Image: Christmas Fairy. (Me, wearing my halo, whilst sitting in a Pohutukawa – also known as the ‘New Zealand Christmas tree’.)
This Wicked Wednesday is an unapologetic, sentimental and festive ‘thank you’ – a big one! – to all the amazing people who have made my 2013 so happy and wonderful.
Bloggers, writers, readers, fellow kinksters … There are so many of you that I am pleased and proud to know (both online and in person), and who have been totally selfless in support of me and this little Chintzy corner of the Interweb these past twelve months. To that end, I’d like to embarrass a few of you by specifically calling out your awesomeness.
Firstly, Marie, who runs this fantastic meme and has always encouraged and given me the opportunity to participate in it.
The truly lovely and talented Tamsin Flowers. We met over a coffee table at this year’s London Eroticon, and I can honestly say she’s been one of life’s best chance encounters. (It’s not often you find a kindred spirit in smut-writing crime.) Not only that, she’s been a constant source of encouragement and patience. (Read: she’s put up with me even though I’ve been completely rubbish at delivering … well, anything useful to her these past six months.)
Michael, who I adore reviewing erotic books with and who never fails to keep me entertained with John Norman Gor analogies. That, and he doesn’t bat an eyelid at my over-the-top book rants.
Author Natasha Knight. All-round good person and willing to drink cocktails with me on Messenger whilst talking kink. (I can type ‘nanl exs’ and she still knows what I mean.)
E, who has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to help me out with Sinful Sunday pictures (shielded my topless self from unexpected dog walkers in English fields, shooed neighbours away from the front door whilst I’ve lain half naked in her sitting room covered in glitter, etc., etc., etc.).
Molly and DomSigns, who have been nothing short of amazing with me and my other half, M. Thank you both for absolutely everything this past year. Your company, your advice, the excursions, and your friendship. I (we!) miss you guys.
And last but certainly not least, my family, who, without exception, have been unflinchingly supportive of my slightly left-of-centre life and blog – and aren’t afraid to own me and what I do. (Although in future, a certain brother might want to wait until his friends don’t have mouthfuls of crisps and beer before nonchalantly asking me ‘how my porn site is going’.)
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you all.
Jane
xxx
You made me tear up. Thank you for the mention. I love chatting about kink over cocktails with you. It’s the best.
I’m sad you’re across the world now but happy for you. It’s a lovely lovely photo. I wish you much happiness, a Merry Christmas and only wonderful things for you and your family in the new year.
Love you
Natasha
Awww thank YOU for participating in Wicked Wednesday and helping to make a success of my meme! I love this sweet post, that is full of so many wonderful words. And your message to your brother really made me smile!
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
Rebel xox
Thank you for including me. Perfect Gift for a Christmas Eve.
It has been a pleasure following your blof this year. And that is a beautiful photo. Merry Christmas!
Beautiful sentiments and a beautiful picture as always.
We miss you too, so very much. Eroticon is an amazing thing, it bring people together and sets alight friendship that otherwise would probably never have happened before. I am envious of the beach and summer but happy for you that you have got through all the stress and are finally finding a settle place again. Here’s to lots more blogging in 2014
Mollyxxx
Bring on the New Year eh and lots more “porn blogging” for your brother – nothing quite like shocking siblings!!!! LOL
~Mia~ xx
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! and a very Happy New Year as well
~Kazi xxx