An off-topic question here--how do you folks stand on the matter of print books versus e-books? Assuming, which you can't always do, that both have been well edited.
Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: Daughters of Darkness, Edited by Pam Keesey and Girls Who Bite, Edited by Delilah Devlin (October 25, 8-10 PM EST)
10/25/2011
Delilah Devlin
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That's so generous of you! I'll do that!
Originally posted by
Ivy Wilde
Send me an email at ivywilde29 at gmail dot com and I'll send you all the info and links to the website. It's a really fun event. And I'm sure we can help arrange a place for you to stay and introductions to the jousters if y
10/25/2011
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Ooh, this sounds neat too.
Originally posted by
Sacchi
Here's another GWB author with information about the setting of her story. I'm particularly influenced by setting when I'm choosing stories for an anthology; it influences the tone of a story, provides visual images, and contributes to
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Here's another GWB author with information about the setting of her story. I'm particularly influenced by setting when I'm choosing stories for an anthology; it influences the tone of a story, provides visual images, and contributes to the variety I look for.
From Adele Dubois, author of “The Crystal Cave”
"The Crystal Altar" heroines Morgan and Rosa attend a vampire birthday party set in Pennsylvania's natural wonder, Crystal Cave. This ancient cavern, discovered in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country in 1871, shelters a stalagmite Altar Rock, the cave's renowned centerpiece. Crystal Cave boasts crystalline walls, live bats in Devil's Den, and stalactites thousands of years old. I found this setting to be irresistible as a vampire gathering place. Whether or not my heroines agree is another matter entirely... less
From Adele Dubois, author of “The Crystal Cave”
"The Crystal Altar" heroines Morgan and Rosa attend a vampire birthday party set in Pennsylvania's natural wonder, Crystal Cave. This ancient cavern, discovered in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country in 1871, shelters a stalagmite Altar Rock, the cave's renowned centerpiece. Crystal Cave boasts crystalline walls, live bats in Devil's Den, and stalactites thousands of years old. I found this setting to be irresistible as a vampire gathering place. Whether or not my heroines agree is another matter entirely... less
10/25/2011
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I can't hear the title "The Crystal Cave" without thinking of Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy. Okay, it was a quadrilogy, but I prefer to ignore the existence of the fourth book. But the first three books were incredible.
Originally posted by
Sacchi
Here's another GWB author with information about the setting of her story. I'm particularly influenced by setting when I'm choosing stories for an anthology; it influences the tone of a story, provides visual images, and contributes to
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more
Here's another GWB author with information about the setting of her story. I'm particularly influenced by setting when I'm choosing stories for an anthology; it influences the tone of a story, provides visual images, and contributes to the variety I look for.
From Adele Dubois, author of “The Crystal Cave”
"The Crystal Altar" heroines Morgan and Rosa attend a vampire birthday party set in Pennsylvania's natural wonder, Crystal Cave. This ancient cavern, discovered in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country in 1871, shelters a stalagmite Altar Rock, the cave's renowned centerpiece. Crystal Cave boasts crystalline walls, live bats in Devil's Den, and stalactites thousands of years old. I found this setting to be irresistible as a vampire gathering place. Whether or not my heroines agree is another matter entirely... less
From Adele Dubois, author of “The Crystal Cave”
"The Crystal Altar" heroines Morgan and Rosa attend a vampire birthday party set in Pennsylvania's natural wonder, Crystal Cave. This ancient cavern, discovered in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country in 1871, shelters a stalagmite Altar Rock, the cave's renowned centerpiece. Crystal Cave boasts crystalline walls, live bats in Devil's Den, and stalactites thousands of years old. I found this setting to be irresistible as a vampire gathering place. Whether or not my heroines agree is another matter entirely... less
10/25/2011
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I love my hardcovers but Im running out of space since moving to a new apartment. So Ive been doing E-books as much as I can. I wish it wasnt that way but I have the tiniest apartment.
Originally posted by
Sacchi
An off-topic question here--how do you folks stand on the matter of print books versus e-books? Assuming, which you can't always do, that both have been well edited.
10/25/2011
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I'm starting to lean more and more on my Kindle. But I do still purchase print books.
Originally posted by
Sacchi
An off-topic question here--how do you folks stand on the matter of print books versus e-books? Assuming, which you can't always do, that both have been well edited.
10/25/2011
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I wouldn't mind ebooks if I had an ebook reader. It would let me take more books with me wherever I go. Sadly, I don't have the money to fork over for an ebook reader. Would be cool if there was the possibility for EF to carry one.
Originally posted by
Sacchi
An off-topic question here--how do you folks stand on the matter of print books versus e-books? Assuming, which you can't always do, that both have been well edited.
10/25/2011
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I'm a much bigger fan of a print book. When I'm online, my attention is prone to wandering. "Curling up with a book" is a feeling that can't really be duplicated, and to me that's especially important with erotica...
Originally posted by
Sacchi
An off-topic question here--how do you folks stand on the matter of print books versus e-books? Assuming, which you can't always do, that both have been well edited.
10/25/2011
Delilah Devlin
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And her "voice" is amazing! I loved the story!
Originally posted by
Ivy Wilde
I love how she bases her story on actual South African legend. I really appreciate when authors do some research for their books.
10/25/2011
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You left me curious and I opened my Carnal Machines book to look it up. That story wasn't that bad, I think it was actually one that expressed very well steampunk and what it could involve. Maybe even more than the other stories.
Originally posted by
Ivy Wilde
Yeah, unfortunately, when I read Carnal Machines, the first story I read (not the first story in the book) was absolutely horrid. I think it tainted the whole book for me. Of course, it was also the first erotic story I ever read, and I'm
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Yeah, unfortunately, when I read Carnal Machines, the first story I read (not the first story in the book) was absolutely horrid. I think it tainted the whole book for me. Of course, it was also the first erotic story I ever read, and I'm rather over-sensitive. Fortunately, I kept reading other stories and other anthologies and discovered erotica that I really enjoy.
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10/25/2011
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I still prefer print books. I just like having the actual physical book to hold and keep on a bookshelf. But I can see where in the not too distant future ebooks will be pretty much the only way to go.
Originally posted by
Sacchi
An off-topic question here--how do you folks stand on the matter of print books versus e-books? Assuming, which you can't always do, that both have been well edited.
10/25/2011
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You can get Kindle for PC and read them on your computer.
Originally posted by
Diabolical Kitty
I wouldn't mind ebooks if I had an ebook reader. It would let me take more books with me wherever I go. Sadly, I don't have the money to fork over for an ebook reader. Would be cool if there was the possibility for EF to carry one.
10/25/2011
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The problem with kindle on the PC is the fact my mind wanders to a million different things while I'm online, plus I can't take and read wherever I want, or take it out of the house with me. I wouldn't mind if I could do that though.
Originally posted by
removedacnt
You can get Kindle for PC and read them on your computer.
10/25/2011
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I don't mind ebooks, but it depends on the genre. If it's erotica, I'd rather be naked and in my bed, which isn't something I can do with a computer.
Originally posted by
Sacchi
An off-topic question here--how do you folks stand on the matter of print books versus e-books? Assuming, which you can't always do, that both have been well edited.
10/25/2011
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This would mean I'd never do any reading, because there are so many other things the internet lures one in with ...
Originally posted by
removedacnt
You can get Kindle for PC and read them on your computer.
But, as Ivy said " But I can see where in the not too distant future ebooks will be pretty much the only way to go."---I'm going to keep buying hardcover books until I don't have the option anymore.
10/25/2011
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I was not referring to the first story in the book. I actually liked that one. It was one near the middle of the book that I picked to read first because it was one of the shortest ones in terms of pages.
Originally posted by
Kynky Kytty
You left me curious and I opened my Carnal Machines book to look it up. That story wasn't that bad, I think it was actually one that expressed very well steampunk and what it could involve. Maybe even more than the other stories.
10/25/2011
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Ah ok I feel much better now.
Originally posted by
Ivy Wilde
I was not referring to the first story in the book. I actually liked that one. It was one near the middle of the book that I picked to read first because it was one of the shortest ones in terms of pages.
10/25/2011
Delilah, I have question for you. With most lesbian anthologies from Cleis, I find that I know many if not most of the contributors. With this one, I knew scarcely any. Have you tapped an existing lode of lesbian writers, or have you managed to convince some straight writers of the joys of diversity in writing? Maybe you should get a free toaster for that. (Lesbian in-joke.)
10/25/2011
Delilah Devlin
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I like to read novellas and short stories on ereaders. I prefer to read a longer story in print. And I read a lot of research material--those have to be in print because I highlight passages and write notes in the borders. You DON'T ever want to inherit a book I owned.
Originally posted by
Sacchi
An off-topic question here--how do you folks stand on the matter of print books versus e-books? Assuming, which you can't always do, that both have been well edited.
10/25/2011
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I thought the same thing, Ivy. I loved the first three books.
Originally posted by
Ivy Wilde
I can't hear the title "The Crystal Cave" without thinking of Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy. Okay, it was a quadrilogy, but I prefer to ignore the existence of the fourth book. But the first three books were incredible.
10/25/2011
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If you're interested in reading my rant, you can read see it on my blog
Originally posted by
Kynky Kytty
You left me curious and I opened my Carnal Machines book to look it up. That story wasn't that bad, I think it was actually one that expressed very well steampunk and what it could involve. Maybe even more than the other stories.
link
If the link doesn't work, search for Ivy Wilde's Sex Blog, then for the post "I unleash my vitriol"
10/25/2011
Delilah Devlin
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Yeah, but Mary S's book didn't have an orgy on an altar.
Originally posted by
Sacchi
I thought the same thing, Ivy. I loved the first three books.
10/25/2011
Before everyone goes away, here's the last bit I have from one of Delilah's writers:
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and stressed about getting a story down quickly. The idea just wasn't there, so I turned to my brilliant sister, Delilah Devlin, for help. She had a couple ideas she'd been toying with and could only write one, so she gave me the germ of the other and I ran with it. Thus the Gift of Lilith was written. Her idea, my story. I drew on the emotion of someone who'd been alive long enough to see friends and loved ones pass on, who had lost hope of ever loving someone enough to give her all. In the end, her neighbor from upstairs made the first move on her. Her neighbor who had all the reason in the world to live everyday like it was her last. My take on vampirism was different and unique.
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and stressed about getting a story down quickly. The idea just wasn't there, so I turned to my brilliant sister, Delilah Devlin, for help. She had a couple ideas she'd been toying with and could only write one, so she gave me the germ of the other and I ran with it. Thus the Gift of Lilith was written. Her idea, my story. I drew on the emotion of someone who'd been alive long enough to see friends and loved ones pass on, who had lost hope of ever loving someone enough to give her all. In the end, her neighbor from upstairs made the first move on her. Her neighbor who had all the reason in the world to live everyday like it was her last. My take on vampirism was different and unique.
10/25/2011
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I love the idea of Lilith. I love the name...as the first woman and all
Originally posted by
Sacchi
Before everyone goes away, here's the last bit I have from one of Delilah's writers:
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and ... more
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and ... more
Before everyone goes away, here's the last bit I have from one of Delilah's writers:
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and stressed about getting a story down quickly. The idea just wasn't there, so I turned to my brilliant sister, Delilah Devlin, for help. She had a couple ideas she'd been toying with and could only write one, so she gave me the germ of the other and I ran with it. Thus the Gift of Lilith was written. Her idea, my story. I drew on the emotion of someone who'd been alive long enough to see friends and loved ones pass on, who had lost hope of ever loving someone enough to give her all. In the end, her neighbor from upstairs made the first move on her. Her neighbor who had all the reason in the world to live everyday like it was her last. My take on vampirism was different and unique. less
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and stressed about getting a story down quickly. The idea just wasn't there, so I turned to my brilliant sister, Delilah Devlin, for help. She had a couple ideas she'd been toying with and could only write one, so she gave me the germ of the other and I ran with it. Thus the Gift of Lilith was written. Her idea, my story. I drew on the emotion of someone who'd been alive long enough to see friends and loved ones pass on, who had lost hope of ever loving someone enough to give her all. In the end, her neighbor from upstairs made the first move on her. Her neighbor who had all the reason in the world to live everyday like it was her last. My take on vampirism was different and unique. less
10/25/2011
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Can you do it with an IPad? Just curious. By the time (and if) I ever get one of those, they'll be as outdated as buggy whips. Not that there aren't still some uses for whips.
Originally posted by
Kynky Kytty
I don't mind ebooks, but it depends on the genre. If it's erotica, I'd rather be naked and in my bed, which isn't something I can do with a computer.
10/25/2011
Delilah Devlin
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Yeah, nothing wrong with a little nepotism when the writing's good!
Originally posted by
Sacchi
Before everyone goes away, here's the last bit I have from one of Delilah's writers:
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and ... more
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and ... more
Before everyone goes away, here's the last bit I have from one of Delilah's writers:
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and stressed about getting a story down quickly. The idea just wasn't there, so I turned to my brilliant sister, Delilah Devlin, for help. She had a couple ideas she'd been toying with and could only write one, so she gave me the germ of the other and I ran with it. Thus the Gift of Lilith was written. Her idea, my story. I drew on the emotion of someone who'd been alive long enough to see friends and loved ones pass on, who had lost hope of ever loving someone enough to give her all. In the end, her neighbor from upstairs made the first move on her. Her neighbor who had all the reason in the world to live everyday like it was her last. My take on vampirism was different and unique. less
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and stressed about getting a story down quickly. The idea just wasn't there, so I turned to my brilliant sister, Delilah Devlin, for help. She had a couple ideas she'd been toying with and could only write one, so she gave me the germ of the other and I ran with it. Thus the Gift of Lilith was written. Her idea, my story. I drew on the emotion of someone who'd been alive long enough to see friends and loved ones pass on, who had lost hope of ever loving someone enough to give her all. In the end, her neighbor from upstairs made the first move on her. Her neighbor who had all the reason in the world to live everyday like it was her last. My take on vampirism was different and unique. less
10/25/2011
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My Mistress makes whips with rope and wire. They are really nice and feel really nice too *giggles*
Originally posted by
Sacchi
Can you do it with an IPad? Just curious. By the time (and if) I ever get one of those, they'll be as outdated as buggy whips. Not that there aren't still some uses for whips.
10/25/2011
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That one was my favorite story
Originally posted by
Sacchi
Before everyone goes away, here's the last bit I have from one of Delilah's writers:
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and ... more
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and ... more
Before everyone goes away, here's the last bit I have from one of Delilah's writers:
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and stressed about getting a story down quickly. The idea just wasn't there, so I turned to my brilliant sister, Delilah Devlin, for help. She had a couple ideas she'd been toying with and could only write one, so she gave me the germ of the other and I ran with it. Thus the Gift of Lilith was written. Her idea, my story. I drew on the emotion of someone who'd been alive long enough to see friends and loved ones pass on, who had lost hope of ever loving someone enough to give her all. In the end, her neighbor from upstairs made the first move on her. Her neighbor who had all the reason in the world to live everyday like it was her last. My take on vampirism was different and unique. less
From Myla Jackson, author of “The Gift of Lillith”:??When I sat down to write a story for the Girls Who Bite Anthology, I was between deadlines and stressed about getting a story down quickly. The idea just wasn't there, so I turned to my brilliant sister, Delilah Devlin, for help. She had a couple ideas she'd been toying with and could only write one, so she gave me the germ of the other and I ran with it. Thus the Gift of Lilith was written. Her idea, my story. I drew on the emotion of someone who'd been alive long enough to see friends and loved ones pass on, who had lost hope of ever loving someone enough to give her all. In the end, her neighbor from upstairs made the first move on her. Her neighbor who had all the reason in the world to live everyday like it was her last. My take on vampirism was different and unique. less
10/25/2011
Delilah Devlin
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Yes! There are free apps for both the Kindle and Nook stores. I have them both downloaded and they are easy to use.
Originally posted by
Sacchi
Can you do it with an IPad? Just curious. By the time (and if) I ever get one of those, they'll be as outdated as buggy whips. Not that there aren't still some uses for whips.
10/25/2011
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No... no they didn't.
Originally posted by
Delilah Devlin
Yeah, but Mary S's book didn't have an orgy on an altar.
10/25/2011