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Posted April 2ndFifty Ways to Love Fifty Shades of Grey
Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey
Edited by Lori Perkins
"Fascinating examination of E.L. James’s Fifty Shades trilogy . . . Love Fifty Shades or hate it, this engaging and eclectic read has a little bit of something for everyone."
—Publishers Weekly starred review
Available November 20, 2012
E. L. James’ Fifty Shades trilogy has fascinated and seduced millions of readers. In bedrooms, in book clubs, and in the media, people can’t stop talking about it!
In Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey, 50 writers—from romance and erotica authors, to real-world BDSM practitioners, to adult entertainment industry professionals—continue the conversation.
Fifty Shades as Erotic Fiction
Erotic romance writer Sylvia Day speaks to the new opportunities the Fifty Shades trilogy has opened up for writers (and readers!) of erotica
Fifty Shades as Sexual Empowerment
Romance novelist Heather Graham praises the way the books encourage women to celebrate their own sexual shades of grey
Fifty Shades as Fanfiction
Editor Tish Beaty relates the process behind turning Twilight fanfic Master of the Universe into Fifty Shades of Grey
Fifty Shades as Pop Culture
Fifty Shames of Earl Grey author Andrew Shaffer compares Fifty Shades to sister-in-literary-scandal Peyton Place
Plus
- Matrimonial lawyer Sherri Donovan examines the legalities of Christian’s contract
- Master R of BDSM training chateau La Domaine Esemar evaluates Christian Grey’s skill as a Dominant (and offers some professional advice)
- And a whole lot more!
Whether you loved Fifty Shades of Grey, or just want to know why everyone else does, Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey is the book for you.
Read Excerpts
- Introduction: Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey
- Between the Covers
- This Is the Story
- The Game Changer
- Fifty Shades of Change
- The Brown Paper Bag
- Labels, Schmabels, I’ll Take the Publicity!
- Porn Writer on the PTA
- Is Fifty Shades Erotica?
- It's All in the Eyes
- The Byronic Hero Archetype and Christian Grey
- Grey Is the New Black
- Because Love Hurts
- Every Breath You Take
- Fifty Shades of Play
- Forbidden Fruit Is the Sweetest
- Fifty Ways of Looking at Sex in Fifty Shades
- The McDonald's of Lust
- Crass Is in Session
- Sexual Empowerment at the Water Cooler
- Fifty Shades of Women
- Fifty Shades of Snark
- Kink and Condescension
- A Queer Leather Reluctant Support of Fifty Shades
- The History of BDSM Fiction and Romance
- The Legal Bonding of Anastasia and Christian
- Wanted
- A Requested Evaluation of the Mastery of Christian Grey
- The Collar of Blue Stones
- Being Stretched
- Whose Shades of Grey?
- A BDSM Couple’s View
- Fifty Shades of Sexual Freedom
- The Delicate Balance
- Was It Good for You?
- The Story Is in the Sex
- Sexually Positive
- My Inner Goddess
- Fifty Shades of Holy Crap!
- Fifty Shades of Stories
- Editing Fifty
- Throwing Shade
- When Fifty Was Fic
- Fifty Shades Is Where You Find It
- How I Lost Christian Grey at Auction
- Making Fifty Shades into Cinema
- Fifty Shades of Grace Metalious
- Fifty Shades of Diva Frenzy!
- Imagining a Black Fifty Shades
- The Professional Poster Child
- Raising the Shades
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Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey (Or, Why We Wanted to Publish a Book About Fifty Shades)
Posted November 19th
I admit to a few moments of trepidation when we first announced we were publishing a book about Fifty Shades of Grey.
“Dexter, or the Hunger Games, or James Bond—sure, okay,” I imagined you guys saying, seeing the tweet or Facebook post or monthly newsletter. “Plenty to talk about there. Lots of deep and interesting thoughts. But really, Smart Pop, seriously—Fifty Shades of Grey?”
But here’s the thing about Fifty Shades of Grey: It’s more than just a book, at this point. Fifty Shades became a lightning rod for...
2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Hate Fifty Shades of Grey
Posted November 16th
Do you feel like you’re being mentally flogged every time Fifty Shades is mentioned (which, let’s face it, is all the time)?
Shopping for someone who sees the Red Room of Pain whenever Christian Grey’s name comes up? Here are some gift ideas that show you feel their pain.
- Some good erotica. Know someone who resents Fifty’s claim to erotica fame? Here...
2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Love Fifty Shades of Grey
Posted November 16th | 1 Comment »
Let’s face it: Most of us do not have Christian Grey’s budget.
Looking for a reasonably priced gift for your Fifty Shades-loving friend? (I.e., something less expensive than a $14,000 edition of Tess of the D’Ubervilles.) We aim to please!
- We Aim to Please Bracelet. This silver cuff (made from aluminum) is sure to elicit a “Holy crap!” from a jewelry lover.
- Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey. Continuing the...
What People Are Saying
Also mixed in with the academic, intellectual, and funny essays are a few pieces that offer up the same erotic thrill that 50 Shades brings to the table . . . Oh man do I love me some pervy smartypants! And with this book you get fifty of em!
Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey is a fine literary critique of the exceedingly popular work, very much recommended reading.
For fans of the trilogy and readers who enjoy erotica and erotic romance novels, and for those interested in pop culture.
I have never been to Las Vegas, and, at fifty years old, I consider this some ridiculous sort badge of honor that only I can define. Now comes the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, and the idea that, especially being in the publishing in the industry, having NOT read it gives me special standing. Until this collection of essays exposed my naivete. Written by some of my heroes in the industry, including Judith Regan, MJ Rose, Heather Graham, Sylvia Day and forty-six others, it offers a way to understand its popularity and appreciate its impact.
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