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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: Pride and Prejudice Hidden Lusts by Mitzi Szereto (September 27, 8-10 PM EST)

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Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Sacchi
I love the idea of our troops in the Middle East reading clever smut like P&P: Hidden Lusts (or erotic books more to their tastes,) as long as they don't get caught by the religious powers that be over there.
Yeah their C.O's are pretty vigilant about what they can and can't have. We send them condoms to keep the sand out of their rifles and we have gotten frowns before lol.
09/27/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
I think so. I really admire their dedication to authenticity, but it can be so much fun to re-interpret Shakespeare.

Another movie I really liked was 10 Things I Hate About You, which was a modern version of Taming of the Shrew.
Well, anything with Heath was good for me
09/27/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
I liked Romeo and Juliet (DiCaprio) but I had to watch it a couple of times to really get where I liked it. Now I still pop it in the vcr (yes vcr) from time to time. Lmao!
That was a very interesting movie. I thought it was funny the way they wrote "longsword" on the guns and such, so that the props would fit the words spoken.
09/27/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
I have 2 questions: are y'all fans of parodies generally speaking and are y'all fans of historical erotica generally speaking?
I am fans of both as long as they are well written. Generally parodies aren't as well written as this one was though. But I adore historical erotica.
09/27/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by removedacnt
I'm so sorry for overlooking that. Yes, you too have a free copy of tonight's book. Please email me with your information at Liz @ Edenfantasys.com

And welcome! Glad you could join us!
I really was just kidding but I never look a gift horse in the mouth! Thank you so much!
09/27/2011
Contributor: bzzingbee bzzingbee
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
I have 2 questions: are y'all fans of parodies generally speaking and are y'all fans of historical erotica generally speaking?
Definitely erotica more than parodies here
09/27/2011
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
I love historical fiction, this book was right up my alley!
09/27/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
That was a very interesting movie. I thought it was funny the way they wrote "longsword" on the guns and such, so that the props would fit the words spoken.
Me too. I guess it's kind of a cult classic for me now.
09/27/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
I have 2 questions: are y'all fans of parodies generally speaking and are y'all fans of historical erotica generally speaking?
I consider myself to still be very new to the field of erotica, though I have a long history of reading historicals.

With both, some books/stories I like, some I love, and some make me yawn.
09/27/2011
Contributor: Sacchi Sacchi
Before we get too far away from wondering what Mitzi will do next, I asked that very thing--but Brenda clearly has more information than I was able to get, which was pretty much none.

3. Do you have a yen to give other classics a similar treatment? The Brontes come to mind. I've always thought Lorna Doone had some possibilities, too, but I don't suppose many folks these days are familiar with that book.

Mitzi: It's quite possible I might do something else along these lines. I
think it's a testament to these great authors of the past that we continue to be interested in their works. So keep an eye out, since you never know what else I've got up my sleeve!
09/27/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Brendada
I love historical fiction, this book was right up my alley!
I love historical fiction too. Though I'm more of a Gone with the Wind type fan where that is concerned. Could you imagine undertaking that one as a porn parody?
09/27/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
I do and I would too! Maybe we can do some sort of vid scene from it via some vid conferencing program or something? Or just do it in voice and record it?
I'd love to see video of people dressed up in BDSM gear performing Shakespeare!
09/27/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
That was a very interesting movie. I thought it was funny the way they wrote "longsword" on the guns and such, so that the props would fit the words spoken.
That's one I just couldn't dig at all. It seemed do ridiculous to me but perhaps if I were to watch it a second time I'd see it in a different light. The soundtrack is amazing though.
09/27/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Sacchi
Before we get too far away from wondering what Mitzi will do next, I asked that very thing--but Brenda clearly has more information than I was able to get, which was pretty much none.

3. Do you have a yen to give other classics a similar ... more
That would be awesome! The possibilities are endless. And, yes, I agree it is a testament to those authors that we still have interest in what they wrote.
09/27/2011
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
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Originally posted by Sacchi
Before we get too far away from wondering what Mitzi will do next, I asked that very thing--but Brenda clearly has more information than I was able to get, which was pretty much none.

3. Do you have a yen to give other classics a similar ... more
It's possible, got one for us?
09/27/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
It must be very hard to write a parody, porn or not, of a classic. Staying true to the story but adding something to it without taking away from it.
09/27/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
I consider myself to still be very new to the field of erotica, though I have a long history of reading historicals.

With both, some books/stories I like, some I love, and some make me yawn.
I guess that's true of everything though, huh?
09/27/2011
Contributor: Yaoi Pervette (deleted) Yaoi Pervette (deleted)
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
I'd love to see video of people dressed up in BDSM gear performing Shakespeare!
Me too!
09/27/2011
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
Readers are loving this book, and the controversy stirred up by the purists has been really fun!
09/27/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Sacchi
Before we get too far away from wondering what Mitzi will do next, I asked that very thing--but Brenda clearly has more information than I was able to get, which was pretty much none.

3. Do you have a yen to give other classics a similar ... more
Maybe Mitzi could write a BDSM version of Taming of the Shrew. One where Katherine becomes a willing submissive to dominant Petruchio. Or maybe, she could change it up a bit and have "the shrew" win. I could definitely see Katherine as a dominatrix.
09/27/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by removedacnt
I love historical fiction too. Though I'm more of a Gone with the Wind type fan where that is concerned. Could you imagine undertaking that one as a porn parody?
that. would. be. friggin. amazing. I'm a southerner so I think I'd especially dig it.
09/27/2011
Contributor: toxie m toxie m
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
I have 2 questions: are y'all fans of parodies generally speaking and are y'all fans of historical erotica generally speaking?
I definitely like historical parodies and satire, but I think this might be the first historical erotica I've come across (or really looked into, at least).
09/27/2011
Contributor: Yaoi Pervette (deleted) Yaoi Pervette (deleted)
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
Maybe Mitzi could write a BDSM version of Taming of the Shrew. One where Katherine becomes a willing submissive to dominant Petruchio. Or maybe, she could change it up a bit and have "the shrew" win. I could definitely see Katherine as a ... more
Sounds like an idea to me!
09/27/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Sacchi
Before we get too far away from wondering what Mitzi will do next, I asked that very thing--but Brenda clearly has more information than I was able to get, which was pretty much none.

3. Do you have a yen to give other classics a similar ... more
She did a great job on this one. I would love to see just what else she comes up with!
09/27/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by removedacnt
I love historical fiction too. Though I'm more of a Gone with the Wind type fan where that is concerned. Could you imagine undertaking that one as a porn parody?
The mind boggles.
09/27/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Brendada
Readers are loving this book, and the controversy stirred up by the purists has been really fun!
I would imagine they're actually helping Mitzi's cause. Bad press is better than no press...
09/27/2011
Contributor: Sacchi Sacchi
I love historical fiction, both the reading and the writing of it, and if it's erotic, all the better.

Mitzi edited an erotic historical anthology with a twist a while back: imagined stories about historical figures. Wait, I need to look up the title--I know I suggested most of the subtitle, Sexy Tales of Legendary Lovers--well, I'll check and post again in a minute. My story was about Marlene Dietrich entertaining the Allied troops during the battle of the Bulge in WWII. "Dietrich Wears Army Boots."
09/27/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
That's one I just couldn't dig at all. It seemed do ridiculous to me but perhaps if I were to watch it a second time I'd see it in a different light. The soundtrack is amazing though.
It took me a couple of times to enjoy it. It is definately better the second time around.
09/27/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
That's one I just couldn't dig at all. It seemed do ridiculous to me but perhaps if I were to watch it a second time I'd see it in a different light. The soundtrack is amazing though.
It took me a couple of times to enjoy it. It is definately better the second time around.
09/27/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
Quote:
Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
Maybe Mitzi could write a BDSM version of Taming of the Shrew. One where Katherine becomes a willing submissive to dominant Petruchio. Or maybe, she could change it up a bit and have "the shrew" win. I could definitely see Katherine as a ... more
Congratulations Ivy Wilde! You're our second winner of a $25 gift card this evening.

Please email me at Liz @ Edenfantasys.com
09/27/2011