Revelations and Revolutions

I am currently reading one of Jack Rinella's books, 'Philosophy in the Dungeon: The Magic of Sex and Spirit'.

I have been an admirer of Jack Rinella's writing for a long time now. Jack is mainly known for his involvement in the BDSM ad Leather lifestyles. He's lived with his slave, Patrick, 24/7 for a long time now. He speaks at conventions and other cultural events and his style is very much 'no frills, tell it how it is'. It was a small surprise to me, then, to learn that Jack is also travelling a path to enlightment and has written about it so well and so elegantly in this marvellous volume. I should have known of course, because Jack has always been a rabid pursuer of the truth and the meaning behind things.

Sex magic is a much whispered about but rarely elaborated-upon aspect of Magic. In this book Jack Rinella has brought light to the topic. He's also brought his humility (a rare thing amongst authors who write about Magic), his experiences, his life, his trials and tribulations and his joys and transformations.

Whilst the word 'Philosophy' in the title might make it sound daunting and dry-dusty, this book is far from that. There is warmth, there is humour, their is strength and pride and there is a very real desire to share learning.

I highly recommend this book not only to the Leather, BDSM and LGBTQ communities, but also to the Pagan, Wiccan and Witch communities as well as to the rest of humanity. On the other hand, if you are easily shocked, prudish, afraid of sex, close-minded, bigoted or stupid this is probably not the book for you, though, because it might dangerously alter your understanding of the world and of sex and love, including the love of the Divine and our reasons for being in this life.

Books that Changed My Life

I like this sort if thing, 'top ten' lists and the like, as popularised by FaceBook. Here's a list of books that have meant a lot to me and have--quite literally--changed my life.

The Adventures of Binkle and Flip, by Enid Blyton
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C S Lewis
A Wizard of Earthsea, by Ursula Le Guin
The Dancers of Arun, by Elizabeth A. Lyn
Silver Metal Lover, by Tanith Lee
Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth, by Diane Wolkstein and Samuel Noah Kramer
Vampire: The Masquerade, by Mark Rein-Hagen
Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals, by Melody
The Master's Manual: A Handbook of Erotic Dominance, by Jack Rinella
Per Ardua, by Jessie Blackwood
The Hands, by AB Gayle, Katisha Moreish, Jessie Blackwood, Andrea Speed and JJ Levesque

Bit of a Rant

I posted this on my Facebook today and decided I felt it was important enough to blog it here too.

A friend posted this link:

It's My Story: Getting Bi

Having listened to this quite interesting, though short, radio documentary I felt I wanted to respond. This is the resultant little rant I placed on Facebook:

"You know, for the record... Bisexuality is no more of a choice than being gay is. I am bisexual; I am not a lesbian who is in denial. I will have a physical relationship with anyone, regardless of gender, PROVIDED I LOVE THEM and they are up for it. Nor am greedy (despite being polyamorous). I am just aware that a) what twiddly bits someone happens to possess has no bearing on whether I can like or love them, and b) I have learnt by experience that loving someone 'with all of your heart' can be done to more than one person at a time. To quote the documentary, "some people ARE Bisexual, so get over it!" Some people are also poly, so get over that one too."

Thanks for listening :-)
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This post has also ben blogged over at my Gender Irrelevant blog site.
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Redemption Reef - End of Season Finale

I am delighted to announce that the final post for this season of Redemption Reef has now gone up. Following an arduous day in the office Gideon Sterling--Mystery Island's Security Officer--decides to make a social call on someone on the neighbouring island of Rapatoka. Secrets are shared and plans are laid. Read it now at Redemption Reef--Episode 38: Building Bridges.

This season's adventures will be appearing as a free ebook soon. We are also looking at the possibility of taking this and the prequel, 'The Hands' into paperback format.

Next season is already being planned. If you would like to join us as a guest author please contact us via the website or through our Facebook fan page.

Redemption Reef update

I am delighted to say that episode 37, the penultimate episode of Series One of Redemption Reef: Second Chances has now been posted. Episodes 1 to 38 will be compiled into another complete volume, again a free read, once the series concludes and will be available for download soon after.

The prequel, The Hands, is now available on GoodReads as a free download and we are looking at the idea of publishing both volumes in paperback form. If you like that idea, let us know!

New post on another of my blogs

I have made a fresh post, about 'Coming out', on my 'Gender Irrelevant' blog. Please feel free to access it, and to leave comments if you feel the need.

Banned From Argo, by Leslie Fish

Torchwood are Banned From Argo.

Yes, I know I posted it before, but hell this makes me smile so much!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu4mFV3TxTo&feature=related

When we pulled into Argo Port in need of R & R
The crew set out investigating every joint and bar
We had high expectations of their hospitality
But found too late it wasn't geared for spacers such as we

And we're banned from Argo every one
Banned from Argo just for having a little fun
We spent a jolly shoreleave there for just three days or four
But Argo doesn't want us anymore

Our captain's tastes were simple but his methods were complex
We found him with five partners each of a different world and sex
The shorepolice were on the way -- we had no second chance
We beamed him up in the nick of time in the remnants of his pants

And we're banned from Argo every one
Banned from Argo just for having a little fun
We spent a jolly shoreleave there for just three days or four
But Argo doesn't want us anymore

Our engineer would yield to none in putting down the brew
He outdrank seven space marines and a demolition crew
The navigator didn't win but he outdrank almost all
And now they've got a shuttlecraft on the roof of city hall

And we're banned from Argo every one
Banned from Argo just for having a little fun
We spent a jolly shoreleave there for just three days or four
But Argo doesn't want us anymore

Our proper cool first officer was drugged with something green
And hauled into an alley where he suffered things obscene
He sobered up in sickbay and he's none the worse for wear
Except he somehow taught the bridge computer how to swear

And we're banned from Argo every one
Banned from Argo just for having a little fun
We spent a jolly shoreleave there for just three days or four
But Argo doesn't want us anymore

The head nurse disappeared a while in the major dope bazaar
Buying an odd green potion guaranteed to cause pon farr
She came home with no uniform and an oddly cheerful heart
And a painful way of walking with her feet a yard apart

And we're banned from Argo every one
Banned from Argo just for having a little fun
We spent a jolly shoreleave there for just three days or four
But Argo doesn't want us anymore