Xodtica: The Magazine of Erotic Reading

Xodtica brings to readers a smorgasbord of treats. At 55 pages long, Xodtica contains two main parts, “Short Stories” and “Departments, Fillers and Other Things.” The contents are mixed together, with a story oftentimes followed by non-fiction piece; relevant photographs or images are also interspersed throughout the magazine. In the March issue, there are eight short stories that run the gamut from contemporary to shape shifter, sub/Dom and fantasy. The non-fiction stories cover topics of pornography and the law, the role of the editor in the writing and publishing process, writing tips for aspiring authors and a Q&A section with author, Master Nage.

Overall I found Xodtica a fun read, although at times the overall tone of the magazine seemed to fit more with writers’ resources rather than readers’ needs. The articles on editing, plot development and loops which feature “Book in a Week” challenges target the aspiring writer somewhat more than the average reader. Also, I think the magazine could be stronger with a more attractive and creative way of formatting the articles with images of higher quality. However, I found many of the erotic stories hot with the first story, Long Distance by Gwen Masters as my favorite. Ms. Masters brings a sexy twist onto a long distance relationship, complete with the realistic elements of loneliness. I also enjoyed Celine Chatillion’s PlayMate which featured a sci-fi scenario of 3D sex and fantasy lovers come true. The non-fiction articles were also interesting, Sex and the Law – The Freedom of Erotic Speech, Part 1 by L.A. Mistral charts the court’s history with censorship of obscene, pornographic and or erotic material. I liked the author’s analysis of previous cases and thought this a particularly interesting topic for those who don’t think about the challenges facing these basic freedoms. In general, this is a magazine worth trying.

Reviewed by: Jacque