It’s been very quite for awhile but now Reclaiming Eros is going to Canada for a small book tour.

Check out the events.

On Thursday, September 25th, I will be reading and signing books in Toronto at Good for Her. I’m honored to be joining GFH for their event titled Sacred Sex Week. For details go to www.goodforher.com.

On September 26th I’ll be reading and signing books at Venus Envy in Ottawa.

On September 27th I will be co leading a mini workshop, A Woman’s Temple, at Venus Envy. For more information on these events go to www.venusenvy.ca.

On Saturday, after the Ottawa events my co leader, hot promoter, author and outright great pal, Barbara Brown and I will head back to Toronto.

On Sunday Barbara and I will join Good For Her co owner Carlyle Jansen to co lead A Woman’s Temple in Toronto. Forinformation about that event and the book launch at GFH go to www.goodforher.com.

Barbara is working on other events in Guelph and/or Peterborough. Stay tuned.
I am very grateful to Barbara Brown, co author, My Breasts, My Choice for believing in Reclaiming Eros and for all the hard work she did to make these events happen.

Suzanne and I have gone back to our very busy lives, while still spreading the word about Reclaiming Eros. We’d love to hear from you what you liked about the book and any other thoughts you have about it.

Here’s another lovely comment we received from a reader:

"I want to both congratulate and thank you and Suzanne for your lovely book.
I know almost everyone who speaks in the book, and I'm surprised to be learning so many amazing things about them that I hadn't known before.
Most especially, I want to say how beautifully written it is. Excellent writing!“

Thanks so much, Friend!

Our book launch party at the Center for Sex and Culture (CSC) was huge success. Thank you to everyone who came and made it so much fun.

Joseph Kramer started off the action by silently leading everyone in some high-energy breathing. He played the Clown/Fool/Jester who brings us into the present moment with humor and awareness. Carol Queen was definitely the Mistress of the Ceremony, presenting each piece with the flair for which she is famous.

When I introduced the book and read some selections from it, there were audible gasps at some of the content. For instance, many were shocked by the simple truth quoted from the concluding chapter:

A common trait of all of the sacred intimates in this book is their full acceptance of themselves and those who come to work with them. Such complete acceptance is so rare that it is much more radical than any of the physical activities that take place during their sessions.

I loved it that I saw a woman elbow her friend when I suggested that those in the room could help change the world by sharing this book with their sister-in-law in Kansas. And it was even better later when several people bought extra copies of the book to do just that!

Grin offered a beautifully artistic piercing piece that blessed the connection between sexuality, spirituality and the heart. Annie Sprinkle presented part of the story of her life as a sacred whore and shared a sing-along. The world needs more of her type of unconditional love, that’s for sure.

Then the ritual blew the roof off! So much energy was raised to bless the book and send it out to change the world that you WILL be hearing about it from unexpected sources. Blessed be.

The CSC had many wonderful auction items, and the smartest attendees got some great bargains. I get to spend three wonderful hours of my time (writing coaching that I donated) with a very talented friend who’s working on his own book now.

If you missed this event, don’t worry, there will be more. In fact, Suzanne has some scheduled this week on the East coast — OneTasteNY Wednesday, March 26th and Sexy Spirit on Friday, March 28th. Enjoy!

~ Margaret

We’re having a Coming Out Party this Easter Sunday, March 23rd at The Center for Sex and Culture (CSC) in San Francisco.

It’s going to be a tasty champagne and dessert celebration that includes performances by Annie Sprinkle, Joseph Kramer, Selina Raven, Margaret Wade and others, emceed by Carol Queen. There will be a silent auction to benefit the CSC, and a community ritual with Cleo Dubois.

Reclaiming Eros will be available at a discount, and Margaret (and some of the others in the book) will be autographing books in Studio 1both before the performance and after the ritual. The CSC will have some great auction values so come early to get your bids in!

1151 Mission Street, San Francisco (in the Jon Simms Arts Center building).
Doors open at 6:30 PM.

See you there!

As we close in on March 25th, which is the official publication date for Reclaiming Eros, both Margaret and I are planning events. Margaret will be celebrating on the west coast in San Francisco with Annie Sprinkle, Joseph Kramer, Cléo Dubois and other friends. I will be in New York with Isa Magdalena at One Taste on Wednesday, March 26th and at Sexy Spirit on Friday, March 28th. As we firm up details, we will post them right here!
Suzanne

Recently, I’ve been asked how sacred erotic healing works. Here’s what Alex Jade says about that in Reclaiming Eros:

“A lot of therapists use open heart and open mind, but I also access my erotic energy and share that openly with other people. I’m not a surrogate or a sex therapist. I use erotic energy as the healing medium. My body is open. It’s not about me exchanging my sexuality with another. It’s about me being a channel for divine erotic energy. I’m open to spirit moving through me.”

That may seem vague, but most sacred intimates describe their work in very similar ways. I’ll find some other descriptions to share with you soon.

~ Margaret

Reclaiming Eros was really well received at the ASEP Conference! Really well. In addition to showcasing the book I presented a short “how to” on writing, self-publishing and marketing which seemed to be very helpful generating a lot of buzz about writing. On the last day of the conference I sold out of the book! In fact, I was five copies short for an order. Yeah! I really didn’t want to carry books home – they’re heavy.

Since this was my first presentation and signing I was extremely excited (and relieved) that it went so well. Now I am really up for the next venue.

~Suzanne

You can buy Reclaiming Eros now from our friends at:

Eve’s Garden
The New School of Erotic Touch.

Or send $22.95 (includes shipping & handling) directly to
Suade Publishing
287 Spring St., #8
Portland, ME 04102

Wholesale inquiries should be directed to Suzanne Blackburn at that same address or at ReclaimingEros@gmail.com.

I just finished reading Reclaiming Eros. What a great work you have put together. I couldn’t put it down!

While reading each story I kept repeating Yes, Yes, Yes! This is what I do! I’ve just never been able to put words to what I was intuitively feeling and these stories have done that for me! Thank you for working so hard and putting this together!

Be well,
Gina

Scottsdale, AZ

ASEP Conference 2007

Your book arrived yesterday and I think it’s stunning! How amazing to have your vision turn out so beautifully. Definitely a great compilation of important material. You’ve captured so many diverse personalities and perspectives. And you make me sound positively erudite. Thanks for all the labor you have gone through to create such a lovely gift for all of us.

Collin Brown