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Ep: 598 From Repression to Expression: A Writer's Journey into Erotic Literature.

Guest Bio:

Ramone Quides is a renaissance polymath who discovered the joys and fulfillment of creative writing later in life. He enjoys writing diverse, connective stories that elevate and celebrate all the places the unencumbered minds can wander. The array of fictional literary erotica he’s dreamt up for your enjoyment are intended to tickle your overt and covert interests and fantasies.

His celebrations of varied genders, interests and preferences have been published in:

The Big Book of Quickies by Rachel Kramer Bussel (affiliate links for books) https://amzn.to/3Y6zDMQ

Erotica For Men: And the Women Who Love Them, Volume II by Rose Caraway https://amzn.to/3Gf93Ln

Rosy: A women’s health and wellness site that uses erotica as one of their resources to increase sexual desire

eLust: A monthly publication with broad-ranging content that includes stories, poetry, advice, reviews, and insights from writers

Theo: A site containing stories from romance on up from some of the greatest writers of our generation

Stories, blog posts and/or commentary can also be found at

ramonequides.com

Instagram, BlueSky, Threads and Twitter as @ramonequides

Summary:
Discover how embracing creativity later in life led Ramone to find his voice through erotic storytelling. In this episode, Ramone shares his transformation from a life of emotional repression to becoming a passionate writer of diverse and healing erotic literature.

The conversation explores how societal expectations initially stifled Ramone's self-expression until a pivotal moment in his 40s changed everything. After dedicating a year to creative exploration, he emerged with three distinct stories under a carefully chosen pseudonym, channeling years of "quiet desperation" into empowering narratives.

We dive deep into discussions about the intersection of creativity, sexuality, and personal growth. Ramone reveals how his journey has not only enhanced his writing but also deepened his relationship with his partner, leading to more open communication and a flourishing intimate life well into his 60s.

Listen now to discover how it's never too late to pursue your passion and find personal freedom through art.

Excerpt: Enjoy an excerpt at the end of the interview from Ramone's story "A Second Chance at Submission" narrated by Ruan Willow.

Key Takeaways:

• Ramon began writing erotic stories later in life, highlighting that it's never too late to pursue creative passions.
• He views erotic literature as a powerful tool for emotional healing and personal growth, challenging societal norms around sexuality.
• The episode emphasizes midlife as an opportunity for self-acceptance and deeper intimacy, promoting open communication in relationships.

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Episode 597: Wingless Hunger, Chapter 5, Open Door Spicy Romantasy, Kiss Me Before You Go! Gabreilla was naked in the forest when she smelled a man nearby. She used all her sex appeal and her beautiful siren singing voice to draw him in...as a siren-fairy-human, she had special abilities. But what she needed most was his cock. They were having a great day...but it wasn't meant to last. Desperate to get with him, she uses her powers of seduction.

Audiobook Blurb:

Gabriella can smell men. Which is a good thing since she desperately needs men. It’s not every fairy who also has siren in her, which allows her to use her irresistible singing voice to draw them nearer. Since she can’t leave her invisible cage, this is a very useful talent, especially when it comes to drawing men to her area of the forest. Most men will do, however, they only stay for little while.

When she senses Leif hiking down the path, she experiences the usual growth in her size, which is imperative because if he can’t see her, none of the good stuff will happen. He's different than the other men were, he might just be the solution she seeks. But then there’s also the other paralyzing problem of trying to attain her freedom. All she desires is a happier, less lonely life once again, human sized.

Tropes:
*Open Door, HEA Spicy Romantasy, spicy erotic romance fiction.
*Lust First, sexuality.
*Forced proximity.
*Shrinking woman, growing woman.
*She needs a hero.
*He's a cinnamon roll.
*The miracle they seek, they don't know all the rules.

Wingless Hunger is a novella, book 1 of 4 in the Arching Hunger series. Enjoy the entertainment of spicy storytelling about relationships and spicy open door erotic romance, romantic fantasy fiction in this audiobook written and narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow, author, podcaster, and audiobook narrator. Support human voices only in audio and buy only human created content. Support humans not automation.

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Ep 596: The Professor's Forbidden Pet, A Professor Student Age Gap by Ava Kade, narrated by Ruan Willow. A MF, age gap: older man, younger woman, professor-student erotica excerpt, oh the oral description is delish! This! This is SO HOT! One of my faves of the excerpt! Yes please, bring this on! I'm a BIG FAN! That'll wake up a woman's libido in the thought of a heartbeat!

About the Author Ava Kade:

Ava Kade is a passionate writer of sweet and spicy age gap stories, centered around mature, dominant older men and naughty younger women. A lot of them contain a touch of the forbidden and taboo, everything laced together with lots of romance.

Anthology:

Get the spicy anthology book! It's ON SALE for only 99 cents right now!!! Erotica excerpt from: the charity anthology fiction book Not So Guilty Pleasures: 45+ Filthy Stories for a Cause, ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN FOR HELP WITH HURRICANE & DISASTER FIRE RELIEF https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/charityanthology
(any money made from my affiliate link usage to buy the anthology will also be donated to the same charity). It is also in Kindle Unlimited (for a limited time).

Not-So-Guilty Pleasures is a charity anthology benefiting World Central Kitchen (for help with the hurricane and other disaster relief). The anthology is only available for a limited time so act now!

Enjoy storytelling erotic audio about spicy romance relationships, swingers, hot erotica stories, erotica romance, and self care for you! Take time to pay attention to your mental health sexual health. Pleasure is your birthright!

Get Podcast Host Ruan's new spicy open door Romantasy Novella: Overcoming Heartache https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/overcomingheartache

Ruan's smut, erotica, erotic romance fiction books and audiobooks: http://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/

Ruan has been nominated for an ASN Lifestyle Magazine Award for Best Erotic Writer! Vote for Ruan daily starting April 13, 2025 at https://www.asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/2025-top-8-finalist

Woman owned bookstore with Ruan's books: get her books and support an indie bookshop! https://www.heabookshop.com/

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Ep 595: The Healing Power of Smut, Part 5: Exploring Dark and Taboo Themes in Fiction Can Be Healing For Women with author Stephani Del Rey. Exploring the Empowering Side of Dark Sexual Fantasies.

Overall, the discussion explores the nuances of dark/taboo subgenres and the importance of reframing the narratives around them.

About Stephani Del Rey: Stephani Del Rey loves to write about sexy, independent women who know what they want - especially if it involves being taught a lesson by a LOT of hot, dominant men! She writes MMFM/ gangbang/ reverse harem erotica that features sharing, degradation, erotic humiliation, spanking, light bondage and plenty of edging and dirty talk. Her mission is to deliver on that female submission kink while keeping it fun, trashy and empowering. She lives in the UK, where she dreams of one day having a walk-in wardrobe for her lingerie.

Mailing list and get a free book: http://eepurl.com/h_VHrD

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephani-Del-Rey/author/B0BGYQ7JH6

Shared by the Special Forces An MMFM Humiliation Story (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/42HTFzO

Summary:
Journey into the complex world of erotic storytelling with UK-based author Stephanie Del Rey, who crafts tales of strong women exploring their submission fantasies. This fascinating discussion delves into how erotic fiction serves as a powerful tool for processing trauma, challenging cultural norms, and reclaiming female sexual agency.

The conversation explores controversial themes including the "male gaze," consensual non-consent, and the healing potential of taboo fantasies. Del Rey shares personal insights about how her own experiences shaped her writing, particularly in creating stories where female characters find empowerment through their sexuality while being cherished by protective, dominant partners.

Topics: Primal Desires and Submission, Reclaiming Sexuality Through Erotic Fiction, The Objectification of Women in Media and Culture, Empowering Women's Sexuality and Consent, Exploring the Origins and Acceptance of Kinks, Empowering Female Sexuality in Erotica, Exploring Female Sexuality Through Fiction, Exploring Nuanced Perspectives on Kink and Gender, The Appeal of Dominant-Submissive Dynamics and also Humiliation and Degradation Kinks, Navigating Censorship in the Digital Age, The Precarious Nature of Online Content Creation, Reclaiming/redefining the Gangb**g and asking for it: Celebrating Female Pleasure

Key Takeaways: • Reclaiming terms like "asking for it" can empower women to explore their desires safely through fantasy, rather than feeling shame.
• Fiction allows women to confront their fears around violence and vulnerability, processing these experiences in a controlled setting.
• Exploring taboo themes in a fictional context can have a healing potential for women.

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Episode 594: My Husband Shared Me with His Best Friend, A Hotwife Excerpt by Kassia White, narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. It's a mega hot MMF threesome pleasure filled scene!

About the Author:

Kassia White is an author of hotwife erotica. Her books are light on plot but are packed with heat. All the stories feature slutty women eager to be shared by their happy husbands, sometimes with just one man, and other times with oh, so many.

Get the spicy anthology book! It's ON SALE for only 99 cents right now!!! Erotica excerpt from: the charity anthology fiction book Not So Guilty Pleasures: 45+ Filthy Stories for a Cause, ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN FOR HELP WITH HURRICANE & DISASTER FIRE RELIEF https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/charityanthology
(any money made from my affiliate link usage to buy the anthology will also be donated to the same charity). It is also in Kindle Unlimited (for a limited time).

Not-So-Guilty Pleasures is a charity anthology benefiting World Central Kitchen (for help with the hurricane and other disaster relief). The anthology is only available for a limited time so act now!

Enjoy storytelling erotic audio about spicy romance relationships, swingers, hot erotica stories, erotica romance, and self care for you! Take time to pay attention to your mental health sexual health. Pleasure is your birthright!

Get Podcast Host Ruan's new spicy open door Romantasy Novella: Overcoming Heartache https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/overcomingheartache

Ruan's smut, erotica, erotic romance fiction books and audiobooks: http://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/

Ruan has been nominated for an ASN Lifestyle Magazine Award for Best Erotic Writer! Vote for Ruan starting April 13, 2025 at https://www.asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/2025-top-8-finalist

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Episode 593: Wingless Hunger, Chapter 4, Open Door Spicy Romantasy, Skinny Dipping. Gabreilla was naked in the forest when she smelled a man nearby. She used all her sex appeal and her beautiful siren singing voice to draw him in...as a siren-fairy-human, she had special abilities. But what she needed most was his cock.

Audiobook Blurb:

Gabriella can smell men. Which is a good thing since she desperately needs men. It’s not every fairy who also has siren in her, which allows her to use her irresistible singing voice to draw them nearer. Since she can’t leave her invisible cage, this is a very useful talent, especially when it comes to drawing men to her area of the forest. Most men will do, however, they only stay for little while.

When she senses Leif hiking down the path, she experiences the usual growth in her size, which is imperative because if he can’t see her, none of the good stuff will happen. He's different than the other men were, he might just be the solution she seeks. But then there’s also the other paralyzing problem of trying to attain her freedom. All she desires is a happier, less lonely life once again, human sized.

Tropes:
*Open Door, HEA Spicy Romantasy, spicy erotic romance fiction.
*Lust First, sexuality.
*Forced proximity.
*Shrinking woman, growing woman.
*She needs a hero.
*He's a cinnamon roll.
*The miracle they seek, they don't know all the rules.

Wingless Hunger is a novella, book 1 of 4 in the Arching Hunger series.

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Join now for access to all the padlocked episodes! Many people have reached out to me about how to access the padlocked episodes once they've signed up, unfortunately I can't respond to fan mail, but I can put some information here. After subscribing, you should have received an email with your Personal RSS Feed. Then take that RSS Feed and subscribe to it through your favorite listening app. Check out this article for those steps .

If you have troubles, you can also email support@buzzsprout.com for further assistance.

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Episode 592: How to Please a Shapeshifter in Bed, A MM Erotic Fiction Excerpt by Fleur Foxx from the charity anthology fiction book Not So Guilty Pleasures: 45+ Filthy Stories for a Cause.

About the Author:

Fleur Foxx writes queer monster erotica and erotic romance. She writes what she likes, which means her stories are a rainbow of monsters and sexualities. Come find out what hides in the dark.

ALL PROCEEDS of the sale/KU readings of the anthology GO TO WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN FOR HELP WITH HURRICANE & DISASTER FIRE RELIEF https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/charityanthology
(any money made from my affiliate link usage to buy the anthology will also be donated to the same charity). It is also in Kindle Unlimited (for a limited time).

Not-So-Guilty Pleasures is a charity anthology benefiting World Central Kitchen (for help with the hurricane and other disaster relief).

Enjoy this erotica excerpt, storytelling via erotic audio about spicy romance relationships, swingers, hot erotica stories, erotica romance, and self care for you! Take time to pay attention to your mental health sexual health. Pleasure is your birthright!

Ruan has been nominated for an ASN Lifestyle Magazine Award for Erotic Writer! She's in the top 8!

To learn more and vote for her, which she greatly would appreciate!!, visit the ASN Lifestyle Magazine Awards, by the ASN Lifestyle Magazine

VOTING: https://www.asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/2025-top-8-finalist

https://www.asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/

Voting runs from April 13, 2025 through July 13, 2025

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Episode 591: Wingless Hunger, Chapter 3, Open Door Spicy Romantasy, Desperate for Sex. Gabreilla was naked in the forest when she smelled a man nearby. She used all her sex appeal and her beautiful siren singing voice to draw him in...as a siren-fairy-human, she had special abilities. But what she needed most was his cock.

Book Blurb:

Gabriella can smell men. Which is a good thing since she desperately needs men. It’s not every fairy who also has siren in her, which allows her to use her irresistible singing voice to draw them nearer. Since she can’t leave her invisible cage, this is a very useful talent, especially when it comes to drawing men to her area of the forest. Most men will do, however, they only stay for little while.

When she senses Leif hiking down the path, she experiences the usual growth in her size, which is imperative because if he can’t see her, none of the good stuff will happen. He's different than the other men were, he might just be the solution she seeks. But then there’s also the other paralyzing problem of trying to attain her freedom. All she desires is a happier, less lonely life once again, human sized.

Tropes:
*Open Door, HEA Spicy Romantasy.
*Lust First.
*Forced proximity.
*Shrinking woman, growing woman.
*She needs a hero.
*He's a cinnamon roll.
*The miracle they seek, they don't know all the rules.

Wingless Hunger is a novella, book 1 of 4 in the Arching Hunger series.

Subscription Process:
Join now for access to all the padlocked episodes! Many people have reached out to me about how to access the padlocked episodes once they've signed up, unfortunately I can't respond to fan mail, but I can put some information here. After subscribing, you should have received an email with your Personal RSS Feed. Then take that RSS Feed and subscribe to it through your favorite listening app. Check out this article for those steps .

If you have troubles, you can also email support@buzzsprout.com for further assistance.

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