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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: Passion and Best Lesbian Romance 2011 (February 8, 8-10 PM)
02/08/2011
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How were the stories? Other than easy to connect to? Were they stereotypical romance?
Originally posted by
Champagne and Benzedrine (Roland Hulme)
It was in Passion.
02/08/2011
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I really did! That's awesome.
Originally posted by
Kristina Wright
Oh, that's awesome! Saskia is a friend of mine, so I"ll be sure to let her know you loved her story!
02/08/2011
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I think the shorter form can be difficult for that reason-- limited word count means you have to get a lot of story into a few pages. It's difficult sometimes to convey every aspect of a complex plot. But generally, I'm a little more forgiving when it comes to short fiction and let my imagination fill in anything that feels abbreviated.
Originally posted by
Kynky Kytty
I also had a story that reminded me of me, of the way I think about romance and bitter thoughts about non-existent knights in shining armor, My Dark Knight, and I wish that story had been longer, it almost felt rushed at the end, as if the author
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I also had a story that reminded me of me, of the way I think about romance and bitter thoughts about non-existent knights in shining armor, My Dark Knight, and I wish that story had been longer, it almost felt rushed at the end, as if the author realized it would be too long.
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02/08/2011
Speaking of cupcakes. Ok, we weren't talking about cupcakes, but we ARE talking about Rachel Kramer Bussel's book tonight and I felt the need to mention that TOMORROW night... she's gonna be on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the FoodNetwork. How fun is that! Details are on her cupcake blog.
02/08/2011
Hey Bzz
02/08/2011
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hi bee!
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bzzingbee
I'm here! Hi everyone!
02/08/2011
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Awesome!! I love that show!!
Originally posted by
LicentiouslyYours
Speaking of cupcakes. Ok, we weren't talking about cupcakes, but we ARE talking about Rachel Kramer Bussel's book tonight and I felt the need to mention that TOMORROW night... she's gonna be on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the
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Speaking of cupcakes. Ok, we weren't talking about cupcakes, but we ARE talking about Rachel Kramer Bussel's book tonight and I felt the need to mention that TOMORROW night... she's gonna be on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the FoodNetwork. How fun is that! Details are on her cupcake blog.
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02/08/2011
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Lovely! I liked this collection a lot because of the romance. Too often, it feels like lesbian anthologies are strangers-in-the-night or very wham-bam stories. I like a little more relationship development. Not that there's anything wrong with wham-bam sex, I've written plenty of it!
Originally posted by
Emma (Girl With Fire)
I'm glad I'm not too late
I read Best Lesbian Romance. My review is up for anybody who is interested
I read Best Lesbian Romance. My review is up for anybody who is interested
02/08/2011
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Wouldn't it be amusing if she were, secretly, the girl you knew all those years ago, writing a story inspired by your experience?
Originally posted by
Champagne and Benzedrine (Roland Hulme)
I really did! That's awesome.
02/08/2011
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That ought to be fun to watch! Thanks for the heads-up
Originally posted by
LicentiouslyYours
Speaking of cupcakes. Ok, we weren't talking about cupcakes, but we ARE talking about Rachel Kramer Bussel's book tonight and I felt the need to mention that TOMORROW night... she's gonna be on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the
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Speaking of cupcakes. Ok, we weren't talking about cupcakes, but we ARE talking about Rachel Kramer Bussel's book tonight and I felt the need to mention that TOMORROW night... she's gonna be on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the FoodNetwork. How fun is that! Details are on her cupcake blog.
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02/08/2011
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No kidding. The baby goes to bed at 6:30, so the 7 time didn't give me a lot of time to do anything and I'd just be messing around on the computer waiting for the discussion. But give an hour and a half... and I can write a story! (Or do dishes and a load of laundry...)
Originally posted by
LicentiouslyYours
There she is! Changing the time always confuses us in one way or another...
02/08/2011
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I loved it so much. I really liked that characters that normally wouldn't be my type, for friendship or relationship, the authors managed to write so well that they really made me fall for em.
Originally posted by
Kristina Wright
Lovely! I liked this collection a lot because of the romance. Too often, it feels like lesbian anthologies are strangers-in-the-night or very wham-bam stories. I like a little more relationship development. Not that there's anything wrong with
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Lovely! I liked this collection a lot because of the romance. Too often, it feels like lesbian anthologies are strangers-in-the-night or very wham-bam stories. I like a little more relationship development. Not that there's anything wrong with wham-bam sex, I've written plenty of it!
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02/08/2011
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That's so freaking awesome!
Originally posted by
LicentiouslyYours
Speaking of cupcakes. Ok, we weren't talking about cupcakes, but we ARE talking about Rachel Kramer Bussel's book tonight and I felt the need to mention that TOMORROW night... she's gonna be on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the
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more
Speaking of cupcakes. Ok, we weren't talking about cupcakes, but we ARE talking about Rachel Kramer Bussel's book tonight and I felt the need to mention that TOMORROW night... she's gonna be on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the FoodNetwork. How fun is that! Details are on her cupcake blog.
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02/08/2011
I have about 3 stories left in Best Lesbian Romance, my review should be up tonight as well! Definitely different than I expected but I am really enjoying it.
02/08/2011
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It was funny - I was initially turned off by the romance/couples angle. I love the way Rachel's anthologies normally have a 'theme' and this seemed kind of pedestrian - but I was pleasantly surprised. The quality of the story and the writing always wins out; that's what makes a story truly erotic - not the kink.
Originally posted by
Kynky Kytty
Yes, it's the first time I read a collection of stories focussed on romance, and previously, it was usually the hint of romance (that makes you go awww) in the other books that made them more special (remember I read books about bondage,
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Yes, it's the first time I read a collection of stories focussed on romance, and previously, it was usually the hint of romance (that makes you go awww) in the other books that made them more special (remember I read books about bondage, submission and voyeurism, and not that much about pure love romance).
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02/08/2011
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I agree, the characters really come to life in these stories.
Originally posted by
Emma (Girl With Fire)
I loved it so much. I really liked that characters that normally wouldn't be my type, for friendship or relationship, the authors managed to write so well that they really made me fall for em.
02/08/2011
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That's good to hear! (Says she who is editing erotic romance anthologies...)
Originally posted by
Kynky Kytty
Yes, it's the first time I read a collection of stories focussed on romance, and previously, it was usually the hint of romance (that makes you go awww) in the other books that made them more special (remember I read books about bondage,
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Yes, it's the first time I read a collection of stories focussed on romance, and previously, it was usually the hint of romance (that makes you go awww) in the other books that made them more special (remember I read books about bondage, submission and voyeurism, and not that much about pure love romance).
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02/08/2011
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This one was a challenge for me. I enjoyed the stories, but my taste in erotica does tend to lean more toward harder-edged stuff. I have to be in the right mood for romance and (as someone might have read somewhere else on the forum) Valentine's "season" makes me a tiny bit anti-romance.
Originally posted by
Kristina Wright
Lovely! I liked this collection a lot because of the romance. Too often, it feels like lesbian anthologies are strangers-in-the-night or very wham-bam stories. I like a little more relationship development. Not that there's anything wrong with
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Lovely! I liked this collection a lot because of the romance. Too often, it feels like lesbian anthologies are strangers-in-the-night or very wham-bam stories. I like a little more relationship development. Not that there's anything wrong with wham-bam sex, I've written plenty of it!
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I will probably love love LOVE these books in July.
02/08/2011
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I agree, I didn't go into my book expecting to be totally awed by it. I was like, meh.... I guess I will go with..... This one? I'm glad I did though that is for damn sure.
Originally posted by
Champagne and Benzedrine (Roland Hulme)
It was funny - I was initially turned off by the romance/couples angle. I love the way Rachel's anthologies normally have a 'theme' and this seemed kind of pedestrian - but I was pleasantly surprised. The quality of the story and the
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It was funny - I was initially turned off by the romance/couples angle. I love the way Rachel's anthologies normally have a 'theme' and this seemed kind of pedestrian - but I was pleasantly surprised. The quality of the story and the writing always wins out; that's what makes a story truly erotic - not the kink.
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02/08/2011
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Oh wow, I had no idea!
Originally posted by
LicentiouslyYours
Speaking of cupcakes. Ok, we weren't talking about cupcakes, but we ARE talking about Rachel Kramer Bussel's book tonight and I felt the need to mention that TOMORROW night... she's gonna be on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the
...
more
Speaking of cupcakes. Ok, we weren't talking about cupcakes, but we ARE talking about Rachel Kramer Bussel's book tonight and I felt the need to mention that TOMORROW night... she's gonna be on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the FoodNetwork. How fun is that! Details are on her cupcake blog.
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02/08/2011
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Of course there are stories about long-term lovers reconnecting in a way that may make you feel like it's stereotypical, but their stories are unique, and it would really be hard for you to know beforehand the connection between the couples.
Originally posted by
Emma (Girl With Fire)
How were the stories? Other than easy to connect to? Were they stereotypical romance?
As an example, there is a couple with a kid struggling with money, going through hard times, which isn't that frequent in erotica. And yes, I'm sure a lot of people will also relate to that.
02/08/2011
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Haha I agree completely with all that you just said. I also tend towards the harder eged stuff and Valentine's is not my favorite time of year.
Originally posted by
LicentiouslyYours
This one was a challenge for me. I enjoyed the stories, but my taste in erotica does tend to lean more toward harder-edged stuff. I have to be in the right mood for romance and (as someone might have read somewhere else on the forum) Valentine's
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more
This one was a challenge for me. I enjoyed the stories, but my taste in erotica does tend to lean more toward harder-edged stuff. I have to be in the right mood for romance and (as someone might have read somewhere else on the forum) Valentine's "season" makes me a tiny bit anti-romance.
I will probably love love LOVE these books in July. less
I will probably love love LOVE these books in July. less
02/08/2011
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I love it when I can relate to an aspect of a story, makes me feel more 'in' it when I'm reading, know what I mean?
Originally posted by
Kynky Kytty
Of course there are stories about long-term lovers reconnecting in a way that may make you feel like it's stereotypical, but their stories are unique, and it would really be hard for you to know beforehand the connection between the couples.
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Of course there are stories about long-term lovers reconnecting in a way that may make you feel like it's stereotypical, but their stories are unique, and it would really be hard for you to know beforehand the connection between the couples.
As an example, there is a couple with a kid struggling with money, going through hard times, which isn't that frequent in erotica. And yes, I'm sure a lot of people will also relate to that. less
As an example, there is a couple with a kid struggling with money, going through hard times, which isn't that frequent in erotica. And yes, I'm sure a lot of people will also relate to that. less
02/08/2011
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He he. There wasn't much similarity in the story apart from the Land Rover and the moors - we were virginal teens, whereas these two were lovers about to part for the last time. But it was still pretty cool that I could visualize every sight and sound from my personal memory banks!
Originally posted by
LicentiouslyYours
Wouldn't it be amusing if she were, secretly, the girl you knew all those years ago, writing a story inspired by your experience?
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This is what most stood out from Passion, the quality of the writing. My favorite one is Autumn Suite, where there is a musical intensity that goes on from the beginning to the end, and I feel like sounds/music are sadly too often forgetten in stories.
Originally posted by
Champagne and Benzedrine (Roland Hulme)
It was funny - I was initially turned off by the romance/couples angle. I love the way Rachel's anthologies normally have a 'theme' and this seemed kind of pedestrian - but I was pleasantly surprised. The quality of the story and the
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more
It was funny - I was initially turned off by the romance/couples angle. I love the way Rachel's anthologies normally have a 'theme' and this seemed kind of pedestrian - but I was pleasantly surprised. The quality of the story and the writing always wins out; that's what makes a story truly erotic - not the kink.
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02/08/2011
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It's almost a pity that erotica and erotic fiction tends to be so niche orientated that people might overlook this title because it isn't about a particular kink.
Originally posted by
Emma (Girl With Fire)
I agree, I didn't go into my book expecting to be totally awed by it. I was like, meh.... I guess I will go with..... This one? I'm glad I did though that is for damn sure.
02/08/2011
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I agree with that. I like writing to play to all of my senses.
Originally posted by
Kynky Kytty
This is what most stood out from Passion, the quality of the writing. My favorite one is Autumn Suite, where there is a musical intensity that goes on from the beginning to the end, and I feel like sounds/music are sadly too often forgetten in
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This is what most stood out from Passion, the quality of the writing. My favorite one is Autumn Suite, where there is a musical intensity that goes on from the beginning to the end, and I feel like sounds/music are sadly too often forgetten in stories.
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02/08/2011
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You never know. It may become a classic! Just get it on Oprah!
Originally posted by
Champagne and Benzedrine (Roland Hulme)
It's almost a pity that erotica and erotic fiction tends to be so niche orientated that people might overlook this title because it isn't about a particular kink.
02/08/2011
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That's really interesting! I guess it appealed to you in the same way the the Land Rover / England story appealed to me. Part of what makes erotic exciting is inserting new and exciting emotional and sexual aspects into things that you are passionate and familiar with, like music in Autumn Suite, or cars and moors and British Rail in No Risk, No Reward.
Originally posted by
Kynky Kytty
This is what most stood out from Passion, the quality of the writing. My favorite one is Autumn Suite, where there is a musical intensity that goes on from the beginning to the end, and I feel like sounds/music are sadly too often forgetten in
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more
This is what most stood out from Passion, the quality of the writing. My favorite one is Autumn Suite, where there is a musical intensity that goes on from the beginning to the end, and I feel like sounds/music are sadly too often forgetten in stories.
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02/08/2011