(Cross posted...DO read their stuff, of course.

Have you ever written any fanfic in their genres? That might be an in as well.

Steph, I think the way you put it is perfect. "I'm comfortable with m/m..."

You may even mention if you have ever read any titles or authors that they might know.

This would reassure them that you are actually their demographic and if you read their product, you are down with their mission. That way, it isn't you exposing personal expertise, but sharing in their success.

Once you have the job, I would totally suggest making clear that you are the in-house expert...if you want that gig.

Oh, Samhain's been around for a while. And a LOT of their books are going to be erotic and/or erotica one way or another. I would definitely let them know it's not a problem for you.

Their books might be crappy

They would be so much less crappy with your editing! Just sayin'.

if you read their product, you are down with their mission.

To make money while pandering to the lurid tastes of the masses!

But I don't suppose that would work as part of a cover letter on an application.

Oh, Samhain's been around for a while.

They're based here. I did not know that. The position is freelance and WFH, which is totally fine, so it doesn't matter where they're located, but it's just funny that I didn't know they were based here.

But I don't suppose that would work as part of a cover letter on an application.

"I have 18 years' experience editing and I am SO DOWN with hot guy-on-guy action. Also, did I mention I own an asshook?"

(Spoiler: I DON'T.)

I'm still tripping balls on migraine drugs and really want to reply to their e-mail with that. But I won't.

I like to think this is a safe place to type the stuff we shouldn't elsewhere, at times.

I'm sure it can wait till tomorrow, Steph. (Also, I know Imogen Howson, one of the editors there -- she wrote for Deena, and she's a sweetheart.)

Laura, I think your son living with your brother would be a great idea, if your brother would be up for it. Family, but maybe out of the current reaction loop, plus your son having a sense of responsibility while being there--it could be just the ticket.

Steph, anything you could do to improve the editorial quality of current published erotica would be a blessing to human kind. I've read books where I was muttering, "Where was your beta, dude?" two pages in, and that so takes me out of the mood. I hope it works out for you.

Amy, good luck with possible naval enlistment for your son. My dad served in the Navy, as did an uncle and a couple of cousins. Go Navy!