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The Internet and digital revolution in erotic depiction
has blurred older forms of representing scenes of a
sexual nature, although one researcher[82] concluded
that erotic literature was available among the poor and
performed at public readings in 18th century
Britain.
Online bookstores purvey a range of professional,
commercial and non-commercial erotic writing. Whereas
once access to online erotic fiction was largely
restricted to membership or pay sites, in recent years a
marked increase in the number of
community based, not-for-profit or free access websites,
such as "Lushstories.com" has led to an explosion in the
level of popularity of this genre.
Increased interactivity and anonymity allows casual or
hobby writers the opportunity not only to author their
own stories but also to share them with a world-wide
audience.
Many authors adopt colorful pseudonyms and can develop
cult followings within their genre, though a small
number use (or claim to use) their real names. Among
transgendered or genderqueer authors it is a common
practice to adopt a feminine or masculine alter-ego,
although it is not unheard of for a writer to use his or
her own given name.
Erotic Literature - Writings of prostitutes
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