There are aspects of the BDSM genre that I am into and think are erotic. Bondage, role playing, and light dominance/submissive is exciting and different. I think the problem with people not accepting this genre all the time is because some times people take things to far, where they discribe pain or humiliation or complete dominance. Just like anything else it needs to be done slowly and with the thought of both experienced and inexperienced parties feelings in mind.

angelheart618@gmail.com

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I do like BDSM if it’s done right. Safe, Sane and Consensual and I like there to be romance involved

sugerlady(at)aol(dot)com

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I love BDSM, especially if it’s wrote write and the plot is awesome. I have to say my favorite author is Erica Chilson she got me hooked on to them.

sexyliltinkerbell20(at)yahoo(dot)com

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I think many people have a tendency to keep their kinks private but as popularity of book s like 50 shades spike so will people wanting to explore this kinks.thanx for hosting the blog hop trbrakel@yahoo.com

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I do like to read BDSM but I don’t want to read anything that makes me cringe. Thanks for the great giveaway!

thompsonem3(at)aol(dot)com

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I like to read BDSM but I don’t want to read anything that makes me cringe. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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Not yet but reading more and more books now about it.

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I am new to the BDSM genre – always wanted to start reading it, but now here I am! YUMMMM!

mrschopchop@verizon.net

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There’s a lot of BDSM out there in the book world right now, and not all of it is done well, unfortunately. But there are many who also get it right, and when you find a gem it can be great reading.

Loved the poem, Savannah!

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I’m not particularly into BDSM. I thought I would give it a shot by reading Fifty Shades of Grey, but that book was so horribly written that I haven’t read another one since. I’m not saying that I wouldn’t give it another try, but I would need that extra push.

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BDSM is my favorite erotic fiction genre. The spike in popularity is interesting, because it’s been around long before 50 Shades. I didn’t read that series, so I’m not sure what it was about it that struck a chord with so many.
tabooreviews(at)outlook(dot)com

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I like the genre when it’s done right. It can definitely spice the things up!
It’s true that currently everyone and their mother want to add to the genre, but most of the times, they write without knowing the rules and it turns out to be uncomfortable to read and detrimental to the community. I like when it’s done tastefully!

valy02sam (AT) hotmail (DOT) fr

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I adore good BDSM, that is a key here good(some authors that shall not be named wrote not so great BDSM and did way better than they should have, just sayin’) I enjoyed your poem a great deal.

I think more people are fascinated by something they think is taboo or kinky and want to read about it then once they do they realize some of themselves in the characters. Happy New Year, Carin
mawmom at gmail dot com

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I like the genre, but I don’t like all the “I was abused as a kid so now I like to be spanked/in control of everything”. Some people just like it, it’s hot.

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I love to read good BDSM and have for years. The spike I think has helped a little to bring some BDSM books to my attention. It was not always easy finding them.

susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com

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I love th BDSM interest spike. I love that more women are getting comfortable with their sexuality.
0713iv@gmail.com

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I love the BDSM genre. I’ve been reading it since long before 50 Shades. At first I wasn’t too sure about it (I didn’t love the 50 shades books), but in the past year a lot of authors I’ve read for years have made it big and have big contracts. I love that.

kesummer69(at)gmail(dot)com

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I´ve always love reading both smut and bdsm and i´m just glad with this latest hausse, since it makes more good books to read =D

Happy New Year!
//Linda

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Me personally? I am not into BDSM, I read Fifty Shades Trilogy and was not crazy about it. I like my paranormal romance better. But for others that do like it, that is there choice and as I would not want them to judge me for what I like, I would not judge them for what they like. To each is own!!!
Happy reading and writing*
Teresa
morris1963tess@yahoo.com

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It’s not usually my favorite thing to read but if I were I prefer the dominate and submissive aspect over the whips and chains.

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I’m into some parts of BDSM but not others. I think the genre in general has gotten more exposure but I’m not thrilled that the “Fifty” book is the cause – I feel it’s a poorly written example of BDSM and that there are other more talented writers who’ve been in the biz for years and deserve the recognition. Thanks for being a part of the blog hop and the giveaway

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Maria D. Reply:
January 2nd, 2013 at 1:32 pm

forgot my email

junegirl 63 at gmail dot com

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I love this genre. I think it’s always been there, but is just “coming out of the closet” now.

rmwyer at shaw dot ca

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I LOVE BDSM!!!!

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I have to admit I don’t read much BDSM I usually find it also includes a lot of swearing and that I don’t enjoy.

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I like a little bondage and spanking in books, but mostly I love the Paranormal romances. I didn’t care for the 50 Shades books, in fact I didn’t even finish the 1st one. but I think the 50 Shades books are what prompted the spike. Wishing good things and much success for you in 2013. Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to win.
reneebennett35 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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I like reading about BDSM with romantic elements but I am not so interested in the severe sado-masochism aspect as I don’t personally find that erotic. I have been reading the genre for several decades and am bemused by the recent furor as if this is a new introduction to literature but glad that this gives other very talented authors well-deserved exposure. Happy New Year!

elewkf1 at yahoo dot com

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I like it, though I have been reading it for a while. The extreme is entering clubs and giving names to the roles played. A dom can be a dom, even without a club! I’ll enjoy the stories anyway….

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I do like BDSM books. With the gain in popularity I both like and hate it. I like that there are more options but at the same time I hate it because I worry it will be overdone or I will run into books that are done in such a way that they make me cringe.

smurfettev AT gmail DOT com

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Loved the poem; thanks for sharing it.

I do enjoy reading BDSM novels. With the popularity of 50 Shades, more folks are interested in reading more BDSM books and will discover some new authors.

Thanks,
booklover0226 at gmail dot com

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I do like BDSM if it’s done right. Safe, Sane and Consensual and I like there to be romance involved

parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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I love the BDSM genre and not just contemporary romances – I love it in any romance sub genre, be it historical, sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal etc. I hope the spike in popularity continues as it encourages the sexes to explore their sexuality and it makes for some hot reading experiences.

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Hi! Happy New Years! I like the BDSM genre. I dont like the pain and humiliation, but i do love the sexy alpha heros, the submissive women, the passion and intense pleasure. I love it when they get tied up and spanked. Thats pretty hot. lol Thanks for the awesome hop and all the giveaways! This is so fun! I love these hops! I always meet new authors, reconnect with old ones and my TBR list grows by leaps and bounds! Thank you!! Have a great day! Best wishes and many blessings to you!
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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I love the BDSM genre. It makes my life more exciting in the end.

As for why people are letting it known that they like it and why it is an exploding genre, well I believe it is because we have become a faceless society through the internet and being a faceless society it is easier to let your true feelings and intents be known.

Thank you for the giveaway.

Melissa

abinormyl AT gmail DOT com

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hello! happy new year! i enjoy reading BDSM genre. there has to be feelings between the two, not wham bam, next. i can’t get into that. happily ever after always works. thank you for sharing in the hop!

jukyjoauka (at) aol (dot) com

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I do enjoy the BDSM genre and would love to explore it. I would love to see more authors in the spotlight rather than Ms. James getting it all. coach4kat@gmail.com

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I love BDSM, but I think that it sucks that it spiked do to 50 shades
There are WAY better books out there!!!!!
Once you understand the lifestyle it is so much more enriching

beejee77 at gmail dot com

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I like BDSM and I think it’s great
crystaley73 at yahoo dot com

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I like the genre and think that the spike it because people want escape. It is fun to try on BDSM from the safety of your bed or couch.

jess820[at]gmail[dot]com

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Thanks for the great hop.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com

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I love the BDSM Genre, but in my opinion FSOG had very little BDSM in it. So those who have recently become interested because of Fifty Shades, don’t really know what BDSM is.

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Personally, I have no experience outside of what I have read, with my personality, it would have be something very mild and worked in slowly. I think the spike is due in large to 50 Shades of Gray. Thank you for the giveaway.

cmucha319@yahoo.com

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Personally, I have no experience outside of what I have read, with my personality, it would have be something very mild and worked in slowly. I think the spike is due in large to 50 Shades of Gray. Thank you for the giveaway and being a part of the hop.

cmucha319@yahoo.com

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Yes! I like it a lot. And I guess it being popular is okay. At least it means it’s easier to buy books

jessicamariesutton(at)msn(dot)com

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I love the BDSM genre. I was reading other authors before FSOG. Never read it, trying to get in the mindset for it.
Mel
bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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I love the BDSM genre; I have added you to my list of authors to buy; have followed you by email and FB. I wish you great writing in this endeavor; I loved your poem!
Happy 2013!
Thank you for the contest!
deethomas291@gmail.com

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I love the BDSM genre and I ‘ll read anything super sexy but I want it to be well written above all else. I want a fresh story and I don’t want it in
little bites spread over months and months so I forget the story line. I will pay extra for the whole damn book all at once instead of being dragged over hot coals with my wallet to string out a trilogy (or worse).
Beth hotreaderbethy(at)hotmail(dot)com

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A little goes a long way…I like the light stuff, nothing too over the top.

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I love reading BDSM. I have taken some online class on it and the mind set for this type of sexual interest. It’s not for everyone. But I do like the sexaul buzz a well written story can give me.
Thanks for being in the Naughty Blog Hop.
roya-clan@sbcglobal.net

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I like to read BDSM if it doesnt go to far.
vera28546 at yahoo (dot) com

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I read some, but the book means more to me than the genre. I think some of the spike is the media attention. Thanks for being part of the hop. lisagk(at)yahoo(dot)com

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i like this genre. i have learned quite a bit since the trend went mainstream with 50 shades. its definitely sexy and i’m honestly surprised that i enjoy reading about it! thanks for the hop.
pepperpenn42 at gmail dot com

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I like reading the BDSM genre if it’s written well…meaning it’s about the emotion and relationship between the people involved.
ivegotmail8889(at)yahoo(dot)com

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I love reading BDSM it’s not a bad genre and it’s interesting too!
red_tigergirl2(at)hotmail(dot)com

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I love BDSM, but I think a lot of people are jumping into something that they know nothing about. That’s fine for books, but dangerous in real life.

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Jillyn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 3:57 am

Thanks for the giveaway!
jillynann(at)gmail(dot)com

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Love the BDSM genre with the right touch, not too extreme. Want to check out more.

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I love BDSM as a genre when it’s written well. I wish people would see past the most popular authors though (James, Day etc) and see that there are some real gems out there but that are more under the radar and dwarfed by the fascination with 50 and other similar novels. Cherise Sinclair is one of my all time fave authors in this genre because she creates a good story with the BDSM element in it. They are so good.
Happy New Year!
kristinelaw03(at)gmail(dot)com

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It’s really not my cup of tea but I’m glad to see it gaining more interest as a genre because it means a general upswing in erotica publishing.

always.and.never AT gmail DOT com

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I am new to the BDSM genre. I find many aspects of it extremely interesting. I have now read many books on the topic and find that my first ideas of the BDSM lifestyle were completely wrong. I like knowing that there can be an emotional and loving relationship involved. I must say that so far my favorite book is “Brie Learns the Art of Submission” but I am finding many more to add to my list. I have been with my husband for 20 years and we have four boys (ages 4-17) and we enjoy learning new things together.

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I would have to say the spike is due to 50 shades going main stream so to say however it has always been there the SDSM genre though it was talked about in hushed tones… I find nothing wrong with it and enjoy the books and sometimes sdsm play in my own house but that is between me and my hubby. People need to understand it is not about it isn’t about degrading or hurting a person it is about giving another person enough trust and knowing they will take care of you and do what you enjoy safely.

j.m.platt83@gmail.

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Thanks for the giveaway. trbrakel@yahoo.com

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Thanks! Happy New Year!

realityfun2@gmail.com

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I enjoy the emotional/ psychological components of bdsm. I love to read it and I’ve just discovered I can write it. My newest WIP has bdsm elements. It might be naughty but it sure is fun!

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I enjoy reading BDSM. I read them before the popularity spiked. I hope the popularity helps the authors who right it.
Happy New Year!

beckerjo at verizon dot net

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Yes, I’m into the BDSM genre. I think that the spike is due to 50 and that most people are just curious. I just wish that people would read better books than 50 because there are better authors and books out there.

penumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)com

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I like it but i dont want it to be to raunchy… LOL.. Thanks for the giveaway

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Thanks!
I want to read 50 shades, and we usually play games on new years
mrsbrinius at comcast dot net

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I’m into it somewhat I guess it all depends on the book
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com

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Over the years I’ve read random books with light bits of BDSM in them but in the past year I’ve gotten more into reading more books set in the BDSM lifestyle. After reading excerpts of the 50 Shades book I had no desire to read them. I prefer books that are written by authors who know what they are writting about. Thanks for the giveaway!
suz2(at)cox(dot)net

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I have read BDSM before the FSOG phenomenon. I think you either enjoy reading these books or you don’t. There are alot of mixed feelings on this subject & I think that if you were raised with an open mind & not that sex or your feelings for it are taboo, you enjoy & get pleasure out of reading this genre. Let’s just say, I’m not getting any complaints from my husband. What I enjoy & take from these books is the trust issues. It’s not about controlling the other, but getting them to use their senses & feel. Thanks for being part of this hop & your giveaway!

JessieL62 at comcast dot net

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Yes, definitely…but I definitely have limits. There is a fine line between pleasure and pain and I like the BDSM books I read to ride that line.

Deidre
deidre_durance(at)hotmail(dot)com

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Thanks for the giveaway

alinutza4u2004[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]uk

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I’m definitely a fan. I think it’s great that the genre has spiked in popularity because it makes it easier for me to find great books, and it also encourages some great books to be written!

mwall416 at gmail dot com

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I love to read it I love all kinds of genres now have so many favorites! Thank you very much for the great giveaway and fun blog hop!
I wish you a very Happy New Year!
Latisha D
tishajean@ charter.net

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Love the bdsm genre and love the spike somewhat! I am glad its more mainstream, but the amount of inaccuracy and improbability of what some people write is disappointing….I wish more authors would take the time to search out those of us in the lifestyle to verify some things are actually feasible

Happy new year
stardf(at)gmail(dot)com

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There are certain aspects of BDSM that I like. I like the lighter side of it such as role playing and light DOM/SUB relationship.

mythic021@gmail.com

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I was into WAYYYYY before it was hip to be I got excited because when it became popular I figured all my Indie and published authors sales would spike!! lol

viajeradelmar@aol.com

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Happy New Year!

aprilnu2003(at)yahoo(dot)com

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I enjoy all the different types of erotica, BDSM included, depending on how it is written.

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I was a little uncomfortable when I read my first one, but now I actually enjoy it!

Thank you for the giveaway and Happy New Years!

VannahBoosMom at gmail dot com

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I love it! It’s one genre I simply can’t get enough of! Weirdly my fave sub genre is dubious consent, I’m just weird that way, I guess!
I think the market is booming with BDSM at the moment because of the 50 shades of whatever, but I think it runs deeper than that though. There’s power in sex, always has been, always will be. Nothing new there. But there’s also something liberating in handing over control and taking your pleasure in just being submissive.
As a sex women have been liberated for some time now, we’re treated as equals (most of the time), we have high powered jobs and we’re not afraid of what we want and we still run a tighter ship at home than any man ever could (sorry boys, you know it’s true) but with all the pressure we and society puts on our shoulders we barely give ourselves the permission to just let go. I think BDSM is teaching us to liberate ourselves from the restraints of everyday life!

Whoa! That was intense! Great question! Love love loved the poem! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
carmenheartshugs@gmail.com

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i am but i prefer when the female is the dominant i think all romance books are starting to get more readers i’d like to hope its because people realize they shouldnt exclude books from there reading lists just because there romance or erotica because they still have substance and good storied in most cases anyway
kaholgate at ymail dot com

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I haven’t read any in a long long time.
wildnmild4u at yahoo dot com

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I love the BDSM genre. It is one of my favorites. The sudden surge in this genre has been great for my Kindle. lol

spdrs_bb_mama(at)yahoo(dot)com

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I’m definitely into the lighter side of BDSM – the hardcore slavery stuff creeps me out. I think for the non-practicing public, whips & chains, pain & brutality defined the lifestyle. The Fifty Shades books made exploring it more socially acceptable.

I think the huge increase in BDSM book sales is, in large part, due to e-books & e-readers. Besides the ability to purchase and read anonymously, it’s brought indie authors and their wonderful offerings into the mainstream. I’ve read SO many great books that are only available in an electronic format. I can’t imagine what treasures I’d have missed out. You’ll have to pry my eReader out of my cold, dead hands – lol.

Well. That was long winded. Sorry about that.

Thanks for the great giveaway! I love discovering new authors!

Karen

whitk227 (at) gmail (dot) com

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I love reading the BDSM genre.
Thanks for the chance to win!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

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While 50 Shades of Grey was not my personal cup of tea, I do really like that it’s made the genre more visible. Its popularity has generated a lot of buzz and introduced new readers. Yay for more books to read!

dancingcelt at gmail dot com

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I think it’s about time.

xstitchdiva at att dot net

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Don’t mind it.
Happy new year!
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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Thanks for doing the hop!! I really enjoy the BDSM genre. I prefer the dominance aspects not so much the slave relationships. I am more into spanking and light bondage. I have no interest in 24/7 slave stories.

grapeapril75(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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i love BDSM based books, i just don’t like the idea that this genre is being more looked into because of Fifty Shades. That book was…. let’s leave it at that. There are so many great and amazing authors out there who embody BDSM perfectly, it’s an insult to have them compared to EL James’s trilogy. (imo. i know there’s lots of fans out there, but I’ve read better)

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Thanks for the giveaway and Happy New Year!!!!! I can’t wait for all the new books that will be coming out in 2013!

readingdiva@ymail.com

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Love the poem! I’ve loved BDSM long before the recent trend. I finally broke down and read 50 Shades of Gray, which my mother thought was poorly written, and was sad that so many folks think this is what BDSM is all about! I did read a review where the author stated this was PRETEND and did NOT represent BDSM but seems like not too many folks heard that or listened;)

books4me67 at ymail dot com

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i love the BDSM genre and think the spike in interest is great. thanks for the hop! happy 2013.
pepperpenn42 at gmail dot com

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I don’t mind reading BDSM, but I have never done it in real life. I like the new interest because more authors are starting to write it. Or maybe it is just more acceptable.

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I think it can be fun as long as it’s not real torture. The spike is healthy! girlfloyd at gmail (dot) com

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Happy New Year, thanks for being part of such a cool naughty blog hop!
I am loving the genre, when I go to book sites, I look to see if they have any available, and am always looking for new authors that write it

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I ve never read it, but I m willing to try!

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