The Erotic Literary Salon: Online » Press Release

Press Release – February 21st – Monica Day “The Unexpected Valentine,” Irene Belly Dancer

panasusana — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:08:13 +0000

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Featuring-Local Performance Artist Monica Day presenting “The Unexpected Valentine,” Plus Special Solo Belly Dance by Irene. Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, February 21.

Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière
email: PCSalons@gmail.com – reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max), guidelines at website.
www.PhiladelphiaCulturalSalons.com – blog of all things sensexual, Salon notices, guidelines.

The Erotic Literary Salon will be held Tuesday, Feb. 21. Local performance artists Monica Day will be the featured reader for February’s Valentine-themed Salon. She will present a new piece entitled, “The Unexpected Valentine.” Through her writings, workshops and events she produces for her company, The Sensual Life, Day often ponders the intimate and sometimes comic moments where our real lives vary from the Hallmark card, romance novel lives of our imagination. “What better time than Valentine’s to crawl into the belly of the beast, and see what hidden gems of true love, intimacy, and of course, eroticism, lives within.” www.thesensuallife.com

Irene will perform in a dance style known as American Tribal Style or ATS Belly dance. It is a nontraditional form of belly dance, created in San Francisco in the 1980′s. Steps are influenced by folkloric as well as traditional belly dance, with a lot of Flamenco stylizations. One of the distinguishing features of this dance is that it is a group dance … however in February, Irene will be dancing solo. www.btribalbellydance.com

PHILADELPHIA: The Erotic Literary Salon, unique in the English-speaking world has launched a growing movement mainstreaming erotica. Salons attract a supportive audience of 60 or more individuals. Approximately 20 participate as writers, readers, storytellers, spoken word performers of original works/words of others, the rest just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Frances, our resident nonagenarian (94 years young) often recites her original erotica.

Salons gather the 3rd Tuesday of every month at TIME (The Bohemian Absinthe Lounge), 1315 Sansom Street, Center City, Philadelphia. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. (limited seating), for cocktails, food and conversation. The event begins promptly at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $10, discounted for readers, students, and seniors (65+) to $8. Salon attendees must be 21.

Creator of this event, Dr. Susana, is Philadelphia’s best-known sexologist. She lends her voice to the Salon by offering relevant information to support the discussions that arise in the Salon/blog.

“…surprisingly comfortable….Salon devotees praise her for the space she has created….”
“I think Susana is doing a very brave thing.”
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 10, 2010

“There are laughter and tears along with the hot rush of blood – to the face.
Daily News, March 15, 2010
###

Auguste Rodin’s – “The Kiss”

Press Release – January 17th – Performance Artist Plum Dragoness – Erotic Poetry & Music

panasusana — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:09:29 +0000

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Featuring-Performance Artist Plum Dragoness Performing Erotic Poetry with Musical Guests from “The Elements,” Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees.

Tuesday, January 17.

The Erotic Literary Salon will be held Tuesday, Jan 17. Plum Dragoness is a multi-talented thespian, dancer & and innovative poetess. “My personal aesthetic for performing poetry is to give it motion & to let the poetry act as a vehicle to carry a message…like a dance with words!”

Several months ago, the Erotic Literary Salon audience was honored to have Plum Dragoness perform her erotica for the first time. The audience’s response was overwhelming, it was obvious she needed to be invited back as a featured performer. http://new.plumdragoness.com/

“…surprisingly comfortable….Salon devotees praise her for the space she has created….”
“I think Susana is doing a very brave thing.”
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 10, 2010

“There are laughter and tears along with the hot rush of blood – to the face.
Daily News, March 15, 2010
###

Press Release – December 20th Erotic Literary Salon, 2 Featured Presentations

panasusana — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:08:49 +0000

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Featuring- Gifted Writers John & Walter’s sharing sexual pleasuring stories, plus Sam Benjamin Author of, “American Gangbang: A Love Story,” Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees.
Tuesday, December 20.

Saturday, Nov. 20, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Erotic Literary Salon will be held Tuesday, Dec. 20. Sam Benjamin a former porn film director, has written a fascinating memoir of his journey through the surreal subcultures of the adult entertainment industry. He shall be reading excerpts from his book, “American Gangbang: A Love Story.” “One of the Sexiest Books of the Year.” —San Francisco Bay Guardian.

Baby Boomers had Hustler and phone sex. Generation Y has PornHub and chat rooms. This month, Salon regulars John (dry humorist) and Walter (quirky humorist) will speculate on how technology and culture affect the art of self-pleasure. Come watch them argue with each other while they share embarrassing stories from their respective age groups.
PHILADELPHIA: The Erotic Literary Salon, unique in the English-speaking world has launched a growing movement mainstreaming erotica. Salons attract a supportive audience of 60 or more individuals. Approximately 20 participate as writers, readers, storytellers, spoken word performers of original works/words of others, the rest just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Frances, our resident nonagenarian (94 years young) often recites her original erotica.

Salons gather the 3rd Tuesday of every month at TIME (The Bohemian Absinthe Lounge), 1315 Sansom Street, Center City, Philadelphia. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. (limited seating), for cocktails, food and conversation. The event begins promptly at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $10, discounted for readers, students, and seniors (65+) to $8. Salon attendees must be 21.

“…surprisingly comfortable….Salon devotees praise her for the space she has created….”
“I think Susana is doing a very brave thing.”
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 10, 2010

“There are laughter and tears along with the hot rush of blood – to the face.
Daily News, March 15, 2010
###

November 15 – Press Release – The Erotic Literary Salon, Featuring Graydancer

panasusana — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:20:45 +0000

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Featuring- “Graydancer,” reading from “Ritual of Ashes,” & Offering a “Rope Station” to participants, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, November 15.

Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière
email: PCSalons@gmail.com – reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max)
www.PhiladelphiaCulturalSalons.com – blog of all things erotica, Salon notices, guidelines.

The Erotic Literary Salon will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15. Gray Miller, aka “Graydancer,” is an author, educator, and performer within the sex-positive community. Gray travels extensively speaking, performing, teaching, and facilitating his “GRUEs” – unique “Unconference”-style events.

Graydancer will be reading an excerpt from “Ritual of Ashes,” a piece that will be included in the upcoming cigar erotica anthology from Ravenous Romance. Based on true events, it combines two of his favorite subjects: cigar and rope. Afterwards Gray will be running a “Rope Station” where Salon participants are welcome to experience rope bondage techniques for themselves.

You can find out more about Gray’s other work at LoveLifePractice.com, and
http://www.graydancer.com.

“…surprisingly comfortable….Salon devotees praise her for the space she has created….”
“I think Susana is doing a very brave thing.”
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 10, 2010

“There are laughter and tears along with the hot rush of blood – to the face.
Daily News, March 15, 2010
###

October Press Release – The Erotic Literary Salon

panasusana — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:09:48 +0000

Press Release for October 18th’s Erotic Literary Salon.

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Featuring- Halloween Erotica by Gifted Author ApathyKiss, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, October 18.

Tuesday, Sept 25, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Erotic Literary Salon will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18. Part of the evening will feature author Apathykiss, who has been writing and publishing erotica for over ten years. Currently she writes for Group MVP magazine, Myownlovestory.com, and the random anthology that tickles her fancy. She accepts all writing challenges and loves putting fantasies and desires into words.

Apathykiss’ featured reading will be a story that has a Halloween/horror theme with a few sexy surprises slipped in. Visit ApathyKiss.com for her blog and list of writings.

PHILADELPHIA: The Erotic Literary Salon, unique in the English-speaking world has launched a growing movement mainstreaming erotica. Salons attract a supportive audience of 40 or more individuals. Approximately a dozen participate as writers, readers, storytellers, spoken word performers of original works/words of others, the rest just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Frances, our resident nonagenarian (94 years young) often recites her original erotica.

“…surprisingly comfortable….Salon devotees praise her for the space she has created….”
“I think Susana is doing a very brave thing.”
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 10, 2010

“There are laughter and tears along with the hot rush of blood – to the face.
Daily News, March 15, 2010
###

Press Release – Sept. 20, Erotic Literary Salon, Featuring- Members of a Connecticut Poetry Performance Troupe

panasusana — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:22:12 +0000

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Featuring- Members of the Connecticut Poetry Performance Troupe- Shijin, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Erotic Literary Salon will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20. Part of the evening will feature three Connecticut poets, all members of the poetry troupe Shijin. They will be presenting a performance of original seamless (erotic) poetry, a unique performance style that can only be appreciated in person. A fiction comedic erotic piece will also be presented.

Robin Elizabeth Sampson is a poet, writer (erotica and otherwise), and blogger with more ideas than time for. Two of her erotic poems were finalists at the 2010 Seattle Erotic Arts Festival. Her erotica persona blogs at http://erobintica.blogspot.com/

Faith Vicinanza, recipient of the 2003 Connecticut Commission on the Arts Advocates for the Arts Award, published poet, grandmother of 11, amateur photographer, and Information Security and Risk Management Consultant by day which pays the bills.

Mad Mar (Mistryel) Walker: a painter, poet, performer, a 2011 National Slam poet, singer-songwriter & former editor of Bent Pin Quarterly – blogs at: http://puzzleddragon.wordpress.com/

PHILADELPHIA: The Erotic Literary Salon, unique in the English-speaking world has launched a growing movement mainstreaming erotica. Salons attract a supportive audience of 50 or more individuals. Approximately a dozen participate as writers, readers, storytellers, spoken word performers of original works/words of others, the rest just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Frances, our resident nonagenarian (94 years young) often recites her original erotica.

“…surprisingly comfortable….Salon devotees praise her for the space she has created….”
“I think Susana is doing a very brave thing.”
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 10, 2010

“There are laughter and tears along with the hot rush of blood – to the face.
Daily News, March 15, 2010
###

Tree of Life – Klimt

Aug. 16, Press Release – Jeremy Edwards & Helia Brookes

panasusana — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:29:35 +0000

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Featuring – erotic-fiction authors & couple Jeremy Edwards & Helia Brookes, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, Aug 16.

Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière 215-840-5830
email: PCSalons@gmail.com – reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max)
www.PhiladelphiaCulturalSalons.com – blog of all things erotica, Salon notices, guidelines.

The Erotic Literary Salon will be held Tuesday, Aug. 16. Part of the evening will feature two erotic-fiction authors who have been a married couple for over a quarter century, Jeremy Edwards and Helia Brookes. Widely published author Edwards, whose work has been described as “witty, charming, intelligent, raunchy, and wildly arousing” and whose erotocomedic novel Rock My Socks Off was released last year, returns to the Salon to read from his short stories. http://www.jeremyedwardserotica.com/

Brookes, who has been writing erotica for several years and has been published both online and in print, makes her Salon debut this month. She will be reading her story from the recently published collection Gotta Have It. One copy each of two new anthologies containing stories by Helia and/or Jeremy—Gotta Have It and Nice Girls, Naughty Sex—will be given away in the course of the evening. http://heliabrookes.blogspot.com/

Helia will lead a discussion about the challenges of making time to write, revise, and submit when writing erotica is important to you but not always a top priority. This talk will be held at the end of the Salon for erotica writers and those interested in becoming writers.

PHILADELPHIA: The Erotic Literary Salon, unique in the English-speaking world has launched a growing movement mainstreaming erotica. Salons attract a supportive audience of 50 or more individuals. Approximately a dozen participate as writers, readers, storytellers, spoken word performers of original works/words of others, the rest just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Frances, our resident nonagenarian (94 years young) often recites her original erotica.

“…surprisingly comfortable….Salon devotees praise her for the space she has created….”
“I think Susana is doing a very brave thing.”
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 10, 2010

“There are laughter and tears along with the hot rush of blood – to the face.
Daily News, March 15, 2010
###

Press Release The Erotic Literary Salon Reader/Burlesque/Cello Music

panasusana — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:54:46 +0000

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Presenting – Wickedly Tantalizing Prose by Sistah J.R. Nate, Burlesque entertainer Eris Vayle, and cellist, compose, and evocateur Daniel Sperry, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, July 19.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière
email: PCSalons@gmail.com – reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max)
www.PhiladelphiaCulturalSalons.com – blog of all things erotica, Salon notices, guidelines.

The Erotic Literary Salon will be held Tuesday, July 19. The gifted writer Sistah J.R. Nate will deliver her “kinky and taboo” stories in her special tantalizing prose style, always leaving her audiences wanting more. Daniel Sperry, world class cellist will share his original music and the poetry of Rumi, Kabi, Mary Oliver, and others. www.cellomansings.com The freelance Burlesque dancer, Eris Vayle will close the evening with an exotic performance.

PHILADELPHIA: The Erotic Literary Salon, unique in the English-speaking world has launched a growing movement mainstreaming erotica. Salons attract a supportive audience of 40 or more individuals. Approximately a dozen participate as writers, readers, storytellers, spoken word performers of original works/words of others, the rest just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Frances, our resident nonagenarian (94 years young) often recites her original erotica.

“…surprisingly comfortable….Salon devotees praise her for the space she has created….”
“I think Susana is doing a very brave thing.”
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 10, 2010

“There are laughter and tears along with the hot rush of blood – to the face.
Daily News, March 15, 2010
###

Burlesque – Revised Press Release – The Erotic Literary Salon

panasusana — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:57:04 +0000

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Presenting – Monologue of Lust & Fantasy by Walter and Pre-Release Celebration for Gwen Master’s Erotic Novel, “A Week in the Snow,” featuring Gwen’s presentation and Burlesque Nymphette: The Infamous Miss Mae, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, June 21.

Saturday June 4, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Erotic Literary Salon will be held Tuesday, June 21. Gwen will be reading several of her well known short stories. Good Medicine is a story about a good doctor who takes a journey to an African village, where she helps as many as she can — and helps herself to the man who has waited two long years for her return (http://www.gwenmasters.blogspot.com). The gifted writer Walter, a regular at the Salon, will present a monologue in his much appreciated eccentric style. To celebrate the evening the blonde bombshell ‘The infamous Miss Mae,” will shake down the audience with her swivelin’ tassel twirlin’ brand of tease.

PHILADELPHIA: The Erotic Literary Salon, unique in the English-speaking world has launched a growing movement mainstreaming erotica. Salons attract a supportive audience of 40 or more individuals. Approximately a dozen participate as writers, readers, storytellers, spoken word performers of original works/words of others, the rest just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Frances, our resident nonagenarian (94 years young) often recites her original erotica.

“…surprisingly comfortable….Salon devotees praise her for the space she has created….”
“I think Susana is doing a very brave thing.”
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 10, 2010

“There are laughter and tears along with the hot rush of blood – to the face.
Daily News, March 15, 2010
###

The Erotic Literary Salon – Press Release – June 21

panasusana — Thu, 26 May 2011 03:35:57 +0000

Thursday, May 26, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHILADELPHIA: The Erotic Literary Salon, unique in the English-speaking world has launched a growing movement mainstreaming erotica. Salons attract a supportive audience of 40 or more individuals. Approximately a dozen participate as writers, readers, storytellers, spoken word performers of original works/words of others, the rest just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Frances, our resident nonagenarian (94 years young) often recites her original erotica.

“…surprisingly comfortable….Salon devotees praise her for the space she has created….”
“I think Susana is doing a very brave thing.”
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 10, 2010

“There are laughter and tears along with the hot rush of blood – to the face.
Daily News, March 15, 2010
###