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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: CAN'T HELP THE WAY THAT I FEEL (Lori Bryant-Woolridge) and MAKING THE HOOK-UP (Cole Riley)(July 27, 7-11 PM EST)

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Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
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Originally posted by deadpoet
this is a question for everyone:

what do you do when you have multiple story ideas in your mind?
I always suggest that you write them down in an idea book. One of them will keep calling your name and that's the one you want to start with because that's the one you can't get out of your head. Many times, I've been able to use the other ideas as subplots.
07/27/2010
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by deadpoet
this is a question for everyone:

what do you do when you have multiple story ideas in your mind?
I make lists. Once it's out on paper, then I can pick up one idea and work on it.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by deadpoet
I try to do the same, but sometimes, I will write a story, erotica and not, and get them mixed up.
There was one day I had a really good tangent going in my head so I used the memo pad on my phone and wrote out this whole long article that I ended up having to email myself so I wouldn't have to keep backlighting the phone to copy by typing. It actually just published on the Cafe
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
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Originally posted by ♥ Amanda ♥
I do for sure. I am like oh damn, I have to try that. It's always fun too. I am inspired by erotic acts in books and then try it out on my partner. The best part about it, he has no idea. He is not much of a reader like me, and he thinks I came ... more
You are a wise woman, Amanda. Nothing wrong with taking the credit. That's part of the reason we write such things!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Splendwhore Splendwhore
I'm back! What did I miss? 303 posts?! Holy cow!!
07/27/2010
Contributor: deadpoet deadpoet
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
For the Deadpoet, when you have multiple stories in your head, I write them down. I keep an idea book and a dream journal. I've done that for years. Some of the stuff looks like Kafka or Marquez. LOL.
I have a note book for every idea I have. I think right now, I have a total of 10. lol
07/27/2010
Contributor: Teddy Bell Teddy Bell
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Originally posted by deadpoet
this is a question for everyone:

what do you do when you have multiple story ideas in your mind?
Hey DP....That is a great question. I've actually worked on two poems at once and eventually found myself combining both into one. What was missing from one filled the other and it was totally by accident. But I think that you have to attack one at a time or at the very least give sufficient time to one project before going on to the other.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Splendwhore
I'm back! What did I miss? 303 posts?! Holy cow!!
Yay! You're back too!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by deadpoet
this is a question for everyone:

what do you do when you have multiple story ideas in your mind?
Choose the one that speaks the loudest to me and write it. Though at this stage in my career, I usually have several stories going at once.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Judy Cole Judy Cole
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Originally posted by deadpoet
this is a question for everyone:

what do you do when you have multiple story ideas in your mind?
I actually used to write erotica as part of my job (not this one!). If I got an idea, I would write as much as I could, or just jot down the basic premise and a few lines to remind me to get back to it later. There is usually one image that just jumps out at you. It can even be one word...
07/27/2010
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by Splendwhore
I'm back! What did I miss? 303 posts?! Holy cow!!
welcome back Splendwhore!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Cole Riley Cole Riley
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
For the Deadpoet, when you have multiple stories in your head, I write them down. I keep an idea book and a dream journal. I've done that for years. Some of the stuff looks like Kafka or Marquez. LOL.
The wonderful thing about some of the erotica writers now are their great respect for story, the sizzle with the sex scenes, and the care they take with their characters. That's why I love some of the folks in the ERA. They care about storytelling.
07/27/2010
Contributor: deadpoet deadpoet
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Originally posted by Teddy Bell
Hey DP....That is a great question. I've actually worked on two poems at once and eventually found myself combining both into one. What was missing from one filled the other and it was totally by accident. But I think that you have to attack one ... more
thank you for the advice. I will try that out
07/27/2010
Contributor: Teddy Bell Teddy Bell
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
I was thinking of Teddy's story. With its poetry. It reminded me of Jean Toomer's Cane. Same feel, same flavor.
Cole...whenever you need a west coast brother I'm here Thanks so much.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by Lori Bryant-Woolridge
Weapons you can get on Amazon.com and The Sangria Seduction is Teddy's story that is included in Can't Help The Way That I Feel.
ahhh I see. I'm back
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by ♥ Amanda ♥
Yes link
Thank you
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Splendwhore
I'm back! What did I miss? 303 posts?! Holy cow!!
Things move pretty fast around here...
07/27/2010
Contributor: Lori Bryant-Woolridge Lori Bryant-Woolridge
Cole,

What was the most difficult and then the most rewarding part of editing your anthology?
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Lori Bryant-Woolridge
That's so wise to be concerned about story and plot. So many who want to enter the erotica game only worry about the sex and you really need both.
I think it's 'cause I read so many erotic books. The ones that amuse me aren't the ones that just have good sex - they normally have an awesome plot that's really unique or a great romance or dilemma between the characters. Those are the ones I remember.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Cole Riley Cole Riley
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
The wonderful thing about some of the erotica writers now are their great respect for story, the sizzle with the sex scenes, and the care they take with their characters. That's why I love some of the folks in the ERA. They care about storytelling.
Sure thing, Teddy.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Splendwhore Splendwhore
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Originally posted by Teddy Bell
Hey DP....That is a great question. I've actually worked on two poems at once and eventually found myself combining both into one. What was missing from one filled the other and it was totally by accident. But I think that you have to attack one ... more
Great advice! I tend to take on too many projects at once too.. I'm usually too busy daydreaming about how I want everything to play out to get things done. Hey, I'm a Pisces. Gimme a break. >_>
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
What is Do Not Disturb?
a book found on EdenFanstasys I don't own it yet, but I will
07/27/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Teddy Bell
Kristina..You're so cool and we're so connected! Read your wall on FB.
LOL... just read this after reading FB. You are making me crave lemon sangria...
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by Teddy Bell
Are you talking about my story Sangria Seduction in Lori's Anthology or my poetry called "To C From G"?
Yes and I now have the answer. Thanks
07/27/2010
Contributor: Cole Riley Cole Riley
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
Sure thing, Teddy.
I got in plenty of stories from all over the world. Germany, Spain, Thailand, and on and on. So many voices, so many viewpoints. The most rewarding part of the collection was putting them in a sense of order, making them sing, like a string of notes in a jazz bridge. I love that. I love arranging. I love editing.
07/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Oh noes! I have to go soon
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I tried once or twice, then felt really silly and stopped. Although I have been thinking about giving it another shot
You should go for it
07/27/2010
Contributor: Cole Riley Cole Riley
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Originally posted by Cole Riley
I got in plenty of stories from all over the world. Germany, Spain, Thailand, and on and on. So many voices, so many viewpoints. The most rewarding part of the collection was putting them in a sense of order, making them sing, like a string of notes ... more
What about yourself, Lori?
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by *Keona*
I always laugh when I walk down the literature aisle at WalMart. There's always a clear difference on which books are for whom. I say they should just blend it all together if its all got to do with love and relationships. It seems like they ... more
I totally agree!
07/27/2010
Contributor: Hopeless Romantic Hopeless Romantic
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Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
Oh - Hopeless - we should have been more specific. Sangria Seduction appears in
The Sangria Seduction appears in Can't Help the Way That I Feel and Pheraoh's Phallic appears in Making the Hook-Up!
Thank you No worries
07/27/2010