Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: Red Velvet and Absinthe - Paranormal Erotic Romance, Edited by Mitzi Szereto (December 13, 8-10 PM EST)

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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: Red Velvet and Absinthe - Paranormal Erotic Romance, Edited by Mitzi Szereto (December 13, 8-10 PM EST)

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Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Mitzi Szereto II
I actually had this title in mind from some time ago. In fact, the entire book was in my mind for about 4 years before I actually pitched it to Cleis.
Hmmm, that's interesting. Just kind of sitting there simmering, waiting for the right time.
12/13/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
Ugh I gotta go pick someone up from work...I am gonna come back and catch up later.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Top Kat Top Kat
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Originally posted by Sacchi
Another thing we always seem to notice about anthologies from Cleis is the variety of stories in each of them, even when they share a theme. I really appreciate that, especially when they surprise me. Mitzi always supplies work that's out of the ... more
There certainly is, I loved this book. But I dress almost exclusively in black and have had experience with velvet and absinthe!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by tim1724
Some use it, some don't. There are several styles of absinthe.

I recommend the Wikipedia article for lots of useful info on it.
Thanks. I'm mainly just going by what my husband's told me in the past.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Mitzi Szereto II Mitzi Szereto II
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Originally posted by Diabolical Kitty
Wow 4 years. That's a long time. I'm glad you kept it!
I felt it was a book worth doing. As I said in my intro, I really wanted to create a book that paid homage to the Gothic literary tradition. It's a genre I've always loved!
12/13/2011
Contributor: tim1724 tim1724
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Originally posted by Antipova
I don't know if anybody else has said this yet, but I'm so glad you're at this discussion
Gee, thanks

Glad I finally made it to one. If I have time for Porn Club, I should have time for this.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
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Originally posted by Mitzi Szereto II
I felt it was a book worth doing. As I said in my intro, I really wanted to create a book that paid homage to the Gothic literary tradition. It's a genre I've always loved!
Personally, I'm glad you love it too! I would have been less happy about writing without this book on my nightstand.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Sacchi
I wondered about that, too. I noticed that at least one writer managed to work both red velvet and absinthe into a story.
Clever!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Mitzi Szereto II Mitzi Szereto II
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Originally posted by Diabolical Kitty
You are quite welcome. I wish I could get my writing broke out into print honestly!
Keep trying. And keep honing and refining. I suggest be your own drummer and don't try to do what other people do. Be individual in your writing!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
Quote:
Originally posted by Mitzi Szereto II
I felt it was a book worth doing. As I said in my intro, I really wanted to create a book that paid homage to the Gothic literary tradition. It's a genre I've always loved!
And we're all very glad you did!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
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Originally posted by Mitzi Szereto II
Keep trying. And keep honing and refining. I suggest be your own drummer and don't try to do what other people do. Be individual in your writing!
I am but I have lost the desire to write as of late. I haven't found that I am happy with it. I don't know how to get my groove back.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Mitzi Szereto II Mitzi Szereto II
Quote:
Originally posted by removedacnt
Hmmm, that's interesting. Just kind of sitting there simmering, waiting for the right time.
That's not unusual for me. I often have ideas simmering!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Sacchi Sacchi
Hmm, Black Velvet, Ruby Port. Maybe wicked Cavaliers from that era. (Just musing aloud.)
12/13/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Mitzi Szereto II
That's not unusual for me. I often have ideas simmering!
I have lots of ideas but have trouble weaving the story.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Mitzi Szereto II Mitzi Szereto II
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Originally posted by Diabolical Kitty
I am but I have lost the desire to write as of late. I haven't found that I am happy with it. I don't know how to get my groove back.
Then take a break and stop. Do something else, maybe something totally unrelated to literature and writing. Try something else that's creative and see if it sparks the ol' groove again!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Kynky Kytty Kynky Kytty
I'll be going too, thanks for the interesting conversation about absinthe. And the book as well.

Good night
(And the GC )
12/13/2011
Contributor: Nothere Nothere
Quote:
Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
And we're all very glad you did!
with Ivy
12/13/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by tim1724
Gee, thanks

Glad I finally made it to one. If I have time for Porn Club, I should have time for this.
Definitely!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
Quote:
Originally posted by Diabolical Kitty
I am but I have lost the desire to write as of late. I haven't found that I am happy with it. I don't know how to get my groove back.
Have you tried just free-writing without any goals? I'm not much of a writer, but back when I was in school, I would sometimes just free-write -- start writing and not stop even if all I write is, "I need to think of something to write" over and over -- in order to get started on papers.

Maybe if you just write for yourself, not for any kind of goal, it will be fun again.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
I'm going to have to duck out---thanks for a lovely discussion, as always!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Mitzi Szereto II Mitzi Szereto II
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
I have lots of ideas but have trouble weaving the story.
Perhaps approach it from another direction. Don't write it in a linear way, but slot in bits and pieces of story and then try to fit it together. I've written stories in this manner. Whatever gets it written is fine. There is no right or wrong.
12/13/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
Quote:
Originally posted by Kynky Kytty
I'll be going too, thanks for the interesting conversation about absinthe. And the book as well.

Good night
(And the GC )
Thank you for joining us! Have a wonderful evening!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Sacchi Sacchi
Here's a good example of an unexpected approach to the theme, from Anna Meadows:

"The first seed of “Painted” came from a nineteenth-century portrait of a Russian princess. She poses in a way so sensual it would ruin her if it weren’t for the respect her position demanded. It felt like a perfect fit for erotica. As women, princesses or not, we get away with the sensuousness that is expected of us, but also forbidden."
12/13/2011
Contributor: SiNn SiNn
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Originally posted by Kynky Kytty
I'll be going too, thanks for the interesting conversation about absinthe. And the book as well.

Good night
(And the GC )
gn kynky kytty
12/13/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
I'm going to have to duck out---thanks for a lovely discussion, as always!
G'night!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
Quote:
Originally posted by Kynky Kytty
I'll be going too, thanks for the interesting conversation about absinthe. And the book as well.

Good night
(And the GC )
Good night!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ryuson Ryuson
(Review Program Mentor)
Quote:
Originally posted by Mitzi Szereto II
Then take a break and stop. Do something else, maybe something totally unrelated to literature and writing. Try something else that's creative and see if it sparks the ol' groove again!
I agree, writers block is a terrible beast but like a bully if you do something else it'll get bored of you and bug someone else!
12/13/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Quote:
Originally posted by Mitzi Szereto II
Perhaps approach it from another direction. Don't write it in a linear way, but slot in bits and pieces of story and then try to fit it together. I've written stories in this manner. Whatever gets it written is fine. There is no right or wrong.
thanks, will try that.
12/13/2011
Contributor: SiNn SiNn
Quote:
Originally posted by Sacchi
Here's a good example of an unexpected approach to the theme, from Anna Meadows:

"The first seed of “Painted” came from a nineteenth-century portrait of a Russian princess. She poses in a way so sensual it would ruin her if it weren’t ... more
nicee
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
I'm going to have to duck out---thanks for a lovely discussion, as always!
Bye! Nice seeing you.
12/13/2011