Thus began a post that changed everything. In September of 2012, the late* Poppy invited the readers of her blog to participate in a 30-day reflection on submission. Each day, she posted a question and her response to it, inviting her readers to share their responses and reactions as well. In September of … Continue reading 30 Days Hath September
Month: August 2017
Non-Fiction Book of the Month: Perv
Though it touches only lightly on spanking and BDSM in general, I found Jesse Bering's Perv to be a fascinating book. A whirlwind tour of sexual deviance is anchored by historical context, anecdotes, and scientific studies. Most significantly for me, though, was the juxtaposition of morality-based reasoning with harm-based reasoning. The book delves into areas … Continue reading Non-Fiction Book of the Month: Perv
The Birching
He would have made an excellent Santa Claus, that man on the other side of the desk. The flowing white beard, the twinklingly blue eyes, the wrinkles pressed from decades of laughter. On any other occasion, it would be an easy thing to imagine him the jolly saint. Heather could tell from her first … Continue reading The Birching
Book of the Month: The Schoolmarm and the Preacher
This may be my favourite line from any spanking story ever. It's been a while since I've read a spanking novella, and Susan Thomas's The Schoolmarm and the Preacher was a lovely way to get back into the habit. The story's mix of traditional discipline and progressive social changes makes a charming combination. I've also missed … Continue reading Book of the Month: The Schoolmarm and the Preacher
Things I Learned From Writing on a Fetish Website
A friend posted a link to this article on writing on FetLife. The author comments from the perspective of someone who started on FetLife before migrating to another platform. As someone who has moved in the opposite direction, I found I could relate to many of the joys and frustrations expressed in the article- the lure … Continue reading Things I Learned From Writing on a Fetish Website
Coming Up
The reins of the CLASS Ireland group have now been formally passed on; I think this is the closest I'll ever get to what parents must feel when sending a child off to college. For the past year, this project has been my* baby, rewarding and frustrating, an all-consuming labour of love. It has eaten … Continue reading Coming Up
Acknowledging Imperfection 