Purple Prosaic

Wingman

2010-05-12T22:00:00.001-04:00

Nice guys don't always finish last. Sometimes, they come first.

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Four Play

2010-05-11T21:00:00.002-04:00

Sex is like cards: If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand.

~ Mae West

EUCHRE made sexy. (NON-FICTION)

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Wet Panties?

2010-05-10T21:00:00.002-04:00

Vintage Will Belegon friends-to-lovers smut. More vignette than complete romantic story, it first appeared in Coming Together's Special Hurricane Relief Edition in which all sex takes place in the rain.

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Ripe

2010-04-28T06:00:00.006-04:00

When Josephine "Joey" Gray is yanked from her police academy class, she fears she's going to be expelled for a nightclub indiscretion. Instead, she's given a crash course in covert work and delivered to a small town at the other end of the state to help bust a vicious pedophile who's preying on a small town's young women. In the process, she learns that love can blossom in the most vile situations.

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So, You Want to Self-Publish

2010-04-13T09:00:00.015-04:00

In the rapidly changing environment of digital publishing, many authors are asking themselves whether they truly need the services of a traditional publisher. Is it really necessary to have a large chunk of their sales revenue withheld by a distributor and a publisher? This book provides valuable lessons learned regarding one author's journey through the waters of self-epublishing.

Discovered via trial-and-error, these nuggets will enable authors to determine whether they have what it takes to go it alone on Amazon Kindle and beyond. Whether you want to self-publish one short story or your entire backlist, this book will get you started.

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Listen to Me

2010-02-26T10:00:00.007-05:00

A sexy bit of girl-girl BDSM play. (This is a VERY short story.)

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At First

2010-02-21T09:00:00.002-05:00

Together at last! By popular demand, the story behind the story of ArtiFactual. On a historic day in DC, meet Erotique's eccentric curator--Senor Eduardo "Eddie" Rojas Aguilar--as a young archeology student and his dear departed Vivian Long long before she left this realm.

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Closing Arguments

2010-02-19T08:00:00.008-05:00

ArtiFactual (book 4):

When Philadelphia's infamous sex toy shop and; museum, Erotique, is threatened by a pious patron, owner Amanda Long and her partner Bruce Winfield face their toughest trial to date, one that jeopardizes their relationship as well as their business.

Spring Training

2010-02-12T13:00:00.001-05:00

As the new season rolls around, Andi's focus has shifted from players to coach. Does Mark Hamilton have what it takes to earn Andi's trust and complete Spring Training?

This standalone title picks up where Double Header left off.

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Bound for Success

2010-02-10T06:00:00.006-05:00

A stand-alone continuation of the tale which began with this writing team's most popular novella, Artistically Inclined, Pittsburgh's daring duo is back in a hot-blooded romance with a penchant for ties that bind!

When Cyndi's nerves about her gallery opening get the better of her, Kevin takes matters into his own hands, replacing one tension with another and setting the stage for a very eventful evening.

Double Header

2010-02-04T11:00:00.002-05:00

Andrea Spring doesn't love baseball, but she sure loves baseball players. When her carefully-crafted casual sex life gets rocked by unexpected forces, she meets the challenge with her unique style. There's nothing conventional about this woman. When Andi plays, everybody wins!

Two-Thirds

2010-02-03T14:00:00.004-05:00

Love on the rocks. Valentine's Day isn't always the romantic holiday it's intended to be.

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Time Warp

2010-01-29T15:00:00.019-05:00

Dan doesn't appreciate Alex any longer, and Alex just does not appreciate Dan's infidelity. When cunning and creativity combine in a woman scorned, revenge turns criminally delicious. Who's really the guilty party in this twisted tale of torment?

Artistically Inclined

2010-01-27T07:00:00.002-05:00

Determined not to repeat past mistakes and allow their sex life to become stale and repetitive, Cyndi issues Kevin a Valentine's Day challenge to exchange -- and fulfill -- fantasy lists. His response provides the canvas for an evening of daring inclinations and passionate creativity.

This story was first published by Venus Press in 2006. When that publisher folded, the novella was reissued by Phaze Books in January 2007. Cyndi & Kevin's romance continues in Bound for Success.

¡Pura Vida!

2010-01-21T20:00:00.008-05:00

When Stormy Delgado traveled to Costa Rica in Wetter Has Never Been Better, little did she know that the country would become such an integral part of her life. ¡Pura Vida! takes Stormy and Charlie back to their beginnings... and adds Pietro to the mix for what one reviewer termed "incendiary" sex scenes.

This novella was first published in the multi-author anthology, Phaze Fantasies I.

Double Decker

2010-01-21T18:00:00.007-05:00

Tess is determined to win the big karaoke contest at the Double Decker... and the heart of the woman organizing it. Will her evening end on a high note?

This title is also available in the EPIC eBook Award Finalist multi-author anthology Sapphistocated: Four Tales of Mirror Geography.

The Seven & The Seven: Revisited

2009-12-25T04:00:00.006-05:00

Alessia Brio brings to life the seven guiding principles of Kwanzaa in these two tales of hope. A wonderfully uplifting holiday read for the entire family.

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Confess

2009-12-24T05:00:00.023-05:00

Loosely based on the It's Just Lunch® dating service, "Confess" is the first in a series of tales revolving around the It's Just Sex no-strings fantasy fulfillment service.

WARNING: Catholics may find the story premise offensive. Well, "good" Catholics, anyway.

This story was first published in the print edition of Alessia's award-winning debut collection, fine flickering hungers.

implexity

2009-11-23T12:00:00.010-05:00

The poetry of Alessia Brio. Available in ebook, paperback, and commemorative hardcover. (Buy direct for signed copies.)

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San Diego Sunset

2009-11-04T13:00:00.007-05:00

At some point in each of our lives, if we're lucky, we become receptive to the messages of the universe. We must then choose between living or merely existing. This is a tale of such choosing. Never underestimate the power of dreams.

First published by Phaze Books as part of its Snuggler line of HeatSheets, "San Diego Sunset" is now available at:

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Amichu

2009-11-02T08:00:00.007-05:00

Fresh from a "shocking" sexual adventure in Switch, Mandy and Bruce are headed to South America for another trek into the amorously unknown. When a friend of Mandy's late aunt brings news of an Incan artifact suited for Mandy's shop, the duo travel to Rapa Nui to claim it. What they find instead could endanger not only the priceless item, but their lives. "Amichu" is the third in the exciting ArtiFactual series of sexy adventures by the writing team of Brio and Belegon.

"Amichu" was first published as part of Phaze Books' Samba line of HeatSheets. It is included in ArtiFactual: Tales of the Erotique Mystique and is now also available at:

Switch

2009-11-01T10:00:00.010-05:00

Erotique's Mandy and Bruce are back! When these playful lovers experiment with a new toy during a powerful thunderstorm, they experience sex in a whole new way.

Previously published by Phaze Books as part of its Surge HeatSheet series, "Switch" also appears in the print collection, ArtiFactual: Tales of the Erotique Mystique. "Switch" (a 2006 Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll winner) is now available at:

Erotique

2009-10-30T14:00:00.006-04:00

Mandy stands to inherit the family legacy--a famous Philadelphia adult toy store and museum called Erotique--but she first has to meet the terms of eccentric Aunt Vivian's will and spend the night on the next full moon. With the help of her best friend, Bruce, she soon discovers the exhibits are VERY educational and her feelings for Bruce run deeper than she realized.

WARNING: This book contains Venetian courtesans, haunted artifacts, and a dung dong. No erotic antiquities were harmed in the making of this book, though some may have been subjected to extremes of light and temperature.

"Erotique" was first published by Phaze Books as part of its Shiver line of HeatSheets. It is now available at:

fine flickering hungers

2009-10-29T16:00:00.005-04:00

2007 EPPIE Winner for Best Erotica! A collection of erotic short stories and accompanying poetry. Sexual scenarios vary from hetero- to mono- to homosexual to group, with the only common thread being that they seldom (if ever) take place in a bed.

Contains expanded content over the original (2005) ebook release. Most of the stories are now also available as individual ebooks.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Wetter Has Never Been Better
Soul Slipping
Topping Love
drifting
It's All About Customer Service
Full
Jake
Someone
Listen to Me
Memorize Me
Timeless
Journey
The Second Person
false pretenses
Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun
Cusp
Hallowing Eve
Wasted
Undercover Angel
Surrogate Sin
It's Just Sex!
It Comes
Memento
fluid
Boiling Point
Tapestry
Say It with a Strap-On
ex sighs
epitaph

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The Second Person

2009-10-25T10:00:00.005-04:00

A hilarious tale in which the author breaks several "rules" of "good" writing. Try it. YOU'll like it. (This story first appeared in the print edition of Alessia Brio's debut collection, fine flickering hungers.)

Legally Binding

2009-10-25T09:00:00.004-04:00

There are ways to make an attorney perform! Tamara is fed up with Bruce's slacking, since she's the one fielding his legal practice's calls from irate clients. She takes control of the situation in a very effective manner.

Topping Love

2009-10-24T19:00:00.012-04:00

In this charming and thought-provoking tale featuring several of the characters from Brio's "Wetter Has Never Been Better," pizza provides a model for the definition of love.

"Topping Love" was first published as part of Alessia Brio's debut collection, fine flickering hungers. It is now available at:

Wetter Has Never Been Better

2009-10-23T07:00:00.009-04:00

Tasked with crafting an ad campaign to make the rainy season an attractive tourist destination, Stormy travels to Costa Rica and discovers exactly why Wetter Has Never Been Better.

This story first appeared in the Special Hurricane Relief Edition of Coming Together -- in which all the sex takes place in the rain -- and also in Alessia's debut collection, fine flickering hungers. "Wetter Has Never Been Better" is now available as an individual ebook at:

Undercover Angel

2009-10-21T14:00:00.007-04:00

Angel's "Devilishly Discreet Investigations" land her a new client... and a new lover. Frisky and fun, and even the cats hook up!

Say It with a Strap-On

2009-10-21T08:00:00.008-04:00

What happens after you've seduced your best friend? Join Carly and Jenna as they deal with the awkward aftermath of "Boiling Point."

WARNING: Contains a little angst, a little spanking, and a lot of kinky white hot girl sex. After reading this book, you will never again look at chocolate-covered cherries in the same way.

"Say It with a Strap-On" was first published as part of Alessia Brio's debut collection, fine flickering hungers. It is now available at:

Jake

2009-10-20T13:00:00.003-04:00

Boiling Point

2009-10-20T06:00:00.008-04:00

Carly, tired of waiting for Jenna to acknowledge their attraction to one another, decides to turn up the heat.

WARNING: This story contains white hot friends-to-lovers girl sex and the off-label use of a bra.

This story was first published as part of Alessia Brio's debut collection, fine flickering hungers. "Boiling Point" is now available at:

6,600 words

Partnership 101

2009-10-18T10:00:00.009-04:00

A tongue-in-cheek look at the writing partnership of Alessia Brio & Will Belegon, written interview-style. "Partnership 101" is now available (free) at:

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Naught Good

2009-10-17T10:00:00.011-04:00

Deception is the main ingredient in heartbreak. "Naught Good" is now available at:

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Knead

2009-10-16T15:00:00.012-04:00

The power of touch. "Knead" is included in the eXcessica charity anthology, Focus: Highlighting the Power of the Short Story. It is also available as an Amazon Short.

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Pantheism 101: Sexual Synæsthesia

2009-10-15T10:00:00.018-04:00

Sensuality surrounds us--in the air we breathe and the earth beneath our feet. We need only open ourselves to the magic. Let Alessia take you on a spiritual journey of erotic exploration.

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Butterfly

2009-10-14T10:00:00.016-04:00

A winner in Desdmona's Titillating Tattoo contest, this powerful erotic short story also appears in Coming Together: For the Cure, a critically-acclaimed collection of erotica that benefits Susan G. Komen For the Cure.

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Hallowing Eve

2009-10-11T08:00:00.015-04:00

Bad weather, a secluded mountain cabin, and a big box o' sex toys provide the backdrop for Lisa's seduction of her colleague, Eve.

This story was first published by Torquere Press in its Fresh Off the Vine 'zine. It also appeared in the print edition of Alessia Brio's debut collection, fine flickering hungers.

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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun

2009-10-09T17:00:00.029-04:00

What's Halloween without a little tentacle sex? This ghoulishly hot, fun short story was first published in Alessia Brio's debut collection, fine flickering hungers.

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Bleep!

2009-10-08T13:00:00.020-04:00

A FREE ebook from Alessia Brio and Will Belegon.

A world without phone sex? Could it happen? Join Alessia and Will for a humorous, yet very thought-provoking look at this engaging exchange between lovers that suffers a few bleeps.

Bleep! is available now at:

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PURPLE PROSAIC'S CATALOG

2009-09-29T04:30:00.102-04:00

NOTE: Reviews (if any) are posted in the comments for each title.

Amichu
Artistically Inclined
At First (coming soon)
Bittersweet (work in progress)
Bleep!
Boiling Point
Bound for Success
Butterfly
Closing Arguments
Confess
Double Decker
Double Header
Erotique
fine flickering hungers
Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun
Hallowing Eve
Hog Wild Ride
implexity
It's All About Customer Service
Jake
Jamaican Swing (coming soon - if I can make it not suck)
Knead
Legally Binding
Listen to Me (coming soon)
Naught Good
Pantheism 101: Sexual Synæsthesia
Partnership 101
Pura Vida!
Ripe (coming soon)
San Diego Sunset
Say It with a Strap-On
Snatch (work in progress)
Spring Training
Switch
The Second Person
The Seven and The Seven: Revisited
Time Warp
Topping Love
Two-Thirds
Undercover Angel
Wetter Has Never Been Better
Zane (work in progress)

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ALESSIA'S OTHER AVAILABLE TITLES

Introducing Purple Prosaic, LLC

2009-09-29T04:00:00.015-04:00

Hello, and welcome to Purple Prosaic, LLC!

In an exercise of unbounded optimism, I am launching my own publishing label. Call it hubris, narcissism, or career suicide. Time will tell.

This is an effort to leverage my words, bleed them for all they're worth, and retain complete control over both the art of writing and the business of publishing. For now, it will house only my work (both erotic & non-) & my collaborations with Will Belegon. I may branch out at a later date.

I know I can juggle all aspects of a book's production, from cover art to editing to formatting, because I've done it for the past several years with Coming Together -- and it's been a very successful endeavor in terms of sales & critical acclaim. The altruism feeds my soul. However, I need a hefty income to feed my other appetites. ;) Hence, Purple Prosaic.

I will be re-releasing my backlist as each existing contract reaches its term, and I will be publishing new books via Purple Prosaic. I'll be taking full advantage of the various free self-publishing venues such as Smashwords, Lulu, and Amazon/CreateSpace.

The website is under construction & will be completed in time for my first release (sometime in October), a collection of my poetry entitled Implexity. There is a companion Twitter account as well as a Facebook profile, and they are both eager for followers/friends.

There is even a little promo gear in Coming Together's Cafe Press shop. (Proceeds there benefit Coming Together.)

So, wish me luck!

peace & purple passion,

~ Alessia

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