The Underside of the Snake is a collection of poetry and short fiction that explores eroticism from a perspective of both humor and pathos. Too often, sex is seen as a grim, over-serious activity, devoid of humorous potential?and this is a shame, because sex is both awkward and fun. The discomfort is often a source of unintentional hilarity. The author treats her subject with a sense of excitement and poignancy, each tale carrying sexual episodes nestled in the emotional and sometimes unfulfilling sides of life. The Underside of the Snake is a book that is sure to titillate its readers as they travel through many juicy sexual encounters.