Rachel Kramer Bussel

Rachel Kramer Bussel is an accomplished author, editor, and columnist, best known for her work in the erotic literature genre. She holds degrees in political science from New York University School of Law and in women's studies from the University of California. Rachel's writing covers a wide range of topics, from French fries to fishnets, and she has written a vast array of erotica that showcases her creativity and unique storytelling abilities.

As an editor, Rachel has curated over 70 anthologies, including the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series, volumes 1-8, The Big Book of Orgasms, Fast Girls, Come Again: Sex Toy Erotica, Tasting Him: Oral Sex Stories, and BDSM books Please, Sir and Please, Ma'am! Rachel's anthologies have received critical acclaim and have won several awards, including three Samois Anthology Awards and the 2021 John Preston Short Fiction Award from National Leather Association-International (NLA-I).

Rachel's mission is to tell powerful stories, including fiction, journalism, and personal essays, and to encourage others to do the same. She writes for various publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Elle, Glamour, Salon, Philadelphia Inquirer, Time.com, and The Village Voice, among others. Rachel is also passionate about teaching and helping others improve their writing skills. She offers writing classes, consultations, and workshops for erotica writers and sex writers to help them advance their careers.

In addition to her writing and editing work, Rachel is an active social media user, with a presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. She has a newsletter that features book giveaways, writing samples, and updates on her latest projects. Rachel's website offers more information about her work, including her teaching and consulting services, and provides links to her social media accounts and newsletter. Rachel invites her readers to follow her on social media and subscribe to her newsletter to stay up-to-date with her latest releases.
Standalone Novels
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1 Everything But 2011
Short Stories/Novellas
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1 Fishnet Queen 2011
Non-Fiction Books
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1 The Erotic Writer's Market Guide 2006
2 The Art of the Erotic Love Letter 2011
Collections
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1 Lap Dance Lust 2024
Rachel Kramer Bussel Anthologies
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1 Naughty Spanking Stories from A to Z 2004
2 Everything You Know about Sex Is Wrong 2005
3 The Best American Erotica 2006 2006
4 First-Timers 2006
5 Lessons in Love 2006
6 Glamour Girls 2006
7 Secret Slaves 2006
8 Ultimate Undies 2006
9 Sexiest Soles 2006
10 Naughty Spanking Stories from A to Z, volume 2 2006
11 He's on Top 2007
12 Love at First Sting: Sexy Tales of Erotic Restraint 2007
13 Second Skin 2007
14 Got a Minute? 2007
15 Crossdressing 2007
16 Naughty or Nice: Christmas Erotica Stories 2007
17 Sex & Candy 2007
18 Best Sex Writing 2008 2007
19 Yes, Ma'am 2008
20 Backdraft 2008
21 Yes, Sir 2008
22 Spanked 2008
23 Tasting Her 2008
24 Tasting Him 2008
25 Open For Business: Tales of Office Sex 2008
26 Ultimate Lesbian Erotica 2008 2008
27 Dirty Girls 2008
28 Frenzy 2008
29 Bedding Down 2008
30 Do Not Disturb 2009
31 The Mile High Club 2009
32 Best Sex Writing 2009 2009
33 Bottoms Up: Spanking Good Stories 2009
34 Peep Show 2009
35 Best Sex Writing 2010 2009
36 Please, Sir 2010
37 Fast Girls 2010
38 Please, Ma'am 2010
39 College Boys 2010
40 Orgasmic 2010
41 Just Watch Me: Erotica for Women 2010
42 Smooth 2010
43 Passion 2010
44 Best Bondage Erotica 2011 2010
45 Brief Encounters: 69 Hot Gay Shorts 2011
46 Gotta Have It 2011
47 Surrender 2011
48 Best of Both 2011
49 Afternoon Pleasures 2011
50 Love Between Men 2011
51 Obsessed 2011
52 I Want You Bad 2011
53 Take Me There 2011
54 Women in Lust 2011
55 Best Bondage Erotica 2012 2011
56 Only You 2012
57 Best Sex Writing 2012 2012
58 Irresistible 2012
59 Curvy Girls 2012
60 Going Down 2012
61 Suite Encounters 2012
62 Anything for You 2012
63 Dancing at the Shame Prom: Sharing the Stories That Kept Us Small 2012
64 Cheeky Spanking Stories 2012
65 Best Bondage Erotica 2013 2012
66 Big Book of Orgasms 2013
67 Twice the Pleasure 2013
68 Serving Him 2013
69 Baby Got Back 2013
70 Lust in Latex 2013
71 Slave Girls 2014
72 Best Bondage Erotica 2014 2014
73 Twisted: Bondage With an Edge 2014
74 Flying High 2014
75 Big Book of Submission 2014
76 Bound for Trouble: BDSM Erotica For Women 2014
77 Hungry for More 2014
78 The Sexy Librarian's Big Book of Erotica 2014
79 Sex & Cupcakes 2014
80 Come Again 2015
81 Naked Desire 2015
82 Dirty Dates 2015
83 Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 1 2015
84 Best Women's Erotica of the Year 2016
85 Best Sex Writing 2016
86 Begging For It 2016
87 Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 2 2016
88 On Fire 2017
89 Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 3 2017
90 Big Book of Submission, Volume 2: 69 Kinky Tales 2017
91 Candy Lovers 2018
92 Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 4 2018
93 Erotic Teasers 2019
94 Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5 2019
95 Best Bondage Erotica of the Year, Volume 1 2020
96 Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 6 2020
97 Best Bondage Erotica of the Year 2021
98 Coming Soon 2021
99 Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 7 2021
100 Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2 2022
101 Crowded House 2022
102 Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 8 2022
103 Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 9 2023