
Found a lovely site – www.DirtyHaiku.com

True story – we once had arts olympians. The following story was published in the New York Times regarding this competition. I’m not certain the judging of erotic verse/poetry could be done fairly, but it certainly would bring notoriety to the genre.
The New York Times
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February 19, 2010
When There Were Arts Olympians
By
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I think it is important as writers of this genre to be informed about various topics that may impact their writing. Specifically because sex addiction has been in the news recently, I thought the following an important article.
AlterNet
Too Much Sex? No Such Thing — Why Sex Addiction Is Total B.S.
By Raymond J. Lawrence, CounterPunch
Posted on
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Reminder: Violet Glaze will be our next featured reader. There are still a few openings if you wish to present your work, or those of others at the Salon. Follow the guidelines at the toolbar on the top of the site.
Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Unique in the English-Speaking World, Featuring Retro Erotica From Author Violet
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March 9 – 13 performances at the Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. 215-563-4330. I have seen the performance at the Fringe, it was great. I plan on attending once again on Tuesday, March 9, 7PM, come join me.

This wonder piece on Lesbian erotica was written by a male and read at the last Salon. Towards the end of the Salon we had an open forum discussing writing from a different sexual perspective. Violet Glaze had also read works she had written on homoerotica.
Frantic Lesbian has a Bizarre Fetish
By Walter J.F.
If I tell
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The never ending question. How do you define erotica and pornography? Send me your thoughts, your definition.

The following is a read-bite (Did I just coin this word? Is there an equivalent to sound-bite for words in print other than excerpt?) from Lucy Felthouses’ book The Great Outdoors.
Lucy sent me the following email. “…excerpt of one of my stories, called ‘Fun in the Forest.’ It’s part of a two-story mini-book called
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I missed it, so sorry. My brain was off by a day, not an unusual occurrence.
This is an important document that is asking for online editing. If you enjoy erotica please read.
http://www.sexdayusa.com/comstockeryblog/campaign/the-congressional-resolution-for-sex/

Monica Day a reader and past featured presenter at the Salon has offered attendees discounted admission to her workshops (sign-up as student to receive discount). Information regarding these workshops can be found at the following sites:
http://www.thesensuallife.com/courses/the-body-speaks-finding-your-authentic-sensual-voice/
http://www.thesensuallife.com/courses/writing-the-sensual-life/
I’m certain these workshops will be a great way for wannabe writers and even professionals to hone their skills
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