Gillian Anderson Pushes for Unfiltered Female Desire in Anthology Sequel
Here’s something you don’t see every day: Gillian Anderson, best known for her roles in The X-Files and Sex Education, is asking women around the world to send in their sexual fantasies—and this time, she’s challenging them to go even further. Anderson is partnering with Bloomsbury Publishing for a bold sequel to her 2024 bestseller, Want, which stunned readers with its raw honesty and intimate confessions straight from anonymous contributors.
The original Want was anything but ordinary. Released in September 2024, it gathered hundreds of deeply personal stories about desire, intimacy, and empowerment. Anderson even threw in her own anonymous tale, making it unmistakably clear that no fantasy was too big—or too taboo—for her collection. The book’s message resonated: women’s real experiences and fantasies deserve space, free from judgment.
But Anderson isn’t stopping there. For this follow-up anthology, she wants the volume turned way up. She’s specifically asking for fantasies that push boundaries and break through the walls society puts around women’s sexual expression. Think stories that most people wouldn’t even say out loud. Taboo desires, unconventional scenarios, the stuff that usually stays locked away—Anderson wants to bring it into the light. The point isn’t titillation for its own sake; it’s about validation and visibility for the whole messy, imaginative range of women’s sexual wants.
A Global Call for Honest and Daring Voices
What makes this project stand out isn’t just its open-minded editorial line. Anderson is eager to make sure voices from every walk of life are included. She’s inviting submissions worldwide, deepening the mix of perspectives and experiences. Whether a woman’s fantasy involves romance, power play, public exposure, gender fluidity, or something no anthology has ever printed before, Anderson and her team want to read about it.
Bloomsbury remains the anchor for this adventure—hardly a surprise, considering the impressive sales and buzz generated by the first collection. They’ve set up easy and anonymous submission channels to protect contributors’ privacy, with strict guidelines to make sure every story centers respect, safety, and consent. No one will be named; every fantasy can be as wild as the author wants, with no risk of personal exposure.
The goal isn’t shock value but honesty—giving women a safe space to share the fantasies they’ve been conditioned to hide. If the original Want opened a window, the new book is kicking down the door. Anderson has made it clear: the time for shame is over. She’s betting that more people than ever are ready to read, relate, and maybe even find the courage to share their own hidden dreams.
- Want became a bestseller in late 2024, celebrated for its upfront look at women’s desire.
- Submissions to the new anthology are open now, with guidelines focusing on respect, safety, and consent.
- Voices from all backgrounds are encouraged to take part, expanding the book's reach and diversity.
- The project aims to break taboos, amplify representation, and invite bold, honest conversation about female sexuality.
Anderson’s move isn’t just a literary project—it’s part of a bigger wave pushing for open talk about topics that have been silenced for too long. If her first book was groundbreaking, her new anthology promises to smash still more barriers down.
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