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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: FRENZY, edited by Alison Tyler (7-11 PM EST)

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Contributor: clp clp
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Originally posted by Kayla
If I'm curled up in bed, there's a boyfriend next to me. Who hates light. Or repetitive noises (like turning pages). Besides, I work thirds, so my sleep time is in the middle of the day. I end up reading erotica books around 3AM or so.
If I have a particularly interesting book that I'm reading, I tend to throw it in my purse and carry it with me to read in the odd moments. If the cover is too revealing, I just throw on either a different jacket or one of those kid's school-book covers. I don't really mind if anyone sees, though. They may ask for a recommendation (that conversation has actually come up several times, always ending well).
07/13/2010
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
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Originally posted by Splendwhore
It's awesome to see how literature is evolving! For instance, people used to write love letters, now they write steamy text messages! Or how about Twitterotica? That's such an awesome idea! Telling a sexy story in 140 characters or less.
This is really true- it is the evolution of literature!
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by clp
Boo. I totally just said exactly what Mistress Kay said. :| This conversation is moving too quickly for me to keep up!
It's usually this bad. It's hard to keep up, but it's fun to try
07/13/2010
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
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Originally posted by Kayla
I'd say it's because everyone is living busy lifestyles, so being able to pick up a short story and read it quickly is nice. Plus, shorter stories are more fun to read out-loud to a partner.
Thanks- did not think about the out-loud action!
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by clp
If I have a particularly interesting book that I'm reading, I tend to throw it in my purse and carry it with me to read in the odd moments. If the cover is too revealing, I just throw on either a different jacket or one of those kid's ... more
Hey - can you recommend a good book cover for me? All the book covers I've seen all are for large textbooks - not like a small erotica book. I'd love to read some of these while out and about instead of just at home.

Nobody really asks me what I'm reading which is fine by me.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by clp
If I have a particularly interesting book that I'm reading, I tend to throw it in my purse and carry it with me to read in the odd moments. If the cover is too revealing, I just throw on either a different jacket or one of those kid's ... more
I tried to do that while I was stuck on jury duty a month or so ago. I had the book in my bag and wasn't worried about people seeing it in there, but I kept having people reading my books over my shoulder on the train and in the waiting room, and I really didn't want to share my erotica with them, lol
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kayla
Hey - can you recommend a good book cover for me? All the book covers I've seen all are for large textbooks - not like a small erotica book. I'd love to read some of these while out and about instead of just at home.

Nobody really asks ... more
Ooh, I'd second something for a small paperback, that would be awesome!
07/13/2010
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
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Originally posted by Tori Rebel
This is just my theory, but people are busy! A lot of people I know have no time at all to read, and some are just barely finding time to have a sex life - so it only makes sense that the quickie-story is relate-able and enticing. Not to mention ... more
RIght on and THANK YOU!
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Kayla
I'm still jealous. I can't do it. I only can read erotica in the middle of the day or it'll keep me from falling asleep like I should. Granted, I'm like that with regular books too, so it must just be a personality ... more
Thanks so much. I really think they did a beautiful job with the cover. And I might be biased, but I think what's under the cover is just as beautiful.
07/13/2010
Contributor: clp clp
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Originally posted by Kayla
It's usually this bad. It's hard to keep up, but it's fun to try
So this is just what happened:
CaramelAh: I'm so smart, I'm so clever, typa typa typa, this is the best post ever.
*CaramelAh posts.
CaramelAh: Hooray!
*CaramelAh scrolls up, reads previous post with same sentiments.
CaramelAh: ....Shit.
(Repeat.)
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I tried to do that while I was stuck on jury duty a month or so ago. I had the book in my bag and wasn't worried about people seeing it in there, but I kept having people reading my books over my shoulder on the train and in the waiting room, ... more
I want to kill people who read over my shoulder. Including my own boyfriend. It just seems like such an invasion of my private space.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Tori Rebel
That idea actually becomes all the more interesting if you add erotica to the mix...imagine going through your normal daily routine, whether it be parent teacher conferences, board meetings, going to the grocery store etc., and never knowing when a ... more
Yes, yes, yes! I love it. Sign me up NOW, please.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Brendada Brendada
anybody reading in kindle or ipad out there or still loving physical books?
07/13/2010
Contributor: clp clp
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
Hey - can you recommend a good book cover for me? All the book covers I've seen all are for large textbooks - not like a small erotica book. I'd love to read some of these while out and about instead of just at home.

Nobody really asks ... more
When the Back to School push happens these next two months, go look for them at Target or Office Max or wherever. These days they make them out of like a stretchy nylon or polyester. They have big ones and small ones, and are very easy to adjust if needed. I find them to be the easiest to use, and the can be dirt cheap at the end of the season!
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by clp
Boo. I totally just said exactly what Mistress Kay said. :| This conversation is moving too quickly for me to keep up!
Things move at a FRENZY around here.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Brendada
anybody reading in kindle or ipad out there or still loving physical books?
Still all in physical books. I have been avoiding using the Kindle or iPad since I'm a physical collector. I love actually seeing my collection grow, and electronic reading takes that away from me.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kayla
I want to kill people who read over my shoulder. Including my own boyfriend. It just seems like such an invasion of my private space.
I know right!! Drives me freaking crazy. I don't mind my fiance all that much, but random strangers can mind their own damn business.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by clp
When the Back to School push happens these next two months, go look for them at Target or Office Max or wherever. These days they make them out of like a stretchy nylon or polyester. They have big ones and small ones, and are very easy to adjust if ... more
Huh. I've only seen the big ones before. Used to have some in high school. Might have to try and find some small ones and see if they work better for it. I had made a ghetto-looking out of wrapping paper, but it was horrible.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by clp
So this is just what happened:
CaramelAh: I'm so smart, I'm so clever, typa typa typa, this is the best post ever.
*CaramelAh posts.
CaramelAh: Hooray!
*CaramelAh scrolls up, reads previous post with same sentiments.
CaramelAh: ... more
LOL... don't worry, I'm moderating the discussion and I can't keep up sometimes!!
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Brendada
anybody reading in kindle or ipad out there or still loving physical books?
I've been looking into erotica for the ereader, which I only have cuz my mom thought it would make an awesome Christmas present a year or two ago. It was, lets me travel with books so much better!
07/13/2010
Contributor: clp clp
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Originally posted by Brendada
anybody reading in kindle or ipad out there or still loving physical books?
I am pretty sure Violet Blue has many of her books available on Kindle, but as for me--I prefer the brick and mortar!
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I know right!! Drives me freaking crazy. I don't mind my fiance all that much, but random strangers can mind their own damn business.
I mind the fiance. Want to shove him away if he attempts it. I also get pretty easily annoyed, and he knows not to do it now, so it isn't a point of contention anymore.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by Brendada
anybody reading in kindle or ipad out there or still loving physical books?
I'm still all about the physical books, in all genres. I simply love the feel and smell of a new (or antique, for that matter) book and I doubt I'll ever change.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kayla
I mind the fiance. Want to shove him away if he attempts it. I also get pretty easily annoyed, and he knows not to do it now, so it isn't a point of contention anymore.
We've got plenty of things that he's learned not to do, like don't touch me in any manner while I'm trying to eat or get something done, lol.

I normally have a problem with him reading over my shoulder, but it doesn't always drive me crazy. Erotica is actually the one thing I'm ok with on that, because then we're both getting in the mood, lol
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
On the subject of FRENZY, for those of you who say you do love short-shorts, are you looking for the realistic, DIY variety-- something to inspire you, for instance-- or the "this could never happen in real life, but it's damn hot reading" type of story?
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by clp
I am pretty sure Violet Blue has many of her books available on Kindle, but as for me--I prefer the brick and mortar!
I think most of Cleis Press's line is available on Kindle now.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
On the subject of FRENZY, for those of you who say you do love short-shorts, are you looking for the realistic, DIY variety-- something to inspire you, for instance-- or the "this could never happen in real life, but it's damn hot ... more
If I'm going for something really short, it's to inspire a new activity.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Tori Rebel
I'm still all about the physical books, in all genres. I simply love the feel and smell of a new (or antique, for that matter) book and I doubt I'll ever change.
Yeah. There's something about Cleis Press book layouts that just make me happy too. They always look the same - which is great. Everytime I read it, it's like opening up a familiar friend to new surprises.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by Kristina Wright
On the subject of FRENZY, for those of you who say you do love short-shorts, are you looking for the realistic, DIY variety-- something to inspire you, for instance-- or the "this could never happen in real life, but it's damn hot ... more
Hmmm.....I like my stories realistic, but not "boringly" so. Like most stories I've read *could* happen, but they weren't likely to. For example, in "Do Not Disturb" a businessman opened up his curtains to find that he could see another couple in a nearby hotel room having sex. Got off to it. Next night saw the couple in the bar and followed them when they went to their room to go watch from his own room. They noticed him that time and performed for him. Next morning, he had a note telling him when they'd be back and that they'd love to play.

Now, it's realistic, but not probable. Those are probably my favorite types of stories.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Splendwhore Splendwhore
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
On the subject of FRENZY, for those of you who say you do love short-shorts, are you looking for the realistic, DIY variety-- something to inspire you, for instance-- or the "this could never happen in real life, but it's damn hot ... more
I tend to like reading stories that are outside the normal everyday occurrences. Things that we may fantasize about, but that are highly unlikely to ever actually happen to us.
07/13/2010