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This Week's Headlines - 08/11/2010
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WNW talks with Carrie Cuinn, the woman behind the Cthulhurotica anthology
By Elizabeth Milo and Sarah Schiavoni
(image credit: Dominique Signoret)
Cthulhurotica - n. (kə-THoo-loo-rot-i-kuh) – an anthology of Lovecraft-inspired erotica; a new branch of “weird erotica.”
WritersNewsWeekly recently spoke to Carrie Cuinn, the woman behind Cthulhurotica, “An Anthology of Lovecraftian Lust.” As an emerging new genre of weird erotica—erotica based in science fiction and fantasy—Cthulhurotica has received some raised eyebrows about its choice of inspiration. Will too many tentacles keep readers from enjoying the stories? Creator Carrie Cuinn stands by her decision to pull together an anthology all about the sexual encounters of these Lovecraftian characters: “For us, Cthulhurotica is the logical extension of the works of H.P. Lovecraft, who often mentioned female characters that he never explored.” Cuinn views this anthology as an opportunity for writers to explore the lives of minor characters in the Cthulhu tales and expand on Lovecraft’s stories. Cuinn is also quick to clarify that this is erotic fiction, not porn.
Directions By Jessica Quillin
I started this column over a month ago with the goal of sharing my experiences as a writer who purposefully wears many hats working across different fields. Yet, for me, I think this past week is the first time that I have ever felt completely confident in applying the title “Writer” to my own profession.
Daughters of the Witching Hill by Mary Sharratt
Review by Carlotta G. Holton
This spellbinding tale dredges up the very real hysteria and societal pressures that pitted neighbor against neighbor in a time when Catholicism and the old folklore religions were being replaced by Protestantism. The memorable cast of characters is led by widow Elizabeth “Bess” Southerns, aka Mother Demdike. Living with her in a crumbling old watchtower in the countryside of Pendle Forest is her dependent daughter, Liza Device; her dim-witted grandson, Jamie; and her granddaughters, Alizon and Jennet.
Put Down the Pen and Step Away from the Manuscript By L.L. McKinney
Last week I made a promise of sorts to utilize one of the methods listed in the article on ways to combat writer’s block. Let’s get that out of the way before delving into this week’s topic, which believe me, is a good’un.
WNW talks with author Jamie Penn
By Megan Morrow and Elizabeth Milo
WritersNewsWeekly recently spoke with up-and-coming British author Jamie Penn about his new novel, The Altruist’s Prey. The Altruist’s Prey is meant to be the first book in a three part series.
