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Ashley Lister Returns — Podcast #138 — 07/13/09

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elec2 017We’re back with the brilliant Ashley Lister, the prolific UK author, poet and educator.  This is Part 2 of our chat for The Erotic Mind
podcast series. Where we converse with noted erotic artists of every stripe in an effort to uncover something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.

Did you somehow miss Part 1?  Alrighty then!  You’ll just have to look for last week’s podcast #136. Use my site’s search function.  Simply type in Podcast #136 and presto!  But don’t forget the # sign.

For more of Ashley, be sure to visit his site HERE!

Ashley and I discuss:

  • The power of words to describe as well as to startle.
  • Who is his target audience.
  • What distinguishes erotica from porn.
  • How reading erotica makes us more aware of sexual possibilities.
  • The therapeutic nature of erotica.
  • What he looks for in the erotic art of others.
  • Advice for the novice writer of erotica.

As a special treat, Ashley will read from his nonfiction work, Swingers: Female Confidential.

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The Erotic Mind of Ashley Lister — Podcast #136 — 07/06/09

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I have an outstanding show in store for you today. We return to our roots in this series of podcasts called The Erotic Mind. After mining a very rich vein of visual artists over the past several weeks, we come back to the realm of the written word and how this series got started.

arlbandwswingersfullcolourToday I have the pleasure of introducing you to an extremely talented and prolific author from the UK, Ashley Lister. He has a wicked sense of humor and a big fat uncut…erotic mind worthy of our serious investigation, don’t cha know.

Devoted fans of written erotica will, no doubt, be familiar with my guest; his work is freakin’ everywhere. He writes fiction, nonfiction and poetry. He’s a teacher, columnist, reviewer and contributor at The Erotic Readers & Writers Association. In fact, Ashley has an unparalleled pedigree for this series; and we’re so grateful that he’s decided to “slum it” with us.

For more of Ashley, be sure to visit his site HERE!

Ashley and I discuss:

  • His prolific output.
  • Writing under his own name.
  • Building sexual tension in his fiction.
  • What sparks the images in his erotica.
  • Skillfully writing in different voices.
  • The differences between romance literature and erotica.

As a special treat, Ashley shares with us two mouth-watering pieces of the fruit of his Erotic Mind. The first is humorous erotic verse. The second will be of particular interest to the many swingers in my audience. Don’t miss this people!

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René Capone Returns — Podcast #134 — 06/29/09

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Today we conclude our special Pride month podcast presentation where I’ve been featuring the brilliant work and thoughtful reflection of two renowned gay visual artists.  This has been part of The Erotic Mind series, don’t cha know.  We conclude with Part 2 of my chat with the delightful and talented René Capone.

If you somehow missed Part 1 of this discussion look for last week’s podcast #132. You can use my site’s search function.  Just type in Podcast #132 and don’t forget the # sign.

René and I discuss:

  • His nontraditional erotic fiction
  • Having his artwork discounted or overlooked because if its content.
  • The rigors of self-promotion.
  • The connection between his erotica and his sexuality.
  • Eroticizing the unerotic.
  • What he looks for in the erotic art of others.
  • His advice for aspiring erotic artists.

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The Erotic Mind of René Capone — Podcast #132 — 06/22/09

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Judging from the comments pouring in from all over, I guess ya’ll are really enjoying these special pride month podcasts, huh?  The last two weeks I featured the brilliant work of Mike. from MikeMen.  Today and next week we have as our guest a gay visual artist of a completely different stripe.  As you know, these podcasts are part of The Erotic Mind
 series.  We converse with noted erotic artists from all over the world in an effort to try to uncover something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.

rene_faceToday I have the honor of introducing you to a friend, someone I’ve known for several years.  He is charming, funny and oh so talented.  He is René Capone.

René is both an artist and a storyteller.  In fact, I think he’s best described as an artist-storyteller.  He imbues his creations, both lifelike and fantasy, with something of his own nature and life experience.  He says it’s the job as an artist to explore the fundamental emotions of life; love, hate, jealousy, fear, anger and passion.  And he does his job with a childlike simplicity, which is absolutely remarkable.

René’s work is a refreshing departure from the more explicit work of some of the other artists I’ve featured in this series.  But as we’ll find out from René himself, eroticism has many dimensions.  If art is truthful, he says, it will also be erotic.

René and I discuss:

  • The therapeutic nature of his art.
  • His graphic novel, Hedgehog Boy.
  • How he got his start as an artist, as an erotic artist.
  • The distinction, if any, between an artist and an illustrator.
  • The distinction, if any, between erotica and pornography.

Discover René and his memorable artwork on his site HERE.

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Mike Returns — Podcast #130 — 06/15/09

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Today we’re back with Part 2 of my discussion with the amazing artist, who goes by the name Mike.  He’s the brains and brawn behind the MikeMen brand of erotic illustrations and comics.

old_selfportrait72Mike is the first of my special Pride month guests, and he’s here as part of The Erotic Mind podcast series. Where we converse with noted erotic artists of every stripe in an effort to try to uncover something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.

If you somehow missed Part 1 of this amiable discussion scroll down till you find last week’s podcast #128.  Or you can use my site’s search function to the right.  Just type in Podcast #128 and don’t forget the # sign.

Mike and I discuss:

  • His chosen media; and why digital.
  • His admiration for the work of Benoît Prévot.
  • Whether erotica is directly connected to our sexuality.
  • What he looks for in the art of others.
  • His inspirations.
  • His advice for aspiring erotic artists and illustrators.

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The Erotic Mind of Mike — Podcast #128 — 06/08/09

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How many of you know that June is Gay Pride month?  Well it is!  And if you don’t believe mikeportrait72me, ask President Obama.  He made the official declaration June 1st.
He is the first president in our glorious history to do so.  So hurray for him!  And an even bigger hurray for all us Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people on this 40th anniversary of the birth of the modern gay rights movement.

To celebrate pride month, I will feature the brilliant work and thoughtful reflection of two renowned gay visual artists. These podcasts are part of The Erotic Mind
series, where we converse with noted erotic artists in an effort to try to uncover something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.

Today I have the distinct pleasure of introducing you to the first of my special Pride guests.  He is the spectacular artist, who goes by the name Mike.  Perhaps you’ve already seen some of his distinctive work; it’s hard to miss, don’t cha know.  His images are all over the internet as well as in magazines and in books.

Mike and I discuss:

  • How he got his start as an artist; as an erotic artist.
  • Where he finds his models.
  • What erotic art means to him.
  • The difference, if any, between an artist and an illustrator.
  • What makes some of his work erotic and other stuff pornographic.

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BEAU Returns — Podcast #123 — 05/18/09

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We’re back investigating the depths of The Erotic Mind of BEAU — the artist, legend and icon. This series of conversations with noted erotic artists, like BEAU, is helping us understand something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.

51nej03zp9l_ss500_If you somehow missed Part 1 of this delightful and enlightening conversation simply use my site’s search function.  Type in Podcast #121 and don’t forget the # sign.

Be sure to check out BEAU’s beautiful and seminal artwork HERE.

BEAU and I discuss:

  • The difference, if any, between erotica and pornography.
  • The connection between sensuality and spirituality.
  • His chosen media.
  • What he looks for in the erotic art of others.
  • His sexual heroes.
  • Advice for aspiring erotic artists.

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The Erotic Mind of BEAU — Podcast #121 — 05/11/09

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Today I have the distinct pleasure of introducing you to an artist, a legend and an icon.  My guest is the one and only BEAU!  Before there was the proliferation of talented gay artists we enjoy today, there were a handful of pioneers who challenged convention and broke new ground with their lusty homoerotic images. Beau is one of those pioneers.

5182fxh9bhl_ss400_Today’s show is the latest installment in this series of interviews called The Erotic Mind.  These conversations with noted erotic artists, like BEAU, help us understand something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.

Be sure to check out BEAU’s beautiful and seminal artwork and see why he is responsible for launching an entire genre gay male erotica.  You can find his work HERE.

BEAU and I discuss:

  • When, how and why his alter ego — Beau.
  • Being an erotic painter, not an erotic illustrator.
  • The terrible accident that ended Beau’s painting career.
  • His models and how he worked with them.
  • Putting his soul and breathing life into his work.
  • His turn to photography.
  • The life of an artist.

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Jesse Fox Returns — Podcast #119 — 05/04/2009

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Jesse Fox is back with us again this week for Part 2 of our conversation in this series called The Erotic Mind.  This award-winning author shares more of her thoughts on her writing and her audience; as well as tantalizes us with another very appetizing selection from the fruit of her Erotic Mind.

If you somehow missed Part 1 of this interview, simply use my site’s search function.  Type in “podcast #117”, and don’t forget to use the #sign.

Jesse and I discuss:

  • Her take on the difference between erotica and porn.
  • How writing erotica has empowered her as a woman.
  • What she knows of her audience.
  • What she looks for in other erotic art.
  • What the future holds for her and her work.

Jesse will also treat us to very delectable selection from the fruit of her Erotic Mind.

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The Erotic Mind of Jesse Fox — Podcast #117 — 04/27/09

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jfoxI have a really swell show in store for you today.   My guest is an award-winning erotic author who represents a very popular strain in erotic fiction.  Her work is rooted in the romance tradition and it represents a departure from the more hardcore erotic fiction penned by of some of my other guests.  I am so pleased to welcome Jesse Fox.  And in doing so I also introduce you to a mighty-mite of and online publisher, Dark Roast Press.

In my quest to bring you diverse perspectives on The Erotic Mind, I’ve been chatting with erotic artists of every stripe from all over the world.  Our aim, as you know, is to uncover something of the creative process involved with this specialized art form.

To that end Jesse represents the fascinating world of Slash.  Don’t know “slash-fic” from a hole in your head?  Well, neither did I.  At least not until the renowned author, James Lear introduced me to the topic back in February.  (Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of my conversation with James HERE and HERE.)

Jesse and I discuss:

  • Her nom de plume.
  • Her writing career and how it began.
  • Fan-fic, Funny-fic, and Slash-fic.
  • The birth of Dark Roast Press.
  • Writing erotic fiction that comes out of the Romance genre.

Jesse will also treat us to very delectable selection from the fruit of her Erotic Mind.

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