Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: CAN'T HELP THE WAY THAT I FEEL (Lori Bryant-Woolridge) and MAKING THE HOOK-UP (Cole Riley)(July 27, 7-11 PM EST)

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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: CAN'T HELP THE WAY THAT I FEEL (Lori Bryant-Woolridge) and MAKING THE HOOK-UP (Cole Riley)(July 27, 7-11 PM EST)

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Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Hopeless Romantic
You should go for it
I just might. Especially since joining EF has already had me push my previous boundaries and helped me be more comfortable with myself. Writing some erotica can't be all that far behind, lol
07/27/2010
Contributor: Cole Riley Cole Riley
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
What about yourself, Lori?
It sounds like you had a pool of your students. I would have found that selection process very difficult. Didn't you?
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Kayla
I think it's 'cause I read so many erotic books. The ones that amuse me aren't the ones that just have good sex - they normally have an awesome plot that's really unique or a great romance or dilemma between the characters. Those are ... more
When I write erotica, I take a look at the story without the sex scenes. If the story can exist without the sex, then I know like I haven't done my job. The sex should be integral to the plot and the plot shouldn't be able to stand alone without the erotic component.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Teddy Bell Teddy Bell
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
I got in plenty of stories from all over the world. Germany, Spain, Thailand, and on and on. So many voices, so many viewpoints. The most rewarding part of the collection was putting them in a sense of order, making them sing, like a string of notes ... more
Exactly...I'm feeling you with that. It's exciting when you can take things that may appear different on the surface but actually with careful arrangement are sooo well connected....Like a puzzle. It's very fulfilling when you can do that.
07/27/2010
Contributor: ♥ Amanda ♥ ♥ Amanda ♥
Wow, this is kickin tonight! Wow, our little book club is growing, growing. This is so much fun.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Cole Riley Cole Riley
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
It sounds like you had a pool of your students. I would have found that selection process very difficult. Didn't you?
I agree with you, Kristina. One cannot stand without the other.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Splendwhore Splendwhore
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Oh noes! I have to go soon
But-- But I just got here! Leaving so soon?
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
When I write erotica, I take a look at the story without the sex scenes. If the story can exist without the sex, then I know like I haven't done my job. The sex should be integral to the plot and the plot shouldn't be able to stand alone ... more
That's something I actually never would have thought to do
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Splendwhore
But-- But I just got here! Leaving so soon?
Work is almost done for the night
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I just might. Especially since joining EF has already had me push my previous boundaries and helped me be more comfortable with myself. Writing some erotica can't be all that far behind, lol
If you're thinking about it, you will write it. Might as well start now!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
I didn't do a call for stories. I went to authors I knew and a few of my students and asked them to contribute. This was my first editorial project and I really had a specific vision in terms of my audience and message. I really discovered that liked the editing and pushing my contributors to really let themselves go. And the process of putting in order was interesting. That was probably the most difficult because I wanted a strong ebb and flow to the collection. It was really a lovely experience.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
When I write erotica, I take a look at the story without the sex scenes. If the story can exist without the sex, then I know like I haven't done my job. The sex should be integral to the plot and the plot shouldn't be able to stand alone ... more
I like that idea. Thanks. It might be hard to make it work, but I'll sure try.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
If you're thinking about it, you will write it. Might as well start now!
Well, maybe when I'm not almost out the door for the night, but maybe by the time we meet again I'll have something. At least an idea maybe.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Teddy Bell Teddy Bell
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Originally posted by Jul!a
That's something I actually never would have thought to do
Kristina..I love that approach about creating a story without the sex first...can I borrow that?
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by ♥ Amanda ♥
Wow, this is kickin tonight! Wow, our little book club is growing, growing. This is so much fun.
Isn't it awesome to have the viewpoints of the authors themselves? I'm loving the insights into these two books that Cole and Lori are providing! (And Teddy!)
07/27/2010
Contributor: deadpoet deadpoet
sorry to say but I most leave now. Thank you all for the great advice, and I will definitly do this again.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
It sounds like you had a pool of your students. I would have found that selection process very difficult. Didn't you?
No, they were each hand selected based on work I'd read in class. And they each delivered marvelously! I'm so proud of them!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by Splendwhore
Great advice! I tend to take on too many projects at once too.. I'm usually too busy daydreaming about how I want everything to play out to get things done. Hey, I'm a Pisces. Gimme a break. >_>
I guess that what Pisces doI'm a Pisces alsoSo many thoughts going on, now how to learn & act!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Teddy Bell
Kristina..I love that approach about creating a story without the sex first...can I borrow that?
Absolutely! I share and play well with others. ;-)
07/27/2010
Contributor: Splendwhore Splendwhore
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Originally posted by deadpoet
sorry to say but I most leave now. Thank you all for the great advice, and I will definitly do this again.
Bye bye honey! It was great to have you here tonight. Sad I couldn't have been here for more of the discussion myself.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Teddy Bell Teddy Bell
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Originally posted by deadpoet
sorry to say but I most leave now. Thank you all for the great advice, and I will definitly do this again.
Bye DP...Take care!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by deadpoet
sorry to say but I most leave now. Thank you all for the great advice, and I will definitly do this again.
Thanks for stopping by! We'll be back in 2 weeks!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
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Originally posted by deadpoet
sorry to say but I most leave now. Thank you all for the great advice, and I will definitly do this again.
Thank your for participating!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by deadpoet
sorry to say but I most leave now. Thank you all for the great advice, and I will definitly do this again.
Hope to see you next time
07/27/2010
Contributor: ♥ Amanda ♥ ♥ Amanda ♥
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Originally posted by Splendwhore
But-- But I just got here! Leaving so soon?
Wow, love the pic! Yours?
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
LOL... just read this after reading FB. You are making me crave lemon sangria...
wow lemon sangria, I must be missing out, I've never heard of it! I'm gooin to have to try it!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Teddy Bell Teddy Bell
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Originally posted by Lori Bryant-Woolridge
Thank your for participating!
Bye Lori!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
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Originally posted by ♥ Amanda ♥
Wow, love the pic! Yours?
I wanted to ask that myself!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
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Originally posted by Teddy Bell
Bye Lori!
By sweetie. Thanks for dropping in!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Splendwhore Splendwhore
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Originally posted by ♥ Amanda ♥
Wow, love the pic! Yours?
Haha, no. Not my ass. It has been temporarily borrowed.
If I bared any of my own skin, I think Sam would erupt into a jealous rage. *Giggles*
07/27/2010