Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Submission-Rejection Challenge

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Kyle

I received the official ‘Dear Kyle’ letter from Kathleen Warnock concerning my Best Lesbian Erotica 2013 submission today.  The rejection was sweetened by her saying that my story was definitely publishable, just not selected by this year’s guest editor. I … Continue reading →

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Adolescence, over and over again

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Kyle

I’ve been thinking about adolescence today.  A while ago, I posted some thoughts about the idea of genderqueer transition — what does that even mean and what terms make sense to us as non-binarily gendered people? Today I was looking … Continue reading →

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Catching up: Seattle Erotic Art Festival

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Kyle

Recently a reader asked:  Kyle, how did the Seattle festival go? Did you get to read your work? Yes, I did get to read three pieces of my work.  I read Asphalt (which was featured in the Festival and Anthology … Continue reading →

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Song of Passion

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Kyle

Teeth close on silken nape Smell of your heat Uncoiling in shudders Passion soaks my tongue Our song unfolds Winding together Rising like a prayer       +10   

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Taking Time

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Kyle

For several months now, I’ve been aware that I’m not making enough time for relaxation and recharging.  I’ve been running my batteries below zero and expecting them to kick back up to full after 6 hours of sleep.  Of course, … Continue reading →

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Breathe in, Breathe out

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Kyle

I woke up this morning thinking about breathing, or more specifically, intake.  I felt refreshed, I felt calm, the house was quiet and I was relaxed.  I took in some deep breaths and exhaled fully.  I started thinking about all … Continue reading →

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