I would indeed write shoplifting erotica, and Vegas photos

Great article in Las Vegas Weekly by Lynn Comella: "Seeing erotica in everything...even shoplifting - read to the end for the shoplifting scenario, which I just may use in my spanking book:

“You can write erotica about anything,” Rachel Kramer Bussel tells me over brunch at Hash House a Go Go. “You could even write about that Bloody Mary,” she says, pointing to our friend Tess’ cocktail. The drink has such a commanding presence, with its thick slice of bacon, red slab of tomato and protruding celery stalk, it almost needs a table—or a room—of its own.

Before I know it, I’m spinning a tale in my head about the busboy, the waiter, the waitress and cook, a tangle of arms and legs, a not-so-secluded pantry off a busy kitchen and … well, you get my point: Anything, from food to feet, can be eroticized and used as a jumping-off point for a hot, steamy tale of sexual seduction and arousal.

At least that’s what Kramer Bussel thinks. She has edited 39 anthologies of erotica—with six more in the works—that explore everything from plane sex and hotel sex to spanking and bondage. She’s written dozens of short stories, including “Monica and Me,” her first published piece of erotica based on her fantasies about former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. The world is her erotic muse, and it’s clear from talking with her that she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Some photos from Las Vegas, where I had a wonderful time, met fascinating writers, got inspired, soaked in a hot and cold tub and generally enjoyed myself.


Flamingos at The Flamingo



Hash House a Go Go granola waffle



Salmon skin roll at Hamada (Japanese restaurant at The Flamingo that was SO good)



Dragonfruit - didn't taste it, but learned what it was



Condom dress at Erotic Heritage Museum



my friend Tess Danesi's amazing shoes!



Sex shop in The Flamingo

Vegas, baby! I'm speaking at the Sex in Sin City conference

I will post when I have exact panel details, but I will be speaking about erotica editing at this awesome Sex in Sin City conference in September. And it's my chance to revisit Vegas - I haven't been since 2002, well before I became a cupcake blogger, and Las Vegas is a big cupcake city.

Sex in Sin City

Las Vegas
The Erotic Authors Association’s Inaugural Conference
September 9-10, 2011
The Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
Join authors, artists, publishers and fans for an amazing weekend of readings, panels and industry networking. The conference will be capped by a reception at the Flamingo’s Terrace Balcony. This is the first convention designed for readers, authors and those who enjoy the erotic side of life.

When: Sept. 9-10 2011, Flamingo Las Vegas
Registration: The cost will be $165 until August 1. After August 1 $185. No refunds 30 days before the event.
Rooms: $99 a night, double occupancy (room registration link coming soon!)

Flamingo Las Vegas
The Flamingo
September 8-10, 2011
3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South,
Las Vegas, NV 89109
888-902-9929


The Flamingo has graciously reserved a block of deluxe rooms at the price of $99.00 per night.