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: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
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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
I have to say I was quite impressed and happy about this one. I liked the variety. I don't like all the same "theme" like all vampires. I like when I'm not going to know what the next story is going to be about.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Mitzi Szereto II Mitzi Szereto II
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Originally posted by tahiraiqbal
I too have to log off now. It's been a lot of fun, and I'm so happy to have chatted with readers and contributors alike! I hope you keep supporting the book! Tahira xx
Good night, Tahira! So pleased you could pop by!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ryuson Ryuson
(Review Program Mentor)
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Originally posted by Brusselsbrat
Paranormal Erotic Romance, Can Anyone Sum it up for me?? I didn't get the book! Was is like Really Paranormal or did it have some parts that were just like it?
Some paranormal, some fantasy, it's so worth a read! There's a bit of something for everyone, in my opinion!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Nothere
Is it legal in the US?
Yes, but it can be hard to find. Hubby orders his online.
12/13/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Top Kat
It's legal here now, there's fancy cocktails to be found in San Francisco!
I wonder why it wasn't legal before.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by tahiraiqbal
I too have to log off now. It's been a lot of fun, and I'm so happy to have chatted with readers and contributors alike! I hope you keep supporting the book! Tahira xx
Thanks for coming! I hope you had a good time.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Nothere Nothere
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Originally posted by Ryuson
Some paranormal, some fantasy, it's so worth a read! There's a bit of something for everyone, in my opinion!
Sounds good. I regret not requesting this one
12/13/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by removedacnt
I wonder why it wasn't legal before.
hallucinogenic properties perhaps??
12/13/2011
Contributor: Top Kat Top Kat
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Originally posted by Nothere
Is it legal in the US?
In California. Not sure about the other states.
12/13/2011
Contributor: SiNn SiNn
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Originally posted by Antipova
Not with wormwood. That's why I used to get it shipped via courier from Germany (yay for goth friends in early college... I probably would never have done all that research myself)


You can taste somethign pretty similar if you just get ... more
I never knew that Anti will have to give it ago
12/13/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Sammi
Hi guys! I'm here and totally late Heading back to read!
Hey Sammi! Glad you could make it!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Nothere
Is it legal in the US?
BTW, hubby says NOT to by the Czech absinthe to stick with the French or Swiss brands. The Czech stuff is nasty even for him.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
I would say this is more of romance than erotica actually. Very thrilling and lovely to read. I want another one with more stories like this!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Mitzi Szereto II Mitzi Szereto II
Quote:
Originally posted by Diabolical Kitty
I have to say I was quite impressed and happy about this one. I liked the variety. I don't like all the same "theme" like all vampires. I like when I'm not going to know what the next story is going to be about.
Variety is the spice of life. Yeah, that's a cliche, but it's a true one!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Kynky Kytty Kynky Kytty
I think my favorite story of Red Velvet and Absinthe was Bitter and Intoxicating. It was only in the following story that I realized what was the name of the paranormal being that was presented. The story is super hot by the way.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
I don't believe so.
Actually, it is.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Sacchi Sacchi
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Originally posted by tim1724
It has been for several years now. Only certain brands, though, as they have to certified to be thujone-free. (less than 10 mg of thujone per kilogram of absinthe).
Thanks for the information, tim1724. Hey, is this your first post, or have I just missed some? Forst-timers get a prize.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Nothere Nothere
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Originally posted by Kynky Kytty
I think my favorite story of Red Velvet and Absinthe was Bitter and Intoxicating. It was only in the following story that I realized what was the name of the paranormal being that was presented. The story is super hot by the way.
Sounds like Absinthe itself!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Mitzi Szereto II Mitzi Szereto II
Quote:
Originally posted by wrmbreze
hallucinogenic properties perhaps??
The wormwood was the hallucinogenic. I believe that was taken out a long time ago. I've had absinthe in England, and there was no wormwood.
12/13/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by SiNn
I never knew that Anti will have to give it ago
Congratulations SiNn! You won our fourth $25 gift card of the evening. Please email me at Liz @Edenfantasys.com
12/13/2011
Contributor: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
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Originally posted by Mitzi Szereto II
Variety is the spice of life. Yeah, that's a cliche, but it's a true one!
I have to say Mitzi that I would love to be one of the authors in this book. I would be proud!
12/13/2011
Contributor: tim1724 tim1724
Oddly enough, while US law requires that products made with Artemisia (wormwood is one species) be thujone-free, there's no such rule for things like sage oil (which can be up to 50% thujone).
12/13/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
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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
Awesome, I can't wait!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Top Kat Top Kat
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Originally posted by Sammi
Hi guys! I'm here and totally late Heading back to read!
HI Sammi!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Mitzi Szereto II Mitzi Szereto II
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Originally posted by Nothere
Sounds like Absinthe itself!
Yes, that's a good story. The author Sharon Bidwell created a very clever story trailer as well, replete with wonderful Parisian music.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ryuson Ryuson
(Review Program Mentor)
Quote:
Originally posted by removedacnt
Congratulations SiNn! You won our fourth $25 gift card of the evening. Please email me at Liz @Edenfantasys.com
Congrats!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Brusselsbrat Brusselsbrat
Which Book is your Favorite Between the 2?
12/13/2011
Contributor: Sacchi Sacchi
Quote:
Originally posted by Brusselsbrat
Paranormal Erotic Romance, Can Anyone Sum it up for me?? I didn't get the book! Was is like Really Paranormal or did it have some parts that were just like it?
Some parts were more subtle than others in their paranormal aspects, but they were always there, at least for me.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Mitzi Szereto II Mitzi Szereto II
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Originally posted by Diabolical Kitty
I have to say Mitzi that I would love to be one of the authors in this book. I would be proud!
Thank you!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Top Kat Top Kat
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
Read the books, watched the tv show, was really bummed when they cancelled it. So much lovely snark.
And the wizard was dishy. Le sigh.
12/13/2011