How to Do It

Since I have been doing it for awhile others feel comfortable asking me how they can do it too.
They say I'm good at what I do and I do it well and they would like to do it like me.
I tell them they can do it and if they are serious they can do it just as well or better than me!

So you want to be an erotic writer and/or spoken word artist? YOU CAN DO IT!!

What did you think I was speaking of? Get your mind out of the gutter!

I created a list that can get you started on your journey as an erotic performer or writer. This list is not in any particular order however, as you make this trek you'll figure out what is a priority for you.

• Have Passion: Feel it in your heart and every fiber of your being to write and to get a message across to your future audience. Don't go into half stepping or it WILL show in your work. 
• Read/Study: Research, read, and study the work of other erotic artists. Compare their styles, notice how they address their audience, be aware of how they build their stories and characters. 
• Use Experiences:  They can be your own personal experiences or someone else's but use those to create poems and stories to capture your audience. 
• Have a Message: Write with a purpose or a message. If you're trying to get the attention of the masses then have something to say once they stop to listen. There is nothing worse than having an artist having a platform only to talk loud and say nothing at the same time. 
• Be Descriptive: Be colorful and vivid with your words! Make your audience see, hear, smell, and taste what you are writing or saying to them. Make them feel they are right there in the moment.
• Write and Write Again: Be prepared to write, rewrite, write and rewrite again. I have learned even after you finish a project it is never really ever complete in your eyes. You will look back at that piece a year later and still try to improve it, update it or change it in some way. 
• Get a Mentor: Find someone who will be honest with you and not just be a "YES" person. This person should be able to motivate you, encourage you, correct you and not judge but assist when you come to them. (Thanks, D-Revolution for being that person for me!)
• Do It Afraid!: People are going to see you differently. People are going to think differently about you. You are too scared to let someone know what you do. Aw screw that! Use that fear as your flame and sky rocket to the top! 
• Be Open: Always be ready to learn. Always be ready for feedback good or bad. Be ready to discuss what you do and why you do it. (People will ask and make comments) Be ready to bare your soul to everyone. Be open. 
• NEVER STEAL: When you admire someone else's work compliment them if you can and try to learn from them if possible, but never, never, ever, ever steal from them! Just like you work hard to create so do they. Your moment will come in due time, it won't come off of someone else's sweat. 
• Enjoy the Moment: Every word you write or speak, every piece of work you finish, every book you complete, every person who is touched by your art, every mic you bless...Enjoy that moment!

I hope this helps get you started. Please feel free to comment and add tips that I may have left out. I look forward to hearing from you. Erotic Artists (& other artists) Unite! 

Erotic Blessings, 

Karma Eve

Sexual Hibernation

If you're like me, you have been mourning a loss.

Yes, summer has officially come to an end.
Sigh...I know, no more shorts, tank tops, or the hot sun kissing your bare skin. It's time for heavier clothes, boots and colder days and night. It's time for what I like to call, Sexual Hibernation.

Sexual hibernation is about you and your boo, or that one you got stuck with until next spring. It's the two of you, getting your cuddle-love on. During those nights when the wind is howling and it's too cold to go anywhere, you stay in the house and show love to the one you're with.

This made me think of sexy songs that would be good to make love to during those sensual nights. I have made a list and would LOVE to hear your feedback as well as get more songs to add to the list. This list is not in any particular order. Hopefully this will inspire you to put together your own Sexual Hibernation sounds. Who knows what fantasy this sexy musical collection will take us on. Happy hibernation!

• Oooh This Love Is So by Al B. Sure
• By Your Side by Sade
• Lovers Rock by Sade
• Between the Sheets by The Isley Brothers
• The Beautiful Ones by Prince
• The Lady in My Life by Michael Jackson
• You by Jesse Powell
• Closer by Goapele
• All My Life by Jodeci
• You by Raheem DeVaughn
• Prototype by Andre 3000
• Break of Dawn by Michael Jackson
• Butterflies by Michael Jackson
• I Don't Wanna by Aaliyah
• Simply Beautiful by Al Green
• Would You Mind by Janet Jackson
• Moments in Love by Art of Noise
• Love Me in a Special Way by El Debarge
• Love to Love You Baby by Donna Summer
• Crown Royal by Jill Scott
• Here I Stand by Usher
• So Beautiful by Musiq Soulchild
• Lick by Joi
• I Want You by Marvin Gaye
• Adore by Prince
• Imagine That by R. Kelly
• Cupid by 112
• Lost Without U by Robin Thicke
• My Funny Valentine by Chaka Khan
• Say Yes by Floetry
• Rain Down On Me by SWV
• So Anxious by Ginuwine
• Trouble by Bei Maejor

I know our taste varies when it comes to music especially when we're creating an intimate moment with that special someone. I hope this list at least gets you started. Feel free to add some of your favorite sexy sounds. I'd love to hear what gets your juices flowing. 

Erotically Speaking, 

Karma Eve

Back Stabbers

They smile in your face

All the time they wanna to take your place

The back stabbers (back stabbers)

Back stabbers is a classic r&b song performed by the O’Jays. Even though the song is warning men about their male friends wanting to take their women, those particular lyrics of the song apply to so many situations in general.

From back stabber to hater, the term has changed but the meaning is still the same.

What does this has to do with being an erotic artist, you ask. This back stabbing situation has not only hit close to home, but has made me realize just how many other artists, erotic and otherwise, have been victimized by such insensitive and disrespectful people.

I’m not speaking for the artists that are on a much bigger scale. I’m making my voice heard for those who are out here still trying to make it. I’m speaking for the artists who either haven’t made their name known as of yet or who happens to be the big fish in a small pond. I’m speaking for the artists who still work a regular job during the day and are trying by all their might to be creative, perform and make their dreams come true at night. This is for all the artists who has taken that leap of faith and has stopped working the regular 9 to 5 to focus and put everything they own on their talents. I’m saying this loud and clear for all of the artists who put real time, thought, blood, sweat and tears into their creations…

BACK STABBERS WE GOT OUR EYES ON YOU!

There was a person in my life that I had to let go. Let me first say, I’m not here to put anybody on blast but I am here to tell others to be careful when you’re in a situation that makes your spidey senses tingle. This person was basically trying to steal not only my ideas as a writer, performer and creator but trying to step into a molecule and cell of my DNA and mimic my style. Now we’ve all heard the Charles Caleb Colton quote, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” however, imitation and stealing are two different things.

When I have someone who hears my ideas and they then take them and try to make them their own, it’s a problem. When I write a poem or a story and it’s read by someone who then writes a piece almost exactly like it, it’s a problem. When I dress and perform a certain way and a person tries to do the exact same thing during their performance, it’s a problem. When a person is supposed to be someone you trust because you’re working with them as a partner and you discover they have been lying to you about what they’ve really been doing because they’re trying to beat you to the finish line, it’s a problem. These all are back stabbing, hater ass moves from a frienemy. (That’s an enemy who’s pretending to be your friend).

When I decided to talk about this situation to a few close friends of mine (REAL friends) I was told they had suspicion about this individual all along. They too noticed that she was ‘bitin’ my style’ as we used to say back in the 80’s. They saw that every time I posted a poem or story, she was quick to post a similar piece soon after. They noticed that all of a sudden I went from being an only child to being a twin, to being morphed into a body that wasn’t mine. Trust me, I don’t want to be merged into someone else’s body, I like my own body too much.

Now that this person has been removed from my life, I certainly feel better. I don’t feel like I have someone looking over my shoulder every time I write something so they can try to duplicate what I’ve worked so hard to perfect my entire life. I don’t feel like I have someone clinging on to every single word I speak every time I say something so they can later use what I said and try to convince everyone they’re the originator of the idea.

What I’ve found out since I’m off the block with her every once in awhile I still hear from others who are connected to both of us that tell me, she’s not as creative as she was when we were friends. (Apparently there’s no one else she can imitate).

What I learned from a poet, writer, and my friend and mentor, D-Revolution is this happens often and to be careful.

What I have learned as well is both karma and Karma Eve can be a bitch and no one can be me no matter how hard they try. She just proved that I’m on the right track with my creativity. How do you stab someone in the back if they’re wearing Teflon, you dumb bitch! Remember, I was schooling you and you didn’t even get the full core of my wisdom. You got the basics bitch, not the treasure! No one will ever be able to do what I do, like I do. A truly creative person (and an intelligent woman) knows that.

So the next time you’re getting that funny feeling about someone or you’re noticing things that aren’t supposed to be happening, give that weak ass individual the BOOT!

If you’re the soul-stealing motherfucker remember just because your ways are monkey don’t mean you can stop a show!

Erotically Speaking,

Karma Eve

Comedy + Poetry = Cometry!

Come on out! This Friday, March 9, 2012
Show starts at 8:30pm
$10 Admission (drink specials and great food)
Come out for a night of entertainment with jokes and poetry!
Check out this great show hosted by Comedian Kay Jay
with De'Mun Oakley, Nova Supreme, Renard Hirsch and me, Karma Eve!
So we'll see you at the Listening Room Cafe at 209 10th Avenue South, Nashville, TN
Or call 615-573-3314 for more info!

Erotically Speaking,
Karma Eve

I Love You

I received an email from the Tiny Buddah where the writer was talking about love and how she was taught that love should roll off the tongue like honey to make it thick, sweet and poignant.

Whew! If that wasn't the most delicious way to describe love I don't know what is! What that one line made me do was think. Think about how we show the ones we love, love. Yes, sex is good no doubt but what about love? When does love show up and show out? (I know normally that is meant for God and the church but God IS love....I digress)

Anyway, how do you show your love to the one or the ones that you love? Sometimes simply saying, "I love you" does the trick, especially when it isn't said often. Many times people believe that actions speak louder than words. Then there are those who say it's the little things that mean a lot.

Let's also not forget, Valentine's Day is just a few short weeks away. Yeah, check your calendars. Cupid has returned and he's coming back shooting arrows in all directions with no care in the world. Are you a target?

What are some things you do that says I love you? Tell me how your love flows like honey, thick and sweet.
Erotically Speaking,
Karma Eve

Welcome to 2012!

How was your holiday? Have you fully recovered from the visiting relatives, the traveling, the gift opening and the food gorging? Honestly, I'm ready to do it all over again. I had a fabulous Christmas in California where the sky was blue, the sun was warm and my family and I laughed and ate until we couldn't think straight.

So now we're here, in this strange new year numbered 2012. What are some of your personal goals? Getting more money? Finding true love? Taking control of your health? Releasing past pains and rejections? Connecting more spiritually? Having fun?

No matter what it is that you want to accomplish in this new and wonderful year, live everyday with the expectation that something great is coming your way. Think of it as a special surprise from God or whomever your source of higher power may be. Open your heart and your arms and hug the universe! Be thankful that you may not be where you want to be, but at least you're not where you once were.

With that being said, I'll start next week off with a fresh blog. Until then, HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Erotically Speaking,

Karma Eve

The Sexy Nights of Christmas

On the 1^st night of Christmas my true love gave to me

A penis in a pussy

On the 2^nd night of Christmas my true love gave to me

2 Double dildos

And a penis in a pussy

On the 3^rd night of Christmas my true love gave to me

3 Bottles of lube

2 Double dildos

And a penis in a pussy

On the 4^th night of Christmas my true love gave to me

4 Ben-wa balls

3 Bottles of lube

2 Double dildos

And a penis in a pussy

On the 5^th night of Christmas my true love gave to me

5 Penis rings

4 Ben-wa balls

3 Bottles of lube

2 Double dildos

And a penis in a pussy

On the 6^th night of Christmas my true love gave to me

6 Ways to lay me

5 Penis rings

4 Ben-wa balls

3 Bottles of lube

2 Double dildos

And a penis in a pussy      

On the 7^th night of Christmas my true love gave to me

7 Sperms a-swimming

6 Ways to lay me

5 Penis rings

4 Ben-wa balls

3 Bottles of lube

2 Double dildos

And a penis in a pussy

On the 8^th night of Christmas my true love gave to me

 8 Gays a-licking

7 Sperms a-swimming

6 Ways to lay me

5 Penis rings

4 Ben-wa balls

3 Bottles of lube

2 Double dildos

And a penis in a pussy

On the 9^th day of Christmas my true love gave to me

9 Strippers dancing

8 Gays a-licking

7 Sperms a-swimming

6 Ways to lay me

5 Penis rings

4 Ben-wa balls

3 Bottles of lube

2 Double dildos

And a penis in a pussy

On the 10^th day of Christmas my true love gave to me

10 Anal beads

9 Strippers dancing

8 Gays a-licking

7 Sperms a-swimming

6 Ways to lay me

5 Penis rings

4 Ben-wa balls

3 Bottles of lube

2 Double dildos

And a penis in a pussy

On the 11^th day of Christmas my true love gave to me

11 Pearl rabbits

10 Anal beads

9 Strippers dancing

8 Gays a-licking

7 Sperms a-swimming

6 Ways to lay me

5 Penis rings

4 Ben-wa balls

3 Bottles of lube

2 Double dildos

And a penis in a pussy

On the 12^th day of Christmas my true love gave to me

12 Mini bullets

11 Pearl rabbits

10 Anal beads

9 Strippers dancing

8 Gays a-licking

7 Sperms a-swimming

6 Ways to lay me

5 Penis rings

4 Ben-wa balls

3 Bottles of lube

2 Double dildos

And a penis in a pussy

Have a beautiful, fun-filled Merry Christmas! Enjoy your family and friends this holiday season!

Erotically Speaking, 

Karma Eve