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Ep 607: The Healing Power of Smut: From Pastor to Spicy Pen, Amy W. Vogel's Empowerment Journey.

Guest Bio:

Amy W. Vogel is an author who writes about feminine empowerment, spicy reverse age gap romance, historical fantasy with romance, urban fantasy with romance, and she's a coach for women authors. She's a former pastor and shares her transformative journey from being a pastor to writing spicy romance. She shares about her venture into spicy storytelling and writing books.

Find more about Amy here: https://www.amywvogel.com/

Books: Feminine Rising (affiliate links) https://amzn.to/42OoKSy

The Assist: A Spicy Soccer Romance https://amzn.to/3RWQU7K

Teleosis https://amzn.to/3ENSwxI

Summary:

Join Ruan Willow as she dives deep into a spicy conversation with writer Amy W. Vogel, a former pastor turned author, about the transformative journey of embracing sexuality and the healing power of smut in literature. Amy shares her unique experiences navigating the complexities of faith, femininity, and freedom, all while exploring the world of romance and erotic fiction. Together, they discuss the importance of female voices in writing, the liberation that comes from owning one's sexuality, and how the act of reading and writing can serve as a powerful tool for healing and empowerment. Get ready for a candid discussion filled with laughter, insights, and plenty of spicy revelations!

Timeline:
00:00 - Amy W. Vogel used to be a pastor
04:06 - Do you do more non fiction or do you do some fiction
06:31 - Sport themed book
07:06 - So what is it do you think that is healing about either reading or writing
12:58 - People are trying to censor the spicy romance that people want to read
17:16 - When I first started this podcast, I wasn't very judgmental, but now I'm even less so
20:27 - What do you think about the fact that there are no female voices in the Bible
26:56 - 67% of self published authors are female and most are romance writers
32:00 - So I'm working on my sixth book and it's actually speaking of the Bible
36:59 - Part of being a human is her sexuality and having sex
41:21 - Romance bookstores are popping up all over the place owned by women
45:11 - You don't immediately have to dive into dark erotica
49:04 - A woman wrote a book about how to strengthen your vagina during sex Bel Di Lorenzo wrote The Goh!dess Method

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Quotes from Amy:
"The healing for me is... whatever you decide to choose to do with that history allows you to either stay stuck or move forward."

"Pleasure is our birthright. We have been given that gift as women."

"If you want to explore, start slow and just have fun."

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Episode 605: A Stranger Seduced Me Right in Front of My Husband, and We Both Liked it, an erotic fiction story, erotica, smut, with a little bit of erotic romance tossed in! This was a fan request! Give me your request and I'll write it and narrate it on the podcast!

Miranda and Luke are heading to her BFF'S wedding, and as they are joined at their table by a sexy stranger, their night, and their marriage, is forever changed. The sexy stranger, Curt, takes an interest in Miranda, and he sets his hooks into her. As the evening progresses, his passes at Miranda advance and she can't resist his sexual charms, when things get hotter than they expected, Miranda runs off to cool down in the bathroom. What happens in the bathroom leads to all three being satiated in new and exciting ways. Their sex life will be forever changed for the better!

Tropes: Stranger hookup sex, public sex, sexual sharing, heightened desires from fulfilling hidden dark desires, love, sexuality

Enjoy this erotic storytelling and erotic audio, and let it heat up your night and knock your socks off! Get your self care here, and pay attention to your sexual wellness. Sexual health is a part of your mental health, don't ignore it! Smut fiction is healing! Enjoy!

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Season 5, Episode 610: Love, sex, and sexuality are the most essential topics to explore in storytelling!

Meet Olive Spencer:

I’m Olive Spencer, and I write smut. Not just any smut; the kind of smut you have to read one-handed, with a glass of water beside the bed. The kind that leaves you sweating, panting, and begging for more. When you pick up one of my books, you can expect spice, spice, and more spice! When I’m not writing, I’m watching hockey and talking smack online, listening to country music, or taking photos with any camera I can find. I am not a Gemini vegetarian, but I am a fan of all things Reese Witherspoon, and I can quote Sweet Home Alabama by heart.
Author Website: http://www.olivespencer.com
Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ospencersmut
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ospencersmut/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ospencersmut
X/Twitter: https://x.com/misskmagpie

**From Pen Names to Steamy Stories: A Journey into Erotic Romance Writing**

Step into the sultry world of erotic romance as author Olive Spencer shares her fascinating journey from writing under her real name to embracing a pen name for exploring spicier themes. Discover how she navigates the delicate balance between plot and intimacy, crafting stories that keep the "door open" in romance while maintaining engaging narratives.

Learn about her unique writing process, from wearing red lipstick and lighting candles to creating specialized playlists that set the mood. Olive reveals her current projects, including a 35,000-word novel with three prequels and a steamy retelling of "Sweet Home Alabama" set in Colorado.

The episode also dives into the business side of erotic romance, covering everything from ghostwriting experiences to audiobook production challenges. Get insights into building an author platform, managing reader expectations, and the importance of exploring themes of love, sex, and sexuality in storytelling.

Ready to heat up your writing journey? Listen to this episode for an unfiltered look into the world of erotic romance writing!

Key Takeaways:

• The authors embrace their identity as "professional smut writers" and the joy of exploring taboo themes in their storytelling.
• They discuss the importance of balancing plot and intimacy in their erotic romance novels.
• The authors share their writing processes, from "pantsing" to "plotting," and the continuous learning and growth required in their craft.

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Ruan's newest release: Open Door Romantasy Deception's Snare: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/deceptionssnare

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Episode 602: MMF The Gas Station Biker Ride, Laney's Stranger Hookup, a side story to the book and audiobook Servicing the Work Men, Her Filthy Hotwife Adventures by Ruan Willow. This erotic short story has erotic storytelling with MMF action with the Dominant Male directing his hotwife in a wife sharing encounter, in an ethical nonmonogamy (ENM) marriage, with exhibitionism, voyeurism, and mild BDSM impact play. The road trip strip, where Laney takes it all off and gets busy and raunchy with a stranger in a gas station.

Enjoy your sexuality and marinate in it daily, take pleasure in erotic audio, erotic storytelling in this kinky sex fiction story.

Get the other books in this series Servicing the Work Men, Her Filthy Hotwife Adventures with John and Laney: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/servicingtheworkmenseries

Check out one of Ruan's favorite toys! (affiliate link): https://www.lovense.com/r/mniiet

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Episode 601: Removing Shame and Roadblocks to Women's Sexual Pleasure with Sexologist Lucy Rowett.

Guest Bio:

Lucy Rowett, CSC, is a certified sexologist and sex coach who is passionate about helping women and people with vulvas let go of sexual shame and hangups and embrace pleasure to create the passionate relationships they've always desired. She is the host of the Naked and Unashamed Life podcast, and the resident sex coach at UK contraception platform, The Lowdown.

She is regularly quoted in the media for her expertise in sexual health and wellness, pleasure, and sexual shame- including iNews, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, GQ, The Sun, Insider, and Glamour.

In 2023, she was nominated for somatic sexologist of the year at the sexual freedom awards. She uses a combination of mind body tools with evidence-based sexuality education to create a fun and open space for women and vulva havers to explore their full erotic potential.

Her speciality is working with women and people with vulvas who come from Faith backgrounds who are struggling to let go of sexual shame and enjoy pleasurable and intimate relationships again.

Summary: Breaking Free from Sexual Shame: A Revolutionary Conversation

Dive into a transformative discussion between Ruan Willow and sexologist Lucy Rowett as they tackle the often-silenced topic of women's sexual pleasure. This eye-opening episode challenges the deeply rooted shame surrounding female sexuality and offers a fresh perspective on embracing our natural desires.

Lucy, a specialist in supporting women and non-binary individuals, shares powerful insights about:
- The universal impact of sexual shame across all backgrounds
- Dismantling harmful cultural narratives that suppress pleasure
- The importance of comprehensive sexual education
- Understanding female arousal and the physiology of pleasure
- Creating safe spaces for sexual exploration and expression

The conversation navigates through the evolution of female sexuality in modern culture, from the mainstreaming of erotic literature to the vital role of sex-positive communities in fostering acceptance and growth.

Ready to transform your relationship with pleasure and embrace a shame-free approach to sexuality? This episode is your gateway to understanding and celebrating your sexual wellbeing. Tune in now for an empowering journey towards sexual liberation. Sexual health is mental health, and your sexual wellness matters!

Links: Learn more: https://lucyrowett.com/

Free guide to confident sexual communication: https://bit.ly/askforwhatyoureallywant

Free meditation to connect to your vulva: https://bit.ly/handheartv
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucylurowett

Podcast: The Naked and Unashamed Life

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MdbEOJW9nXRqLsAMSTRAn?si=2ce2d298be93495c

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Season 5, Episode 599: Watching the Blindfolded Wife Threesome by Sierra Dumont, narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. A MFM Hotwife erotic lit story where the hubby is the director of the sexy goings-on! Female pleasure on overload! Yes please! It's an alternative lifestyle relationship where he enjoys wife-sharing with his friend and co-worker, ENM style! Scroll down to access free erotic books!

About the Author Sierra Dumont:

Sierra writes about women being passed around, used, and shared—all with the encouragement of their loving husbands. All stories are about the hottest wives being pleasured in every way possible, whether by one man or multiple!

Learn more: https://sierradumont.com/

Anthology:

Get the spicy anthology book! Erotica excerpt from: the charity anthology fiction book Not So Guilty Pleasures: 45+ Filthy Stories for a Cause, ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN FOR HELP WITH HURRICANE & DISASTER FIRE RELIEF https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/charityanthology
(any money made from my affiliate link usage to buy the anthology will also be donated to the same charity). It is also in Kindle Unlimited (for a limited time).

Not-So-Guilty Pleasures is a charity anthology benefiting World Central Kitchen (for help with the hurricane and other disaster relief). The anthology is only available for a limited time so act now!

Enjoy storytelling erotic audio about spicy romance relationships, swingers, hot erotica stories, erotica romance, and self care for you! Take time to pay attention to your mental health sexual health. Pleasure is your birthright!

Get Podcast Host Ruan's new spicy open door Romantasy Novella: Overcoming Heartache https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/overcomingheartache FREE TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY! 4/22/25 AND 4/23/25

GET ALL THE FREE EROTICA FOR TWO DAYS ONLY 4/22-4/23/25: https://storyoriginapp.com/to/g1jlFW1

Ruan's smut, erotica, erotic romance fiction books and audiobooks: http://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/

Ruan has been nominated for an ASN Lifestyle Magazine Award for Best Erotic Writer! Vote for Ruan daily starting April 13, 2025 at https://www.asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/2025-top-8-finalist

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Ep: 598 From Repression to Expression: A Writer's Journey into Erotic Literature.

Guest Bio:

Ramone Quides is a renaissance polymath who discovered the joys and fulfillment of creative writing later in life. He enjoys writing diverse, connective stories that elevate and celebrate all the places the unencumbered minds can wander. The array of fictional literary erotica he’s dreamt up for your enjoyment are intended to tickle your overt and covert interests and fantasies.

His celebrations of varied genders, interests and preferences have been published in:

The Big Book of Quickies by Rachel Kramer Bussel (affiliate links for books) https://amzn.to/3Y6zDMQ

Erotica For Men: And the Women Who Love Them, Volume II by Rose Caraway https://amzn.to/3Gf93Ln

Rosy: A women’s health and wellness site that uses erotica as one of their resources to increase sexual desire

eLust: A monthly publication with broad-ranging content that includes stories, poetry, advice, reviews, and insights from writers

Theo: A site containing stories from romance on up from some of the greatest writers of our generation

Stories, blog posts and/or commentary can also be found at

ramonequides.com

Instagram, BlueSky, Threads and Twitter as @ramonequides

Summary:
Discover how embracing creativity later in life led Ramone to find his voice through erotic storytelling. In this episode, Ramone shares his transformation from a life of emotional repression to becoming a passionate writer of diverse and healing erotic literature.

The conversation explores how societal expectations initially stifled Ramone's self-expression until a pivotal moment in his 40s changed everything. After dedicating a year to creative exploration, he emerged with three distinct stories under a carefully chosen pseudonym, channeling years of "quiet desperation" into empowering narratives.

We dive deep into discussions about the intersection of creativity, sexuality, and personal growth. Ramone reveals how his journey has not only enhanced his writing but also deepened his relationship with his partner, leading to more open communication and a flourishing intimate life well into his 60s.

Listen now to discover how it's never too late to pursue your passion and find personal freedom through art.

Excerpt: Enjoy an excerpt at the end of the interview from Ramone's story "A Second Chance at Submission" narrated by Ruan Willow.

Key Takeaways:

• Ramon began writing erotic stories later in life, highlighting that it's never too late to pursue creative passions.
• He views erotic literature as a powerful tool for emotional healing and personal growth, challenging societal norms around sexuality.
• The episode emphasizes midlife as an opportunity for self-acceptance and deeper intimacy, promoting open communication in relationships.

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Ep 596: The Professor's Forbidden Pet, A Professor Student Age Gap by Ava Kade, narrated by Ruan Willow. A MF, age gap: older man, younger woman, professor-student erotica excerpt, oh the oral description is delish! This! This is SO HOT! One of my faves of the excerpts! Yes please, bring this on! I'm a BIG FAN! That'll wake up a woman's libido in the thought of a heartbeat!

About the Author Ava Kade:

Ava Kade is a passionate writer of sweet and spicy age gap stories, centered around mature, dominant older men and naughty younger women. A lot of them contain a touch of the forbidden and taboo, everything laced together with lots of romance.

Anthology:

Get the spicy anthology book! It's ON SALE for only 99 cents right now!!! Erotica excerpt from: the charity anthology fiction book Not So Guilty Pleasures: 45+ Filthy Stories for a Cause, ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN FOR HELP WITH HURRICANE & DISASTER FIRE RELIEF https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/charityanthology
(any money made from my affiliate link usage to buy the anthology will also be donated to the same charity). It is also in Kindle Unlimited (for a limited time).

Not-So-Guilty Pleasures is a charity anthology benefiting World Central Kitchen (for help with the hurricane and other disaster relief). The anthology is only available for a limited time so act now!

Enjoy storytelling erotic audio about spicy romance relationships, swingers, hot erotica stories, erotica romance, and self care for you! Take time to pay attention to your mental health sexual health. Pleasure is your birthright!

Get Podcast Host Ruan's new spicy open door Romantasy Novella: Overcoming Heartache https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/overcomingheartache

Ruan's smut, erotica, erotic romance fiction books and audiobooks: http://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/

Ruan has been nominated for an ASN Lifestyle Magazine Award for Best Erotic Writer! Vote for Ruan daily starting April 13, 2025 at https://www.asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/2025-top-8-finalist

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