thing.  I really want to believe in werewolves, vampires and shifters in general.  Only the sexy ones, not the bad ones, unless they really have a good heart and can be changed by love.   I mean, think about it!

Werewolves are cool because they can shift between men and wolves.  When they turn into big, furry wolves, they are gorgeous, love to romp and are incredibly strong.  Most wolves are on the lookout for their mate, who they’ll know immediately because of their unique smell, targeted specifically at them.  Plus there’s the sexy, commanding Alpha who really has a heart of gold, and is an amazing leader with sensitivity and wisdom beyond his years.  When wolves shift back into men, they’ve got beautiful musculature, are in incredible shape because of all the running they do, and are usually well-hung both as man and wolf.  What’s not to like? more…

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Jaxx Steele here to give you my take on older men. I wanted to take this moment to give props to sexy older men. The man that is aging like fine wine, getting sexier with age, your Sean Connerys, Mark Harmons, Samuel Jacksons and Antonio Banderas’ of the world.

I write romances and work really hard trying to bring out my characters’ inner as well as outer beauty. Most of my characters are, although it is not stated you get the impression, in their mid twenties to mid thirties. I have also written a few May-December type romances. To date my biggest seller has been a May-December romance called Papa knows Best. In this book the pros and cons of being with an older man are highlighted. As a lover of older men I want to spotlight them and all of the beauty that comes with them.

The physical beauty of a younger man is one of his assets, a prize possession, but what else does he have going for him. I am not trying to down play the younger man, but if physical beauty fades with time and that’s all you have, well…

With an older man who is healthy in mind, body and spirit there is nothing he can’t do! He has gone though most of the changes men go through to make them men. He is less likely to change on you. What you get when you got there is what you keep. LOL Father Time has been kind to him because he remains active and lives for the day. He appreciates the days he has and lives them to the fullest. He has no problem teaching you new things and welcomes the challenge of learning new things from you. They are intelligent and worldly. His graying hair looks distinguished on him and ups his sexiness tenfold. As far as physical beauty goes, he may not possess that six pack he used to at twenty five, but at forty five he is in good shape and shows appreciation for your six pack! And Lordy! Let’s not forget the few who do still have the body they had at twenty five! Who could want anything else in a man?

I would love to read more gay romance spot lighting handsome older men. I have seen some outstanding men in their forties, just reaching their prime. Do you write about them? Let me know so I can read it and if you want to read them, check out my website and pick up one of my books. Until next time… Jaxx Steele has left the building.

Jaxx Steele

Putting a little XX into Man Love!

http://www.jaxxsteele.webs.com

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By A.J. Llewellyn

When I was a starving film student, I survived on part-time jobs I found in the back of Dramalogue. I was stoked beyond belief one morning to find a job pretty fast as a production assistant on a low-budget movie called “Hubba Hubba.”

I should have been suspicious when nobody checked my neatly-typed resume or my lengthy references. I should have realized when all they wanted to know was, “How fast can you run?”

As it happened, the shoot was straight porn and had an interesting premise of a serial-killing nympho. I tried not to be shocked at all the nudity and boy did I have to run when two days into production, the cops shut us down.

My father has always said I should have known it was ‘hinky’ from the title. He always claimed that would-be film gave me a taste for decadence. Me, I think I’m still sore that I never got reimbursed for the coffee and donuts I bought for the crew two mornings in a row.

I was disappointed I never got to see my name in lights sooner but hey, now that I have a book and gay porn movie deal, I do!

My friend John Bruno suggested we do four books based on some ideas he had and he would shoot them as webisodes for his Massive Studio website. The webisodes will then be released as DVDs.

“Laid” which came out September 15 was filled with sex scenes I totally imagined and adored writing. John loved the carwash scene and all the others but said, “Dude, all that water…that’s expensive to shoot.” He confessed he always wanted to do a scene in a car wash and all that voodoo I’ve been doing must be working because he is now trying to figure out how to shoot it.

[Post a comment to win a copy of “Laid” the first book in the Massive Studio series. Tell me your porn name and it will get you closer to winning.]

In the meantime, on “Bad Cops” our second project together, featuring the same characters, I wrote the sex scenes around ones he actually shot.

John Bruno has a fantastic eye for talent. Check out this pic of his discovery Hunter Marx (cover model for my book “Laid”) in a masturbation sequence we shot for the webisodes of “Bad Cops” airing in November on www.massivestudio.com.

I’m not just saying this, but it was one of the most erotic jerk-off sequences I’ve ever seen…involving, wait for it: A LAWNMOWER!

(Very explicit photos on page 2…. )

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Mina Kelly guestblogging here, on historical cocks great and small. Veni, Vidi… veni?

[Leave a comment and be in with a chance of winning a short story, written especially for you.]

eprendi modo pupulum puellae

trusantem; hunc ego, si placet Dionae,

protelo rigida mea cecidi.

I lately caught the girl’s pet boy

jerking off; and so, may it please Dione,

I banged him in sucession with my hard on.

Catullus LVI (translated by me)

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