What’s It Like To Be An Erotica Writer?

by Maureen Dempsey

How do you research for your stories to keep them current? You mentioned receiving sex toys—do you try to incorporate new toys, positions, etc. in to your writing?
A lot of my stories come from my personal experiences coupled with research and current events. I always keep a journal of places I visit, and literature I’ve gathered: such as tourist information, magazines, and newspapers, even flyers. I’ve never written a personal piece about places I haven’t been to, or things I haven’t done. It just doesn’t ring true to me, and it’s a lot harder to write. I just embellish. Because of what I do I have a deep reservoir of experiences from which to draw from and I absolutely do. It makes my writing and my sex life richer and more satisfying.