The world of kink has many different avenues, but perhaps none is so popularized as BDSM. This wildly popular subset of the kink community has spawned numerous books and stories, especially in recent years. In THE BIG BOOK OF SUBMISSION, edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, sixty nine authors showcase sixty nine BDSM short stories which run the gambit from dirty to sweet and back again. It is a book filled with different scenarios, and they may not all be your cup of tea, but if you're interested in good short erotic stories, this book collects some of the best moments to highlight.

Rachel Kramer Bussel has certainly picked a wide variety of stories which can present one or two different activities each of the BDSM community. In "Housebroken" by Laila Blake, a Domme watches her kitten sleep and wakes her with a gentle play session which shows the power dynamic very effectively without harshness. To contrast this is Angela R. Sargenti's "Help! My Wife's a Former Dominatrix!" which depicts a punishment scene that made me wince in sympathy for the sub while summarily cheering his wife on. This book also introduces the reader to brand new scenes; I had never considered the idea of "kinky exercise" until I read the two excellent pieces in this book dedicated to them.

On the whole, these authors seem to have a very good grasp of the way the community works, from private play to public and all areas in between. There's rarely a story in which consent is not expressed in some way, whether through negotiation or understanding of the various safe-word systems. I think each author brings something new to the table, but knows what is expected of dominants and submissives in each and every relationship. The collection is a very good read for someone who wants just a little spice in their collection. I highly recommend THE BIG BOOK OF SUBMISSION whether you are an amateur, a professional, a hobby-practitioner, or just someone who loves to read BDSM literature.