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: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by ♥ Amanda ♥
I strongly recommend Making the Hook Up. It is the first book in a long time that I could just completely indulge in. I was heated by the soulful erotica and humored by the stories that seem that they had to be true. I could picture myself in the ... more
I am interested in reading Do Not Disturb, added it a few weeks ago to my wish list
07/27/2010
Contributor: Teddy Bell Teddy Bell
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Originally posted by Hopeless Romantic
Hello Teddy
Hi Hopeless....
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ♥ Amanda ♥
I strongly recommend Making the Hook Up. It is the first book in a long time that I could just completely indulge in. I was heated by the soulful erotica and humored by the stories that seem that they had to be true. I could picture myself in the ... more
Ooh, you've convinced me I have to get Making The Hook Up.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
Thug lit is hotties, gangsta, and drug deals. There is very little room to mess with that formula. And that is why you have all kinds of people writing books. Bad, sloppy books.
Unfortunately, yes.

However, I think as more authors such as Lori and yourself shatter the expectations of what constitutes A-A erotica, a new batch of up and coming authors will find an audience.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Toys Toys
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Originally posted by Lori Bryant-Woolridge
Hi Teddy. Everybody, let me introduce you to Teddy Bell, the only male contributor to Can't Help. He wrote The Sangria Seduction. He's a fabulous and sexy poet and this was his first erotic short story. I'm sure he's got a lot to ... more
Hi Teddy,

Glad you could make it. I hope you got my response.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
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Originally posted by Toys
I thought I would have to defend it, so I went on the offensive. I told my entire family (even the ultra-conservatives), my 87 year old grandmother, my employer. I had a string of arguments set up for any reaction. And you know what? Nobody cared ... more
That's funny and so true! I worked at an elementary school last year and I was terrified that somebody was going to find out I wrote erotica. Please, turns out nearly all of the teachers were into it!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Hopeless Romantic
I am interested in reading Do Not Disturb, added it a few weeks ago to my wish list
Added to mine too, the only downside to this awesome discussion here is that I always leave wanting to buy a book or two, lol
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by Teddy Bell
So nice to meet you Kristina..and I am very happy you enjoyed Sangria Seduction. It was a very fun, exciting and wonderful learning experience. Your words mean a lot. So thank you very much!
Do they sell your book on EF? I could not find it.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Cole Riley Cole Riley
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
A true poet.
Thanks again, Amanda.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Unfortunately, yes.

However, I think as more authors such as Lori and yourself shatter the expectations of what constitutes A-A erotica, a new batch of up and coming authors will find an audience.
One can hope. And that's why I included three student works in Can't Help. There are some amazing voices out there that deserve to be heard.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by ♥ Amanda ♥
It's amazing how ironic the story Pharaoh's Phallic by Deepbronze is. I just know that one has to be a true story, I think there was a time that actually happened to me. Too funny!
Is this book sold on EF? I couln't find it either.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
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Originally posted by Hopeless Romantic
Is this book sold on EF? I couln't find it either.
Yes, both Can't Help the Way That I Feel and Making The Hook Up can be bought on EF.
07/27/2010
Contributor: *Keona* *Keona*
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Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
I've had this experience with my own daughter. Of course, I am her mother, so already believe her to be completely brilliant (I'm completely biased, I know), but I read an essay she wrote last year for a district-wide essay contest and I was ... more
You should keep her focused. My brother rights brilliant poetry but for some reason he just doesn't want to write anymore. All of that talent gone to waste. As long as your daughter has a passion for it I say keep being pushy because somtimes we tend to get lazy no matter how much we may love to do something. You being pushy will actually just end up being motivation.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Cole Riley Cole Riley
It's about encouraging the younger writers. Not only to write but to read. Everything.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Added to mine too, the only downside to this awesome discussion here is that I always leave wanting to buy a book or two, lol
That's a good thing
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
I'm curious. How many of you find yourself experimenting with some of the things your read about in erotic literature?
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Hopeless Romantic
Is this book sold on EF? I couln't find it either.
Here is the link to the Naked Reader Book Club Store, Hopeless:

Naked Reader Book Club Store
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Hopeless Romantic
That's a good thing
Oh it is, I'm sure my wallet would disagree, but my toys and my fiance are liking it
07/27/2010
Contributor: Teddy Bell Teddy Bell
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Originally posted by *Keona*
Welcome Teddy! I'd love to hear about your experience writing a short story
When Lori told you to JUST WRITE and don't worry about the grammar or punctuation etc..etc..She knew what she was talking about..and that only made the experience so much fun. I would write at during the midnight hours while listening to some soothing soul ballads from Maxwell to Jill Scott to Marvin Gaye..and just be free.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Here is the link to the Naked Reader Book Club Store, Hopeless:

Naked Reader Book Club Store
I just added like, 7 more books to my wishlist, lol
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Lori, you have to hit refresh or "Last Post I Read."
Really? Cause I totally didn't know that. Awesome!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by Lori Bryant-Woolridge
Yes, both Can't Help the Way That I Feel and Making The Hook Up can be bought on EF.
Oh yes I have added both of them. I was speaking of Weapons of Mass Seduction and Sangria Seduction, also the Pherohas (spelling) book someone had mentioned.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Hopeless Romantic
I am interested in reading Do Not Disturb, added it a few weeks ago to my wish list
I can't recommend Do Not Disturb enough. It's definitely my absolute favorite erotica book at this moment. Can't go wrong getting Do Not Disturb.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Cole Riley Cole Riley
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
It's about encouraging the younger writers. Not only to write but to read. Everything.
Yes.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Teddy Bell Teddy Bell
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Originally posted by Hopeless Romantic
I love the drink for sure, I'm gona have to check out the book
Please do...and let me know if you enjoyed the taste...
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
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Originally posted by Teddy Bell
When Lori told you to JUST WRITE and don't worry about the grammar or punctuation etc..etc..She knew what she was talking about..and that only made the experience so much fun. I would write at during the midnight hours while listening to some ... more
I think, it was a little intimidating at first for a poet to write prose for the first time. I wanted him to forget form and give the story the substance I knew he had in him and we just cleaned it up later. Old skool editing!
07/27/2010
Contributor: ♥ Amanda ♥ ♥ Amanda ♥
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
Thanks again, Amanda.
Your welcome. I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading Guilty as Sin.
07/27/2010
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Would you also encourage her to write erotica if that's what she chose?
lol Oh now that's an interesting question–especially for a mom of a preteen who isn't quite ready for her to be interested in sex.

I would wait until she was an adult, but otherwise encourage her to write whatever she's passionate about.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kayla
Really? Cause I totally didn't know that. Awesome!
yay! You're here!
07/27/2010
Contributor: *Keona* *Keona*
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
It's about encouraging the younger writers. Not only to write but to read. Everything.
Cant forget that. It's a shame how some think reading is a chore.
07/27/2010