Rachel Kramer Bussel
Encyclopedia
Rachel Kramer Bussel is an author
, columnist
, and editor, specializing in erotica. She previously studied at the New York University School of Law
and earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science
and Women's Studies
from the University of California, Berkeley
.
, Contributing Editor to Penthouse
, and a blogger for The Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rachel-kramer-bussel
She has authored many erotic short stories and has collected her own works, as well as others', in a number of published collections, including specialized volumes on BDSM (two volumes of Naughty Spanking Stories from A to Z and the He's On Top & She's On Top collections) and Lesbian erotica (Glamour Girls & First-Timers) .
She has also co-edited a number of collections with other editors and writers, including Eliza Castle, Alison Tyler
, Stacy Bias, Wendy Caster, Julie May, and Christopher Pierce.
In addition, she is a rotating interviewer for the Gothamist
, a columnist for SexIs Magazine
http://www.edenfantasys.com/contributors/award-winng-author-of-erotica-rachel-kramer-bussel/ and the curator for a monthly erotic reading series, In the Flesh, in New York City
.
She identifies as bisexual, saying, "I think ideally I'd like to have a male lover and a female lover, either a triad situation or one on one."
Author
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, columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
, and editor, specializing in erotica. She previously studied at the New York University School of Law
New York University School of Law
The New York University School of Law is the law school of New York University. Established in 1835, the school offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in law, and is located in Greenwich Village, in the New York City borough of Manhattan....
and earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
and Women's Studies
Women's studies
Women's studies, also known as feminist studies, is an interdisciplinary academic field which explores politics, society and history from an intersectional, multicultural women's perspective...
from the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
.
Career
Bussel is currently Senior Editor at Penthouse VariationsPenthouse Variations
Penthouse Variations is a monthly magazine containing ostensibly reader generated erotic stories and some pictures and reviews. It is a spin-off magazine from Penthouse Letters which is in turn a spin-off from Penthouse. It was initially published in 1978...
, Contributing Editor to Penthouse
Penthouse (magazine)
Penthouse, a men's magazine founded by Bob Guccione, combines urban lifestyle articles and softcore pornographic pictorials that, in the 1990s, evolved into hardcore. Penthouse is owned by FriendFinder Network. formerly known as General Media, Inc. whose parent company was Penthouse International...
, and a blogger for The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post is an American news website and content-aggregating blog founded by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, featuring liberal minded columnists and various news sources. The site offers coverage of politics, theology, media, business, entertainment, living, style,...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rachel-kramer-bussel
She has authored many erotic short stories and has collected her own works, as well as others', in a number of published collections, including specialized volumes on BDSM (two volumes of Naughty Spanking Stories from A to Z and the He's On Top & She's On Top collections) and Lesbian erotica (Glamour Girls & First-Timers) .
She has also co-edited a number of collections with other editors and writers, including Eliza Castle, Alison Tyler
Alison Tyler
Alison Tyler is an American author, editor and publisher of erotica, living in Northern California. She has authored over 20 explicit novels, hundreds of short stories and has edited more than 40 erotic anthologies.-Career:...
, Stacy Bias, Wendy Caster, Julie May, and Christopher Pierce.
In addition, she is a rotating interviewer for the Gothamist
Gothamist
Gothamist LLC is the operator of eleven city-centric blogs worldwide that focus on news, events, food, culture, and other local coverage.-History:...
, a columnist for SexIs Magazine
SexIs (magazine)
SexIs Magazineis a quarterly print publication and daily webzine devoted to sex and sexual culture, founded in 2008 by Web Merchants, parent company of sex toy e-tailer EdenFantasys.com. The first print issue debuted in November 2009, distributed nationwide as an insert in BUST magazine...
http://www.edenfantasys.com/contributors/award-winng-author-of-erotica-rachel-kramer-bussel/ and the curator for a monthly erotic reading series, In the Flesh, in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
She identifies as bisexual, saying, "I think ideally I'd like to have a male lover and a female lover, either a triad situation or one on one."
As Author
- The Lesbian Sex Book: A Guide for Women Who Love Women. With Wendy Caster. (2003)
As Editor
- First-timers: True Stories of Lesbian Awakening. (2006)
- Naughty Spanking Stories from A to Z. (2004)
- Up All Night: Adventures in Lesbian Sex. With Stacy Bias. (2004)
- Caught Looking: Erotic Tales of Voyeurs and Exhibitionists. (2006)
- Secret Slaves: Erotic Stories of Bondage. With Christopher Pierce. (2006)
- Ultimate Undies: Erotic Stories About Underwear And Lingerie. With Christopher Pierce. (2006)
- Sexiest Soles: Erotic Stories About Feet And Shoes. With Christopher Pierce. (2006)
- Glamour Girls: Femme/Femme Erotica. (2006)
- Naughty Spanking Stories from A to Z, Volume 2.(2006)
- Crossdressing: Erotic Stories. (2007)
- Hide and Seek: Erotic Stories. With Alison Tyler. (2007)
- He's on Top: Erotic Stories of Male Dominance and Female Submission. (2007)
- She's on Top: Erotic Stories of Female Dominance and Male Submission. (2007)
- Best Sex Writing 2008. (2007)
- Yes, Ma'am: Erotic Stories of Female Dominance. (2008)
- Yes, Sir: Erotic Stories of Male Dominance. (2008)
- Dirty Girls: Erotica for Women. (2008)
- Rubber Sex: Erotic Stories. (2008)
- Spanked: Red Cheeked Erotica. (2008)
- Tasting Her: Oral Sex Stories. (2008)
- Tasting Him: Oral Sex Stories. (2008)
- Best Sex Writing 2009. (2008)
- Do Not Disturb: Hotel Sex Stories. (2009)
- Mile High Club: Plane Sex Stories. (2009)
- Bottoms Up: Spanking Good Stories. (2009)
- Peep Show: Erotic Tales of Voyeurs and Exhibitionists. (2009)
- Best Sex Writing 2010. (2009)
- Please, Sir: Erotic Stories of Female Submission. (2010)
- Please, Ma'am: Erotic Stories of Male Submission. (2010)
- Orgasmic: Erotica for Women. (2010)
- Smooth: Erotic Stories for Women. (2010)
- Passion: Erotic Romance for Women. (2010)
- Best Bondage Erotica 2011. (2010)
- Hide and Seek: Erotic Stories. With Alison Tyler, reissue. (2010)