​Wow! Seven gloriously sexy years reading in the buff already? My my how time flies when you're boob deep into the latest book series you've had your sapiosexual eyes on.

I honestly never imagined after finding the International Read Naked Movement, just over five years ago that anything would've came from it thus far locally but with many book loving friends willing to join in just last year alone along with friends in the burlesque circles preparing to take it off and read live on stage with me for the sake of literacy, I have to admit I do hope we do the creator Michelle L'amour proud. 

In a world this fixated on self destruction and the approaching downfall of human civilization in the west, it's now more essential than ever to ensure that literacy and reading books in a day and age where most are in love with the ideology of ignorance to be quite the rebellious act towards intellectual liberation. 

So why not defy future regimen overthrows as the empires fall and rebuild for yet the billionth time in human civilization, as they say Drink the Wine and let the World be the World. At least for one day we can put down our signs of protest against oppressive authoritarian overthrow's in government by diplomatically and radically protesting in the one way that the world always seems to thrive. 

With our brilliant and knowledge filled minds. 

As you very well know we can't spell Literature without T&A! So let's get cracking shall we (No, not book spines please, that isn't very nice) and take a look back at previous year's reading selections before diving into the old world with this year's lucky pick for International Read Naked Day! 

 Year One: 
Russell Brand's "My Booky Wook" 

Year Two: 
Jon Stuart's "America" 

Year Three: 
A.N. Onomis' "The History & Arts of The Dominatrix" 

Year Four: 
A.N. Roquelaure's "Beauty's Kingdom" 

Year Five: 
Anne Rice's "Prince Lestat" 

Year Six: 
"A Storm of Swords" by George R.R. Martin 
Book 3 in "A Song of Ice & Fire"

Year Seven: 
"A Feast For Crows" by George R.R. Martin 
Book 4 in "A Song of Ice & Fire"

​​For more curious answers to your questions about why I chose my favorite author's latest book as this year's selection, keep reading and you'll find answers to so many carnal questions about reading naked in the featured sections below. As well as how you can be involved in next year's holiday celebrations while personally joining the movement. 

Who know's maybe next year, you and/or your lover as well as the rest of this grand gang of sexy readers will be eager enough to take it off together and take a group photo of us all indulging in the sinfully delicious, always thought provoking world of those who love to read;
​Absolutely Naked. 

Toujours Sanglante,
Bella BloodLust 
Celebrating 7 Years Reading Naked! 

​Read in the raw.
For centuries, being able to read was a mark of privilege and progress.  Those who could read were held in high regard.  Being able to devour books and literature at your leisure was set aside for the upper classes.  Sometimes, even owning books was dangerous and could get you killed.

As time marched on, literacy became more and more prevalent until now we take the that very skill for granted.  As a culture, we no longer savor reading.  We no longer touch it with our whole bodies.  At best, we may read in passing, at as high a speed as we use our social media.  Any “literature” longer than 140 characters might as well be War and Peace assigned by a teacher that hates us.

What a shame!  Reading is a sensual, ritual experience – or at least it should be.  We should set aside time, set the stage, treat books like lovers…

That’s why we, the international literary salon Naked Girls Reading, have decide to make July 5th READ NAKED DAY  Join us in removing the obstacles that hinder your freedom to read as a ritual.  Doff your clothing on July 5th and get in touch with one of the most powerful forces in history – the reading of the written word.

We invite you to take part by simply reading naked.  That’s it.  If you’d like to be even more involved in bringing focus back to the ritual of reading BECOME A READ WARRIOR and help us get the word out.  Start a naked book club.  Get your local books stores involved.  Because if there’s one thing we at Naked Girls Reading know for sure:

​Become a F-READ-OM FIGHTER and fight for the cause!  You could go down in history as  a naked Joan of Arc (but hopefully less crazy) fighting with fanaticism to make sure our culture doesn’t forget about the ritual of reading.

F-READ-OM FIGHTERS are eligible for a packet of fun materials including a Read Naked Day poster, bookmark, 8×10 of Michelle L’amour, a ticket to a Naked Girls Reading event and more.

Writing a READ NAKED DAY theme song?
Have an idea for a press stunt?  Could bring new meaning to the term flash mob.
Starting a READ NAKED book club? Watch out Oprah.
Whatever your idea, let us know and we could confer upon you the title of READ WARRIOR.

For more information CLICK HERE and Join The Movement of F-READ-om Fighters!

​​​Taking the pledge is easy.  
Just follow these simple steps:

1.) Grab your favorite book a real, tangible book – no e-books!
2.) Take off your clothes
3.) Place your right hand on your favorite book and say the following:

“I understand that reading is a ritual that is important for the sensual and intellectual development of the human race. 

 I believe in the importance and tangibility of this ritual and will show my level of belief by setting aside time on July 5th to celebrate in my own way, but which will absolutely involve the removal of my clothing and the reading of a book.  
​
I pledge to uphold Read Naked Day as sacred and encourage those I know to do the same.”

​​​​As you can imagine, when you take off your clothes you make friends.  The first International Read Naked Day (2013) was such a success that made plenty.  Naked readers from all over the world joined us to celebrate the ritual of reading.

We’d like to feature a few of our fellow F-READ-OM FIGHTERS here:

The Outdoor Topless Pulp Fiction Appreciation Society 
Books & Bums 
Naked Girls Reading
​A Naked Girls Reading Movie Montage

​As they say in the North "If you like redheads, ask for Ros." - Theon Greyjoy

Oh what perils exist for a Ros Cosplayer when the books barely mention her existence within the profoundly enrapturing world created by George R.R. Martin. The moment we were all informed as fans that we'd have two entire years to agonize over the series finale, I instantaneously dived head deep into this illustrious world of intrigue, magick, mystery and carnality of the ancient worlds woven into a lush tapestry of asking myself where did the time go so swiftly for me to only be half way finished with book four in the series after a two year head start? 

The series might be over and regardless of how the series ended in your favor or in your angered repulsion I find myself delving deeper and deeper into this intricate world and loving each and every character even more now that I can read and understand so much more of their internal dialogue in each and every one of my favorites scenes from the television series. What might've been misleading, confusing or quite infuriating for many watchers of the show well as they say Read the Books. Not just pretty words but most assuredly why so many of us fans were more than elated with how the series of eight seasons finally ended. 

For me seeing the variations of when a character died much earlier in the books versus the series and so many nuances and layers to the story that are far denser in written word than on silverscreen has been by far one of the most intriguing journey's as I never found myself feeling sorry for so many of the villains as I have now that he's painted them into a much more tormented, self-loathing and mentally wrecked human character with each internal struggle that goes along within their own minds and those who are in the storyline who are quite close to them for better or worse. 

What's most astounding is that even us readers are still anxiously waiting for the sixth and final book in the series of A Song of Fire and Ice. So why many of the visual fans are still pouting I find myself just as intrigued to dive eyes first into this exotic and illustrious world as each page, each chapter, each story from each characters perspective in the realm of those who seek the Iron Throne, is by far more intricately woven than anything I've quite possibly read beyond Shakespeare. To say that this storyline is over now that the show has ended really isn't doing the written series or the readers and visual fans justice for the mysteries to unlock and the longer storylines that prevail still in Westero's, Highgarden, The North, The Iron Islands, Dorne, Bravvos, Qarth and so many other places in this illustrious series are waiting for you now if you'll just brave the journey as I have this far in the spirit of Arya in that closing scene from the beloved and eternal series. 

What are you waiting for?! It might be too hot and hellish outside to wander much or enjoy life to the fullest but my darlings today is International Read Naked Day! So why not celebrate in your birthday suit whether it's your birthday or not?

Toujours Sanglante,
Bella BloodLust
-Read Naked Enthusiast circa 2013-

​After finding eternal inspiration from the John Waters Quote:
 "If you go home with somebody and they don't have books, don't fuck em." 

​I decided to channel creative ideas into a profound and insightful discussion about the importance of reading and the demise of culture and society due to our current society shunning such a sensual ritual pleasure, and in turn not only received standing ovations, endless accolades and laughter while displaying my thoughts for the entire world to view along with my professor, I couldn't be more than elated to share this stimulating presentation that you're more than welcome to share to further inspire the bibliophile revolution. 

​And all this was written before a Trump Nation. *tsk tsk* You should've been reading.
I'm quite sure none of the above featured naked reading guests voted Republican. 
Model Credits: 
Bella BloodLust 
Wolfey 
Carla Perez
Jessie James Hollywood 

Photography Credits: 
Bella BloodLust 

Even with all the chaos and uncertainty in so many areas of life that I feel are foundations and pillars to one's sanity I find myself ever grateful for the loving, supporting and endlessly passionate relationship I find myself in. Two weeks in New York City spending every moment of my joy with the love of my life and her beautiful daughter has warmed my heart and fulfilled it in ways that I never truly imagined myself ever experiencing in this lifetime.

Of course with the wheel of fates and fortune what goes up must come down and when I returned to what used to be a peaceful home I was quite surprised that an objective conversation with somebody who used to refer to me as their best friend transformed into the most vindictive, vile, petty and childish game of email threats and quite honestly lunacy that I haven't encountered since sharing toxic space with my very own mother years ago. It's a pity we still live in a world where people can use their personal feelings and astronomical debt to project self-loathing onto others who are simply just trying to grasp the monthly routine of paying bills without all the added mental and emotional nonsense that comes from underdeveloped children parading themselves around in the adult world without a clue as to how to carry themselves likes Queens.

I've embraced where my ship has sailed both near and far and evermore towards the directions of my future with those beautiful souls who hold my heart on the East Coast as well as to you and so many other dear readers who have taken the time to send endlessly kind emails about my written work here on my website in The Scarlet Gardens and in regards to my newly published book. As for burlesque I've taken a bit of a hiatus from that world as well as modeling as my day jobs and traveling the world and enjoying my life with my darlings has been much more satisfying than any other dreams I've pursued these past ten years. It does not mean that I will not fulfill such desires or at the very least try when the opportunity presents itself. However I find when one's content, happy and feels fulfilled in a world this uncertain it's best to soak up ever last moment of that sunshine and truly appreciate the smell of the freshly blooming roses that not only thrive in my own front yard but all over parts of my heart and soul that have worked for so long to press up through the dirt and trials of life to relish in the blooming process.

To have love, and to be able to nurture the life of a child has by far been the most satisfying journey and tale of love everlasting that I have ever experienced before in this life or previous ones. We waited over a decade to meet, were always dear friends but for some reason the timing was never right until now and I couldn't be more grateful to her for introducing herself and being my objective confidant for all these years and finally at long last, I am hers and she is mine. Nothing in this world has ever felt as effortless as breathing as loving her and her daughter and even a midst the costs of flights, traveling across the country each month to see them and working overtime here at home and living a frugal life when I am away from them. I have never wanted anything more in my entire life. What others view as a sacrifice, I feel is just what we do when we're absolutely, completely in love and loved just as generously back.

This summer under the full honey moon in the fields of strawberries, I hope you find your joy, your happiness, your love and the strength to stay resilient when others refuse to grow and envy the garden you've been working on for an entire lifetime. Smile and keep plucking the weeds, you deserve a garden in full bloom whether they appreciate it or not.

Toujours Sanglante, 
Bella BloodLust​

​Curiosity didn't kill the cat; well at least not this time...

In Autumn of the year two thousand sixteen, I gave birth to; 
A Scarlet Collection of Monsters and Madmen.

 A book that's taken me nearly a decade to complete with the brilliant help and collaboration of real life monsters and madmen. The very same monsters and madmen who I fell head over heels in love with, and who captured me and released me long before their dark personal urges buried me in the garden to grow among the wild roses.

A midst their darkness and passion I was introduced to my own dark existence, which is an introduction that I never fathomed nor expected along the road to hell. For those who have desired to descend into the insanity and to know the deepest parts of my gothic soul, and where I hid the blood soaked corpses along the road of vice and transmutation this collection of horrorotic tales awaits your prying and most curiously debauched eyes.

As the eighth great bastard grandniece of Mary Shelley; and Lord Byron. I am more than in awe of reading the linked article to see that she published her book Frankenstein exactly 200 years before I finished this very novel of erotic tales of horror. It's as if her blood still flows through these eccentric veins breathing new life into me, fueling a frenzy to follow the course that I have always envisioned since I was in my youth. 

A Tribute to the Monsters and Madmen:
For those who helped me create this book, if you are reading this, thank you for sharing your madness. I cannot wait to share what we have created together over a decade of carnage and carnality. 

Coming to The World Stage October 31st, 2018:
A Scarlet Collection of Monsters and Madmen 
by Bella BloodLust ​​​

​I​​n previous years you've seen Bella BloodLust at conventions and in the buff for fine art rubenesque model lovers to indulge in near and far. In addition to adding a new set to my modeling portfolio I do admit I have a lot of sensual surprises coming to the world stage this year. Especially around All Hallow's Eve.

From Burlesque Debuts this past Spring to traveling the country to attend to those who prefer the dark arts of whips and chains at NYC's infamous Pandora's Box, I have to admit I might not be modeling in historical iconography until sometime next year unless the god's grant me some serious cash flow but I will have plenty of sensual things to keep you enthralled until further notice. 

But that isn't to say that I don't have many sets in mind just waiting to be captured by a lethal crew and talented photographers that I'm grateful to be working with and alongside since September of last year. As my sights are set on publishing my book of horrorotica this past Halloween I do hope you stick around for the 3 ring circus and one woman show. I assure you my pets, I'm just getting started. 

​​Long Live The Rubenesque Revolution!

​For those who have yet to find themselves formally introduced to Madame De Pompadour, Milonia Caesconia Empress Consort of Rome, Strawberry Coquette & The Iconic Mama Cass Elliot, perhaps your naughty and curious fingers will wander over each image to find yourself in a world unlike any other? 

For those who have missed the intoxicating allure of old world mistress Bella BloodLust, I'm elated to share my new series with you entitled "A Gothic Study in Scarlet" or "La Maison BloodLust". It was a sheer pleasure to collaborate and work with such an incredible visionary, friend and one hell of a boss. I'm not only proud to work for him but honored to work with and for him. If you'd like to book him for photography or cinematic film production, click here. 

If you just can't leave without a memento of your time spent with moi, I'm more than elated to share this wonderfully sumptuous collection that will continue to expand with more decadent goddesses for you to worship, that will be arriving over the coming weeks of this glorious new year. Enjoy celebrating the dawn of 2018 with something decadent from La Maison BloodLust and The Scarlet Gardens: 
​
Other Collectible Gift Items: 
Madame De Pompadour's Ornament Collection
​Madame De Pompadour Luggage of Bookbag Tag 
Madame De Pompadour Magnet Collection 
​Madame De Pompadour Diary 
​Madame De Pompadour Cosmetics Bag
​Madame De Pompadours Wristlet Purse 
Rubenesque Revolution Jewelry Box
​Feline Disposition Jewelry Box 
Gentleman's Playing Cards 
Luscious Hindquarters Cigar Humidor
French Girl Cigar Humidor 

For Decadent Decor Might I Suggest:
Milonia Caesconia Pillow Collection 
The Scarlet Gardens Poster Collection ​​

​Noble Aspirations Inspired by Little Reinette 
Charity & First Fridays Auction In The Works...

As soon as possible it's been a dream and desire of mine, to have an art show which will also initiate a worldwide Rubenesque Revolution Charity & Worldwide Network to promote true health and Body Beautiful living.

In a world where anorexia, bulimia, depression, self-mutilation and more plague the beautiful psyche's of the divine feminine that walks in each of us on this beautiful earth, I desire to help, and inspire those to ascend such Western Ideological limitations to truly embrace Self-Love & Acceptance.

This will take place after I've added a few more shoots into my repertoire first and after a few more lusciously curved ladies join forces with me to debut their work and pursuits that coin the ambiance of The Rubenesque Revolution.

As all great and grand things take time to unfold stay tuned my darlings this show has truly just begun. If you're ready to be apart of this incredible opportunity, and are ready to join forces email me at: MistressBellaBloodLust@yahoo.com.
​
​If you're still working up the nerve and courage to be apart of such a revealing and progressive opportunity, stay tuned as I look forward to preparing The Rubenesque Revolution Workshop Series and opening doors for women worldwide to embrace the curvaceous goddess that they truly are. ​​

​The Origins of The BloodSlayers: 
"After centuries wandering the Old World thirsting for blood and taming my inner demons, I've channeled my psychic forces and abilities to cross paths with those like me, who seek to transform the darkness they were left with into a productive career. When the descendant of Professor Van Helsing appeared in the form of Lydia St. Clair we stumbled into one another by predestined fate. She knew me as a brothel madame, former concubine and vampire dominatrix, in the frost covered hills of the Carpathian Mountains, seeking a bloodthirsty femme fatale to work alongside her against the allies of Vlad Dracul himself known only as "The B.L.O.O.D. 

In my spare time when I'm not assisting my lady in the good fight against darkness and evil, I travel the world by twilight in the guise of a horror-erotica writer, burlesque star, silk siren who whispers haunting ideas into my minions ears across the globe to entice men and women into falling victim in my seductive grasp. From inspiring the world with the Rubenesque Revolution to modeling in the realms of Fetish, Cosplay and Alternate History, there is only one velvet lined chair and three ring circus that could find itself embodied in the luscious curves of the one and only Bella BlooodLust." 
​
The BloodSlayer's Comic Book - Trading Cards - Buttons - Posters 
Send Bella BloodLust to Comic-Con by Purchasing Red Skye World Comics Merchandise!

​Bella BloodLust Comic Lovers Gift Guide
​The BloodSlayers Gift Set Collection 
The BloodSlayers Gift Set Collection ***Collectors Edition***

​These gardens are filled with endless roses each bloody one covered in thorns but somehow managing to smell ever so sweet. Once plucked from the garden of life, each lesson, each experience that I have been honored and privileged to be apart of is shared endlessly within these pages...

The Scarlet Gardens invites your curiosity;

​​Behind The Iron Gates of The Scarlet Gardens
The iron gates are waiting for you to turn the key, all you need is one secret password and entry into my world of dark decadence and sensual delight is yours for eternity.

The Scarlet Gardens is Expanding
From tawdry tales of salacious escapades experienced and lived most extensively by Mistress Bella BloodLust to a profound future book (listed below). 
​
If you haven't already subscribed to The Scarlet Gardens, now is the time to do it. From Fetish Chronicles to Old World Erotic Escapades, The Scarlet Garden awaits.

​​Present Novels In The Works:
A Scarlet Collection of Monsters and Madmen 
​Halloween 2018
Available Worldwide! 
On Amazon & Barnes & Noble

​​Memoirs of an Old World Lifestyle Mistress 
Blog Available Now! 
Book Coming Soon

The Expanded Unveiling of the year Two Thousand and Nineteen:
Exclusive Access Into My World: 
As the previous year has been primarily focused upon creating a world all my own, building from the ivy clad earth a beautiful palace of decadence and old world charm, I've seen so many places to expand upon my creations in the form of erotic expression that is as old as time and passion itself, over the coming months you will have access too erotic literature, including a book of short stories that have never been read before, expanded cosplay and fetish galleries, the more exposure I've received worldwide has opened up a floodgate of creative extraordinaire s to work with and collaborate with for your pleasure and mostly mine.

​As I've found a desire, a thirst and hunger to translate what the dark velvet world has meant to me for so many years now into workshops, classes, video tutorials and a world filled with lifestyle, fashion and a personal diary from the boudoir of Mistress Belladonna herself, those that seek dark ascension will truly find their sinful salvation behind the iron gates of The Scarlet Gardens. 

​La Maison BloodLust is expanding headquarters the private connoisseur will be pleased to enjoy access to  more regularly published Videos, Personal Interviews, Published Literature, Music and So Much More, arrive over the coming days and

​As you follow your curiosity find the Iron gate, take the Key and unlock the ivy-clad wooden door, immerse yourself in my sacred world of dark decadent ecstasy and lose yourself in passion, pleasure, and old world charm from the one and only ​
​Bella BloodLust.

​What enticing and at times scantily clad findings you can expect to see over the coming months at BellaBloodLustHQ? An array of scandalous adventures from burlesque to horrorotica book signing tours and so much more taking place behind the velvet curtain of The Scarlet Gardens... Explore the Old World in the New Modern Era here in my underworld by sunlight or mesmerizing moonlight. 

Bella BloodLust Events:
Burlesque Siren & Book Signing Tour
​​
The Scarlet Gardens:
A Scarlet Collection of Monsters in Madmen 
 {Available Worldwide}

Memoirs of an Old World Lifestyle Mistress 
{Blog: Active in The Scarlet Gardens}
{Book: Coming Soon}

​​​​It's been an arduous trek to the mountain's apex of rebirth but here I am capturing all of my wildest dreams and never looking back. 

From pursuing creative ventures with book tours, signings, promotions along with burlesque siren auditions at 1920's speak easy's all over the mile high city I never dreamed life could be this incredible and all I want to do is share it with each and every beautiful soul that continues to stay and walk into my life ever since I chose to reach for what I've always wanted instead of settling for what was only offered in my own backyard. 

Sometimes you have to roll the dice, take a leap of faith, sacrifice possessions, locations, old ways of life and even a former self before you're free to transform into the person you were always meant to be with your full potential. The best part is that no matter how far you reach the best people will always find you and many will even be inspired to follow suit. *smiles* 

Spring has welcomed back love and light into my life in ways I never imagined or even dreamed of. Life is far too short not to carpe noctum and carpe diem so why not capture every single experience and dream you have in your pretty little head and dive in head deep into the oceanic bliss that is living life to the fullest? 

​​​It's remarkable what being in a healthy environment without interference from toxic individuals can do to any flower. From rebirth to cocoon to sudden and full bloom and transformation into my fullest and truest self. I can't begin to describe all that has taken place in such a small span of time. 

If you'd have told me two years ago that I'd be a traveling showgirl and professional lifestyle mistress along with so many other titillating ventures that I prefer to keep private, at least for now... I would've laughed in your face and smiled assuming you had mistaken me for the wrong person or another version of my self from the past. 

But as of this past year the world recognizes my creative place in nearly every corner and realm and I haven't been able to slow down since, nor do I want too anymore now that my health and happiness are in full bloom. At this point after all that I have survived and thrived beyond why not embrace what is yet to come upon the horizons of tomorrow's ventures? As so many profound people, places and dreams are waiting just this Winter alone let alone after this season has transformed into my favorite time of year in just one solar calendar month.  

I really do relish in all that a single woman without family can do if she just believes in herself and follows through. It truly shows that when you are authentic, genuine, true and consistent that you will thrive in nearly any metropolis great or small as reputation and your word in this day and age still are more valuable than gold. I am rich beyond my wildest dreams in friends, love, happiness and health.

There's definitely no stopping me now. ​

​​​Businesses: ​​​​
Oh what a wonderous transition is taking place in my life at this very moment. For years I was Psychic Bella and well to be honest for those who are informed about me through occult order indexes or my previous work in the shaman community for the previous ten years I'm still very well tuned into that part of the etheric world for those who need it most. 

However this massive rebirth was destined to be and decided nearly a decade ago when I vowed to focus on my pursuits as a burlesque siren and published author, both of which are now finally at long last becoming dreams come true. 

This doesn't mean I won't make time to focus on freelance media projects with the right creative types out here in my new backyard, but it does mean that between those focuses, a full time day job as well as my moonlighting position with underworld clients as the illustrious Mistress Bella that I'm thoroughly enjoying this sense of rebirth as well as finding my roots again in areas of passion and interest that were for far too long brushed aside for all the wrong reasons. 

From California, Colorado to New York and back again
​The Red Queen has been Reborn! ​​

​​There's so much more to get your fill in the menagerie of places I've created for one and all to enjoy. I look forward to your inquiries, your contributions and suggestions and for those who are already well entertained, buckle up for a very wild ride; adorned in wild roses and thorns...why of course. What else would it be my darling? 
​
For this world and those we create are filled with both pleasure and pain in equal measure and as for me I relish in this silver spoon and feast on the oysters that have been left out freshly harvested for this adventurous feline. 

​Thank you eternally for your support and for those that desire to tear it apart, I look forward to watching the Old World burn down with you inside as The New Golden Age of Humanity is finally here. 

Long Live The Scarlet Queen 

Toujours Sanglante,
Bella BloodLust ​​​​​​​​​​