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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Whose fantasies are they?
When I told my fellow writers that I was posting my characters' sexual fantasies, they said, "I can't believe you are sharing your sexual fantasies with the world!"
I was startled. These postings haven't been my fantasies. They are the heated imaginings of imaginary people.
"But doesn't that make them yours?" I can hear you asking. The answer is, not really. Oh, of course, every character a writer discovers has elements of that character inside of the. Like Sophia, I am very organized and often overwhelmed by the dominant personalities in my family of birth as well as in my family of choice. Like Celeste, I love flamboyant clothing and have trouble believing that people will help me. And for my delicious hero, Gabriel, I, too, am afraid of my temper. Like Zane, I have vast ambitions.
But they aren't all me. These characters also have elements of people I've met, other fictional characters I've read, and experiences I've heard from others.
For example, I have never fantasized about sex on a horse. (My poor back! The horse's poor back!) Then where did this idea come from?
Back in 1990, Laura Kinsale wrote her groundbreaking Prince of Midnight. (Thank heavens it has been re-issued. Read it! It's brilliant)
The final love scene between Leigh (the heroine) and S.T. (the hero) is one of the most passionate, intimate love scenes I'd ever read. Let me repeat. This was in 1990. Over twenty years is a long time remember one love scene in one book that I read once. I cannot forget the visuals of the sunlight in the riding ring where S.T. was practicing his horsemanship, how he coaxed Leigh onto the horse and onto his lap.
I will point out, I read a LOT.
The memory of that fictional encounter inspired me. Can *I* write a love scene worthy of the gifted Ms. Kinsale? Can I pull out the emotion, the passion, the emotional connection between those two very different people that Laura did? Can I express the pleasure that she so skillfully wrote?
Like I said. I have vast ambitions. If I'm going to challenge myself, I'm going to do it big.
Whose fantasies are they? I hope the ones I write will be yours, too.
I was startled. These postings haven't been my fantasies. They are the heated imaginings of imaginary people.
"But doesn't that make them yours?" I can hear you asking. The answer is, not really. Oh, of course, every character a writer discovers has elements of that character inside of the. Like Sophia, I am very organized and often overwhelmed by the dominant personalities in my family of birth as well as in my family of choice. Like Celeste, I love flamboyant clothing and have trouble believing that people will help me. And for my delicious hero, Gabriel, I, too, am afraid of my temper. Like Zane, I have vast ambitions.
But they aren't all me. These characters also have elements of people I've met, other fictional characters I've read, and experiences I've heard from others.
For example, I have never fantasized about sex on a horse. (My poor back! The horse's poor back!) Then where did this idea come from?
Back in 1990, Laura Kinsale wrote her groundbreaking Prince of Midnight. (Thank heavens it has been re-issued. Read it! It's brilliant)
The final love scene between Leigh (the heroine) and S.T. (the hero) is one of the most passionate, intimate love scenes I'd ever read. Let me repeat. This was in 1990. Over twenty years is a long time remember one love scene in one book that I read once. I cannot forget the visuals of the sunlight in the riding ring where S.T. was practicing his horsemanship, how he coaxed Leigh onto the horse and onto his lap.
I will point out, I read a LOT.
The memory of that fictional encounter inspired me. Can *I* write a love scene worthy of the gifted Ms. Kinsale? Can I pull out the emotion, the passion, the emotional connection between those two very different people that Laura did? Can I express the pleasure that she so skillfully wrote?
Like I said. I have vast ambitions. If I'm going to challenge myself, I'm going to do it big.
Whose fantasies are they? I hope the ones I write will be yours, too.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Fantasies for all: Part four
One's most coveted 'secret material' is sure to portray the subjects most unspeakable tragedies and regrets. Sexual fantasies are the lemonade we made of the most bitter fruit. Susie Bright's Journal: What I Know About Osama Bin Laden's Porn Stash. May 26, 2011
When I explored my characters' sexual fantasies - the liaison du cheval, the group sex, the enthusiastic blowjob - I learned their deepest issues.
Celeste dreams of a family of lovers - so that she will "never go hungry again". After her beloved Henry died, she was agonizingly alone. Her family didn't think to give their independent aunt support, so she was desperate for touch, warmth, and comfort. If she were surrounded by others who love her, she would never be in that place again.
Gabriel believes a blowjob - not an unusual sexual act at all - could unseat his tight emotional control. He fears what would happen if he were to give himself over to pleasure, both on a psychic and physical level.
Sophia, my pretty librarian, was overwhelmed by her passionate, fiery family. Her appetites for attention and exotic sex reveals her need to make her own stamp on the world.
And I never would have known these things if I hadn't asked them what made them wet and hard.
What do your fantasies reveal about your bitter fruit?
Monday, August 29, 2011
Fantasies for all: Part three
Hello again! I'm back and ready to write again. It's time to return to my characters' sexual fantasies and see what they reveal.
My Mentor character is Celeste Barros. She is flamboyant and sexual, as well as a sorceress of great power. I based her on Mae West in She Done Him Wrong. Love of diamonds included. :)
Celeste's Anytime, Anything, Anywhere Fantasy: At one point, Celeste lost her great love, a man named Henry. She would give anything to make love to her beloved Henry again. This fantasy keeps her safe from finding and losing love again, but - it makes her vulnerable to the bad guy's machinations!
Her With Conditions Fantasy: She wants to be deeply entwined with someone she loves, but she would only do it with the condition that she never lose love again.
Her In Fantasy Only Fantasy: She kept throwing all sorts of cheeky ideas at me, such as making love on a luxuriously decorated stage while Brian May played a guitar solo. Which sounded really hot to me, but I knew she was trying to distract me from her deepest secrets. So I persevered in learning about her. Celeste finally gave up the goods.
Fittingly enough, it incorporated her exhibitionist tendencies along with her tender heart. Her inner fantasy is to have a household of lovers around her, keeping her warm, loved, and sexually satisfied.
Here's to seeing if I can find a way to give Celeste what she needs!
My Mentor character is Celeste Barros. She is flamboyant and sexual, as well as a sorceress of great power. I based her on Mae West in She Done Him Wrong. Love of diamonds included. :)
Celeste's Anytime, Anything, Anywhere Fantasy: At one point, Celeste lost her great love, a man named Henry. She would give anything to make love to her beloved Henry again. This fantasy keeps her safe from finding and losing love again, but - it makes her vulnerable to the bad guy's machinations!
Her With Conditions Fantasy: She wants to be deeply entwined with someone she loves, but she would only do it with the condition that she never lose love again.
Her In Fantasy Only Fantasy: She kept throwing all sorts of cheeky ideas at me, such as making love on a luxuriously decorated stage while Brian May played a guitar solo. Which sounded really hot to me, but I knew she was trying to distract me from her deepest secrets. So I persevered in learning about her. Celeste finally gave up the goods.
Fittingly enough, it incorporated her exhibitionist tendencies along with her tender heart. Her inner fantasy is to have a household of lovers around her, keeping her warm, loved, and sexually satisfied.
Here's to seeing if I can find a way to give Celeste what she needs!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Death in the Family
The Charming Man's step-father died yesterday from cancer. Things are going to be complicated for a few days.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Fantasies for all: Part two
I continued with my experiments on building character by exploring their sexual fantasies. And it was *fun*! I highly recommend this game.
My hero, Gabriel Rector, is a bit of a tight ass. He's Mr. Under Control for a good reason - he sees dead people. And he fears that some day his visions will destroy his sanity.
His fantasies are the only place where he safely experiences loss of control.
My hero, Gabriel Rector, is a bit of a tight ass. He's Mr. Under Control for a good reason - he sees dead people. And he fears that some day his visions will destroy his sanity.
His fantasies are the only place where he safely experiences loss of control.
- Gabriel's Anytime, Anyplace fantasy: This one surprised me - Gabe would give his left arm for a woman to perform enthusiastic fellatio on him. A woman who wants to lick and suck as though she can't get enough of him - she would place her hands on his ass and set the pace until she makes him explode.
- Gabriel's With Reservations fantasy: Gabe is a bit of a geek. And what geek doesn't dream of being a young Dick Grayson as Robin being sexually initiated by a slinky and confident Catwoman? And then turning the tables on her until she is a panting, wet, begging kitty-cat? But there is no way he could even bring up a dream like that without being sure that his partner wouldn't laugh.
- Gabriel's No Way in Hell: This one is so forbidden because it feeds on both his need to control and be out of control. It's a variant on a gangbang - three men on one woman, tying her up, fucking her, and everyone cumming as much as possible. That is waaayy to scary for Mr. Buttoned Up from Oklahoma.
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