People often ask who is behind House of Herra.
The answer is simply this: my name is Herra Rune, and I am a Dominant, writer, and educator who has spent years exploring the complexities of power exchange, not only through practice, but through reflection.
Although BDSM had fascinated me for much of my life, it took me many years to move beyond curiosity and begin living it with intention. What followed was not a destination, but an ongoing education. The more I learned about Dominance, submission, responsibility, communication, and trust, the more I realised that the most valuable lessons rarely came from certainty. They came from asking better questions.
Writing became part of that process.
What began as personal reflections soon became conversations with others who recognised their own experiences within my words. Those conversations ultimately became House of Herra.
Today, House of Herra is an independent publication dedicated to thoughtful essays exploring BDSM, power, intimacy, relationships, and the people who practise them. It exists to examine the ideas that shape our dynamics, the responsibilities that accompany authority, and the quiet moments of growth that often define our journeys more than any scene ever could.
I do not write because I believe I have all the answers. I write because every essay helps me understand the questions a little more clearly. If those reflections encourage someone else to think more deeply, communicate more honestly, or approach their own relationships with greater care and intention, then they have served their purpose.
Whether you arrive here as a Dominant, a submissive, a switch, or simply someone who is curious, I hope you find ideas that challenge you, conversations that stay with you, and essays worth returning to long after you have finished reading them.
Welcome to House of Herra.
House of Herra has always been built on the belief that the BDSM community is richer when thoughtful voices are willing to share their experiences.
If you have lived experience, a reflective perspective, and a desire to contribute meaningful writing about BDSM, power, intimacy, relationships, or the D/s dynamic, I would love to hear from you.
It does not matter whether you identify as a Dominant, submissive, switch, or somewhere beyond traditional labels. What matters is your willingness to write with honesty, humility, and respect for both the people and the practices that shape our community.
I'm not looking for sensationalism or easy answers. I'm looking for writers who are curious, reflective, and committed to exploring ideas with depth and integrity.
If that sounds like you, I invite you to get in touch. Together we can continue building House of Herra into a publication that informs, challenges, and gives voice to the many perspectives that make our community what it is.