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Black Silk: A Collection of African American Erotica

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I have read several erotica anthologies and this by far is the best. The range of authors and stories are wonderful. The stories are not tacky, but erotic without being disgusting. I loved the different authors who contributed to this anthology because you got to read something different from their usual writing styles.

The stories will make you think, laugh, cry and smile a secret smile. I loved the Eric Jerome Dickey story and Lolita Files has me looking and thinking about roses differently after reading her tale. All the stories are worthwhile reads and I commend Retha Powers on her ability to pull together stories so diverse and well written.

I just finished reading this whole book nonstop and it is so hot, I mean it is the best erotica I've read and I read a lot. Brown Sugar was okay but the writers in this anthology are really edgy and vivid and the range is great, everything from women lovers in Amsterdam to internet stuff (my two favorite stories). The editor did a very good job in choosing stories that flow well together and bringing a high level of quality to a field (erotica) that often can be downright tacky. This book reaches a whole new level of sensual writing, whether you're black, white or whatever. I just hope there will be a Volume 2.

I was really excited about this collection of African-American EROTICA when I picked the book up from the self. The cover was great and the intro had me hype.

As I began to read, my excitement grew less and less...I was not very pleased. The stories were not as erotic to me as maybe they were to the writers. I am not a writer so I will not criticize the writings of anyone. Different things turn on different people.

I will point out one of the good stories. Me Between My Own by Camika Spencer. Now you may look at my location and see I am from Dallas, as is the artist. I have never read anything by Ms. Spencer but her short story hit home. I am going to have to pick up her novel.

This book is one of the best erotica books I've evr read. It's so graphic and detailed. It's itelligent, witty and powerful. The stories have kept me interested for days.

I really appreciate the variety as well!

"Provocative....Carnal knowledge was never written so well."
-Bebe Moore Campbell, author of What You Owe Me

"Lyrical, funky-fingered, poetic, tongues-untied stories....BLACK SILK will touch you where no hands have gone before."
-Marita Golden, editor of Wild Women Don't Wear No Blues

"Packed with sensual stories written with wit and verve...a must-read for anyone who wants a sexy story with real and endearing characters."
-Yolanda Joe, author of This Just In...

This book is a welcome addition to my collection of erotica. I was thoroughly impressed with the wide range of thought-provoking and sensual tales by my favorite renowned authors collaborating with unknown writers daring to make their debut explosively. I would give it a much higher rating if every story was as hot as the last.

A disappointing book for me.
I expected hot, steamy, page turning erotica instead I got nothing.
There were some small indications of intimacy in the book and some of the short stories didnt even mention a hint of intimacy.

I guess I expected a lot more from this book, the stories were just OK and not particularly that erotic...I seen better books on Black erotica you should search those out.