The Erotic Mind of Kevin Keck — Podcast #167 — 11/16/09

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Hey sex fans,

We’re back with more of The Erotic Mind podcast series. Over the last year and half, we’ve spent numerous hours with talented authors who have talked with us about their creations — erotic short story or novels.  Today we diverge a bit from our standard fair to broaden that perspective to include another type of sex writing — the memoir.

I am honored to welcome one of the shining lights of this genre, an enormously talented essayist, poet, teacher and comedic genus, Kevin Keck.  He is the author of three critically acclaimed memoirs, each brilliantly funny and smutty as all get out.

He’s been knocking audiences dead with reading from his work, both in personal appearances and on the radio.  And I am happy to report that he will treat us in the same vile manner.  Kevin will read two hilarious selections of the fruit of his Erotic Mind.  You’ll be laughing out loud as he reveals strange and embarrassing details about his sex life.

Kevin and I discuss:

  • Life’s ultimate (and immediate) purpose.
  • Living in North Carolina
  • What some have called “his absurd sexual history”.
  • Writing t to make people laugh.
  • His ill-fated priestly vocation.
  • The dichotomy between the sacred and profane, the spiritual and sexual.
  • Writing as a kid and discovering the comedic value of sex.
  • Disclosing personal sexual discoveries in his work.

Kevin has been knocking audiences dead with reading from his work, in personal appearances and on the radio.  And I am happy to report that he will treat us in the same vile manner.  Kevin will read two hilarious selections of the fruit of his Erotic Mind.  You’ll be laughing out loud as he reveals strange and embarrassing details about his sex life.

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Geoffrey Knight Returns — Podcast #161 — 10/19/09

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Hey sex fans,

I’m back with the charming Australian erotic novelist, Geoffrey Knight.  This is Part 2 of our discussion for this The Erotic Mind
podcast series.

Did you somehow miss last week’s show?  It’s ok, because Part 1 of our chat is archived right here on my site.  Simply use the search function in sidebar to your right.  Type in Podcast #159 and voilà!  But hey, don’t forget to use the #sign when you search.

Geoffrey and I discuss:

  • What inspires the sexual situations in his novels.
  • Building erotic tension and plot development.
  • His female audience.
  • The work of James Lear and Jessie Fox
  • The wonder that is a guy’s balls!
  • Topics he gravitates toward, topics he avoids.
  • What he looks for in the erotic art of others.
  • His efforts to humanize his characters.

Geoffrey will once again share a delectable morsel of the fruit of his Erotic Mind.  And this week, it’s even more yummy than last; if that’s even possible!

For more of Geoffrey, be sure to visit him on his blog HERE!

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The Erotic Mind of Geoffrey Knight — Podcast #159 — 10/12/09

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Hey sex fans,

I have an outstanding show in store for you today.  After a spate of wonderful chats with visual artists over the past several weeks for this The Erotic Mind podcast series, today we return to home base; the world of words.

I have the pleasure of introducing you to an enormously talented author from down under, Geoffrey Knight.  He is a rising star in the firmament of the erotic novel, don’t cha know.  And besides his big fat uncut writing talent, he is also a laugh riot.  I love it when I can barely make it trough an interview because my guest and I are laughing so much.

Oh, and you should also know that Geoffrey‘s appearance here at DDSA.com coincides with his triumphant book tour in San Francisco as part of Litquake X.  All of you in the audience who live in the San Francisco Bay Area ought to high-tail it to one of his three appearances over the next week — tonight Oct 12th he’ll be at Books Inc in The Castro; Thursday Oct 15th he’ll be at The Supperclub South of Market; and finally on Friday Oct 16 he’ll read and sign copies of his book at A Different Light Bookstore in the Castro.

Geoffrey and I discuss:

  • Taking gay literature on a roller coaster ride of high-speed action.
  • Action heroes and homoeroticism.
  • The plot of The Cross of Sins.
  • Coming up with the right dynamic for all his characters.
  • Writing for an audience of one — himself.
  • Working with his publisher, Cleis Press.
  • Writing erotica under his real name.
  • Writing as a kid.

As a special treat for all you out there who love a hot Aussie accent as much as I do, Geoffrey will share a mouth-watering selection of the fruit of his Erotic Mind.  You won’t want miss these, people!

For more of Geoffrey, be sure to visit him on his blog HERE!

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Howard Cruse Returns — Podcast #157 — 10/05/09

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Hey sex fans,

It’s National Coming Out Week, ya’ll!  And to celebrate I welcome back that genius of the comix world, Howard Cruse.  He’s here to finish the chat we began last Monday, as part of The Erotic Mind
podcast series, don’t cha know.

howardcruse1Howard is a national treasure; his unique historical perspective on the comix art form, one that spans from the rise of the underground comics movement in the 1960’s right through to today, is both exciting and thought provoking.

Is it possible that you missed Part 1 of this conversation?  Lucky for you, it resides in my podcast archive.  To find it, use my site’s search function in the sidebar to your right.  All you do is type in Podcast #156 and PRESTO!  But don’t forget to include the #sign when you search.

Howard and I discuss:

  • His professional coming out story.
  • The birth of Gay Comix and his editorship.
  • The history of underground comics.
  • His life with Ed, his partner of 30 years.
  • Why he wanted to do the graphic novel.
  • Remembrances of pre-Stonewall gay culture in Birmingham, AB

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The Erotic Mind of Howard Cruse — Podcast #156 — 09/28/09

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Hey sex fans,

howardcruse2I have a spectacular interview for you.  I welcome the granddaddy of gay comix, Howard Cruse.  He is here as part of The Erotic Mind
podcast series.  As you know, for well over a year now I’ve been chatting with noted erotic artists, both visual and literary, from all over the freakin world in an effort to try to uncover something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.  Howard is the most senior person to join me in this effort.  And he brings with him a historical perspective unlike that of any other of my previous guests.

In fact, I think it is safe to say that very gay or lesbian who has put pen to paper to create a comix or cartoon over the last 40 years can trace his or her lineage back to the groundbreaking work of my guest.  This is remarkable stuff, kids; you don’t want to miss a moment of this.

Howard and I discuss:

  • His erotic novel, Stuck Rubber Baby.
  • Why he’s know as a bigfoot cartoonist.
  • Adding words to his illustrations.
  • Why he contends his work is not erotic per se.
  • From Headrack to Claude.
  • The evolution of the character, Headrack. in Barefootz.
  • The man behind Claude of Then There Was Claude.
  • Being there — The Stonewall Inn, June 1969.
  • His personal coming out story.

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Sylvia O’Stayformore, Part 2 – Podcast #151 – 09/09/09

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Hey sex fans,

naughtySylviaWe’re back with the toast of the Emerald City, Sylvia O’Stayformore and more of her charming Sex EDGE-U-cation.  There’s nothing like the wisdom of a drag queen to put all this sex, sexuality and gender stuff into perspective, don’t cha know.

Did you somehow miss Part 1 of this enjoyable conversation?  Well, all ya have to do is use the search function in the sidebar to your right.  Type in Podcast #150 and PRESTO!  You’ll find last week’s show.  But when you do your search, don’t forget to include the # sign.

Sylvia and I discuss:

  • Becoming Sylvia and her signature look.
  • Crossdressing; compulsion or recreation.
  • The difference between a drag queen and a female impersonator.
  • If there is a hormonal or genetic component to crossdressing.
  • The skill involved in being a drag queen.

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Sex EDGE-U-cation with Sylvia O’Stayformore – Podcast #150 – 09/02/09

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Hey sex fans,

This week we gonna get some pretty delightful Sex EDGE-U-cation.   This is, of course, the podcast series that looks at the world of fetish sex, kink and alternative sexual lifestyles.  My guests have included prominent educators, practitioners and advocates of unconventional sexual expressions and lifestyles from all over the world.  And today I am proud to add another category to that list today — Entertainers.

DSCN7819Yes siree, buckaroos, my guest is the one and only Sylvia O’Stayformore.  She is the toast of the Emerald City, don’t cha know.  She is my friend, a brilliant drag performer and a laugh riot on stage and off.  She has tickled my fancy on several occasions, if ya know what I mean.

And guess what?  I even had the good fortune to co-host a live sex show with Sylvia a couple years ago.  As a special treat, I’ve added that video to this posting; scroll down to find it.  Be sure to check it out, cuz it has a naked man in it; and happily he ain’t me.

Sylvia and I discuss:

  • Her humble beginnings.
  • Crossdressing vs. transvestism.
  • Crossdressing and drag.
  • Her own personal journey and her activism.
  • Women drag queens?  Who knew!
  • Reasons why people crossdress, and the challenges.
  • The sexual charge of gender specific clothing.
  • Getting hit on as Sylvia.
  • Common myths of crossdressing.
  • Advice for parents of crossdressing kids.

 

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Sean-Z Returns — Podcast #147 — 08/24/09

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Hey sex fans,

We’re back with the oh so charming visual artist, Sean-Z.  This is Part 2 of our enlightening conversation.  Did you somehow miss Part 1?  Not to worry!  Use the search function on the sidebar, type in Podcast #145 and Presto!  But don’t forget to include the #sign when you do the search.

Me1.09Sean shares his thoughts on numerous topics surrounding his erotic creations as part of The Erotic Mind podcast series.  As you know, I’ve been chatting with noted erotic artists, both visual and literary, from all over the place in an effort to try to uncover something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.  And Sean does not disappoint.  Besides being terribly thought provoking, he is also amazingly funny.  Brains, talent and a sense of humor; oh baby, oh baby, you make me so hot!

Sean and I discuss:

  • Distinction, if any, between erotica and pornography.
  • What distinguishes his erotic work from his mainstream work.
  • Buying one’s PR before trying to sell it to another.
  • What compels him to create.
  • His prominent bisexual characters.
  • His chosen media — words and images.
  • What he looks for in the erotic art of others.
  • His inspirations and his sexual heroes.
  • What the future holds for him and his work.
  • His advice for the novice artist/illustrator.

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The Erotic Mind of Sean-Z — Podcast #145 — 08/17/09

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Hey sex fans,

Today I have the distinct pleasure of introducing you to one of the most charming and delightful (not to mention absolutely adorable) people I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing to date.  He is the fantastic artist, Sean-Z.  We had such a good time together; we were constantly breaking up with laughter.  And our giggling is so damned infectious; I know you will love him (and his work) as much as I do.

ME2.09Sean is here as part of The Erotic Mind
series.  As you know for the past year I’ve been chatting with noted erotic artists, both visual and literary, from all over the freakin world in an effort to try to uncover something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.  Sean’s appearance marks a bit of a milestone for this series.  He is the first person of color to join me in this effort.  So hurray for that, don’t cha know!

Sean and I discuss:

  • How his studio, Rated-Z, and his comic, MYTH, got their names.
  • His evolution as an artist and as an erotic artist.
  • How he sees himself — artist or illustrator.
  • The role his imagination plays in his creations.
  • What happened at Comic-con.
  • Emerging trends in erotic comics.
  • His newest effort — Bent Comix Distribution.

 

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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.