Interviews with Erotic Artists and Creators Beyond models and photographers, Lollypops regularly interviews erotic illustrators, digital artists, and authors, These features shine a light on the broader erotic arts scene and highlight the many ways sensuality can be interpreted and expressed, Such interviews help elevate eroticism from simple pleasure to a form of legitimate creative expression, The following is an interview with erotic author, artist, and publisher Tanya Chase, who creates romance stories with explicit scenes that push boundaries and explore taboo fantasies, Q1. How do you define erotica? A. Erotica is writing or art designed to arouse and titillate through depictions of human bodies and physical intimacy, It can include any medium that showcases nudity, sensuality, and sexual activity, but it must do so in a way that captures the emotional intensity and psychological connection between people, Q2. What inspired you to write about erotica? A. I've always been drawn to the darker side of love and relationships, I found that exploring those themes allowed me to express myself more fully than other genres did, I also wanted to challenge societal norms by showing how diverse and nuanced sexual desires are, Q3. Your books often feature non-traditional characters and situations - why is that important to you? A. I believe everyone deserves representation and recognition in literature, and that includes marginalized groups, Non-traditional couples and scenarios allow for unique perspectives and experiences that are rarely seen in mainstream media, And they offer readers new perspectives on what makes a couple special, Q4. Tell us about your publishing company, Wildflower Press, A. Wildflower Press is a small press dedicated to promoting erotica from underrepresented voices, We focus on marginalized creators and queer authors because we feel their work deserves attention, too, Our goal is to change the face of erotic art and make it more inclusive, Q5. What advice would you give to aspiring erotic writers? A. Write what you want to read, not what you think will sell, Be true to yourself and don't let others dictate what is or isn't acceptable within the genre, It's okay to push boundaries if you have a strong story behind it, Just be prepared to potentially alienate some readers who aren't comfortable with certain subjects, Q6. How do you balance work life and personal life when writing erotica? A. It can be difficult at times, but I try to set clear boundaries and prioritize my time wisely, I also remind myself that there is no shame in wanting to explore taboo topics through art, So long as I'm responsible with my words and actions, it's all good,
Interviews with Erotic Artists and Creators Beyond models and photographers, Lollypops regularly interviews erotic illustrators, digital artists, and authors, These features shine a light on the broader erotic arts scene and highlight the many ways sensuality can be interpreted and expressed, Such interviews help elevate eroticism from simple pleasure to a form of legitimate creative expression. The following is an interview with erotic author, artist, and publisher Tanya Chase, who creates romance stories with explicit scenes that push boundaries and explore taboo fantasies. Q1. How do you define erotica? A. Erotica is writing or art designed to arouse and titillate through depictions of human bodies and physical intimacy. It can include any medium that showcases nudity, sensuality, and sexual activity, but it must do so in a way that captures the emotional intensity and psychological connection between people. Q2. What inspired you to write about erotica? A. I've always been drawn to the darker side of love and relationships. I found that exploring those themes allowed me to express myself more fully than other genres did. I also wanted to challenge societal norms by showing how diverse and nuanced sexual desires are. Q3. Your books often feature non-traditional characters and situations - why is that important to you? A. I believe everyone deserves representation and recognition in literature, and that includes marginalized groups. Non-traditional couples and scenarios allow for unique perspectives and experiences that are rarely seen in mainstream media. And they offer readers new perspectives on what makes a couple special. Q4. Tell us about your publishing company, Wildflower Press. A. Wildflower Press is a small press dedicated to promoting erotica from underrepresented voices. We focus on marginalized creators and queer authors because we feel their work deserves attention. Our goal is to change the face of erotic art and make it more inclusive. Q5. What advice would you give to aspiring erotic writers? A. Write what you want to read,