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HEROTICA
6
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An ENE Review of the anthology
Herotic 6 by Marcy Sheiner
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| I have always had a soft spot in my heart for the Herotica anthologies.
After all, they got me into erotic literature in the first place, as a reader
and later as a writer. The first five were marvelous collections of sexy
tales written by women, with all the sensuality and sensitivity that a female
author can bring to such a story. If you haven't read them yet, I urge you
to do so! |
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| However, as the Herotica collections grew in number, reviewers began
to complain that they seemed unfocused. It's not that the quality was poor,
but that perhaps, in order for the series to continue, some sort of thematic
approach might be in order. So Marcy Sheiner, the editor of Herotica
6, took their suggestions to heart, and after brainstorming several
wackier ideas (Chicks with Dicks? Orgies? Hairy Heroines?), the "powers
that be" suggested Committed Relationships. With that, a great anthology
was born. |
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| This collection definitely lives up to the fine quality that one expects
in the Herotica series. As always, the reader encounters a variety of relationship
configurations: not only heterosexual, but lesbian, a male/male/female triad,
and just to be fair, a female/female/male one too. We even have two stories
where the main object of affection has passed away (don't worry, no sex
acts are performed on dead bodies). So no matter what your sexual orientation
or your particular kink, you'll find a story in here that will push your
buttons. |
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| But Herotica
6 also debunks the conventional wisdom that keeping the heat going
in a committed relationship is hard. You won't find any of the standard
methods in here, no naked bodies done up in plastic wrap, no trips to Frederick's
of Hollywood for fur-trimmed lingerie. Each story takes a creative approach
to love, sex, and commitment. |
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| I didn't find it easy to choose a favorite from the 21 stories contained
within Herotica
6. But I can tell you a bit about the ones that stayed with me the
most. Herotica
6 starts out with a bang in "Neighborhood Round Robyn", by Mel Harris,
an intricately built tale of a neighborhood where the erotic temperature
rises dramatically, thanks to a sunbathing woman and the fantasies she inspires.
"Mourning the Peasant", by Maria Mendoza, and "Shadows on the Wall", by
Susannah Indigo, both deal with the death of the beloved (and I found the
second story a real treat for its interesting viewpoint on BDSM). I found
myself identifying with Joan Leslie Taylor's "The Rose Velvet Chaise", and
I loved the chic kinkiness of "The Album", by Kate Dominic. Readers of this
page who like erotic romance will especially enjoy "Blue Moon over Paradise"
by Lisa Prosimo, a sexy bodice-ripper if I ever read one. The stories tend
to get kinkier as the anthology goes on, and the last six stories, which
deal in threesomes, power exchanges, and just plain alternative lifestyles,
are fascinating. As I said, there's something here for everyone. If none
of these stories reach out and touch you somewhere, maybe you should give
up on erotica altogether! |
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| As I write, I happen to know that there is another Herotica anthology
in the works, this on multi-cultural relationships. Herotica
6 is so good, however, it's a tough act to follow! This anthology
definitely belongs in every good collection of contemporary erotic literature.
I highly recommend it. |
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HEROTICA
6 by Marcy Sheiner
is available for purchase through Amazon.Com
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From The Author: Entertaining
ways to keep sex alive
If you've been reading anthologies of erotic fiction
by women and feeling like orgies, pickups and barroom liaisons have nothing
to do with your quiet married life, Herotica 6 is for you. These stories
show how creative couples manage to engage in sizzling sex within committed
relationships. Even the more adventurous might find a few new ideas in
this collection. Whoever you are, if you liked the Herotica series, you'll
love the latest: Herotica 6 continues the tradition of hot, literary sex
stories from the female perspective. - Marcy Sheiner , February 24,
1999
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