Author

Molly Devon

United States

Molly Devon is an American BDSM educator, writer, and co-author of Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns. Writing from the perspective of an experienced practitioner, she helped shape one of the most influential introductory works in modern BDSM literature through her contributions on communication, relationships, psychology, negotiation, and community life. Within the book, Devon frequently complements Philip Miller's practical instruction with observations drawn from personal experience, statistical discussion presented in a deliberately humorous style, and reflections on the emotional dimensions of consensual power exchange. The authors openly acknowledge that the work represents their own experiences rather than universal rules, encouraging readers to develop practices appropriate to their own relationships. Her contribution helped establish a style of BDSM education that combined accessibility with responsibility, making complex subjects approachable without sacrificing the central importance of informed consent, communication, and continual learning. Alongside Philip Miller, she remains associated with one of the foundational educational texts of the contemporary BDSM community.