Sexy stories from a YHA Warden

Kendal author lifts lid on youth hostel romps

A CONTROVERSIAL author whose book features sexual encounters in squeaky youth hostel beds claims he has been unfairly censored.

Steven Freeman, 48, of Kendal, said his novel Black Sail is based on real life events from his time as warden at the remote Lakeland bunkhouse in 1998.

The book is based around the life of a fictional character, the ‘ornamental hermit’ Sol.

However, Mr Freeman said the book, which features strong language and several sex scenes, was inspired by his time as a warden at the Ennerdale hostel.

Mr Freeman added that sexual escapades at the Black Sail were inspired by his own experiences at the hostel in the 1980s when he was a single man.

Mr Freeman says his work is being unfairly censored by the Youth Hostel Association, which he claims ordered his promotional posters to be taken down from several Lake District youth hostels.

He had to take down posters in the Lake District hostels? Probably to make room for the FOR SALE signs. :D

“I can only presume this is because the book contains warts ‘n’ all material that doesn’t conform to the squeaky clean public image that the YHA wants to project,” said Mr Freeman.
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Duncan Simpson, the YHA’s head of corporate affairs and policy, said: “I wasn't aware that Steve was trying to promote his book through YHA or that anyone had said we should take his posters down.

“We're certainly not interested in censoring books so if Steve wants to get in touch we can look at this.”

How many books do you think are out there that describe sexual adventures in hostels. Would anyone like to share their favorites? (Favorite books, not favorite adventures!)