LIFE WITHOUT SHAME
So I just spent the better part of two days removing a line. We're talking about a tiny, black, curving line a few centimeters tall. This row of pixels is so offensive, apparently, Jeff Bezos has taken it upon himself to protect us from it, whether we want him to or not. This is the... Continue Reading →
OK. This is a rant. My apologies.Today I received word that The Feral Girl: Illustrated Edition will be removed from Amazon's platform. Why? Here's what they told me:During our review, we found the cover image for the following book(s) is in violation of our Content Guidelines: The Feral Girl: The Aenya Saga: Book One of... Continue Reading →
Nudism is losing ground in the battle for acceptance. Every day, it seems, we are under attack by social media. Our way of life is perpetually misrepresented, when all depictions of nudity, however innocent, are lumped in with p@rn. Earnest YouTubers promoting the lifestyle are quietly erased. My account was recently flagged with a violation,... Continue Reading →
It isn't easy being a nudist these days---with the algorithm associating all nudity, innocent or otherwise, with porn---and living the lifestyle can be daunting when it comes to friends and family. Few of us are lucky enough to live in a clothing-optional home, and many people I see on Reddit lament having to hide their... Continue Reading →
So a photon checks into a hotel. The concierge says, "Would you like me to take your bags, sir?" and the photon says, "No, I don't have any bags; I'm traveling light." That's us. My wife and I will be traveling light. The other day, I went to Walgreens to purchase our "clothes" for the... Continue Reading →
In the podcast (below), I discuss my participation in the first annual Tarpon Springs Book Fair, changes I've made to my book covers for the sake of wider market appeal, and the challenges posed to a writer who just happens to be a nudist (me) who struggles to overcome the limits put upon us by... Continue Reading →
WARNING: RANT AHEAD If you genuinely enjoy reading fantasy---if you delight in the works of Homer, Burroughs, Tolkien, Sanderson, Rothfuss, or any author who dabbles in speculative storytelling, you owe it to yourself to pick up the books in the Aenya Series. But if you're looking to satisfy some voyeuristic urge or wish to justify your... Continue Reading →
Being and Nakedness 