In The Flesh: L.A. is a monthly reading series featuring journalists, authors, scriptwriters and more offering their torrid tales for your entertainment and titillation, hosted and curated by acclaimed author and editor Carly Milne (Sexography, Hooking Up, Naked Ambition.). It happens every month at Freddy And Eddy's in Mar Vista, California, and it's happening tonight, Thursday, July 31, from 7:30pm to 10pm. Free cupcakes.

It's 'Surprise Night' this month, with authors Gram Ponante (Fleshbot, Porn Valley Observed); Seth Greenland (Shining City); Nina Hartley (www.NinaHartley.com) (Guide to Total Sex); Jeff Miller (Thrillist); Lisa Palac (The Edge of the Bed) and Colleen Wainwright (Communicatrix).

There is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person to the Rape And Incest National Network.