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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: Playing With Fire, Edited by Alison Tyler (July 26, 8-10 PM EST)

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Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Sacchi
I've been thinking about why we do or don't like certain stories, and wondering whether it's linked to how well we can feel ourselves in the part of the point of view character. Not identifying, exactly, because that might imply feeling ... more
I like anything that is really well written, even if it doesn't turn me on. But I think I like first-person best because I like to lose myself in a story as though I were actually in it. And the ones that get my engine revving tend to be the ones I like the best.
07/26/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Brendada
editor -used to write a lot more and swear I'll get back to it. I did write a poem this weekend!
Cool! I like poetry. But I'm rather plebeian and like the stuff with rhyme and meter.

Would you care to share your poem? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to read it.
07/26/2011
Contributor: Top Kat Top Kat
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Originally posted by Sacchi
I've been thinking about why we do or don't like certain stories, and wondering whether it's linked to how well we can feel ourselves in the part of the point of view character. Not identifying, exactly, because that might imply feeling ... more
Are you more turned on by feeling like you're watching players in a scene, or by feeling like you're in the scene yourself? Depends on the scene, I actually like both and in some stories will switch midstream!
Does it make a difference? Doesn't seem to really. Does a first-person perspective make a difference? Depends on the story, both can be very hot.
07/26/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
I will have to give this a try.
Lol, it always works
07/26/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Brendada
LIberty Hardy sure helps make books cool all by herself and so do writers such as Alison, sacchi and Kristina!
I agree completely!
07/26/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Emma (Girl With Fire)
When people started turning every book ever made into a movie, and people got too lazy to read the books when they could just watch the movie instead.
See, I really rarely watch movies, and I never watch television.
07/26/2011
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
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Originally posted by Ms. Alison Tyler
I like the way you think, Sacchi.

I know almost immediately whether or not I'll like a story — the style grabs me or doesn't. But the ones that genuinely turn me on, even after all of these years of reading porn on a daily basis, those ... more
Thrilling to see the interaction between two master editors.
07/26/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
Cool! I like poetry. But I'm rather plebeian and like the stuff with rhyme and meter.

Would you care to share your poem? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to read it.
I would like to read it to.
07/26/2011
Contributor: Top Kat Top Kat
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Originally posted by Brendada
Thrilling to see the interaction between two master editors.
For sure, this is so fun!
07/26/2011
Contributor: Ms. Alison Tyler Ms. Alison Tyler
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Originally posted by removedacnt
See, I really rarely watch movies, and I never watch television.
I often end up watching my favorite movies over and over rather than giving new ones a fighting chance!
07/26/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Ms. Alison Tyler
I often end up watching my favorite movies over and over rather than giving new ones a fighting chance!
I do too, I will watch a good movie a lot!
07/26/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by removedacnt
I like anything that is really well written, even if it doesn't turn me on. But I think I like first-person best because I like to lose myself in a story as though I were actually in it. And the ones that get my engine revving tend to be the ones ... more
I love the ones with the best story. They don't have to turn me on, but the story has move me a little. It has to be more than just surface writing with no emotions or character development.
07/26/2011
Contributor: Blue Koi Blue Koi
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Originally posted by Brendada
LIberty Hardy sure helps make books cool all by herself and so do writers such as Alison, sacchi and Kristina!
And, while we're out here nurturing talent, so do you and I and all the lovely dames on this forum. Really what's cooler than this kind of book banter?
07/26/2011
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
Cool! I like poetry. But I'm rather plebeian and like the stuff with rhyme and meter.

Would you care to share your poem? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to read it.
It is for an older Beat poet who is ailing. I think it would not add to this but I'll try my hand at some haiku for next NRBC!
07/26/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Ms. Alison Tyler
I often end up watching my favorite movies over and over rather than giving new ones a fighting chance!
Gone With the Wind! I own it on DVD, VHS and the book. I've read it and watched it so many times.
07/26/2011
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
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Originally posted by Ms. Alison Tyler
I often end up watching my favorite movies over and over rather than giving new ones a fighting chance!
me three
07/26/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Ms. Alison Tyler
I often end up watching my favorite movies over and over rather than giving new ones a fighting chance!
Definitely, I do this with books as well though!
07/26/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Emma (Girl With Fire)
I love the ones with the best story. They don't have to turn me on, but the story has move me a little. It has to be more than just surface writing with no emotions or character development.
Yes, it has to be a good story or else it doesn't matter how the sex is. I have lots of porn.
07/26/2011
Contributor: Top Kat Top Kat
There's actually three, I've read more of Alison's than anyone else to date!
07/26/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Sacchi
I've been thinking about why we do or don't like certain stories, and wondering whether it's linked to how well we can feel ourselves in the part of the point of view character. Not identifying, exactly, because that might imply feeling ... more
It varies greatly for me. Sometimes I like a story because I can identify with one of the characters. Sometimes even though I don't really identify with any character, I am still drawn in by the plot or simply the elegance of the writing. In some cases I like becoming part of the story. In other cases, I like watching it like a movie. First, third or even second person narration (and yes I have read stories written in second person) doesn't seem to make much difference as to whether I will like it or not.

However, if something is badly written, even if I like the characters, or think the plot is clever, I have a hard time enjoying the story.
07/26/2011
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
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Originally posted by Blue Koi
And, while we're out here nurturing talent, so do you and I and all the lovely dames on this forum. Really what's cooler than this kind of book banter?
nuttin!
07/26/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Blue Koi
And, while we're out here nurturing talent, so do you and I and all the lovely dames on this forum. Really what's cooler than this kind of book banter?
Nothing!
07/26/2011
Contributor: Sacchi Sacchi
Brenda, didn't you do a poetry reading, too, last week? Inspired by the Beat tradition? Bay Area people have all the fun! Just seeing the event listing on Facebook inspired me to re-read (well, listen to on tape on a long car trip) Dharma Bums.
07/26/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Brendada
It is for an older Beat poet who is ailing. I think it would not add to this but I'll try my hand at some haiku for next NRBC!
Deal!
07/26/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Yes, it has to be a good story or else it doesn't matter how the sex is. I have lots of porn.
Exactly.
07/26/2011
Contributor: Top Kat Top Kat
But I read a lot - and have enjoyed Sacchi's and Kristina's work immensely!
07/26/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Nothing!
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07/26/2011
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
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Originally posted by Sacchi
I've been thinking about why we do or don't like certain stories, and wondering whether it's linked to how well we can feel ourselves in the part of the point of view character. Not identifying, exactly, because that might imply feeling ... more
It doesn't make a difference to me. As long as it's well written, I'm into it. However, realistic concerns will sometimes intrude. There was a story in this collection where a character has sex with a stranger on the beach, and that took me right out of the story. My brain just kept screaming, "THAT'S NOT SAFE." I know it's fiction, but it still bothered me.
07/26/2011
Contributor: Ms. Alison Tyler Ms. Alison Tyler
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Originally posted by Emma (Girl With Fire)
Definitely, I do this with books as well though!
Me, too. Well worn books — John Albert's Wrecking Crew (over and over and over). I honestly can't read the book enough, and I have no idea why.
07/26/2011
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
I have a serious question that was conjured by Sacchi's question about intros and what we call "front matter." We had a big debate about whether people read prefacesa and intros with roman numerals or whether readers see the roman numberals and skip to page one.

What ya'll do?
07/26/2011