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Episode 544: Unveiling the World of Erotica with Oleander Plume!
Join Ruan Willow in an exciting conversation with Oleander Plume, a talented author who specializes in writing erotica. Discover the fascinating journey of Oleander as she navigates through the world of erotic fiction, sharing her insights on writing from the male perspective, the allure of gay erotica, and the tantalizing art of dirty talk.

In this episode, Oleander opens up about her personal challenges, including overcoming a stroke, and how it shaped her writing career. She discusses her love for crafting stories that push boundaries and explore the depths of human desire. From her initial foray into writing erotica in the early 2000s to her successful anthology projects like "Chemical Sex," Oleander's journey is one of resilience and creativity.

Ruan and Oleander also delve into the exciting launch of Theo Reads, a new platform for erotic stories that promises to break free from traditional censorship and offer a wide range of kinks and genres. Get ready for a spicy discussion that celebrates the freedom of expression and the power of storytelling.

00:02:34 " Well, what brought you to wanting to write erotica
00:06:35 " Some things are just more natural to us and others are forced
00:10:22 " entering short stories for submissions helped hone her writing style
00:14:43 " I wrote a story about sex and chocolate. And who doesn't like both those things
00:17:17 " Your first full length novel was published in 2017
00:20:41 " And then we are both on the upcoming Theo reads that is to launch...
00:25:53 " Grandma arrested for writing dirty stories about naked women
00:29:08 " We were created to do this. Our bodies are created with this in mind
00:29:26 " In 2020, you had a stroke and had double vision
00:33:52 " The thing that was the worst to get over was cognitive dysfunction
00:37:35 " To overcome hardships and still keep going when you have hardships is amazing
00:42:15 " An incognito browser lets you search for keywords without being identified
00:46:42 " Theo Reads is launching soon and it's going to be huge
00:48:38 " So you said you like to write gay erotica
00:52:16 " One of the fun parts of writing is not pigeonhole yourself into one genre
00:56:13 " I think humans like variety. More flavors of ice cream are better

Oleander's Books: affiliate links, podcast may make a commission on sales
Chemical [se]X https://amzn.to/3OUiVex
Chemical [se]X 2 just one more: An Erotic Chocolate Anthology
https://amzn.to/41sb1AC
Redeeming Cupid: A Naughty Baudy Valentine's Tale (gay erotica) https://amzn.to/3ZyC7na
Best Women's Erotica: https://amzn.to/3Bt9qji

Find writing for both Oleander and Ruan (plus a bunch of other amazing authors) at: https://linkin.bio/gettheoreads/
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