Eat me...

I mean, drink me. I mean, READ ME! I have just finished posting author copies of Alison's Wonderland to the 26 (!) fabulous writers in this collection. Now, I have a few extra copies on hand to send out to readers who would like to review the book on Amazon.

Please tell me which fairy tale character *you'd* do (yes, as in fuck) for a chance to win a free copy of this 416-page collection!

XXX,
Alison

An interview with Heidi Champa

Heidi Champa plays along. What do I mean? For nearly two years, when I toss out a challenge, Heidi comes through. She's shared her sticker collection, her notes, her tattoos, and more. She's participated in many of my short-short challenges—delighting people with her winning words. Now, she's answering my queries about her story in Alison's Wonderland:

1) Which fairy tale character would you most like to do and why?

-I'd like to have a go with each of The Four Skillful Brothers.

2) If your fairy godmother or fairy godfather (I’m an equal opportunity fairy employer) waved a magic wand over your head and granted you three wishes, what would you be wearing during your wishing?

-I'm not sure. I feel like wishing is kind of a big deal, so I'd want to look good. But, at the same time, if I need to be dressed in preparation for my wishes taking effect, I might want something a little more practical and less flashy. In the end, I'd probably be wearing the same thing I always do: jeans and a t-shirt. Maybe I should wish for some fashion sense!

3) What would you wish for?

-Despite my last answer, I'm not going to wish for better clothes. No, I have but one wish, to be transported quickly and painlessly to the land Down Under, Australia. After that, I'm golden.

4) Do you own fairy wings? A little red riding hood? Glass slippers? If yes, please describe. Or send photos!

-No fairy wings. I do own a burgundy hoodie, but I'm not sure that counts. I have countless shoes, but none of them are slipper-like. The closest thing to fairy tale wear I own is a blue fur wrap that I keep for special occasions, like meeting the prince or late night flights to Never Never Land.

5) What question would you most like to ask another author in the line-up?

-It's not a question, but I would just like to tell Erica DeQuaya that I think her story title is aces!! Absolutely Aces!!

6) What would you like to tell readers about your story in Alison’s Wonderland?

-My story, "After the Happily Ever After," is all about what happens after a fairy tale heroine marries her handsome prince, the carriage turns back into a pumpkin and the princess finally meets the prince's handsome younger brother.

7) What fairy tale would you love to tackle in the future?

-Hmmm, there are so many to chose from. I think I'd like to do a revamp of the Emperor's New Clothes. So many possibilites.


Heidi Champa always thought she was too cynical for fairy tales, but there is just something about a man on a white horse that drives her crazy. She has been published in numerous anthologies including Best Women’s Erotica 2010, Playing With Fire, Frenzy and Ultimate Curves. If you prefer your erotica in electronic form, she can be found at Clean Sheets, Ravenous Romance, Oysters and Chocolate and The Erotic Woman. Her first novella, White Out, is slated to be published by Amber Allure in August. Find out more on heidichampa.blogspot.com, where she tells tales, spins yarns and rubs every lamp she walks past, on the off chance there is a hot genie inside who wants nothing more than to grant her some wishes.

Comment for a chance to win glittery fairy tale stickers!

XXX,
Alison

Don't you love these?

Buttonhead made these from the cover of Alison's Wonderland! I'm tempted to cover an entire jeans jacket with them... but I will send one to *you* if you review AW on Amazon. And *then* I'll cover my entire jeans jacket with them.

XXX,
Alison

An interview with Sophia Valenti

There are some writers whose work rises to the top. Like cream. Sophia Valenti is one of these. Of her story "On the Mend" in Pleasure Bound, Lisabet Sarai writes: I am not talking about a lack of consent here. "Mercy isn't in Marc's vocabulary—and for that I'm thankful" begins Ms. Valenti's story. That sums it up. Some people crave a level of pain beyond what I'd seek. For some, real fear is truly arousing. The thing is, she can write a dark story like "On the Mend" and then she can pen a deliciously divine piece like "The Cougar on Cobble Hill." And she's not even a gemini! Plus, she loves coffee as much (oh, could it be more?) than I do! But I don't know whether or not she takes it black.

Here is an Interview with Ms. Sophia Valenti. Please pour yourself a cup of joe and join in!

1) Which fairy tale character would you most like to do and why?

The prince from “Beauty and the Beast,” because he has a lot more character than the standard fairy-tale prince. And besides, I like a man who has a little animal in him.

2) If your fairy godmother or fairy godfather (I’m an equal opportunity fairy employer) waved a magic wand over your head and granted you three wishes, what would you be wearing during your wishing?

A little black dress, seamed stockings, peep-toe heels and red lipstick. Something to take me from late-afternoon wishing to a night out on the town.

3) What would you wish for?

A bottomless coffee pot.

4) Do you own fairy wings? A little red riding hood? Glass slippers? If yes, please describe. Or send photos!

Alas, no wings. But I do indeed have a little red cashmere hoodie. I live in it during the winter. As for glass slippers—do clear Lucite platform shoes count?

5) What question would you most like to ask another author in the line-up?

I'd like to know what inspired Kristina Lloyd to create her kinky vampire spin on “Sleeping Beauty.“ Her narrator is such a fascinating mix of sensitive submissive and predatory hunter.

6) What would you like to tell readers about your story in Alison’s Wonderland?

In “The Cougar of Cobble Hill,” I mirrored the tale of “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe.” I wanted to tackle the modern-day concept of a cougar. There's so much negative baggage attached to the term, but I wanted to use this piece to present an older woman who was entering a new stage in her life where she was looking for deep personal satisfaction—and not solely in the bedroom. She's not a lonely, predatory creature. Her tale is more about seeing all of the wonderful possibilities that life presents and being bold enough to go after her heart's desire. That, to me, has all the makings of a happy ending.

7) What fairy tale would you love to tackle in the future?

“The Princess and the Pea.” Hmm, now I'm getting all sorts of ideas about what she keeps stashed under her mattresses—and she's a very pervy princess.

Sophia Valenti is an editor, writer and lifelong New Yorker. She enjoys uncovering sexy secrets and attending sordid soirees, and then writing all about them. If she's not reading or writing, she probably drinking coffee. Her fiction has appeared in Best Lesbian Erotica 2010, Pleasure Bound, Playing with Fire and Afternoon Delight. Visit her at sophiavalenti.blogspot.com.

Comment for a chance to win this necklace, you sexy cougar, you!

XXX,
Alison

It can happen to you...

...if you're Sinatra.

XXX,
Alison

Jane Austen meets Alison's Wonderland

Check this out! Very briefly — if you blinked you missed it — Alison's Wonderland hit the genre fiction anthology charts. Not the erotic charts. The fiction charts. Yeah, we were #100, but #100 is still on the charts! With Jane Austen! Gotta love it...

XXX,
Alison

Fairy Tales Can Come True...

...it can happen to you!

I will be putting up a few different versions of this song — as well as other fairy-tale themed songs — in between the Q & A's this week. Just for fun. And you know me and song lyrics. A writer asked me the other day if you're allowed to quote from a song in a story, or if you need permission. This instantly shot me back two decades when I subbed a story to a big-time magazine. My piece began with an entire paragraph of Prince. No joke. The editor cut the lyrics (copyright infringement, and all that) but took the story!

Which proves... fairy tales can come true. It can happen to you...

XXX,
Alison

Can you hear me?

You can if you want to. Well, not me exactly. But Alison's Wonderland, which is now available on Audible!

I'm not exactly sure how Audible works, but apparently the audio version is $24.95, or $7.49 if you participate in a special offer. This is an unabridged version, and there are multiple talents reading the tales.

How cool is that?

XXX,
Alison

An Interview with Allison Wonderland

I couldn't actually put together a book called Alison's Wonderland without including the fabulous Allison Wonderland, could I? Of course, not! My favorite mention of her story in a review is this one from Fangs Wands and Fairy Dust: ...and let's say that at some brand-name theme parks with a certain mouse mascot, the shortest route may not always be straight....

Here, Allison visits Alison to answer my questions!

1) Which fairy tale character would you most like to do and why?

Belle. She’s a beauty. Plus, she’s audacious and tenacious, not like those princesses who are passive-regressive.

2) If your fairy godmother or fairy godfather (I’m an equal opportunity fairy employer) waved a magic wand over your head and granted you three wishes, what would you be wearing during your wishing?

Hot pink fishnet stockings and a bubblegum-colored dress like the one Sleeping Beauty wears. Because I would be tickled pink if I met my fairy godmother.

3) What would you wish for?

I’d wish to be fearless, to have the ability to play a musical instrument (piano is preferred), and to travel back in time to the 1950’s so that I could be in the studio audience at a taping of I Love Lucy.

4) Do you own fairy wings? A little red riding hood? Glass slippers? If yes, please describe! Or send photos!

None of the above. However, I do have many magic wands. I hope this doesn’t mean that I now have to be the wish-granter instead of the wish-maker.

5) What question would you most like to ask another author in the line-up?

Lana Fox: your story, “Always Break the Spines,” got me thinking about how I never break the spines. I have this thing about keeping books intact, pristine, like I don’t want anyone to know I’ve read them. Of course, after having read your story, I’m tempted to break this very odd habit of mine. So, do you always break the spines?

6) What would you like to tell readers about your story in Alison’s Wonderland?

You know how the saying goes: "You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your princess." All right, so in all fairness, that’s not exactly how the saying goes, but the sentiment is still pretty much the same. Carla has kissed her share of web-footed amphibians, not to mention a handful of horny toads. But none ever slipped out of its shiny green skin and into a garish gown and polished pumps. Until she met Kendall. “Sleeping with Beauty” is a tale of two theme park princesses who find love and lust at The Happiest Place on Earth.

7) What fairy tale would you love to tackle in the future?

Definitely Cinderella. A hundred and one uses for a magic wand…

Allison Wonderland has a B.A. in Women’s Studies, a weakness for lollipops, and a fondness for rubber ducks. Her favorite sound is Fran Drescher’s voice, and her cocktail of choice is a Shirley Temple. On the fairy tale front, she is quite fond of Jane Yolen’s collection, Not One Damsel in Distress. (She finds the dearth of distressed damsels very refreshing.) Allison has contributed to a number of anthologies, including Hurts So Good, Island Girls, Best Lesbian Erotica 2010, and Fairy Tale Lust. Find out what else she’s into and up to at her blog: http://aisforallison.blogspot.com.

Comment for a chance to win a glitter bat. Perhaps *even* more useful than a wand!

XXX,
Alison

Snow White's tighty whities...

Lana Fox said: Allison Wonderland, I LOVE your story. Have *you* ever owned panties decorated with the visage of Snow White (or any other fairy tale character)?

Allison Wonderland said: Thank you, Lana! I appreciate the compliment and your curiosity. The answer is yes. And I usually wore them with my Snow White t-shirt. I liked my underwear to match my outerwear. Still do, actually.

Stop back soon for a Q and A with Ms. Wonderland herself!

XXX,
Alison

P.S. This hot shot is called POISON!

An Interview with ADR Forte

I've worked with ADR Forte a handful of times—and always to delicious results. Forte's stories in Hurts So Good and Playing with Fire make readers sit up and take notice. (The PWF piece is a flasher—and one of my all-time favorites!) Moonset, Forte's piece in Alison's Wonderland is one of the more paranormal offerings in the collection—dreamy and striking.

1) Which fairy tale character would you most like to do and why?

Can I watch instead? *grin* I think having a crystal ball that would let me look at any fairy tale character I wanted would be so much more fun. When all the heroes and princes were traveling the world seeking their fortunes, stopping at taverns along the way, maybe the poorer lads having to "earn" a night's lodging- that's what I'd want to see. Even better if the crystal let me see into their thoughts! What was the Beast thinking about Beauty while he went prowling in the forest all night? What *exactly* was the Little Mermaid thinking about after she first saw the prince? What was What was Sleeping Beauty dreaming about all those years?... shoot. Think I just gave myself a few new plotbunnies :)

2) If your fairy godmother or fairy godfather (I’m an equal opportunity fairy employer) waved a magic wand over your head and granted you three wishes, what would you be wearing during your wishing?

Clean underwear and dry socks. A lady always has clean underwear and dry socks are always, always a must.

3) What would you wish for?

Hmm... I think wishing for world peace is out of fashion now so... Smaller carbon footprint?

4) Do you own fairy wings? A little red riding hood? Glass slippers? If yes, please describe. Or send photos!

Do the pinned fairies in my pressed fairy book count for owning wings? oh wait... wrong sort. No, I'm afraid that I have a lot of rather belligerent-looking, large, black boots that would stomp any wardrobe items of a fragile or delicate nature into small, crumbly pieces. I DO however have a Harry Potter Slytherin scarf. And yes, I did wear it to the release of every single movie despite being the only person over the age of ten to do so >.>

5) What question would you most like to ask another author in the line-up?

There are so many great authors in this book it's hard to pick just one. What I'd want to ask them is what drew them to retell the fairy tales they chose?

6) What would you like to tell readers about your story in Alison’s Wonderland?

Moonset is one of those stories that in my head isn't quite magical and isn't quite in the real world either. My characters tend to show up and tell me stories, and the two in Moonset insisted on being mysterious. On the one hand, the transformation of the pair is sexual as they switch roles... but is it something more? I like to think it's a bit of both. Ultimately the truth of the story is a tease, and that's fun!

7) What fairy tale would you love to tackle in the future?

Wow there are too many! There's so much potential to rewrite the well known ones. Poor Sleeping Beauty always seems to end up in a submissive role in erotic reinterpretations so I think I'd like to give her a chance to be on top, so to speak. I'd also like to write about some of the less well known stories. Maybe the Snow Queen or some of the obscure Grimms' tales that I always felt hinted at a much bigger story. So many smutty stories to tell, so little time! :)

ADR Forte is the author of erotic short fiction and erotic fantasy that appears in numerous anthologies. For more information see http://adrforte.blogspot.com or http://www.adrforte.com.

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XXX,
Alison

"as hot as it gets"

Alison's Wonderland snagged a five-star review from Fangs Wands & Fairydust:

The Three Billy Goats Gruff will have you looking at painters differently, a dominating Belle turns Beauty and the Beast on his (yes, his) ear, and let's say that at some brand-name theme parks with a certain mouse mascot, the shortest route may not always be straight. In the other anthology I read recently, Nancy Madore's Enchanted, I felt the stories hinted at erotica, but were tepid. Alison's Wonderland does not have that issue. Each story is as hot as it gets....

XXX,
Alison

An Interview with Donna George Storey

Donna George Storey's elegant style of writing resonates with readers. Her story Spider, which appeared in E is for Exotic, is the type of well-written tale that makes you wonder—did this really happen? And then you start to realize that *all* of her stories are so believable and eloquent—and the same query pops up over and over. But now she's got you! Because you *know* that the mermaid fable she penned for Alison's Wonderland couldn't possibly be real.

Except... maybe...well...could it?

DGS was kind enough to swim by—I mean, stop by—to answer some queries for us:

1. Which fairy tale character would you most like to do and why?

I hope you don’t mind if I choose more than one playmate? I’ve always been drawn to the story of “Snow-White and Rose-Red.” One sister was a dreamy blonde, the other a fiery brunette, and their mother told them, “What one has she must share with the other.” They had frequent evening rendezvous with a big, furry, but well-mannered bear, and, well, I always thought it would be fun to get cozy by the fire and be shared by all three!

2. If your fairy godmother or fairy godfather (I’m an equal opportunity fairy employer) waved a magic wand over your head and granted you three wishes, what would you be wearing during your wishing?

I just acquired a delicious lacy white robe that doesn’t cover much at all. So far I’ve only worn it to private events, but I think it would be the perfect show of respect for a meeting with my fairy godfather—who resembles a young Robert De Niro, of course.

3. What would you wish for?

Okay, this might seem mushy, but I would wish that every adult (18 and over only) in the world could couple up (or triple up?) with their perfect match(es) so that they could enjoy mind-blowing, soul-soaring, screaming hot sex whenever they desired it. Don’t you think the world would be a much better place if everyone were walking around in post-orgasmic bliss?


4. Do you own fairy wings? A little red riding hood? Glass slippers? If yes, please describe. Or send photos!

I have quite a collection of make-believe dresses that would serve as lovely costumes for a fairytale—several silk kimono, a colorful satin Korean hanbok, a slinky blue Chinese cheongsam, a dirndl from Austria complete with apron. Then there are the goodies in my lingerie drawer: a crimson corset, a dozen pairs of stockings, Hello Kitty thongs in black and white depending on my mood. The latter especially always make my wishes come true—almost as if by magic. I’m sending along a picture of my favorite fairy item: red velvet gloves. Because of course, it’s always more fun to hold the power of enchantment in your own hands. (And I must add, you have a way of inspiring very fun photo sessions at the Storey household!)


5. What question would you most like to ask another author in the line-up?

I’d like to ask Andrea Dale if her wildly romantic Irish tale, “Broken Fiddle,” has any basis in real life experience—and if it’s not too much extra trouble, could she give me directions to that pub?


6. What would you like to tell readers about your story in Alison’s Wonderland?

I had a lot of fun imagining the love scene with the dominatrix mermaid. Especially the part about the jade-green nipples that taste like seaweed—it still makes me hungry for sushi!

7. What fairy tale would you love to tackle in the future?

I’ve always been intrigued by kitsune, clever fox spirits that are popular in Japanese fairy tales. Kitsune have a fondness for changing themselves into beautiful women and seducing human men who have no clue as to the true nature of their lovers. I’m sure writing a story on that theme would be a good chance to get in touch with my own crafty “beast within.”

Donna George Storey loves to travel to exotic lands and distant times in her stories and—as much as possible--in real life, too. She is the author of Amorous Woman, a very steamy, semi-autobiographical tale of an American woman’s love affair with Japan. Her short fiction has appeared in over a hundred journals and anthologies including Pleasure Bound, Naughty or Nice, Penthouse, Best American Erotica, and Best Women’s Erotica. Read more of her work at her website www.DonnaGeorgeStorey.com and her blog http://sexfoodandwriting.donnageorgestorey.com/

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XXX,
Alison

Moving Up...

I've been watching the sales of Alison's Wonderland—as you do—and I'm so thrilled that the title has moved to the first page of my books on my Amazon Author page. Isn't that exciting?

XXX,
Alison