As others have rightly said, it's copyright the moment you write it. However one trick I use is to upload my books, just as docs, to KDP before I send to anyone outside my editor and alpha readers. That way they have it in their system if anyone tries to claim it's theirs.

#AuthorsOfTwitter are we supposed to copyright our manuscripts?!?!? … and now I’m panicking

There needs to be some sort of fetish or D/s greating card website out there. Happy Locktober cards or Thank You for destroying my penis cards. You know, wholesome keepsakes and all.

In our next episode of All The Filthy Details - we’re giving our Patreon’s the floor to contribute to the show. Only a few rose to the challenge. At the end of the month we’ll see what delights they bring. #erotica #erotica authors best value Patreon ever

To the Australian who bought every one of my Kink by the Numbers series, only to return each one after reading them. Try the first book for 99c, don't like it? Fine, return it. The whole series? You're harming hard working, independent authors. Amazon is not a library. Stop it.

I love the little bits of real life that make their way into my erotica. I’m that person always looking around at my neighbors and wondering what their sex life is like. Sometimes I overhear a conversation or notice a particular interaction or outfit and bam, I’m writing smut.

What #edging zone are you in? #orgasmdenial (graphic from James Hardcourt )

Five by Five is out today, and it's already hit #1 on Amazon's UK Hot New Releases category chart. Thanks for all the support, especially while my Tumblr is still down! geni.us/fivebyfive

Check out The Essence Vault, amazing copies of the big brands at a price you can try a bunch to see what you like. The Aventus and Oud Wood intense versions are my favourite.

Head’s up, self-reblogs incoming For some reason, searching my blog for something threw up a ton of really good old posts. We’ve got tens of thousands of new followers since I wrote most of these, so I’m picking some of my favourites to share... tmblr.co/Z7m6zkcKGePXKW…

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farmersir said: What made you switch gears from normal masturbation to entering the edging and denial world? tmblr.co/Z7m6zkcKENCCaW…

Not Fair - themasterofo: “You let her cum? The girl you were chatting with?” Yes, I did. “But… why?” Because she needed to. “But, that’s not fair!” Things aren’t always fair, little one. “Yes, but… Sir, if other girls get to cum sometimes, how... tmblr.co/Z7m6zkcKCU6xaa…

📷 She’d sworn her oath, offered her orgasms in return for power and success. And when she’d achieved them, she ignored her vow. She came. But there was a price to be paid, and the angel was here to take it. She would be edged, edged... tmblr.co/Z7m6zkcKAbKCSq…

Anonymous said: started taking new pills recently, one of the side effects is it's really really hard to reach an orgasm, so i don't touch myself too much anymore because i know i'll just get more desperate if i do, i've been having an orgasm... tmblr.co/Z7m6zkcK8i9b0e…

Anonymous said: Hi James, I need some advice. I am really horny. All the time. What should I do. Is there a way to manage this tmblr.co/Z7m6zkcJvmdW8a…

goodgirljamie-deactivated202207: I don’t think a lotta people realize the subtler side of mental conditioning kink. It’s not all instantly dropping for cock, it’s not all consuming. Sometimes it’s about thinking the phrase “big silly boobies!”... tmblr.co/Z7m6zkcJttbLmu…

drippingdenialslut: I just need to be told that girls don’t deserve to cum. Not in a degrading kind of way, just casually… “Oh baby, you’re so cute. I love that you’re all wet and horny and desperate. An orgasm would feel so nice, wouldn’t it?... tmblr.co/Z7m6zkcJr-J_ue…

uronlyh0les: subbyybunny: heyy!! my birthday is coming up (aug 2nd) and to celebrate it i wanted to do an edging challenge !! :D so for every like i’ll do one edge, for every reblog i’ll do 2, and ever follow i get i’ll do three and im... tmblr.co/Z7m6zkcJq5luia…