Im reading fifty shads of Grey. (whew) :o
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Im reading fifty shads of Grey. (whew) :o
Why?!?
I'm reading the forum.
Good question. Its to do with my book as i am looking for a bit of inspiration for Rose. I want to show how her obsession with Richard bcame dark as she begins to fantasize about Richard so i thought id better read up on a few sex positions. LOL. he said embarrassed.
Trying very hard to not give Jaq a Chinese burn til she spills ;)
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I think that's why erotic novels are popular. Guys like to be in control and have the woman submit to their every desire. (not going to happen) But with my character She is the one who is in command in the fantasy world sh is creating, and she is finding it difficult to gt out of. I was told i needed to spice things up a bit as my book is a bit bland.
There are much better erotic novels out there that deal with the subject of control and submission. E.L. James should have talked to people in the scene while researching (if she actually did any) this is more the story of a guy who had a horrible childhood, suffered incidences of abuse and carried that through to adulthood, the lead female character is weak with no personality and it's just a very poor book.
I shall look into that Jaquaia. I do see your point about it being poorly written but i think the author was trying to get across how seedy the whole experience was. For m there seemed to b a lot of unnecessary grunting and spanking going on.
That's just it, it isn't seedy when done properly. I know a lot of people in that lifestyle and it is an erotic and enjoyable experience between two consenting adults. It isn't a case of the guy has all the power, scenes are negotiated and nothing is done that isn't agreed upon beforehand, and there is a hell of a lot of aftercare for the submissive. Nothing is done that isn't consented to. Yes, it might not be what is considered "normal" but there is a hell of a lot of love and respect around in the scene.
I am sure it is. I am rather conservative when it comes to that and i realized that when writing my character Rose. I want to portray her as a strong woman who is not a victim but Very much in control till her emotions over power her and she goes down the road of trying to get what sh wants I.E Richard her (fantasy) so far i have only read that book so i guess i will have to research it a bit more.
I was always taught to write what you know, and what you don't know needs a hell of a lot of research. Are there any strong female characters who inspire you?
Yes. Suzi stella, paula you and magie and Rose. my D.I.L Maxine.
Awwww purple! (blush)
Would you be able to borrow things from people's personalities to make her strong and build in the flaws that cause her to lose control?
You have no idea how much that touched me. Thank you. I am honoured that you think of me as a strong woman.
I agree with Jaq, the s+m community is really supportive and there are so many things in place to help and support both parties.. If it's something that interests you then I'm sure between us we can come up with some other books etc to help you to learn more about it?
No , no its not something that interests me. Its just research i am doing for my book.
Fair enough ;) I can't wait to read it you know ;)
I've just finished reading Room by Emma Donaghue. An incredible book, something completely original, heartbreaking, compelling and unputdownable.
Reading the Couple next door on my kindle. Very good book.
currently into The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen. a very engaging read, recommend it
Something light for a change. YES. By Dawn French. Very funny.
I happen to be reading A tiny bit Marvellous by Dawn French. Very funny.
I've actually been given a book to review! It's not even published yet! ;)
I have no idea! L passed it on as he doesn't really read
I've just started 'On becoming a person' by Carl Rogers - a book for my college course x
I've just finished Our Song. I haven't cried that hard so, ooo, last week ;). Brilliant book but be prepared for your heart to be clenched
Dark is the Sea by Heather Blanchard.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/...ark-is-the-sea
I really recommend this if you're into dark witchy magic stuff. It's become a favorite.
Paula, did you know they've made Room into a film?
But I'm going to give it a go ;)
The Room movie won some awards, it ended up being really high rated because the actors were pretty good in it. I really enjoyed it.
I just download "the girl in the train " for my kindle so looking forward to starting it.
I just ordered a book called warcraft durotan. Its about the world of warcraft. I have been playing the game a lot so this might be a good start to get me reading again.