Book Review: A Deal with a Dominant Man by DJ Black

LSF Publications have released an ebook of one of DJ Black's final (or, I hope, most recent) serials from his A Voice in the Corner blog.   A Deal with a Dominant Man is a lovely blend of workplace and domestic discipline, in which Carolynn receives a loving if not-so-gentle into the world of corporal … Continue reading Book Review: A Deal with a Dominant Man by DJ Black

Chateau Corrupto

Originally written as an assignment for a geography class- an essay on “My Favourite Place in Ireland”. Teacher, for some reason, was not impressed. *** For me, the best part of Ireland, apart from the pubs, is the castles. It can be difficult to choose a favourite among the quiet isolation of Dunamaise, the imposing … Continue reading Chateau Corrupto

Leading and Learning: Reluctance and Discipline

From the Sarah Saga Sarah woke in a sweat from a disjointed dream in which shadowy figures stared down menacingly, various acquaintances giving her intense looks of disappointment, and of a certain hairbrush. . . Sarah rolled over and reached for the glass of water on the bedside locker, its contents warmed to room temperature … Continue reading Leading and Learning: Reluctance and Discipline

Book of the Month: Disciplinary Tales 3

I've been sorely missing DJ Black ever since Voice in the Corner went dark a few months back.  I was therefore thrilled to see that LSF have just released another collection of DJ's stories in Disciplinary Tales Issue 3.  I enjoyed the chance to get reacquainted with some of his earlier stories. From the publisher:  … Continue reading Book of the Month: Disciplinary Tales 3