Lucky
Girl – How I survived the Sex Industry
By Violet Ivy
Synopsis/
The intimate
autobiography of an international call girl. Scary, funny and bizarre stories
recorded for your amusement, edification or simply for interesting dinner
conversation.
The sex industry is
clouded in mystery. It has to be to some extent or it wouldn’t survive. But in
this age of internet porn, buying pubic hair trimmings online and wife swapping
parties it’s about time the veils of mystery were taken down.
For moralists, let’s
visit the chicken and the egg scenario. Which came first the prostitute or the
client? If there were no clients then obviously there would be no sex workers.
But what if there weren’t any prostitutes? Would guys wank themselves silly to
porn? Harass their post-menopausal wives? Frequent bars trying their luck? Or
hassle the secretary and risk being charged with sexual harassment? Would
statistics for rape be on the increase? Is prostitution a necessary evil in our
society? Don’t mindlessly believe and quote information spoon fed to you by
friends, family or the media. Make an educated decision.
Although it was never
my intention to get into this industry, I’ve travelled the world, had
incredible experiences and bought several properties. I won’t have to rely on
the government pension when I retire.
My closest friends
are co-workers, madams and clients. Brilliant people who I would never
otherwise have had the good fortune to meet. I will never regret my
decision to enter this field. It has not always been a bed of roses, but when I
compare it to what my life might have been; cleaning job, shitty boss,
marriage, perhaps divorce, mortgage, kids, living in the burbs, scraping by to
give my kids a better life than I was destined for, I feel that I have been
rescued…..thank God.
Blurb
Money doesn’t make
you happy? Tell that to someone thrown out of his house because he can’t make
the payments or the mother who can’t afford Christmas presents for her kids again this year. I’ve been poor. Money
equals choices. Options of how to
travel on this journey we call life. Did I make some mistakes? Sure! But
there’s not too much I’d change. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
Money gives security. Poverty causes ulcers. Financial hardship can also make
you compromise yourself in ways that being a sex worker never will.
This industry eats
its young and damages those not strong enough to cope. Every worker has a
different personality, head space, upbringing, personal history and therefore
experience. This book is a glimpse of mine. I am not advocating anyone join the
profession. That is a personal choice.
When I started out I
could never have imagined what my life journey would look like or where I would
be now. I don’t even know where in the world I will be in twelve months. What I
will be doing? Who I might be bonking, caning or smearing with hot wax?
Exciting isn’t it? Carpe diem – seize the day. I’m a lucky girl.
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Author bio
Violet
Ivy grew up on a small wheat and sheep farm in the outback of Western
Australia. A spray of freckles across her nose, pigtails streaming down her
back as she swam naked in the local creek to cool off during the endless
summers.
Who
could have predicted her transformation into one of the world’s most elite,
international escorts? The wanton woman satisfying the needs and desires of the
most affluent men and women of the globe.
Life
was not always easy for Violet. Hers is a rags-to-riches story from the seedy
brothels of the mining town Kalgoorlie to attending the Kentucky Derby and the
Oscars on the arms of the most influential men on the face of the planet.
Violet
continues to work in an industry that can either make or break it's players.
She has had to learn how to adapt and hone her expertise to climb to the top of
her game. Based in Melbourne, Australia, where sex work is legal, she travels
to far flung places, (if the money's right), as either a courtesan or a fetish
Mistress, fulfilling her clients' needs and desires. Encouragement from friends
and family to share her adventures led her to begin a series of books exposing
the realities behind the veil of the oldest profession in the world. She
introduces her readers to myriad bizarre, scary and hilarious people and
situations she comes across in her travels.
Read what other esteemed authors are saying about
Violet Ivy’s Debut novel…
‘From
the opening paragraph to the final words I was hooked, no pun intended. Frankly
there is no other book like Lucky Girl whether one reaches for Diary of a Call
Girl or The Happy Hooker. Well, there is one comparison...the work of Nancy
Friday who wrote in a similar fashion. When one writes about bondage and
discipline it is necessary to keep in mind the sensibilities of readers who may
not understand these matters. For me it was an eye-opener. Lucky Girl gave me
an understanding of B&D that now makes complete sense to me. People should
read this and understand the life and mind of a sex worker. It becomes obvious
very quickly that not all are uneducated drug addicts who can't hold down a job
anywhere else. I look forward to the follow up books. Violet Ivy is a writer,
and that is the highest praise any reviewer can give. To possess such talent
suggests that Violet Ivy is indeed a Lucky Girl.’
Graham
Whittaker, Author, The Girl from Kosovo
‘…gripped me from the start …very readable,
an honest account of someone 'who's been there'. An important work worth
publication.’
Ruko
Kitamaru, Author, No Ice Cream in the
Land of the Cannibals
‘I read every chapter and want more. A
fascinating look into your world presented with straight forward honesty,
warmth and colour. Such a fresh contrast to the drab, dark or dirty shades that
the media and society paints your career. I’m completely fascinated to know
more about Violet, she's so real.’
K Malone, Author, Twell
K Malone, Author, Twell
‘I was interested in comparing this with
Belle de Jour’s books which I read last year. Whilst I remember almost nothing
of hers, I’m pretty sure parts of your diary will stay with me. You’re not
afraid to tell it as it is; warts, unpleasant odours and all!’
Camac Johnson, Author, Hemingway Quest
Camac Johnson, Author, Hemingway Quest
‘A light and humorous but overall compelling
biography….an in depth and revealing picture of the life of a sex worker, at
the same time demonstrating that someone working in this industry has the
talent and perspicacity to write a biography of this quality. Well done…..it’s
really very good.’
Janet Holt and Helen Parker, Authors, The Stranger In My Life
Janet Holt and Helen Parker, Authors, The Stranger In My Life
What readers are saying about Lucky Girl – How I
Survived the Sex Industry
‘Is this woman real? She must be.
You couldn’t make this story up. I feel that I know her, the way she thinks,
her motivations. Can’t wait for the sequel.’….Mel H, Birmingham, England
‘A real page turner.’…..George W, Ontario, Canada
‘More, more….more please! I got
to the end and still wanted to keep reading. Fantastic!’ Irene K, Sydney, Australia
‘Very Belle de Jour.’ Fred C, Port Douglas, Australia
‘Good to see the Aussie
perspective. You go girl! Can I take you out for a drink sometime? I know
you’ve got more stories to tell.’ Dirk
B, Brighton, England
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