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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: Carnal Machines, Edited by D.L. King (July 12, 8-10 PM EST)

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Contributor: D. L. King D. L. King
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
YAY!!! On my way!
Here's a very little-known fact: I may be a New Yorker now, but I grew up in South Texas. I make one mean Guac!
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Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Can I sneak in on some of that? I'm starving!
You know I wasn't hungry when we started. Now I'm starving! lol
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Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
Of course you ask just as I have packed away all my books (am getting ready to move!) ... the books that involve the Arcane Society.
Ah... I understand. All of my books are packed up in preparation for moving rooms around to accommodate the new arrival.
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Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by D. L. King
Here's a very little-known fact: I may be a New Yorker now, but I grew up in South Texas. I make one mean Guac!
I am a little north of Houston but lived for years on the coast. I make all of my mexican food homemade, salsa, chips, enchaladas....dang now I'm hungry....
07/12/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by D. L. King
Here's a very little-known fact: I may be a New Yorker now, but I grew up in South Texas. I make one mean Guac!
My grandpa was from Texas and he taught me a lot about cooking. Grandma was from Missouri. So I make mean Southern foods. lol

Love guac though!!!
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Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Ah... I understand. All of my books are packed up in preparation for moving rooms around to accommodate the new arrival.
For such little people they sure do need a lot of room dont they?
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Contributor: D. L. King D. L. King
Elizabeth Schechter, who wrote the last story in the book, "The Succubus," is actually the reason the book exists! She submitted the story for another of my books and I absolutely LOVED it. It wasn't right for that book, but I vowed if I got to edit a steampunk anthology, I'd publish it.

She said she might be lurking tonight.
07/12/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by removedacnt
My grandpa was from Texas and he taught me a lot about cooking. Grandma was from Missouri. So I make mean Southern foods. lol

Love guac though!!!
I am now sitting here wondering what I should grab to munch on so I don't faint from the hunger that has now consumed me!
07/12/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
You know I wasn't hungry when we started. Now I'm starving! lol
Haha, I was hungry when we started, so I cheated lol
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Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by D. L. King
Elizabeth Schechter, who wrote the last story in the book, "The Succubus," is actually the reason the book exists! She submitted the story for another of my books and I absolutely LOVED it. It wasn't right for that book, but I vowed ... more
That's really neat!
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Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by D. L. King
Here's a very little-known fact: I may be a New Yorker now, but I grew up in South Texas. I make one mean Guac!
Oh good lord, you're making this pregnant woman crave guacamole! Sounds delicious.
07/12/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by D. L. King
Elizabeth Schechter, who wrote the last story in the book, "The Succubus," is actually the reason the book exists! She submitted the story for another of my books and I absolutely LOVED it. It wasn't right for that book, but I vowed ... more
Succubus is just such an alluring word...you can't even type it without having visions of her taking a man mmmmm. Sorry, got a little sidetracked there.
07/12/2011
Contributor: D. L. King D. L. King
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
I am now sitting here wondering what I should grab to munch on so I don't faint from the hunger that has now consumed me!
I know! Make us some chili con queso!
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Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
For such little people they sure do need a lot of room dont they?
Their *stuff* needs a lot of room, no doubt! But we didn't want to put the new baby in with the toddler, so it involves combining the office and guest room so the toddler can go into what is now the guest room and the new baby can go into the nursery where the toddler is now. Exhausting just thinking about it and I don't have to move the furniture!
07/12/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by D. L. King
Elizabeth Schechter, who wrote the last story in the book, "The Succubus," is actually the reason the book exists! She submitted the story for another of my books and I absolutely LOVED it. It wasn't right for that book, but I vowed ... more
Oh, what a great story-- and a great story about the story! I love happy endings.
07/12/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by D. L. King
I know! Make us some chili con queso!
That I can do...I bought stuff for cheese and chicken enchaladas at the store a little while ago. I was hoping to wait until the hubby gets home this weekend to make it, but I fear I'm not going to hold out that long.
07/12/2011
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
This place is starting to sound like Eden Cooks.
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Contributor: EASchechter EASchechter
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Originally posted by D. L. King
Elizabeth Schechter, who wrote the last story in the book, "The Succubus," is actually the reason the book exists! She submitted the story for another of my books and I absolutely LOVED it. It wasn't right for that book, but I vowed ... more
Yes, I'm here. Hi, all! I'll be in and out. (Oh, and I totally relate to those of you who were talking about being the mom of boys. I have a soon-to-be five-year-old.)
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Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Their *stuff* needs a lot of room, no doubt! But we didn't want to put the new baby in with the toddler, so it involves combining the office and guest room so the toddler can go into what is now the guest room and the new baby can go into the ... more
Haha, trust me when I say it doesn't get much easier as they get older. It sure is good having them around though. (99% of the time anyway)
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Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
For those who read the book, the obvious glue for all the stories is 'steampunk', but how do the stories differ?
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Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by EASchechter
Yes, I'm here. Hi, all! I'll be in and out. (Oh, and I totally relate to those of you who were talking about being the mom of boys. I have a soon-to-be five-year-old.)
Hello! Welcome! We're so glad you could join us.
07/12/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by EASchechter
Yes, I'm here. Hi, all! I'll be in and out. (Oh, and I totally relate to those of you who were talking about being the mom of boys. I have a soon-to-be five-year-old.)
Hi! Welcome, glad you are here.
07/12/2011
Contributor: Teresa Noelle Roberts Teresa Noelle Roberts
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Originally posted by Wondermom
I have never read steampunk before honestly I had no idea what it was, but after reading some of these stories I am in love lol

I loved the first story, I can't remember the title now but it had the female widowed professor, I loved the ... more
Thank you. That story is mine, "Human Powered." So glad you enjoyed it.
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Contributor: D. L. King D. L. King
Hi Elizabeth, you came out of lurk! Glad you're here. You should tell everyone about the book you're writing based on the story. (fans self) Damn, that is one hot read!
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Contributor: D. L. King D. L. King
Woo hoo! Hi Teresa! So glad you could make it, too!
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Contributor: Teresa Noelle Roberts Teresa Noelle Roberts
Hello readers and fellow writers! I'm dropping by to say hello and it's quite thrilling to see that folks enjoyed my contribution to the anthology.

I'll be popping in and out since I have about an hour--max--before my bedtime and I have to write a bit. (Damn day job makes me get up at 6 AM.)
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Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
I am now kicking myself that I didn't get this book as well. That will teach me. Can we buy the one that we don't get so that we can have them both for discussions. I am really wanting it now and I wish that I had read ya'lls stories.
07/12/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Teresa Noelle Roberts
Hello readers and fellow writers! I'm dropping by to say hello and it's quite thrilling to see that folks enjoyed my contribution to the anthology.

I'll be popping in and out since I have about an hour--max--before my bedtime and I ... more
Welcome! Thank you for joining us!
07/12/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Succubus is just such an alluring word...you can't even type it without having visions of her taking a man mmmmm. Sorry, got a little sidetracked there.
LOL I am right there with you
07/12/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
I am now kicking myself that I didn't get this book as well. That will teach me. Can we buy the one that we don't get so that we can have them both for discussions. I am really wanting it now and I wish that I had read ya'lls stories.
I know they are listed here, not sure if they are still in stock, amazon has them as well, I picked up carnal machines from them, I need to get playing with fire.
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