Book Reviewed: Fairy Tales Can Come True

"Natasha Brooks did a delightfully sinful job of editing these titillating tales.  And, I love it that she points out that, “The thing most people don’t know is that fairy tales were not originally intended for children, but were stories told primarily for adults around medieval campfires.  Because these stories were intended for adults, they were often violent and contained sexual content for entertainment purposes” (p. 165).  So, this book is going back to the roots of fairy tales as far as gearing them towards adults.

Three tales I was particularly taken with for their inventiveness and humor are:  “Betrothed Fairy’s Tail (love that wordplay),” “Once Upon a Wet Dream” and “Size Doesn’t Matter.”  For instance, in “Size Doesn’t Matter,” being only a little over six inches tall doesn’t stop a male fairy from sexually pleasing a full-grown human female.  Wonder how?  Then pick up a copy!”

Happy Teasingly Hot Holidays!

G.L. Giles

©2008

Author, G.L Giles: http://www.myspace.com/thevampirevignettesrevamp     

Book Reviewed: Fairy Tales Can Come True

Fairy Tales Can Come True is the first anthology by EmergingEdge Publishing, the publishing arm of Bareback Magazine. In 2007, they held a contest for Erotic fairy tales, and this book is the result. The anthology consists of ten short stories, and clocks in at 176 pages, including various extras such as author profiles.

As one would expect, the quality of the story varies over the anthology. Some of the more memorable stories are: The Legend of Gabriella’s Rock in this story, Gabriella, the wayward sister of a princess, is sent away to keep her out of beds of the help. With the unwilling help of a fairy, she finds a way to satisfy her amorous needs.

Size Doesn’t Matter a tiny fairy has great ambitions, but forgets the old adage to be “careful what you wish for - you just might get it.” Lily and the Vine Oaks is a cute story about a forest woman finding satisfaction in the wild. It’s probably one of my favorite stories in the anthology.

Once Upon A Wet Dream takes on a new mythology, that of Ariel the Mermaid from Disney fame. It’s not a children’s story though. Also of note, there are two gay/lesbian stories in the anthology, Arsenal and Grethel and Betroth’s Fairy Tale. Overall, the anthology is an interesting take on the old fairy tale concept.

Chris Gerrib, reviewer at TCM Reviews  http://tcm-ca.com

Book Reviewed: Fairy Tales Can Come True

Fairy Tales Can Come True is an anthology of erotic fairy tales that feature some childhood stories you will undoubtedly recognise. However, these once familiar stories have now been spiced up tremendously and, after heating up ready to be served, are accompanied by a side dish of tenderness and passion. But, as with true fairy tales, there could well be a moral within these stories. The question is: can you find them?

This collection has been lovingly smattered with humour sprinkled throughout like fairy dust and as such makes this particular offering from Editor, Natasha Brooks a definite joy to read. Just when you think it’s all over you will find an added bonus at the end of the book: read up about the authors, take a fun trivia test about other fairy tales and read through an extract of Pussy Tales written by the editor of this anthology. Brilliant! 

Carrie White, Writer & Reviewer   http://fourstarrating.blogspot.com

Book Reviewed: Fairy Tales Can Come True

Fairy Tales Can Come True: The Very BEST Erotic Fairy Tales: A
Collection of Excellent Adult Bedtime Stories

Fairy Tales Can Come True: The Very BEST Erotic Fairy Tales, a new
publication edited by Bare Back Magazine's own Natasha Brooks is
a lovely anthology of erotic short stories with a twist.  All of the stories
share a common thread - they exist in or interact with the world of
myth and fantasy.  Some are set in a mirror of the real world and the
present day and incorporate elements of the mythical and the
supernatural.  Others are set in realms of pure fantasy or worlds
straight from classic fairy tales.

The Fairy Tales Can Come True anthology was inspired by the 2007
Erotic Fairy Tales Challenge featured on Bare Back Magazine online.
 These ten sexy stories present a wide range of styles, sexualities,
fetishes, and settings as unique as their authors.   

"The Legend of Gabriella's Rock" by Tara Alton mixes a sense of
myth and wonder with lush, throbbing sexuality, and a youthful
exuberance.  Earthy characters mix unapologetic lust with magic,
mythical creatures, and medieval family politics.

Ms. Erotica Writings' "Selena The Witch Of Seduction" follows an evil
witch as she brings suffering to mortals with her powers of
seduction and illusion from times past through the modern day.

I believe laughter in bed is incredibly sexy and that humor in erotica
brings that feeling to the reader.  Jazz Daladin's erotic fairy tale, "Size
Doesn't Matter" manages to mix laugh-out-loud humor with a
titillating sexual romp while poking a little fun at Internet dating.

Matthew Dyne's "Lily and the Vine Oaks" has an authentic mythical
feel, as if it came from long-lost pages of Grimm's fairy tales.  He
combines a sweet coming of age story with an enchanted forest
containing unexpected charms.  

"The Secret Picnic" by Ralph Greco is a delightfully twisted romp of
fairies, trolls, BDSM, and a renaissance faire.  Forbidden love
between two unlikely characters drives the plot towards a surprising
conclusion.

David Rasmussen freely mixes satire with sex of several flavors
(both real and imaginary) and manages to pull off a strange and
sexy kind of romance in "Arsenal & Grethel" which leaves the reader
both amused and aroused.

Jennifer Moody retells Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid
with a sexy twist in "Once Upon a Wet Dream."

"Betrothed Fairy's Tale" by Fred Towers tells the story of a Lavender
winged fairy named Shanny who is betrothed to a cursed prince
whose very life depends upon the youthful fairy's sexual self-restraint.

Robert Lubrican's "The Queen's Protector" takes the reader on a tale
of adultery and intrigue culminating in an ending that takes the
shaggy dog genre to a whole new level.

"The Glass Castle" by Lisa Whitefern captures the essence of the
modern fantasy genre.  The strong plot of this piece would not be out
of place in a collection of "regular" fantasy stories though its erotic
element does not disappoint.

You can find all of these erotic fantasies and more inside Fairy Tales
Can Come True: The Very BEST Erotic Fairy Tales.  Playful, mythical,
and memorable, this anthology contains a variety of adult bedtime
stories gingerbread sweet to downright kinky - it has something for
everyone.   



 

      Kylyssa Shay
Freelance Writer/Reviewer
http://kylyssarotica.blogspot.com

Book Reviewed: Relationships and Other Stuff: True Love Stories

"Relationships and Other Stuff" is the first book in a series on relationships. The relationships written about in this book are about love. As the majority of us have experienced, not all love relationships turn out the way that we expect them to or hope that they do. When they end, we are left having been changed in some way by our experiences. Of course not all changes are for the better, as we see some people who become bitter or close themselves off for fear of being hurt again. Others use these experiences as lessons learned in life and move on to happier times.

This book contains a collection of true stories that don't always have the "and they lived happily ever after" endings. These stories are real, and heartfelt. They are written by people from all walks of life. In matters of the heart, I think that most of us can relate to love and the angst that can come with it. Some of the stories and poetry inspire hope; others teach some very valuable lessons. I definitely found some journaling material in these pages.

I also really liked reading stories that were written from a man's perspective. It is interesting for me to see how they process relationship issues from the other side. I believe that seeing things from the perspective of the opposite sex helps us to understand why they do what they do. Of course, sometimes none of us understand why we do what we do, but it does show us not to take things so personally when it is done to us.

I highly recommend reading "Relationships and Other Stuff." I have to admit that I read it in one sitting. The stories will make you reflect on the true nature of relationships and hopefully inspire you to appreciate the good ones that you have, and learn to grow and move on from the bad ones.

Paige Lovitt for Reader Views