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The Three Lands

2018-08-05T05:48:10Z

Dusk Peterson: Updated the series description.

[[Category: Romance Series]] [[Category: Fantasy]]
The Three Lands is a series of [[fantasy]] novels and short fiction by [[Dusk Peterson]] on friendship, romance, and betrayal in wartime. Although the focus of the series is on male friendship, heterosexual romance plays an [[Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|important role]] in the series. [[GLBT|LGBTQ characters]] appear in some stories in the series.

The description of the series is as follows:

: Koretia, Emor, and Daxis were all founded on the same day, but as the centuries have passed, the Three Lands of the Great Peninsula have become increasingly divided by religion, government, and culture. Koretians worship many gods, Daxions worship one goddess, and Emorians revere only their law. Emorians claim that Koretians are vicious and superstitious, Koretians think that Daxions are vile oath-breakers, and Daxions charge that Emorians abuse their children and slaves.

: If a god were to appear in the Three Lands, would his appearance bring an end to the fighting between nations? Or would he merely help to spark an inferno of war?

: As the inhabitants of the Three Lands struggle to adjust to the appearance of an unexpected visitor into the human world, two people will play crucial roles in the conflict. One is a young Emorian--clever, courageous, and affectionate--who will come to understand the Koretians with a depth and intimacy that few others of his land can match. The second person is a young Koretian whom the Emorian will seek to destroy.

The otherworld fantasy setting of the series is inspired by conflicts between nations during the Roman Empire and the Dark Ages.

[[Multi-Cultural|Multicultural]] and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines are important in the series. [[Inspirational|Religion]] plays a central role in the series.

==External Link==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/threelands The Three Lands e-books, online previews, and series resources]

Dusk Peterson

2018-08-05T05:45:37Z

Dusk Peterson: Updated to provide current information.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Peterson, Dusk}}
[[category:Authors - P]]
[[Category:Fantasy Authors]]
[[Category:Gay Romance Authors]]
[[Category:Historical Romance Authors]]
[[Category:Journalist Turned Author]]
[[Category:Maryland Authors]]
[[Category:Short Story Authors]]
Honored several times in the [http://www.elisarolle.com/ Rainbow Awards], Dusk Peterson writes [[LGBT]] stories with gay, bisexual, nonbinary, and asexual characters, as well as stories about heterosexual characters. Most of these stories belong to various genres of [[Historical Romance Titles|historical]] speculative fiction: alternate history (alternate universe), historical [[Fantasy - Genre|fantasy]], and retrofuture [[Science Fiction|science fiction]]. Many are stories with [[Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|strong romantic elements]], mixing romance plotlines with plotlines about friendship, family, and historical social issues.

The alternate history stories appear in the [[Turn-Of-The-Century Toughs]] cycle, which is set between the 1880s and 1910s. One of the series within the Toughs cycle is set in a retrofuture: the future as imagined in the early 1960s.

The [[The Three Lands|Three Lands]] fantasy series is inspired by conflicts between nations during the Roman Empire and the Dark Ages.

[[Suspense]] plays an important role in some of the tales; the conflict in those tales is both external and internal. Peterson's specialty is stories with dark settings, such as prisons or wartime locations. While the tone of such stories is not unrelentingly dark, Peterson often departs from happily ever after endings in favor of happily for now endings or bittersweet storylines that are touched with joy.

Despite the angst undergone by characters in these stories, friendship and other relationships based on platonic affection and respect play a prominent role in many of the tales.

[[African-American|Black]], [[Multi-Cultural|multicultural]], and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines often show up in Peterson's work. Characters with disabilities also appear, especially characters struggling with mental illnesses.

Although Peterson's stories do not fall into the Christian [[Inspirational]] category, religion and spirituality are often important aspects of characters' lives.

Gender roles and gender variance sometimes affect the story plotlines.

Dusk Peterson is a resident of the State of Maryland, which serves as a setting in the author's [[Turn-Of-The-Century Toughs]] cycle.

Peterson worked for a number of years as a journalist and a history writer and has edited many online resources related to LGBT literature and genre fiction.

Dusk Peterson is a member of the [[Romance Writers of America]].

== On the Web ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com Dusk Peterson's Website] (e-books, online fiction, and online nonfiction)
* [http://duskpeterson.com/lists.htm Dusk Peterson's e-mail lists, blogs, and social networking profiles]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/cvhep.htm List of Published Writings by Dusk Peterson]

== Series ==

* [[The Three Lands]]
* [[Turn-Of-The-Century Toughs]]

The Three Lands

2015-09-15T17:35:00Z

Dusk Peterson: Fine-tuned the description of the series.

[[Category: Romance Series]] [[Category: Fantasy]]
The Three Lands is a series of [[fantasy]] novels and short fiction by [[Dusk Peterson]] on friendship, romance, and betrayal in wartime. Although the focus of the series is on male friendship, heterosexual romance plays an [[Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|important role]] in the series. [[GLBT|Male homoerotic attraction]] appears in later stories in the series.

The description of the series is as follows:

: Koretia, Emor, and Daxis were all founded on the same day, but as the centuries have passed, the Three Lands of the Great Peninsula have become increasingly divided by religion, government, and culture. Koretians worship many gods, Daxions worship one goddess, and Emorians revere only their law. Emorians claim that Koretians are vicious and superstitious, Koretians think that Daxions are vile oath-breakers, and Daxions charge that Emorians abuse their children and slaves.

: If a god were to appear in the Three Lands, would his appearance bring an end to the fighting between nations? Or would he merely help to spark an inferno of war?

: As the inhabitants of the Three Lands struggle to adjust to the appearance of an unexpected visitor into the human world, two people will play crucial roles in the conflict. One is a young Emorian--clever, courageous, and affectionate--who will come to understand the Koretians with a depth and intimacy that few others of his land can match. The second person is a Koretian boy whom the Emorian will seek to destroy.

The otherworld fantasy setting of the series is inspired by conflicts between nations during the Roman Empire and the Dark Ages.

[[Multi-Cultural|Multicultural]] and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines are important in the series. [[Inspirational|Religion]] plays a central role in the series.

==External Link==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/threelands The Three Lands e-books, online previews, and series resources]

Turn-Of-The-Century Toughs

2015-09-15T17:30:30Z

Dusk Peterson: Updated to add new series information.

Turn-of-the-Century Toughs is a cycle of alternate history novels by [[Dusk Peterson]] about disreputable men on the margins of society, and the men and women who love them. The novels and stories are set in an alternative universe version of America between the 1880s and 1910s. One of the series within the Toughs cycle, Waterman, is set in a retrofuture: the future as imagined in the early 1960s.

The cycle is made up of five novel series and a short fiction series: The Eternal Dungeon, Life Prison, Commando, Michael's House, Waterman, and Dark Light. The Eternal Dungeon and Life Prison are set in prisons in the late nineteenth century. Commando imagines what the South African Boer War would have been like if it occurred in an alternative version of America. Michael's House is set in a 1910s house of male prostitution. Waterman (which includes [[science fiction]] elements), is set primarily in two locations: a 1910s-style boarding school and a retrofuturistic prison. Dark Light collects short fiction from the above series.

The setting for the cycle ("the Midcoast nations") is inspired by the geography and history of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America. Waterman is inspired by historical events in the Maryland region of the Chesapeake Bay.

The stories focus primarily on male friendship and [[LGBT|gay]] romance, although friendship and romance between men and women play a role in the tales. The gay romance ranges from sweet romance to [[Erotic Romance|erotic romance]]. The heterosexual romance is sweet.

[[African-American|Black]], [[Multi-Cultural|multi-cultural]], and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines are important in the cycle. [[Inspirational|Religion]] also plays an important role in the cycle.

Stories in the series Michael's House have been serialized by the [[Slash and Yaoi|original slash]] [[MAS-Zine]], which has also published two stories from the Eternal Dungeon series. Novels and short stories from the cycle are published as e-books, with online previews, and as online fiction.

==External Links==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/toughs Turn-of-the-Century Toughs resources]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/eternaldungeon The Eternal Dungeon]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/lifeprison Life Prison]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/commando Commando]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/michaelshouse Michael's House]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/waterman Waterman]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/darkfics Dark Light]

[[Category:1880s]]
[[Category:1890s]]
[[Category:1900s]]
[[Category:1910s]]
[[Category:Abuse]]
[[Category:BDSM]]
[[Category:Characters with Mental Illness]]
[[Category:Edwardian]]
[[Category:Electronic Books]]
[[Category:Enemies Falling In Love]]
[[Category:Fantasy]]
[[Category:Friends Falling In Love]]
[[Category:GLBT]]
[[Category:Gothic]]
[[Category:Historical - United States]]
[[Category:Maryland]]
[[Category:May/December Romance]]
[[Category:Multi-Cultural]]
[[Category:Nautical]]
[[Category:Prostitutes]]
[[Category:Secret]]
[[Category:Slavery]]
[[Category:Steampunk]]
[[Category:Students]]
[[Category:Tortured Heroes]]
[[Category:Torturers, prison-keepers, and guards]]
[[Category:Victorian]]
[[Category:Virgin Heroes]]

Dusk Peterson

2015-09-15T17:13:44Z

Dusk Peterson: Updated entry to reflect current writings

{{DEFAULTSORT:Peterson, Dusk}}
[[category:Authors - P]]
[[Category:Fantasy Authors]]
[[Category:Gay Romance Authors]]
[[Category:Historical Romance Authors]]
[[Category:Journalist Turned Author]]
[[Category:Maryland Authors]]
[[Category:Short Story Authors]]
Honored several times in the [http://www.elisarolle.com/ Rainbow Awards], Dusk Peterson writes [[LGBT]] stories with gay, bisexual, genderqueer, and asexual characters, as well as stories about heterosexual characters. Most of these stories belong to various genres of [[Historical Romance Titles|historical]] speculative fiction: alternate history (alternate universe), historical [[Fantasy - Genre|fantasy]], and retrofuture [[Science Fiction|science fiction]]. Many are stories with [[Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|strong romantic elements]], mixing romance plotlines with plotlines about friendship, family, and historical social issues.

The alternate history stories appear in the [[Turn-Of-The-Century Toughs]] cycle, which is set between the 1880s and 1910s. One of the series within the Toughs cycle is set in a retrofuture: the future as imagined in the early 1960s.

The [[The Three Lands|Three Lands]] fantasy series is inspired by conflicts between nations during the Roman Empire and the Dark Ages.

[[Suspense]] plays an important role in some of the tales; the conflict in those tales is both external and internal. Peterson's specialty is stories with dark settings, such as prisons or wartime locations. While the tone of such stories is not unrelentingly dark, Peterson often departs from happily ever after endings in favor of happily for now endings or bittersweet storylines that are touched with joy.

Despite the angst undergone by characters in these stories, friendship and other relationships based on platonic affection and respect play a prominent role in many of the tales.

[[African-American|Black]], [[Multi-Cultural|multicultural]], and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines often show up in Peterson's work. Characters with disabilities also appear, especially characters struggling with mental illnesses.

Although Peterson's stories do not fall into the Christian [[Inspirational]] category, religion and spirituality are often important aspects of characters' lives.

Gender roles and gender variance sometimes affect the story plotlines.

Peterson's love plotlines range from sweet romance to sensual romance. Some of the gay stories are [[Erotic Romance|erotic romance]].

Dusk Peterson is a resident of the State of Maryland, which serves as a setting in the author's [[Turn-Of-The-Century Toughs]] cycle.

Peterson's stories have been self-published as e-books, have appeared in various online fiction forums and archives, and have been published in the pioneering [[Slash and yaoi|original slash]] magazine [[MAS-Zine]].

Peterson worked for a number of years as a journalist and a history writer and has edited many online resources related to LGBT literature and genre fiction.

Dusk Peterson is a former member of the [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]], [[Erotic Authors Association]], and [[Romance Writers of America]].

== On the Web ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com Dusk Peterson's Website] (e-books, online fiction, and online nonfiction)
* [http://duskpeterson.com/lists.htm Dusk Peterson's e-mail lists, blogs, and social networking profiles]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/cvhep.htm List of Published Writings by Dusk Peterson]

== Series ==

* [[The Three Lands]]
* [[Turn-Of-The-Century Toughs]]

Dusk Peterson

2011-05-05T20:44:05Z

Dusk Peterson: Added information on author's location; plus, new categories

Dusk Peterson writes [[GLBT|gay love stories]], gay [[Erotic Romance|erotic love stories]], gay [[erotica]], and, on occasion, heterosexual love stories. Most of these stories belong to the genres of [[fantasy]] or [[Historical Romance Titles|historical fantasy]].

The historical fantasy stories are usually set in worlds based on the late Victorian and Edwardian Eras, though some are set in the Dark Ages, late medieval times, and the Renaissance Era.

Peterson's heterosexual love tales (which take the form of sweet romance) usually appear as subplots in the author's gay fiction or mainstream fantasy stories, especially the novels in the series [[The Three Lands]].

[[Suspense]] plays an important role in some of the tales; the conflict in those tales is both external and internal. Peterson's series [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs|The Eternal Dungeon]] contains elements of Gothic romance, although the isolated setting in that series is an underground prison.

Peterson's specialty is stories with dark settings, such as prisons or wartime locations. While the tone of such stories is not unrelentingly dark, Peterson often departs from the happily-ever-after formula in favor of bittersweet storylines that are touched with joy.

Despite the angst undergone by characters in these stories, friendship and other relationships based on platonic affection and respect play a prominent role in many of the tales.

[[African-American|Black]], [[Multi-Cultural|multi-cultural]], and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines often show up in Peterson's work. Characters with disabilities also appear, especially characters struggling with mental illnesses.

Although Peterson's stories do not fall into the Christian [[Inspirational]] category, religion and spirituality are often important aspects of characters' lives.

Gender roles and gender variance sometimes affect the story plotlines.

Dusk Peterson is a resident of the State of Maryland, which serves as a setting in the author's [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]] cycle.

Peterson's stories have been published as e-books, have appeared in various online fiction forums and archives, and have been published in the gay erotic romance magazine [[MAS-Zine]].

Peterson also writes gay leather (BDSM) stories based in modern America.

Peterson worked for a number of years as a journalist and history writer, has edited many online resources related to GLBT literature and genre fiction, and is editor of an online magazine of gay fiction and nonfiction, ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power''.

Dusk Peterson is a former member of the now-defunct [[Erotic Romance Writers International]], is a member and former director of the [[Erotic Authors Association]], and has taken part at the [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]] and Romance Divas.

== On the Web ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com Dusk Peterson's Website] (e-books, online fiction, and online nonfiction)
* [http://duskpeterson.com/lists.htm Dusk Peterson's e-mail lists, blogs, and social networking profiles]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/cvhep.htm List of Published Writings by Dusk Peterson]
* [http://truetales.org ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power'']

== Series ==

* [[The Three Lands]]
* [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]

[[category:Authors - P]]
[[Category:Fantasy Authors]]
[[Category:Gay Erotica Authors]]
[[Category:Gay Romance Authors]]
[[Category:Gothic Romance Authors]]
[[Category:Historical Romance Authors]]
[[Category:Journalist Turned Author]]
[[Category:Maryland Authors]]
[[Category:Short Story Authors]]

Turn-Of-The-Century Toughs

2011-05-05T20:33:45Z

Dusk Peterson: Added information on new titles, and added new categories

Turn-of-the-Century Toughs is a cycle of [[Historical Romance Titles|historical]] [[fantasy]] novels by [[Dusk Peterson]] about disreputable men on the margins of society, and the men and women who love them. The novels are set in a world based on the late Victorian and Edwardian Eras.

The cycle is made up of four novel series: The Eternal Dungeon, Life Prison, Michael's House, and Waterman. As the titles suggest, the first two series are set in prisons. The third is set in a house of male prostitution. The fourth series (which includes [[science fiction]] elements), is set primarily in two locations: a 1910s-style boarding school and a futuristic prison.

The setting for the cycle ("the Midcoast nations") is inspired by the geography and history of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America. Waterman is inspired by historical events in the Maryland region of the Chesapeake Bay.

The stories focus primarily on male friendship and gay romance, although friendship and romance between men and women play a small role in the tales.

[[African-American|Black]], [[Multi-Cultural|multi-cultural]], and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines are important in the cycle. [[Inspirational|Religion]] also plays an important role in the cycle.

Stories in the series Michael's House have been serialized by the [[GLBT|gay]] [[Erotic Romance|erotic romance]] magazine [[MAS-Zine]], which has also published two stories from the Eternal Dungeon series. Novels and short stories from the cycle are published as e-books, with online previews.

==External Links==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/toughs Turn-of-the-Century Toughs resources]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/#eternaldungeon The Eternal Dungeon]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/#lifeprison Life Prison]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/#michaelshouse Michael's House]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/#waterman Waterman]

[[Category:1880s]]
[[Category:1890s]]
[[Category:1900s]]
[[Category:1910s]]
[[Category:Abuse]]
[[Category:Accused of Crime]]
[[Category:BDSM]]
[[Category:Characters with Mental Illness]]
[[Category:Edwardian]]
[[Category:Electronic Books]]
[[Category:Enemies Falling In Love]]
[[Category:Fantasy]]
[[Category:Friends Falling In Love]]
[[Category:GLBT]]
[[Category:Gothic]]
[[Category:Historical - United States]]
[[Category:Maryland]]
[[Category:May/December Romance]]
[[Category:Multi-Cultural]]
[[Category:Nautical]]
[[Category:Prostitutes]]
[[Category:Secret]]
[[Category:Slavery]]
[[Category:Steampunk]]
[[Category:Students]]
[[Category:Tortured Heroes]]
[[Category:Torturers, prison-keepers, and guards]]
[[Category:Victorian]]
[[Category:Virgin Heroes]]

The Three Lands

2011-05-05T19:52:01Z

Dusk Peterson: Tweaked the series description and changed the URL to the series

[[Category: Romance Series]] [[Category: Fantasy]]
The Three Lands is a series of [[fantasy]] novels and short fiction by [[Dusk Peterson]] on friendship, romance, and betrayal in wartime. Although the focus of the series is on male friendship, heterosexual romance plays an [[Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|important role]] in the series. [[GLBT|Male homoerotic attraction]] appears in later stories in the series.

The description of the series is as follows:

: Koretia, Emor, and Daxis were all founded on the same day, but as the centuries have passed, the Three Lands of the Great Peninsula have become increasingly divided by religion, government, and culture. Koretians worship many gods, Daxions worship one goddess, and Emorians revere only their law. Emorians claim that Koretians are vicious and superstitious, Koretians think that Daxions are vile oath-breakers, and Daxions charge that Emorians abuse their children and slaves.

: If a god were to appear in the Three Lands, would his appearance bring an end to the fighting between nations? Or would he merely help to spark an inferno of war?

: As the inhabitants of the Three Lands struggle to adjust to the appearance of an unexpected visitor into the human world, two people will play crucial roles in the conflict. One is a young Emorian--clever, courageous, and affectionate--who will come to understand the Koretians with a depth and intimacy that few others of his land can match. The second person is a Koretian boy whom the Emorian will seek to destroy.

The otherworld fantasy setting of the series draws from a number of time periods, especially the Dark Ages.

[[Multi-Cultural|Multi-cultural]] and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines are important in the series. [[Inspirational|Religion]] plays a central role in the series.

==External Link==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/#threelands The Three Lands e-books, online previews, and series resources]

Dusk Peterson

2011-05-05T19:43:13Z

Dusk Peterson: Added new author categories

[[category:Authors - P]][[Category:Gothic Romance Authors]][[Category:Fantasy Authors]] [[Category:Historical Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay Erotica Authors]] [[Category:Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Short Story Authors]]
Dusk Peterson writes [[GLBT|gay love stories]], gay [[Erotic Romance|erotic love stories]], gay [[erotica]], and, on occasion, heterosexual love stories. Most of these stories belong to the genres of [[fantasy]] or [[Historical Romance Titles|historical fantasy]].

The historical fantasy stories are usually set in worlds based on the late Victorian and Edwardian Eras, though some are set in the Dark Ages, late medieval times, and the Renaissance Era.

Peterson's heterosexual love tales (which take the form of sweet romance) usually appear as subplots in the author's gay fiction or mainstream fantasy stories, especially the novels in the series [[The Three Lands]].

[[Suspense]] plays an important role in some of the tales; the conflict in those tales is both external and internal. Peterson's series [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs|The Eternal Dungeon]] contains elements of Gothic romance, although the isolated setting in that series is an underground prison.

Peterson's specialty is stories with dark settings, such as prisons or wartime locations. While the tone of such stories is not unrelentingly dark, Peterson often departs from the happily-ever-after formula in favor of bittersweet storylines that are touched with joy.

Despite the angst undergone by characters in these stories, friendship and other relationships based on platonic affection and respect play a prominent role in many of the tales.

[[African-American|Black]], [[Multi-Cultural|multi-cultural]], and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines often show up in Peterson's work. Characters with disabilities also appear, especially characters struggling with mental illnesses.

Although Peterson's stories do not fall into the Christian [[Inspirational]] category, religion and spirituality are often important aspects of characters' lives.

Gender roles and gender variance sometimes affect the story plotlines.

Peterson's stories have been published as e-books, have appeared in various online fiction forums and archives, and have been published in the gay erotic romance magazine [[MAS-Zine]].

Peterson also writes gay leather (BDSM) stories based in modern America.

Peterson worked for a number of years as a journalist and history writer, has edited many online resources related to GLBT literature and genre fiction, and is editor of an online magazine of gay fiction and nonfiction, ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power''.

Dusk Peterson is a former member of the now-defunct [[Erotic Romance Writers International]], is a member and former director of the [[Erotic Authors Association]], and has taken part at the [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]] and Romance Divas.

== On the Web ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com Dusk Peterson's Website] (e-books, online fiction, and online nonfiction)
* [http://duskpeterson.com/lists.htm Dusk Peterson's e-mail lists, blogs, and social networking profiles]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/cvhep.htm List of Published Writings by Dusk Peterson]
* [http://truetales.org ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power'']

== Series ==

* [[The Three Lands]]
* [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]

Dusk Peterson

2011-05-05T19:35:07Z

Dusk Peterson: Updated a few passages, including the link to e-books

[[category:Authors - P]][[Category:Gothic Romance Authors]][[Category:Fantasy Authors]]
Dusk Peterson writes [[GLBT|gay love stories]], gay [[Erotic Romance|erotic love stories]], gay [[erotica]], and, on occasion, heterosexual love stories. Most of these stories belong to the genres of [[fantasy]] or [[Historical Romance Titles|historical fantasy]].

The historical fantasy stories are usually set in worlds based on the late Victorian and Edwardian Eras, though some are set in the Dark Ages, late medieval times, and the Renaissance Era.

Peterson's heterosexual love tales (which take the form of sweet romance) usually appear as subplots in the author's gay fiction or mainstream fantasy stories, especially the novels in the series [[The Three Lands]].

[[Suspense]] plays an important role in some of the tales; the conflict in those tales is both external and internal. Peterson's series [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs|The Eternal Dungeon]] contains elements of Gothic romance, although the isolated setting in that series is an underground prison.

Peterson's specialty is stories with dark settings, such as prisons or wartime locations. While the tone of such stories is not unrelentingly dark, Peterson often departs from the happily-ever-after formula in favor of bittersweet storylines that are touched with joy.

Despite the angst undergone by characters in these stories, friendship and other relationships based on platonic affection and respect play a prominent role in many of the tales.

[[African-American|Black]], [[Multi-Cultural|multi-cultural]], and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines often show up in Peterson's work. Characters with disabilities also appear, especially characters struggling with mental illnesses.

Although Peterson's stories do not fall into the Christian [[Inspirational]] category, religion and spirituality are often important aspects of characters' lives.

Gender roles and gender variance sometimes affect the story plotlines.

Peterson's stories have been published as e-books, have appeared in various online fiction forums and archives, and have been published in the gay erotic romance magazine [[MAS-Zine]].

Peterson also writes gay leather (BDSM) stories based in modern America.

Peterson worked for a number of years as a journalist and history writer, has edited many online resources related to GLBT literature and genre fiction, and is editor of an online magazine of gay fiction and nonfiction, ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power''.

Dusk Peterson is a former member of the now-defunct [[Erotic Romance Writers International]], is a member and former director of the [[Erotic Authors Association]], and has taken part at the [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]] and Romance Divas.

== On the Web ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com Dusk Peterson's Website] (e-books, online fiction, and online nonfiction)
* [http://duskpeterson.com/lists.htm Dusk Peterson's e-mail lists, blogs, and social networking profiles]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/cvhep.htm List of Published Writings by Dusk Peterson]
* [http://truetales.org ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power'']

== Series ==

* [[The Three Lands]]
* [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]

Erotic Authors Association

2008-10-06T02:19:31Z

Dusk Peterson: Added information on later directors

[[category:Romance Resources]]
[http://www.eroticauthorsassociation.com Erotic Authors Association] is a free international writers association, honoring the literary merits and achievements in the writing and publishing of [[Erotica|erotic]] literature in the English language. It boasts well over 200 members (all published authors), many of whom write in the erotic romance genre. It was founded in 2002 by author/editor/publisher [[Marilyn Jaye Lewis]]. In early 2007, the directorship was turned over to [[Dusk Peterson]]. Its current director is [[Erastes]].

Talk:Yaoi

2008-10-06T02:11:14Z

Dusk Peterson: Following up on a previous discussion

We've got a slight problem here. This article was posted in July 2006. I posted an article on [[slash and yaoi]] in June 2006. I linked to it from the [[GLBT]] genre category because I figured that slash and yaoi were subgenres within GLBT romance literature. Is there any way to resolve the present duplication? Perhaps by combining the two articles and then linking to the combined article under the Genre heading of Slash and yaoi?

[[User:Dusk Peterson|Dusk Peterson]] 20:13, 1 December 2006 (PST)

== Duplication Issue ==

I'm not entirely sure that Yaoi falls under GBLT as much as it stands alone. However, I can go back and combine element and crosslink as appropriate.

--[[User:Romancewiki|Romancewiki]] 09:26, 2 December 2006 (PST)

That sounds fine to me. I wasn't concerned with where the article was located; I was just concerned that it might be a problem if there were two entries on the same subject.

[[User:Dusk Peterson|Dusk Peterson]] 02:11, 4 December 2006 (PST)

It looks to me as though there are still no cross-links between [[yaoi]] and [[slash and yaoi]] articles. I'm not sure how it would be best to do this. Suggestions? I notice that slash is now a very popular tag over at LibraryThing, where people catalog their library collections, so I'm guessing that some romance readers will come looking for that category here.

[[User:Dusk Peterson|Dusk Peterson]] 19:11, 5 October 2008 (PDT)

Dusk Peterson

2008-10-06T01:56:19Z

Dusk Peterson: Added link to list of e-books

[[category:Authors - P]][[Category:Gothic Romance Authors]][[Category:Fantasy Authors]]
Dusk Peterson writes [[GLBT|gay love stories]], gay [[Erotic Romance|erotic love stories]], gay [[erotica]], and, on occasion, heterosexual love stories. Most of these stories belong to the genres of [[fantasy]] or [[Historical Romance Titles|historical fantasy]].

The historical fantasy stories are usually set in worlds based on the late Victorian and Edwardian Eras, though some are set in the Dark Ages, late medieval times, and the Renaissance Era.

Peterson's heterosexual love tales usually appear as subplots in the author's gay fiction or mainstream fantasy stories, especially the novels in the series [[The Three Lands]].

[[Suspense]] plays an important role in some of the tales; the conflict in those tales is both external and internal. Peterson's series [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs|The Eternal Dungeon]] contains elements of Gothic romance, although the isolated setting in that series is an underground prison.

Peterson's specialty is stories with dark settings, such as prisons or wartime locations. While the tone of such stories is not unrelentingly dark, Peterson often departs from the happily-ever-after formula in favor of bittersweet storylines that are touched with joy.

Despite the angst undergone by characters in these stories, friendship and other relationships based on platonic affection and respect play a prominent role in many of the tales.

[[African-American|Black]], [[Multi-Cultural|multi-cultural]], and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines often show up in Peterson's work. Characters with disabilities also appear, especially characters struggling with mental illnesses.

Although Peterson's stories do not fall into the Christian [[Inspirational]] category, religion and spirituality are often important aspects of characters' lives.

Gender roles and gender variance sometimes affect the story plotlines.

Peterson's stories have been published as e-books, have appeared in various online fiction forums and archives, and have been published in the gay erotic romance magazine [[MAS-Zine]].

Peterson also writes gay leather (BDSM) stories based in modern America.

Peterson worked for a number of years as a journalist and history writer, has edited many online resources related to GLBT literature and genre fiction, and is editor of an online gay magazine, ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power''.

Dusk Peterson is a former member of the now-defunct [[Erotic Romance Writers International]], is a member and former director of the [[Erotic Authors Association]], and takes part regularly at the [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]] and Romance Divas.

== On the Web ==

* [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url?search-type=ss&index=digital-text&field-author=Dusk%20Peterson Dusk Peterson's Kindle e-books]
* [http://duskpeterson.com Dusk Peterson's Website] (online fiction and nonfiction)
* [http://duskpeterson.com/lists.htm Dusk Peterson's e-mail lists, blogs, and social networking profiles]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/cvhep.htm List of Published Writings by Dusk Peterson]
* [http://truetales.org ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power'']

== Fiction ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/michaelshouse Michael's House] (2003-present; currently being serialized; from the cycle [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]) - [[MAS-Zine]]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/eternaldungeon/#hidden Hidden] (2003; from the cycle [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]) - [[MAS-Zine]]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/eternaldungeon/#barbarians Barbarians] (2003; from the cycle [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]) - [[MAS-Zine]]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/master/toc.htm#debtprice Debt Price] (2002) - [[MAS-Zine]]

== Series ==

* [[The Three Lands]]
* [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]

== Reviews ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/reviews.htm Reviews of Dusk Peterson's Writings]

Turn-Of-The-Century Toughs

2008-10-06T01:51:25Z

Dusk Peterson: Added information on latest publications

Turn-of-the-Century Toughs is a cycle of [[Historical Romance Titles|historical]] [[fantasy]] novels by [[Dusk Peterson]] about disreputable men on the margins of society, and the men and women who love them. The novels are set in a world based on the late Victorian and Edwardian Eras.

The cycle is made up of three novel series: The Eternal Dungeon, Life Prison, and Michael's House. As the titles suggest, the first two series are set in prisons. The third is set in a house of male prostitution.

The stories focus primarily on male friendship and gay romance, although friendship and romance between men and women play a small role in the tales.

[[African-American|Black]], [[Multi-Cultural|multi-cultural]], and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines are important in the cycle. [[Inspirational|Religion]] also plays an important role in the cycle.

Stories in the series Michael's House have been serialized by the [[GLBT|gay]] [[Erotic Romance|erotic romance]] magazine [[MAS-Zine]], which has also published two stories from the Eternal Dungeon series. Several stories from the cycle are published as e-books or are available online.

==External Links==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/toughs Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/eternaldungeon The Eternal Dungeon]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/lifeprison Life Prison]

* [http://duskpeterson.com/michaelshouse Michael's House]

[[Category:Gothic]]
[[Category:Friends Falling In Love]]
[[Category:Victorian]]
[[Category:Edwardian]]
[[Category: Tortured Heroes]]
[[Category:Secret]]
[[Category:Fantasy]]
[[Category:Enemies Falling In Love]]
[[Category:May/December Romance]]
[[Category:Virgin Heroes]]
[[Category:Multi-Cultural]]
[[Category:BDSM]]
[[Category:Abuse]]
[[Category: GLBT]]
[[Category:Characters with Mental Illness]]
[[Category:Torturers, prison-keepers, and guards]]
[[Category:Prostitutes]]

The Three Lands

2008-10-06T01:44:32Z

Dusk Peterson: Noted that the series' first novel is now available

[[Category: Romance Series]] [[Category: Fantasy]]
The Three Lands is a series of [[fantasy]] novels and short fiction by [[Dusk Peterson]] on friendship and betrayal in wartime. Although the focus of the series is on male friendship, heterosexual romance plays an [[Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|important role]] in the series. [[GLBT|Male homoerotic attraction]] appears in later stories in the series.

The description of the series is as follows:

: Koretia, Emor, and Daxis were all founded on the same day, but as the centuries have passed, the Three Lands of the Great Peninsula have become increasingly divided by religion, government, and culture. Koretians worship many gods, Daxions worship one goddess, and Emorians revere only their law. Emorians claim that Koretians are vicious and superstitious, Koretians think that Daxions are vile oath-breakers, and Daxions charge that Emorians abuse their children and slaves.

: If a god were to appear in the Three Lands, would his appearance bring an end to the fighting? Or would he merely help to spark an inferno of war?

: As the inhabitants of the Three Lands struggle to adjust to the appearance of an unexpected visitor into the human world, two people will play crucial roles in the conflict. One is a young Emorian--clever, courageous, and affectionate--who will come to understand the Koretians with a depth and intimacy that few others of his land can match. The other person is a Koretian boy whom the Emorian will seek to destroy.

The otherworld fantasy setting of the series draws from a number of time periods, especially the Middle Ages.

[[Multi-Cultural|Multi-cultural]] and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines are important in the series. [[Inspirational|Religion]] plays a central role in the series.

A novel in the series, ''Blood Vow'', is available online, along with short fiction.

==External Link==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/threelands The Three Lands]

Dusk Peterson

2008-10-06T01:39:42Z

Dusk Peterson: Updated a few items

[[category:Authors - P]][[Category:Gothic Romance Authors]][[Category:Fantasy Authors]]
Dusk Peterson writes [[GLBT|gay love stories]], gay [[Erotic Romance|erotic love stories]], gay [[erotica]], and, on occasion, heterosexual love stories. Most of these stories belong to the genres of [[fantasy]] or [[Historical Romance Titles|historical fantasy]].

The historical fantasy stories are usually set in worlds based on the late Victorian and Edwardian Eras, though some are set in the Dark Ages, late medieval times, and the Renaissance Era.

Peterson's heterosexual love tales usually appear as subplots in the author's gay fiction or mainstream fantasy stories, especially the novels in the series [[The Three Lands]].

[[Suspense]] plays an important role in some of the tales; the conflict in those tales is both external and internal. Peterson's series [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs|The Eternal Dungeon]] contains elements of Gothic romance, although the isolated setting in that series is an underground prison.

Peterson's specialty is stories with dark settings, such as prisons or wartime locations. While the tone of such stories is not unrelentingly dark, Peterson often departs from the happily-ever-after formula in favor of bittersweet storylines that are touched with joy.

Despite the angst undergone by characters in these stories, friendship and other relationships based on platonic affection and respect play a prominent role in many of the tales.

[[African-American|Black]], [[Multi-Cultural|multi-cultural]], and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines often show up in Peterson's work. Characters with disabilities also appear, especially characters struggling with mental illnesses.

Although Peterson's stories do not fall into the Christian [[Inspirational]] category, religion and spirituality are often important aspects of characters' lives.

Gender roles and gender variance sometimes affect the story plotlines.

Peterson's stories have been published as e-books, have appeared in various online fiction forums and archives, and have been published in the gay erotic romance magazine [[MAS-Zine]].

Peterson also writes gay leather (BDSM) stories based in modern America.

Peterson worked for a number of years as a journalist and history writer, has edited many online resources related to GLBT literature and genre fiction, and is editor of an online gay magazine, ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power''.

Dusk Peterson is a former member of the now-defunct [[Erotic Romance Writers International]], is a member and former director of the [[Erotic Authors Association]], and takes part regularly at the [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]] and Romance Divas.

== On the Web ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com Dusk Peterson's Website] (e-books and online fiction)
* [http://duskpeterson.com/lists.htm Dusk Peterson's e-mail lists, blogs, and social networking profiles]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/cvhep.htm List of Published Writings by Dusk Peterson]
* [http://truetales.org ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power'']

== Fiction ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/michaelshouse Michael's House] (2003-present; currently being serialized; from the cycle [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]) - [[MAS-Zine]]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/eternaldungeon/#hidden Hidden] (2003; from the cycle [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]) - [[MAS-Zine]]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/eternaldungeon/#barbarians Barbarians] (2003; from the cycle [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]) - [[MAS-Zine]]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/master/toc.htm#debtprice Debt Price] (2002) - [[MAS-Zine]]

== Series ==

* [[The Three Lands]]
* [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]

== Reviews ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/reviews.htm Reviews of Dusk Peterson's Writings]

Talk:Historical

2007-01-13T09:38:33Z

Dusk Peterson:

This is the only genre category that is defined as devoted to titles rather than to all aspects of the genre. Should it perhaps be renamed Historical Romance?

[[User:Dusk Peterson|Dusk Peterson]] 03:06, 8 June 2006 (PDT)
:I agree, it should be renamed Historical Romance. The list would be way too long if it was titles only. Maybe a selected list of bestselling titles could be included. [[User:Roaming27|Roaming27]] 23:34, 10 January 2007 (PST)

::I have created an [[historical]] genre article (nothing in it yet). <br>I suggest that this [[Historical Romance Titles]] article could either be a list or category and split into two, for titles and authors. [[User:Roaming27|Roaming27]] 00:33, 13 January 2007 (PST)

:::Either of those sound like good solutions to me. Thanks for thinking about this. <p>[[User:Dusk Peterson|Dusk Peterson]] 01:38, 13 January 2007 (PST)

Talk:Yaoi

2006-12-04T10:11:59Z

Dusk Peterson:

Talk:Yaoi

2006-12-02T04:13:44Z

Dusk Peterson: Problem with duplication of articles

Turn-Of-The-Century Toughs

2006-11-14T06:56:55Z

Dusk Peterson:

The Three Lands

2006-11-14T06:55:41Z

Dusk Peterson:

The Three Lands is a series of [[fantasy]] novels and short fiction by [[Dusk Peterson]] on friendship and betrayal in wartime. Although the focus of the series is on male friendship, heterosexual romance plays an [[Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|important role]] in the series. [[GLBT|Male homoerotic attraction]] appears in later stories in the series.

The description of the series is as follows:

: Koretia, Emor, and Daxis were all founded on the same day, but as the centuries have passed, the Three Lands of the Great Peninsula have become increasingly divided by religion, government, and culture. Koretians worship many gods, Daxions worship one goddess, and Emorians revere only their law. Emorians claim that Koretians are vicious and superstitious, Koretians think that Daxions are vile oath-breakers, and Daxions charge that Emorians abuse their children and slaves.

: If a god were to appear in the Three Lands, would his appearance bring an end to the fighting? Or would he merely help to spark an inferno of war?

: As the inhabitants of the Three Lands struggle to adjust to the appearance of an unexpected visitor into the human world, two people will play crucial roles in the conflict. One is a young Emorian--clever, courageous, and affectionate--who will come to understand the Koretians with a depth and intimacy that few others of his land can match. The other person is a Koretian boy whom the Emorian will seek to destroy.

The otherworld fantasy setting of the series draws from a number of time periods, especially the Middle Ages.

[[Multi-Cultural|Multi-cultural]] and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines are important in the series. [[Inspirational|Religion]] plays a central role in the series.

A novel in the series, ''Blood Vow'', will be published in 2007. Short fiction from the series is available online.

==External Link==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/threelands The Three Lands]

Dusk Peterson

2006-11-14T06:53:45Z

Dusk Peterson:

Dusk Peterson writes [[GLBT|gay love stories]], gay [[Erotic Romance|erotic love stories]], gay [[erotica]], and, on occasion, heterosexual love stories. Most of these stories belong to the genres of [[fantasy]] or [[Historical Romance Titles|historical fantasy]].

The historical fantasy stories are usually set in worlds based on the late Victorian and Edwardian Eras, though some are set in the Dark Ages, late medieval times, and the Renaissance Era.

Peterson's heterosexual love tales usually appear as subplots in the author's gay fiction or mainstream fantasy stories, especially the novels in the series [[The Three Lands]], which will begin to be published in 2007.

[[Suspense]] plays an important role in some of the tales; the conflict in those tales is both external and internal. Peterson's series [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs|The Eternal Dungeon]] contains elements of Gothic romance, although the isolated setting in that series is an underground prison.

Peterson's specialty is stories with dark settings, such as prisons or wartime locations. While the tone of such stories is not unrelentingly dark, Peterson often departs from the happily-ever-after formula in favor of bittersweet storylines that are touched with joy.

Despite the angst undergone by characters in these stories, friendship and other relationships based on platonic affection and respect play a prominent role in many of the tales.

[[African-American|Black]], [[Multi-Cultural|multi-cultural]], and [[Interracial Romance|interracial]] storylines often show up in Peterson's work. Characters with disabilities also appear, especially characters struggling with mental illnesses.

Although Peterson's stories do not fall into the Christian [[Inspirational]] category, religion and spirituality are often important aspects of characters' lives.

Gender roles and gender variance sometimes affect the story plotlines.

Peterson's stories have appeared in various online fiction forums and archives and have been published in the gay erotic romance magazine [[MAS-Zine]].

Peterson also writes gay leather (BDSM) stories based in twentieth-century America.

Peterson worked for a number of years as a journalist and history writer, has edited many online resources related to GLBT literature and genre fiction, and is editor of an online gay magazine, ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power''.

Dusk Peterson is a member of [[Erotic Romance Writers International]] and the [[Erotic Authors Association]] and takes part regularly at the [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]].

== On the Web ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com Dusk Peterson's Website] (with online fiction)
* [http://community.livejournal.com/eternaldungeon Dusk Peterson's Community Blog]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/cvhep.htm List of Published Writings by Dusk Peterson]
* [http://truetales.org ''True Tales: An Erotic E-zine of Masculinity and Power'']

== Fiction ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/michaelshouse Michael's House] (2003-present; currently being serialized; from the cycle [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]) - [[MAS-Zine]]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/eternaldungeon/#hidden Hidden] (2003; from the cycle [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]) - [[MAS-Zine]]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/eternaldungeon/#barbarians Barbarians] (2003; from the cycle [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]) - [[MAS-Zine]]
* [http://duskpeterson.com/master/toc.htm#debtprice Debt Price] (2002) - [[MAS-Zine]]

== Series ==

* [[The Three Lands]]
* [[Turn-of-the-Century Toughs]]

== Reviews ==

* [http://duskpeterson.com/reviews.htm Reviews of Dusk Peterson's Writings]

Slash and yaoi

2006-06-12T00:00:59Z

Dusk Peterson: Changed external link to internal link.

Slash and yaoi are two forms of male homoerotic romance that are commonly read by women. Their female homoerotic equivalents are femmeslash and yuri.

== Slash and femmeslash ==

Slash fiction is a form of [[GLBT]] fiction that is primarily written and read by women. The genre has a strong emphasis on romance and [[Erotic Romance|erotic romance]]. Although the genre originated in the fan fiction community, some original fiction is also written for slash readers. This original fiction is sometimes called original slash.

"Pro slash" is a term referring to professionally published GLBT writings that slash readers especially like, such as gay romance novels. Some pro slash authors have also written slash fan fiction or original slash. However, because fan fiction is looked down upon by many professional editors, pro slash writers have been said to be discouraged from speaking publicly about any slash fiction they may have written.

The term slash is usually used in reference to male homoerotic fiction. Femmeslash (femslash) is the term often used for female homoerotic fiction.

== Yaoi and yuri ==

A related homoerotic fiction genre is yaoi, which grew out of the Japanese fan fiction community. Like slash, yaoi is primarily written and read by women, and like slash, yaoi emphasizes romance and erotic romance. Yaoi draws its inspiration from manga and anime, although some yaoi takes the form of written fiction. Like slash, the yaoi community has original fiction writers. Their stories are often called original yaoi.

Yaoi writers are sometimes treated differently by the professional fiction community than slash writers are. Whereas slash fan fiction is usually inspired by media stories featuring heterosexual men, yaoi fan fiction is often inspired by shonen ai, a Japanese genre of male homoerotic manga and anime that is professionally marketed to teenage girls. Because fan fiction is not regarded with the same degree of hostility by Japanese publishers as in the West, yaoi writers and artists are sometimes hired to produce shonen ai. Unlike pro slash authors, they are under less pressure to hide their amateur works. As a result, the term yaoi may be used to describe professionally published homoerotic works that have a stronger erotic content than shonen ai.

Yaoi refers to male homoerotic fiction. The term yuri refers to female homoerotic fiction.

== See also ==

* [[MAS-Zine]] (e-zine publishing original slash and original yaoi)
* [[Forbidden Fruit Magazine|Forbidden Fruit]] (original slash e-zine edited by [[Fiona Glass]], [[Kay Derwydd]], and [[Emily Veinglory]])

== External Links ==

* [http://community.livejournal.com/origslash_news/ The Skinny] (original slash news blog)
* [http://unique.logophilos.net Uniquely Pleasurable] (original slash reviews and links)
* [http://www.ringsurf.com/netring?ring=blfic;action=list Boy's Love Original Fic Ring] (webring for original yaoi and original slash sites)
* [http://S.webring.com/hub?ring=originalslashfic Original Slash Fiction Webring]
* ''Wikipedia'' entries on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slash_fiction slash], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femmeslash femmeslash], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaoi yaoi], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuri_%28animation%29 yuri]
* [http://www.aestheticism.com/visitors/reference/index.htm Aestheticism Resources] (introduction to yaoi)

MAS-Zine

2006-06-11T23:58:31Z

Dusk Peterson: Added internal link to Forbidden Fruit.

''MAS-Zine'' is an e-zine of [[GLBT|gay]] [[Erotic Romance|erotic romance]] stories and art. The e-zine also publishes gay romance stories and male friendship stories.

''MAS-Zine'' was founded in 2002 by Juxian Tang and Anne Blue as an outgrowth of an e-mail list devoted to the subgenre of "darkfic," or stories with dark settings. Blue, who is currently the sole editor, describes the e-zine's emphasis in this manner:

"MAS-Zine offers you stories that show you the darker side of life, dealing with topics like slavery, imprisonment and prostitution. But we're romantics at heart, showing how love can bloom in such unlikely places."

''MAS-Zine'' is based in Germany, but its contents are in the English language. Most of its authors are native speakers of English.

Although the e-zine publishes original fiction, it grew out of the slash fiction community and draws many of its writers from that community. ''MAS-Zine'' was the first periodical in recent years to be devoted solely to [[slash and yaoi|original slash]]. A second original slash e-zine, [[Forbidden Fruit Magazine|Forbidden Fruit]], was founded in the following year.

''MAS-Zine'' has also published a number of [[slash and yaoi|original yaoi]] writers and artists, as well as authors from the gay and romance communities. The magazine is marketed primarily to women.

Owned by Blue, ''MAS-Zine'''s parent company is Kanallje Press, which also publishes the annual ''Yaoi-Con Anthology'', containing Japanese-style male homoerotic fiction and art.

''MAS-Zine'' has encouraged the publication of longer works by its contributors, with the result that issues have run between 200 and 400 pages in length.

The first five issues of the magazine were issued on CD-ROM and in bound print-outs. In 2006, ''MAS-Zine'' began publishing individual novels and novellas as downloadable e-books.

== On the Web ==

* [http://www.kanallje.com/ Kanallje Press]
* [http://www.mas-zine.com ''MAS-Zine'']
* [http://www.mas-zine.com/en/submission.htm Submission guidelines for ''MAS-Zine'']

== Reviews and Awards ==

* [http://www.mas-zine.com/en/review01.htm Reviews of ''MAS-Zine'']
* Best Overall Zine in the Original Slash category in the [http://web.archive.org/web/20040211205118re_/www.itak.slashcity.net/screwz/win/2003.htm 2003] and [http://web.archive.org/web/20050217060043re_/www.itak.slashcity.net/screwz/win/2004.htm 2004] [http://web.archive.org/web/20050306010608re_/www.itak.slashcity.net/screwz/faqs.htm SCREWZ Awards].

== Authors and Artists ==

* [[Dusk Peterson]]
* [http://www.mas-zine.com/en/contributors.htm Full list of contributors]

Forbidden Fruit Magazine

2006-06-11T23:56:15Z

Dusk Peterson: Added internal link

[[Category:Magazines]]
Forbidden Fruit is the [[slash and yaoi|original slash]] fiction magazine for girls who like boys who like boys (and said boys, of course!).

Do you wait with baited breath for the next episode of Queer as Folk? Do you borrow your gay friends' books, and forget to give them back? Do you endlessly search the net for slashy stories to read? Then Forbidden Fruit could be the place for you!

The magazine has been going for over three years and comes out three times a year (in January, May and September), each stuffed with fiction, non-fiction, reviews, fun, contests and artwork. And it's all completely free!

Forbidden Fruit takes submissions of gay male erotica and erotic romance, in any genre. Full submission guidelines can be found online at http://www.forbiddenfruitzine.com/subs.htm .

==Editors==

* [[Fiona Glass|Glass, Fiona]]
* [[Emily Veinglory|Veinglory, Emily]]
* [[Kay Derwydd|Derwydd, Kay]]

==Authors==

* [http://allyblue.com/ Ally Blue]
* [[L E Bryce]]
* [http://www.homestead.com/midnightsprince/GuestFiction.html DevilKat]
* [http://www.e-fic.com/sundog/ Parhelion]
* [http://www.shanksadelic.net/~exlibris/ Alyx J Shaw]

LGBT

2006-06-11T23:52:51Z

Dusk Peterson: /* Publications */

Stories involving gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgendered people as the main characters. These stories can and do fall under any subgenres within the Romance genre.

== Authors ==
* [[Mychael Black| Black, Mychael]]
* [[James Buchanan| Buchanan, James]]
* [[Kay Derwydd| Derwydd, Kay]]
* [[Vincent Diamond| Diamond, Vincent]]
* [[Leigh Ellwood| Ellwood, Leigh]]
* [[K.M. Frontain| Frontain, K.M.]]
* [[Renee George|George, Renee]]
* [[Fiona Glass|Glass, Fiona]]
* [[Jules Jones|Jones, Jules]]
* [[Jourdan Lane|Lane, Jourdan]]
* [[Lewis, Marilyn Jaye]]
* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]

== Publishers ==
* [[Changeling Press]]
* [[Kirkham Press]]
* [[Loose Id]]
* [[Torquere Press]]

== Publications ==
* [[MAS-Zine]]
* [[Forbidden Fruit Magazine]]

== See also ==
* [[Slash and yaoi]]

Talk:Publishers

2006-06-11T23:51:58Z

Dusk Peterson:

I've moved [[Forbidden Fruit Magazine]] to Resources>Publications, since that's where magazines are listed.

[[User:Dusk Peterson|Dusk Peterson]] 16:51, 11 June 2006 (PDT)

Publishers

2006-06-11T23:50:51Z

Dusk Peterson: /* Romance Publishers */ Moved link to another section

All major publishers have a division devoted to romance, the best-selling fiction genre in the market.

== Romance Publishers ==
* [[Amber Quill Press]]
* [[Aphrodite's Apples]]
* [[Avon Romance]]
* [[Awe-Struck E-Books]]
* [[Ballantine]]
* [[Bantam/Dell]]
* [[BelleBooks]]
* [[Berkley]]
* [[Black Lace]]
* [[By Grace Publishing]]
* [[Champagne Books]]
* [[Changeling Press]]
* [[Chippewa Publishing LLC]]
* [[Desdmona]]
* [[Dorchester]]
* [[Ellora's Cave Publishing]]
* [[EAA Signature Series Books]]
* [[Hard Shell Word Factory]]
* [[Harlequin]]
* [[HarperCollins]]
* [[Imaginn Books]]
* [[Island]]
* [[Kensington]]
* [[Linden Bay Romance]]
* [[Liquid Silver Books]]
* [[Literary Metro]]
* [[Loose Id]]
* [[Midnight Showcase]]
* [[Moonlit Romance]]
* [[Multnomah]]
* [[New American Library]]
* [[New Concepts Publishing]]
* [[Phaze]]
* [[Putnam]]
* [[Red Sage]]
* [[Samhain Publishing, Ltd.]]
* [[Silhouette]]
* [[Silk's Vault Publishing]]
* [[Simon and Schuster|Simon & Schuster]]
* [[St. Martin's Press]]
* [[Titan Press]]
* [[Time Warner Books]]
* [[Tor]]
* [[Torquere Press]]
* [[Triskelion Publishing]]
* [[Tyndale]]
* [[Venus Press]]
* [[Virgin Publishing Ltd.]]
* [[Walker and Company|Walker & Company]]
* [[Waterbrook Press]]
* [[Whiskey Creek Press Torrid]]
* [[Wings ePress, Inc.]]
* [[Zondervan]]

== Former Publishers ==
* [[Avid]]
* [[Candlelight]]
* [[Diamond]]
* [[Loveswept]]
* [[Tapestry]]

Resources

2006-06-11T23:49:38Z

Dusk Peterson: /* Publications */

What? You want more about romance? We have resources for readers and writers.

== Communities ==
* [[Access Romance]]
* [[Romancing The Blog]]
* [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]]

== Educational Programs ==
* Romance Fiction Course at DePaul University
* [http://mailman.depaul.edu/mailman/listinfo/romancescholar RomanceScholar] - A listserv dedicated to academic discussion about romance fiction.
* [[Romance Scholarship]]

== Publications ==
* [[Forbidden Fruit Magazine]]
* [[MAS-Zine]]
* [[Romantic Times Magazine]]
* [[Shades of Romance]]

== Readers ==
* [[Author Hangouts]]
* [[Events]]
* [[Review Sites]]
* [[Reference Sites]]

== Reviewers ==
* [[Coffeetime Romance]]
* [[Fallen Angel Reviews]]

== Writers ==
* [[Agents]]
* [[Listservs]]

== Organizations ==
* [[Erotic Romance Writers International]]
* [[Romance Writers of America]]
* [[Romance Writers of Australia]]
* [[Romance Writers of New Zealand Inc.]]
* [[The Romantic Novelists' Association]]

Category:Prostitutes

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Stories about characters who sell their bodies for a living, or have done so in the past.

Category:Torturers, prison-keepers, and guards

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Stories that feature captors who dwell in prisons and dungeons.

Category:Characters with Mental Illness

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Stories about characters who struggle with various forms of mental illness.

Turn-Of-The-Century Toughs

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Resources

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What? You want more about romance? We have resources for readers and writers.

== Communities ==
* [[Access Romance]]
* [[Romancing The Blog]]
* [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]]

== Educational Programs ==
* Romance Fiction Course at DePaul University
* [http://mailman.depaul.edu/mailman/listinfo/romancescholar RomanceScholar] - A listserv dedicated to academic discussion about romance fiction.
* [[Romance Scholarship]]

== Publications ==
* [[MAS-Zine]]
* [[Romantic Times Magazine]]
* [[Shades of Romance]]

== Readers ==
* [[Author Hangouts]]
* [[Events]]
* [[Review Sites]]
* [[Reference Sites]]

== Reviewers ==
* [[Coffeetime Romance]]
* [[Fallen Angel Reviews]]

== Writers ==
* [[Agents]]
* [[Listservs]]

== Organizations ==
* [[Erotic Romance Writers International]]
* [[Romance Writers of America]]
* [[Romance Writers of Australia]]
* [[Romance Writers of New Zealand Inc.]]
* [[The Romantic Novelists' Association]]

Erotic Romance

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==Erotic Romance Publishers==
* [[Amber Quill Press]]
* [[Aphrodite's Apples Publishing]]
* [[Changeling Press]]
* [[Ellora's Cave Publishing]]
* [[Kirkham Press]]
* [[Liquid Silver Books]]
* [[Loose-Id]]
* [[New Concepts Publishing]]
* [[Phaze]]
* [[Samhain Publishing, Ltd.]]
* [[Silk's Vault Publishing]]
* [[Torquere Press]]
* [[Venus Press]]
* [[Whiskey Creek Press Torrid]]

==Erotic Romance Publications==
* [[MAS-Zine]]

==Erotic Romance Authors==
* Black, Jaid
* [[Mychael Black| Black, Mychael]]
* Bo, Rachel
* [[Alessia Brio|Brio, Alessia]]
* [[James Buchanan|Buchanan, James]]
* [[Adrianna Dane| Dane, Adrianna]]
* [[Kay Derwydd| Derwydd, Kay]]
* [[Delilah Devlin|Devlin, Delilah]]
* [[Vincent Diamond| Diamond, Vincent]]
* [[Jayelle Drewry|Drewry, Jayelle]]
* [[Leigh Ellwood|Ellwood, Leigh]]
* Evans, Anna J.
* Faire, Dreama
* Forella, Felicia
* [[Renee George| George, Renee]]
* [[K.M. Frontain| Frontain, K.M.]]
* [[Fiona Glass|Glass, Fiona]]
* Harte, Marie
* [[Holly, Emma]]
* [[Jenna Howard|Howard, Jenna]]
* [[Kayleigh Jamison|Jamison, Kayleigh]]
* LaFleur, Lynn
* Lang, Kate
* [[Lewis, Marilyn Jaye]]
* [[Kelly Maher|Maher, Kelly]]
* [[Bridget Midway|Midway, Bridget]]
* Monroe, Karen
* Oh, Madeleine
* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]
* Quinn, December
* [[Sherrill Quinn|Quinn, Sherrill]]
* Schroeder, Melissa
* [[Devi Sparks|Sparks, Devi]]
* [[Emily Veinglory|Veinglory, Emily]]
* Zant, Kimberly

==Erotic Romance Organizations==
* [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]]
* [[Erotic Romance Writers International]]

Erotic Romance Writers Forum

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The ERWF is a place for anyone interested in erotic romance fiction to meet. We provide a number of resources for writers including writer forums, discussion forums, and market listings. We are also pleased to count staff from Chippewa Publishing, Changling Press, Phaze, Silk's Vault, Torquere Press, and many other electronic publishers, amongst our members.

==Members==
* [[Mychael Black|Black, Mychael]]
* [[James Buchanan|Buchanan, James]]
* [[Kay Derwydd|Derwydd, Kay]]
* [[Vincent Diamond|Diamond, Vincent]]
* [[Leigh Ellwood|Ellwood, Leigh]]
* [[K.M. Frontain|Frontain, K.M.]]
* [[Fiona Glass|Glass, Fiona]]
* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]
* [[Emily Veinglory|Veinglory, Emily]]

== External Links==
* [http://veinglory.8.forumer.com Erotic Romance Writers Forum]
* [http://www.veinglory.com/ERWF.html Information]

Erotic Romance Writers International

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[[Category:Writer Organizations]]
ERWI's aim is to honor the talented, hardworking authors who write outside the accepted guidelines of the [[Romance Writers of America|RWA]]. Any authors of stories containing m/m, f/f, transgender, bi, tri, fetishes are welcome here. Ebook published, print published, self published, and 'I wish I were published' authors are equally accepted.

ERWI is also home to the Fruity Awards.

== Members ==
* [[Mychael Black|Black, Mychael]]
* [[Kay Derwydd|Derwydd, Kay]]
* [[Vincent Diamond|Diamond, Vincent]]
* [[Leigh Ellwood|Ellwood, Leigh]]
* [[K.M. Frontain|Frontain, K.M.]]
* [[Fiona Glass|Glass, Fiona]]
* [[Lewis, Marilyn Jaye]]
* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]
* [[Emily Veinglory|Veinglory, Emily]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.erwintl.com/ Erotic Romance Writers International/Fruity Awards]
* [http://www.bysable.com/phpBB2/index.php ERWI/Erotic Dreams Forum]
* [http://www.cafepress.com/erwi ERWI Store]

Inspirational

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Inspirational romances celebrate traditional Christian values, though they can focus on other faiths.

In [[1985 Golden Medallion Winners|1985]], the [[Romance Writers of America]] introduced the [[RITA®:Best Inspirational Romance|Inspirational]] category into their [[RITA|Golden Medallion]] (now known as RITA®) competition. The first winner of the award was [[Charlotte Nichols]] for her title ''For The Love of Mike''.

== Authors ==
* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]] (non-Christian religions)

Interracial Romance

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==Interracial Publishers==
* [[New Concepts Publishing]] - See [[Harmony]] (TM)

== Authors ==
* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]

Multi-Cultural

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[[Category:Romance Genres]]
[[Multi-Cultural]] romances focus on stories about non-white characters or cultures. The romance tradition is heavily skewed toward Anglo-European cultures and time periods such as the [[Regency]]. [[Multi-Cultural]] romance stories often focus on the [[African-American]] experience, but also include other countries and ethnic groups.

There are publishers who focus their lines on [[Multi-Cultural]] romance as well as publications such as [[Shades of Romance]] magazine devoted to the genre.

==Multicultural Publishers==
* [[Kirkham Press]]
* [[New Concepts Publishing]] - See [[Harmony]] (TM)

== Authors ==
* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]

African-American

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[[Category:Romance Genres]]
[[African-American]] romances tend to focus exclusively on relationships between [[African-American]] or black heroes and heroines, and are commonly set in urban areas. The stories are often written by black authors, though [[Julie Garwood]] did write a historical focusing on [[African-American]] characters settling in the West in the post-Civil War era.

[[African-American]] romances are also sometimes referred to as [[Multi-Cultural]] romance, though the latter also includes all non-white groups. [[Interracial Romance]] is also sometimes included in this group, though the term technically refers to romances between a hero and heroine of different ethnic background.

Top authors in this genre include [[Sandra Kitt]] and [[Kayla Perrin]]

== Authors ==
* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]

== External Links==
* [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1264/is_2_32/ai_75278184 '''African-American Romance Novels Turn Up the Heat''']
* [http://www.affairedecoeur.com/articles-display.php?id=34 '''Culture and Ethnicity: The African-American Romance Novel''']
* [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1264/is_n3_v28/ai_19561884/print '''Isn't It Romantic'''] by Paula Woods
* [http://reviews.aalbc.com/itsallaboutlove.htm '''It's All About Love'''] by Gwendolyn E. Osborne

Suspense

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==Suspense Authors==
* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]

Talk:Historical

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* [[EMERALD KNIGHT]] - [[Michelle M Pillow]]- 2005 ([[New Concepts Publishing]])
* [[Maiden and the Monster]] - [[Michelle M Pillow]]- 2005 ([[Ellora's Cave Publishing]])
* [[Captain Sinister's Lady]] - [[Darlene Marshall]]-2006 ([[Amber Quill Press]])

==Historical Romance Authors==

* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]

Erotica

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[[Erotica]] focuses heavily on the sexual relationships between the characters. While [[Erotica|erotica]] often features a romance at the core of the novel, today's erotica also pushes boundaries including multiple partners (sometimes simultaneously) and kinky situations. Language can be graphic and sexual fantasies -- often not considered politically correct in today's romance novels are enacted.

As with all [[Romance Genres|romance genres]], erotica appeals to a wide readership base. For a variety of reasons, erotica is especially popular in [[Electronic Book|e-book]] format. [[Ellora's Cave]], who trademarked the term [[Romantica]] to describe the erotic works they publish, started out as a purely [[Electronic Publisher|online publishing]] venture, but soon expanded into bookstores -- a switch from the traditional publishing model.

Most major publishing houses now feature erotica imprints. These include [[Kensington]]'s [[Aphrodisia]] and [[Avon Red]] imprints. The British imprint [[Black Lace]] has been publishing "erotic fiction by women for women" since the early 1990s.

==Erotica Publishers==
* [[Alice Street Editions]] (Lesbian)
* [[Alyson Publications]] (GLBT)
* [[Bella Books]] (Lesbian)
* [[Blue Moon Books]]
* [[Booker Girl Publications]]
* [[Chimera]] (BDSM)
* [[Circlet Press]] (Erotic Sci Fi, Fantasy)
* [[Cleis Press]] (GLBT)
* [[EAA Signature Series Books]]
* [[Haworth Press]] (GLBT)
* [[Magic Carpet Books]] (Erotica and Erotic Romance)
* [[Nexus]] (BDSM)
* [[Olympia Press]] (BDSM)
* [[Pretty Things Press]]
* [[STARbooks]] (Gay Male)
* [[Suspect Thoughts Press]]

==Erotica Authors==

* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]

[[Category:Romance Genres]] [[Category:Publishing Terms]] [[Category:Electronic Books]]

Fantasy - Genre

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==Authors==

* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]

Fantasy - Genre

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==Authors==

* [[Dusk Peterson]]

Erotic Romance

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LGBT

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Stories involving gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgendered people as the main characters. These stories can and do fall under any subgenres within the Romance genre.

== Authors ==
* [[Mychael Black| Black, Mychael]]
* [[James Buchanan| Buchanan, James]]
* [[Kay Derwydd| Derwydd, Kay]]
* [[Vincent Diamond| Diamond, Vincent]]
* [[Leigh Ellwood| Ellwood, Leigh]]
* [[K.M. Frontain| Frontain, K.M.]]
* [[Renee George|George, Renee]]
* [[Fiona Glass|Glass, Fiona]]
* [[Jules Jones|Jones, Jules]]
* [[Lewis, Marilyn Jaye]]
* [[Dusk Peterson|Peterson, Dusk]]

== Publishers ==
* [[Changeling Press]]
* [[Kirkham Press]]
* [[Loose Id]]
* [[Torquere Press]]

== Publications ==
* [[MAS-Zine]]

== See also ==
* [[Slash and yaoi]]

Slash and yaoi

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Slash and yaoi are two forms of male homoerotic romance that are commonly read by women. Their female homoerotic equivalents are femmeslash and yuri.

== Slash and femmeslash ==

Slash fiction is a form of [[GLBT]] fiction that is primarily written and read by women. The genre has a strong emphasis on romance and [[Erotic Romance|erotic romance]]. Although the genre originated in the fan fiction community, some original fiction is also written for slash readers. This original fiction is sometimes called original slash.

"Pro slash" is a term referring to professionally published GLBT writings that slash readers especially like, such as gay romance novels. Some pro slash authors have also written slash fan fiction or original slash. However, because fan fiction is looked down upon by many professional editors, pro slash writers have been said to be discouraged from speaking publicly about any slash fiction they may have written.

The term slash is usually used in reference to male homoerotic fiction. Femmeslash (femslash) is the term often used for female homoerotic fiction.

== Yaoi and yuri ==

A related homoerotic fiction genre is yaoi, which grew out of the Japanese fan fiction community. Like slash, yaoi is primarily written and read by women, and like slash, yaoi emphasizes romance and erotic romance. Yaoi draws its inspiration from manga and anime, although some yaoi takes the form of written fiction. Like slash, the yaoi community has original fiction writers. Their stories are often called original yaoi.

Yaoi writers are sometimes treated differently by the professional fiction community than slash writers are. Whereas slash fan fiction is usually inspired by media stories featuring heterosexual men, yaoi fan fiction is often inspired by shonen ai, a Japanese genre of male homoerotic manga and anime that is professionally marketed to teenage girls. Because fan fiction is not regarded with the same degree of hostility by Japanese publishers as in the West, yaoi writers and artists are sometimes hired to produce shonen ai. Unlike pro slash authors, they are under less pressure to hide their amateur works. As a result, the term yaoi may be used to describe professionally published homoerotic works that have a stronger erotic content than shonen ai.

Yaoi refers to male homoerotic fiction. The term yuri refers to female homoerotic fiction.

== See also ==

* [[MAS-Zine]] (e-zine publishing original slash and original yaoi)

== External Links ==

* [http://community.livejournal.com/origslash_news/ The Skinny] (original slash news blog)
* [http://unique.logophilos.net Uniquely Pleasurable] (original slash reviews and links)
* [http://www.forbiddenfruitzine.com/ ''Forbidden Fruit''] (original slash e-zine edited by [[Fiona Glass]], [[Kay Derwydd]], and [[Emily Veinglory]])
* [http://www.ringsurf.com/netring?ring=blfic;action=list Boy's Love Original Fic Ring] (webring for original yaoi and original slash sites)
* [http://S.webring.com/hub?ring=originalslashfic Original Slash Fiction Webring]
* ''Wikipedia'' entries on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slash_fiction slash], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femmeslash femmeslash], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaoi yaoi], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuri_%28animation%29 yuri]
* [http://www.aestheticism.com/visitors/reference/index.htm Aestheticism Resources] (introduction to yaoi)