In the Flesh is a monthly reading series held the third Thursday of every month at the appropriately named Happy Ending Lounge, and features the city's best erotic writers sharing stories to get you hot and bothered, hosted and curated by erotic writer/editor Rachel Kramer Bussel (Best Sex Writing series, Do Not Disturb, Spanked, Dirty Girls, etc.). From erotic poetry to down and dirty smut, these authors get naked on the page and will make you lust after them and their words. Themed nights have included True Sex Confessions, Revenge of the Sex Columnists, GLBT Night, and Comedy Sex. Readers have included Laura Antoniou, Mo Beasley, Susie Bright, Lily Burana, Jessica Cutler, Stephen Elliott, Martha Garvey, Gael Greene, Andy Horwitz, Debra Hyde, Maxim Jakubowski, Josh Kilmer-Purcell, Tsaurah Litzky, Suzanne Portnoy, Sofia Quintero, M.J. Rose, Danyel Smith, Grant Stoddard, Cecilia Tan, Carol Taylor, Veronica Vera, Zane and others. In The Flesh debuted in October 2005. Contact rachelkramerbussel at gmail.com for bookings, press, or questions. Click here In The Flesh: Los Angeles. “…writer and host Rachel Kramer Bussel welcomes eroticism of all stripes, spots and textures to the Happy Ending lounge on the Lower East Side.,” New York Times UrbanEye newsletter, August 15, 2007 email rachelkramerbussel at gmail.com for booking or other information or interview requests

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

New York City officially endorses In The Flesh

Thanks, NYCGO.com! And I must clarify - I always supply cupcakes at In The Flesh! And now Quickies, August 7th, lineup TBA very soon, 7:30-8:30.

A who’s who of erotic writers has burned up the microphone at In the Flesh, the long-running, saucy downtown reading series hosted by Rachel Kramer Bussel. Comedic acts, spoken word and fiction readings are in the mix at this popular monthly event, which has featured performances from Susie Bright, Stephen Elliott and Gael Greene. And save some room for dessert—Bussel is known for her sweet tooth, and often supplies cupcakes for eager crowds.

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posted by Rachel at Tuesday, July 21, 2009