The Turn On
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On Episode 10.5 of The Turn On, we talk to minister and public health expert Pam Creekmur about sex and Christianity. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at Read more
GUEST: Pam Creekmur: https://creekmursolutions.com/
On Episode 10 of The Turn On, we read Song of Solomon from the Contemporary English Version of the Bible and discuss sex and religion, feminism and race. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at Read more
BOOK: Holy Bible, Contemporary English Version: https://amzn.to/2JrEBxd
On Episode 9.5 of The Turn On, we talk to Lauren Cherelle, author of "The Dawn of Nia," about identity and using literature to lift up the experiences of Southern Black lesbians. WRITER: Lauren Cherelle: http://www.lcherelle....
BOOK: "The Dawn of Nia" by Lauren Cherelle: https://amzn.to/30Pel5X
On Episode 9 of The Turn On, we read from "The Dawn of Nia" by Lauren Cherelle and talk about getting dressed for dates, corny foreplay and how traumatic experiences have impacted our intimate relationships. WRITER: Lauren Cherelle: Read more
BOOK: "The Dawn of Nia" by Lauren Cherelle: https://amzn.to/30Pel5X
On Episode 8.5 of The Turn On, we interview therapist Chloé Cook about the ins and outs of relationships that form as the result of shared trauma. GUEST: Chloé Cook: http://www.familytherapynova.com/meet-the-team...
BOOK: "Fire Baptized" by Kenya Wright: https://amzn.to/2o33FmP
On Episode 8 of The Turn On, we read from "Fire Baptized" by Kenya Wright and talk about our experiences playing with fire (bka being friends with exes). WRITER: Kenya Wright: https://kenyawrightbooks.com/ You can f...
BOOK: "Fire Baptized" by Kenya Wright: https://amzn.to/2o33FmP
On Episode 7.5 of The Turn On, we interview Talia Hibbert, author of "Bad for the Boss," and talk about the importance of representation and banning shame from our sex lives. WRITER: Talia Hibbert: http://www.taliahibbert.com You c...
BOOK: "Bad for the Boss": https://amzn.to/2PBPtyd
On Episode 7 of The Turn On, we read from Talia Hibbert's "Bad for the Boss" and extol the joys of dry humping. WRITER: Talia Hibbert: http://www.taliahibbert.com You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everythi...
BOOK: "Bad for the Boss": https://amzn.to/2PBPtyd
In Episode 6.5 of The Turn On, we talk to therapist Quinn Gee-Edwards about hoteps, narcissism and the importance of having a firm foundation before you date. GUEST: Quinn Gee-Edwards: http://www.magnoliamhealth.com
BOOK: Let Me Free You (McClain Brothers Book 4): https://amzn.to/34kraZ0
In Episode 6 of The Turn On, we read an excerpt from "Let Me Free You" by Alexandria House and discuss marriage proposals, dating hoteps and getting out of our own heads. WRITER: Alexandria House: http://msalexhouse.com Y...
BOOK: Let Me Free You (McClain Brothers Book 4): https://amzn.to/34kraZ0
On Episode 5.5 of The Turn On, we interview Mistress Envy, author of "Erotic Confessions of the Mildly Perverse: A Collection of Short Stories."
BOOK: Erotic Confessions of the Mildly Perverse: A Collection of Short Stories: https://amzn.to/2YDqpWA
AUTHOR: Mistress Envy: http://www....
On Episode 5 of The Turn On, we read two stories from Mistress Envy's "Erotic Confessions of the Mildly Perverse: A Collection of Short Stories" and discuss what happens when fantasy turns into reality.
BOOK: Erotic Confessions of the Mildly Perverse: A Collection of Short Stories: https://amzn.to/2YDqpWA
AUTHOR: Mistress Envy: Read more
In Episode 4.5 of The Turn On, we interview Rebel Miller, the author of "Awakening," about world building and sex scenes as character development.
BOOK: Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story (The Realm Series 1): https://amzn.to/2SVRx1Q
WRITER: Rebel Miller: https://rebelmillerbooks.com
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In Episode 4 of The Turn On, we read an excerpt from "Awakening," the first book in Rebel Miller's Realm series, "forbidden" love and the times we've talked ourselves into trouble.
BOOK: Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story (The Realm Series 1): https://amzn.to/2SVRx1Q
WRITER: Rebel Miller: Read more
In Episode 3.5 of The Turn On, we interview Carol Taylor, editor of "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires," and take a deep dive into the origin story of the groundbreaking "Brown Sugar" series.
STORY: Luzette, by Darrell Dawsey
BOOK: "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires": https://amzn.to/2XUTl0Y
EDITOR: Carol Taylor: Read more
In Episode 3 of The Turn On, we read "Luzette” by Darrell Dawsey, which appears in Carol Taylor's "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires." Then we reminisce about all the moments when we had no choice but to give into our own secret desires, location be damned.
STORY: Luzette, by Darrell Dawsey
BOOK: "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires": https:...
In Episode 2.5 of The Turn On, we talk to "Push the Button" author Feminsta Jones about BDSM, labels and building community.
BOOK: "Push the Button": https://amzn.to/2jML9Nn
AUTHOR: Feminista Jones: http://feministajones.com/
You can find full show notes, a transcript and links...
In Episode 2 of The Turn On, we read an excerpt from “Push the Button” by Feminsta Jones. Then we talk about our own experiences with dominant and submissive roles in relationships.
BOOK: "Push the Button": https://amzn.to/2jML9Nn
AUTHOR: Feminista Jones: http://feministajones.com/
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In Episode 1 of The Turn On, we read "Drag," a story from Leone Ross' "Come Let Us Sing Anyway," then—in honor of our first episode—we spill about some very special first times.
BOOK: "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": https://amzn.to/2JooLUD
AUTHOR: Leone Ross: http://www.leoneross.com/ Read more
In Episode 1.5 of The Turn On, we interview writer Leone Ross, author of "Come Let Us Sing Anyway." We talk inspiration, first times and the world leader we're sure has never, ever been present while a woman was having an orgasm.
BOOK: "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": https://amzn.to/2JooLUD
AUTHOR: Leone Ross: Read more
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