Why I Do What I Do As Jenny Raven

Why I Write What I Write

It’s a good thought. One my partner asks regularly. To be super clear, the work versus reward, financially at least, makes no sense. None.

So it’s not the money.

I began writing erotica during the pandemic as a kind or release valve for the ‘she in me’. Being locked down, I had next to zero private time. Add to that the pressure-cooker of the pandemic, and it’s no wonder Jenny demanded to come out to play.

Those of us who have been lifelong crossdressers, living in the shadows of guilt and shame, will identify with this I am sure.

I quickly found that the act of writing erotica was enormously pleasurable, but it also offered surprisingly honest connection with others too. At first just feedback on the books. Then social media DM’s and comments. Late night chats with amazing people from around the world.

I also began a journey to get to the root of why I am the way that I am.

I chose to begin to write a dual biography, of Jenny and her male counterpart, asking deep and probing questions. That led me to reach out and ask others about their experiences too, and the two surveys that I have undertaken were launched, the first in 2024 and second in 2025. I am cooking up a third for 2026 now.

Of course, why stop there? And so a podcast emerged, one that I have enjoyed creating immensely. And there’s more goodies to come too.

It’s hard work though.

Truthfully, it eats up a lot of my time and financial resources as well.

But it’s all worth it when I get messages like this one…

I must say I absolutely cannot adequately describe just how true and heart-racing your posts are. I would totally (figuratively) die if I had these experiences I wanted. I cry happy tears seeing my hopes laid out–knowing me–and affirmation of myself and my own humanity. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Received via my Instagram account today.

Thank you.

So yeah. I do what I do because Jenny demands it. But also because my male counterpart sleeps better at night knowing that he is both not alone, AND that what he does, with Jenny, makes a difference.

Want to be part of what Jenny does? Share your story in the 2025 Crossdresser Community Survey. Or explore her guide to writing erotica — the craft behind the community.