By
Anna Sky (Guest Blogger)
Tattoos
have always
been a
source of
fascination for
me. And
editing an
anthology full
of sexy
tattoo stories
has proved
very
self-indulgent!
Admittedly, I
did shudder
a bit
reading about
how they
don’t
grow out,
and also,
as someone
who has
a
small-because-they’re-a-wimp
tattoo, the
thought of
the pain
is a
complete
turn-off.
However,
the psychology of tattoos is a different matter – from rebellion
against the norm, to showing someone is part of a group, they’re
used across a huge range of contexts and cultures. I come from a
background where tattoos are frowned upon; once my mother learned of
the tattoo on my lower back (gained in my early twenties), she
suggested never letting any employer ever know as I’d be out of a
job. My last employer had far more tattoos and piercings than I’ll
ever have, goodness only knows what my mother thought of him!
I
came across medical research describing how tattoos help strengthen
the immune system, that red ink is more likely to cause skin
reactions and allergies and that tattooing can form part of
reconstructive nipple surgery.
There’s
some fascinating videos available on older people being inked for the
first time and the effect of age on ink. And a couple of videos
really made me appreciate the artistry involved, and the trust
between artist and client – of course they can go horribly wrong,
but there is some beautiful artwork out there, whether hidden under
clothing or on show, there are some true living canvasses.
Of
course, I
spent hours
ogling
Googling tattoo
images too;
one of
my favourites
has to
be “Much
tattooed sailor
aboard the
USS New
Jersey”,
dated 1944.
There’s
a tenderness
between the
two men
shown and
the tattoos
themseves
definitely tell
a story…
My
research also led to thinking about D/s relationships and tattoos –
whether a subtle (or in some cases, not so subtle) mark of ownership
or a more intimate message between people engaged in powerplay.
Tattoos
don’t have to be permanent either – I used to love play tattoos.
There was a certain magic of applying it to my skin, soaking the
paper and then pretending I was inked to see what it felt like. Play
without the pain indeed! And permanent markers are also a source of
fun; my partner and I recently ended up having a marker pen fight in
the bedroom and it was erm… interesting, resulting in me being
covered in rude words and him a few splotches!
Book
Blurb
Tattoos
are intimate and personal, yet can hide as much as they reveal...
This
superb collection of erotic stories will have you squirming in your
seat! Inked contains first tattoos in “Company Ink” and first
times in “Scissoring”. An intrepid ink artist crosses galaxies to
save mankind in “The Voron-Kali Emperor's New Clothes” whilst
closer to home, a sub make a lifetime promise to her Master in
“Commitment”.
In
“Venomous Ink”, a vibrant tattoo shows there's much more than
meets the eye whilst an art student longs to ink the object of her
desire with her permanent markers, in “Sign Your Name”. An
uptight commuter finds herself attracted to her polar opposite in
“Uncovering Heather”, while the ultimate Dom looks to get what he
deserves in “Her Midnight Roses”.
And
in “Nine Lives”, a top tattoo artist has never forgotten one
particular customer and when they reconnect, she discovers he has new
ink for each new life.
Edited
by Anna Sky, Inked contains nine sexy and provocative stories
from Gregory L. Norris, Annabeth Leong, Victoria Blisse, Zak Jane
Keir, Harley Easton, Jillian Boyd, Alain Bell, Lilya Loring and Katya
Harris.
Excerpt
(from “Venemous Ink” by Alain Bell)
Scarlett
snaps out of her memories to concentrate on her work. Thinking about
the woman that way could only lead to trouble. With a capital T. She
will remain professional, no matter the attraction. She's almost done
with the lifelike blue Malaysian coral snake. Its five-foot length
seems to slither along Amalie's form, tail resting near her right hip
and dipping under the sacral pattern as it moves low across her
abdomen. The rest of its body weaves around the existing art, and
over her right breast to curve back and spiral around her left. The
head she's working on finishes with its mouth open, fangs poised to
bite her nipple.
The
thrusting of Amalie's hips increases as the needles sting her areola.
Somehow, even in her subspace, the woman controls herself so only her
fast deep breathing moves her chest while her pelvis pumps and
rotates with abandon.
Nearly
complete, Scarlett takes another break. All that remains are the
fangs. The ink Amalie supplied shimmers with so much vibrancy that
the scales seem alive. If it wasn't impossible, she would swear that
the snake is breathing. It must be the movement of the writhing
woman.
She
gives Amalie another sip that the woman sucks down without any
indication of being aware she's doing so. There are only two nuggets
remaining of the savory-sweet teriyaki chicken. She snags one with
her fork and eats it, amazed at how the flavors are still incredible
after the eleven hours of grueling work.
Scarlett
doesn't speak, but when she begins the painful white inking of the
fangs Amalie begins chanting. What Scarlett hears makes no sense and
she almost falters. The chanting sounds like mathematics. Amalie's
tone is reverent, and her cadence musical, almost like she's praying,
but the language is formulae and numbers.
Scarlett
continues her art. The light rhythmic voice of the woman under her
gun fills Scarlett with energy and comfort. The sound spurs her on
and creativity flows through her fingers.
The
instant the needle strikes the last drop of white into the perfect
pale skin, Amalie screams. The scream isn't one of pain, but of
someone having a shattering orgasm. Scarlett pushes her stool back as
the scent of sex permeates the small room and the woman on the table
loses her iron control and writhes in sensuous pleasure.
Then
the impossible happens, Scarlett drops her tattoo gun. The snake
writhes a single path around Amalie's body before returning to its
home in the exact position she placed it. She blinks but the snake
doesn't move again.
She
rubs over her eyes and looks once more. It's still just a tattoo.
Maybe eleven hours is too much for one sitting.
Where
to Buy
Print:
eBook:
All
Romance:
https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-inkedsexytalesoftattooerotica-2000011-362.html
About
Anna Sky
Anna
Sky is
chief-editor for
Sexy Little
Pages and
an erotica
writer to
boot. She’s
been published
by multiple
presses and
has selfpublished
several of
her own
anthologies, one
of which
has even
been quoted
in a
PhD thesis
for short-story
form! Apart
from that
she’s
(in no
particular order)
a geek,
red wine
drinker, poi
hurler, Firefly
fan, has
a very
dirty laugh
and loves
to perform
research for
her stories!
About
Sexy Little Pages
Sexy
Little Pages is a sex-positive publishing venture that supports and
promotes independent erotica authors and editors. As a society we’re
ashamed of sex and sexuality but we should celebrate it. Sex is an
integral part of life, whether it’s fun, filthy, flirtatious,
unfulfilling, an escape from reality or something else entirely. Our
needs, expectations and fantasies are all different so we aim to
publish for everybody and every body, across the whole delicious
spectrum of genders, abilities, and desires.
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2 comments:
I so want to read this, Anna!
Thanks for being my guest.
Thank you so much for hosting me Lisabet x
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