Pleasure Dial Excerpt: The Missing Feather

There's a new excerpt from The Pleasure Dial now featured at Erotica For All.

What in the world has become of Mariel's feather?

Thank you, EFA!

Upcoming Attractions

The attractions are stacking up!

This week, I'll be appearing with an interview at 4-Letter Words and an excerpt at Erotica For All. Stay tuned for updates.

Then, one week from today, it will be my great privilege to host the legendary Janine Ashbless, as part of her Heart of Flame blog tour!

On January 6, as previously discussed, I'll be reading from The Pleasure Dial at Ravenous Nights in New York. And this just in: On January 13, I'll be reading from my work at the Oh My sensuality shop in Northampton, Mass., as part of the city's monthly Arts Night Out event!

Live Reminder, and New Giveaway

Just a reminder that I'll be reading from The Pleasure Dial live in New York on Friday, January 6. (More info here.)

And this just in: Simply Erotic Reviews is giving away a copy of TPD. Enter by December 27 to have a chance!

Review Roundup—and 25% off!

I'm ecstatic about the reviews continuing to come in for The Pleasure Dial! Here are snippets from the latest ones:

“Fans of Jeremy Edwards’ erotic tales are sure to enjoy this expertly-paced romp through the glamorous world of 1930’s Hollywood. You'll find Edwards’ signature witty repartee, an unfettered celebration of sensual pleasure, and plenty of clever twists in a story that evokes the screwball comedies of the golden age.”
—Donna George Storey
Read the whole review.

“How can you not love an author who focuses first on his heroines’ intelligence and second on their sexual exuberance, with physical appearance taking third place?... This is a clever and very funny book.”
—Lisabet Sarai
Read the whole review.

“Jeremy Edwards has, in two novels and countless shorter pieces, managed to earn himself a spot as a master of erotocomedic fiction. The light, carefree but deeply affectionate way in which his characters interact with each other has become his trademark, and I’m hooked on it.”
—Madeline Elayne
Read the whole review.

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Professor Daniel Olsen Rides Again!

Or rather, Danny's new friend Fay Levine rides, on a very special bicycle:

“What the devil is it?”

“An autonavigation machine.” Sal nodded at the heavy-looking metal box that had been affixed to the handlebars. “It’s based on essentially the same principle as the Pianola. My device reads a rolled-up map, then translates the cyclist’s desired route into the appropriate maneuvers.”

“But how does—”

“Naturally, the map must be specially prepared in advance, with the rider’s planned route scored onto it with the dull end of a needle.”

“Which, as we know, can be found in the dull end of a haystack.”

Dan’s unanticipated interjection made Fay shriek with laughter. No man of hers in Paris, however sensually sophisticated, had shown a wit such as this.

“Thank you, Professor Olsen,” said Sal.

So if you're in the mood for some steampunk waggery and wiggling, step this way and read "The Girl Who Mounted Danny Olsen's Instrument," at Oysters & Chocolate Erotic. (If you missed the earlier tale starring Fay's big sister Sal and her mechanical girlfriend, that one's called "Dr. Olsen's Loquacious Automaton," and it's also at O&C.)

Thank you, Oysterers!

Dial "B" for Bonus

I woke up this morning and decided it was about time for the bonus video clip of yours truly reading from The Pleasure Dial. (This one is a longer segment comprising most of the first chapter.)

Password: jerotic

The Story Behind the Story

You may know that the marvelously magnificent K D Grace has a regular guest feature on her blog called "The Story Behind the Story." In today's installment, I talk about the genesis of The Pleasure Dial—down to such nitty-gritty considerations as precisely what year, and even during which part of that year, my erotocomedic novel of old-time radio takes place!

January 6: Jeremy Live in New York

What better way to welcome the new year than by reading from my new book in New York? Yes, I'll be reading from The Pleasure Dial: An Erotocomedic Novel of Old-Time Radio on Friday, January 6, 2012, at the monthly Ravenous Nights event at Happy Ending Lounge!

Here are the event details (as shown for the recent December installment):

8 to 10 p.m.
Free. Casual dress.

Happy Ending Lounge
302 Broome Street
New York, NY 10002
(212) 334-9676
www.happyendinglounge.com

Though my novel primarily takes place in 1934 Hollywood, it begins with a prologue set in Manhattan. So this will be a sort of homecoming for my protagonists. : )