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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: THE SWEETEST KISS (October 26, 7-11 PM EST)

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Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by Kayla
She'd look hotter without the glasses, but I really like that the cover is relatively discreet. I could read this in public.
I think the glasses are part of "steampunk" look. I have a friend who is really into roleplaying in Second Life steampunk areas and she always dressed up her avatar with stuff like this.
10/26/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
It is on Amazon! What an awesome cover!

Here's the link for those who are interested. (I know you ALL are!)

Carnal Machines ... more
Well we know that's going on my to-read list now too
10/26/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
And since everyone here seems to be indulging in something tonight, I just got up and got myself some hot cocoa ice cream
10/26/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
I think the glasses are part of "steampunk" look. I have a friend who is really into roleplaying in Second Life steampunk areas and she always dressed up her avatar with stuff like this.
Yeah, I know it is. But I just never understood the point of it. Looks silly.

This all just reminded me of an Amazing Wedding Cakes episode I watched where they made the most amazing cake ever in a "Steampunk" theme:

10/26/2010
Contributor: clp clp
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Originally posted by Blinker
I really like steampunk, especailly the new kind of "renaissance" that's come about lately. When new technology mingles with old fashioned ideals and machinations, it makes for a brilliant concept and storyline.
I can definitely see how the topic could open so many doors for writers; I LOVE the way you phrased this!
It has also been interesting to see how the EF forum feels about steampunk over here. We have a bunch of steampunk-ers on board, I hope someone lets that thread know about the book (if its not there already!).
10/26/2010
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Welcome once again to the Naked Reader Book Club! Tonight we're discussing The Sweetest Kiss: Ravishing Vampire Erotica, edited by D.L. King.

Sweetest Kiss: Ravishing Vampire Erotica

Edited by D.L. King

Sex with a ... more
Ok, time for more gift cards....

These are the winners from our Oct 12th discussion:

$25 goes to: deadpoet
$25 goes to: Tori Rebel
and the $50 prize goes to: Andromeda!


They really are going to wonder what I am up to with the gift-card generator tonight. lol


Congrats!
10/26/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
Quote:
Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
Ok, time for more gift cards....

These are the winners from our Oct 12th discussion:

$25 goes to: deadpoet
$25 goes to: Tori Rebel
and the $50 prize goes to: Andromeda!


They really are going to wonder what I am up to ... more
Yay! And congrats to deadpoet and Andromeda!!!
10/26/2010
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
Yeah, I know it is. But I just never understood the point of it. Looks silly.

This all just reminded me of an Amazing Wedding Cakes episode I watched where they made the most amazing cake ever in a "Steampunk" theme:

... more
That is awesome!

I know what you mean about not understanding some of it, there are many genres and fetishes I've become familiar with, especially working for Eden and SexIs—and many still confuse me—but it's always fascinating to learn about what turns people on and why or how they develop a particular fetish or interest.

This cake is too cool tho, and reminds me of Alice in Wonderland for some reason (the Tim Burton version, obviously, not the Disney version).
10/26/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
Yeah, I know it is. But I just never understood the point of it. Looks silly.

This all just reminded me of an Amazing Wedding Cakes episode I watched where they made the most amazing cake ever in a "Steampunk" theme:

... more
Oh my, that's amazing! I can't even imagine how much time had to go into something like that.
10/26/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
So I noticed on the Cleis site, there are two other vampire erotica books available published by them - has anyone read either of these?

link

link

They're actually both lesbian vampire erotica books - I can think of nothing more enticing.
10/26/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
Ok, time for more gift cards....

These are the winners from our Oct 12th discussion:

$25 goes to: deadpoet
$25 goes to: Tori Rebel
and the $50 prize goes to: Andromeda!


They really are going to wonder what I am up to ... more
Congratulations!
10/26/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Bah, how frigging ridiculous is this, I can pick up like, 8 books for about 30 bucks, but then it costs that much to ship them all...
10/26/2010
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Bah, how frigging ridiculous is this, I can pick up like, 8 books for about 30 bucks, but then it costs that much to ship them all...
Yikes... super lame.
10/26/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by Tori Rebel
So I noticed on the Cleis site, there are two other vampire erotica books available published by them - has anyone read either of these?

link

link

They're actually both lesbian vampire erotica books - I can think of nothing ... more
I've read Dark Angels. I wouldn't poke it with a ten foot stick. Nothing against the author or anything, but it was totally not my thing. It consisted of vampires drinking a lot of menstrual blood as well as a lot of graphic death.

There's a review on my blog.
10/26/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
I've read Dark Angels. I wouldn't poke it with a ten foot stick. Nothing against the author or anything, but it was totally not my thing. It consisted of vampires drinking a lot of menstrual blood as well as a lot of graphic ... more
Eek! Well I'm glad I heard that before I ran out and got a copy. I'm usually up for just about anything but that does not sound like something I'd enjoy.
10/26/2010
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
I've read Dark Angels. I wouldn't poke it with a ten foot stick. Nothing against the author or anything, but it was totally not my thing. It consisted of vampires drinking a lot of menstrual blood as well as a lot of graphic ... more
Wow.... that's kinda yucky
10/26/2010
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
I've read Dark Angels. I wouldn't poke it with a ten foot stick. Nothing against the author or anything, but it was totally not my thing. It consisted of vampires drinking a lot of menstrual blood as well as a lot of graphic ... more
Definitely not my kink.
10/26/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
Alright, I'm disappearing for a few because it's Jax Teller time (Sons of Anarchy) but I WILL be back during commercials!!!
10/26/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
Speaking of kinks (or not), what are your favorite vampire scenarios? I have noticed a shift in my vampire interests-- when I was younger, I liked the vampire-as-villain stories, with vampire hunters conquering the undead. Now I'm more about the vampire as antihero, misunderstood and darkly erotic. I also like vamps with an element of BDSM.
10/26/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Speaking of kinks (or not), what are your favorite vampire scenarios? I have noticed a shift in my vampire interests-- when I was younger, I liked the vampire-as-villain stories, with vampire hunters conquering the undead. Now I'm more about the ... more
I've always loved the misunderstood and darkly erotic vampire. Especially one that resists their own urges for a specific reason. Now that's erotic.
10/26/2010
Contributor: clp clp
Quote:
Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Speaking of kinks (or not), what are your favorite vampire scenarios? I have noticed a shift in my vampire interests-- when I was younger, I liked the vampire-as-villain stories, with vampire hunters conquering the undead. Now I'm more about the ... more
I remember an episode of L-Word when Alice was dating a vampire. That was lots of fun! She had a BDSM interest, and it was just cute that every time Alice tried to see her in the mirror, she happened to duck or drop something. Cute.
10/26/2010
Contributor: D. L. King D. L. King
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Originally posted by Kayla
I'm going to have to recommend this one to my friends. They really have a fetish for steampunk. I've never been too fond of it, but maybe this book can change my mind.
I'm back after losing some money. Just wanted to say, "Yes, it can." I think you'll like it.
10/26/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by D. L. King
I'm back after losing some money. Just wanted to say, "Yes, it can." I think you'll like it.
If it has as many femdom stories as you say it does, I'll need to pick it up. The world is lacking in femdom.
10/26/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
Quote:
Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Speaking of kinks (or not), what are your favorite vampire scenarios? I have noticed a shift in my vampire interests-- when I was younger, I liked the vampire-as-villain stories, with vampire hunters conquering the undead. Now I'm more about the ... more
I love the - and I'm not talking Edward Cullen here - vampire with a good heart. But I also love the deep, decadent ones that just suck blood and fuck. My favorite have to actually be the stories where they turn a human into vampire. I don't know what it is, it just adds something to the story for me.
10/26/2010
Contributor: D. L. King D. L. King
Quote:
Originally posted by Tori Rebel
So I noticed on the Cleis site, there are two other vampire erotica books available published by them - has anyone read either of these?

link

link

They're actually both lesbian vampire erotica books - I can think of nothing ... more
I have Dark Angels but haven't read it yet. I'm looking forward to it!

And congrats to you and CLP on the amazing wins! Hope I can do as well later in the casino
10/26/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
Quote:
Originally posted by clp
I remember an episode of L-Word when Alice was dating a vampire. That was lots of fun! She had a BDSM interest, and it was just cute that every time Alice tried to see her in the mirror, she happened to duck or drop something. Cute.
Oh, I miss the L-Word! And I remember that episode. Yum! Alice hanging from chains (Alice in Chains, really?) and not knowing if the girl was really a vampire. Sigh...
10/26/2010
Contributor: D. L. King D. L. King
Quote:
Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
Definitely not my kink.
Yes, actually, not mine either. Oh well...
10/26/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
Quote:
Originally posted by Tori Rebel
Well we know that's going on my to-read list now too
Me, too! Me, too!
10/26/2010
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
Quote:
Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Speaking of kinks (or not), what are your favorite vampire scenarios? I have noticed a shift in my vampire interests-- when I was younger, I liked the vampire-as-villain stories, with vampire hunters conquering the undead. Now I'm more about the ... more
I like my vampires with a hint of BDSM too. I tend to be a no-blood or cutting girl in reality because of safety concerns—but knives and cutting and fangs and blood in my fantasies—yes please!

Vampires have always represented sexual seduction to me, as opposed to violence or death as perhaps they should.

I have a fairly early memory that has always stuck with me, from sneaking a peek at my dad's Playboy magazines back in grade school I think—a vampire photo shoot with pale naked women, passionately enjoying being bitten. Clearly it impressed me, years later, it's the pictorial that stuck in my head.
10/26/2010
Contributor: D. L. King D. L. King
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Originally posted by Kayla
If it has as many femdom stories as you say it does, I'll need to pick it up. The world is lacking in femdom.
A woman after my own heart. I primarily write femdom.
10/26/2010