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.