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Megan Hart

Would I Write Erotica?

January 23, 2013 16 Comments

SnoopySexyOne of the many reasons I created Chick Lit Goddess is because I’m truly in love with the Chick Lit genre.  From Emily Giffin’s first book, Something Borrowed, I was hooked and didn’t bother looking back.  I loved it then because the characters seemed relatable, even if I was ten years younger than the characters, and it helped me realize that at no matter what age a person is, there will always be relationship issues with our Prince.  Today’s no different, I still love it for the same reason.

Last year I read 30 books and 27 of them were Chick Lit, so right now I’m wanting to spice things up a notch — okay, maybe a little more than just a notch.  I’m talking about reading erotica.  When I read my first erotica novel by Megan Hart, I was very young (much younger than the average woman who reads them), I fell in lust.  Not only did Megan’s book, “Dirty,” make me blush and wonder if I’d ever have that kind of life, it was the writing that I was fascinated by.  How did this author write like this?  Was it from memory of only minutes/hours/days ago, or did all this creativity come strictly by way of imagination?  Could I write like that?  I was a “good  girl” (click HERE to see what I mean) at this time and had only kissed a few boys, so from Megan’s very detailed descriptions, I let my imagination run wild.  It was also a good thing that I was also addicted to soap operas, so I made sure to pay close attention to the intimate scenes.  I began to write.  Yes, I’m saying that I wrote erotica way before I learned about Chick Lit.

Anyway, moving on…

I want to be a published author more than anything, and I understand that doing so takes time.  Fine, I get that, but for some reason, erotica is killing me.  (Though I’m sure that since I’m reading “Midnight Secrets” by Wendy Ely has sparked some of my imagination).  I’m busy right now with edits of books one and two, reading books for blog tours, writing book three, jotting down notes for book four, so is there time to write a/an (short) erotica?  No.  Will I attempt to start this erotica book idea I have had with me for a very long time?  Yes, beginning this weekend!  Erotica!  Just the word itself is sexy.  While out to dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant, I told my husband that I was considering writing erotica.  Of course, he was very supportive.

For some reason, I find it easier to write an erotic sex scenes than dialogue or conflict.  I’m not saying that by any means it has everything that a published author might have, but I’d like to, at the very least, think that I’m not too far off.  I’ve been thinking about this for a long time, but since I’m very devoted and faithful to the Chick Lit  genre, I don’t want to confuse my readers or followers of Chick Lit Goddess.  This is why when I write erotica, I will use a pseudonym.

**Just a note, I do not want my erotica books to be like “50 Shades of Grey.”  I didn’t think it was as nearly as erotic as anything Megan writes.  (To see my review of “50 Shades of Grey,” and how it compares to anything by Ms. Hart, click HERE).

Filed Under: Isabella Tagged With: "Dirty", "Midnight Secrets", 50 Shades of Grey, Chick-Lit, Megan Hart, Sex, Wendy Ely, Writing erotica

50 Shades of Grey

June 13, 2012 5 Comments

As promised, here is my review of “50 Shades of Grey,” by E. L. James.

Out of curiosity and wanting to see what all the hype was about, I began this book in April.  Just this past Saturday, I finally finished it — WHEW!

Getting through the first 150 pages was so hard, which was one reason why it took so long to finish.  E.L. James has admitted that she’s not a good writer and I agree with her!  While not only is she not a good writer, neither did she have a good editor.  The editor could have done a better job, making the writing stronger, especially for such a popular book.  Isn’t that an editor’s job?

While the storyline was good, with very enjoyable characters, dominate Christian Grey and submissive, Anastasia Steele, I expected more from the so-called “mommy porn.”  In Megan Hart’s books, the sex scenes had me blushing, but as I was reading “50 Shades,” I kept rolling my eyes.  I’ve even written stuff more sexual!  The sex scenes were laughable, but I see why so many are rushing out to buy this book.  James has stated in multiple interviews that this book is written on her fantasies and I can see why; she’s a married mom of two.  This book is for moms who have traded whips and handcuffs for bottles and bibs.  As a married woman without children, I was more swept away with Christian’s dominance than with the sex.  It was Christian who had my toes curling, along with his mysterious ways…Damn, he’s a sexy Hero!

There is talk about “50 Shades” being a movie which I would be interested in, especially if they get my imagination of Christian right.  (Who do you recommend playing him?)

While I do plan on reading the other books, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed, I’m really in no hurry to start them.

I give this book 3 out of 5 stars, based on the characters and plot, not the writing or the sex scenes.

Filed Under: 50 Shades of Grey, Book Review, Isabella Tagged With: 50 Shades of Grey, Book Reviews, Books, Chick-Lit, E L James, Editing, Erotica, Hot Men, Isabella, Link, Megan Hart, Random, Reading, Romance Books, Sex, Writing

Sexy Thursday: Reading Erotica

March 8, 2012 Leave a Comment

This blog post is a follow-up to one I wrote awhile back,

Adding A little “Hump” To Your Wednesday.

"Come, I'll show you the way..."

What turns you on?  Is it a love scene on you favorite soap opera or movie?  Is it the scent of your boyfriend or husband’s cologne?  Is it the kiss you got from your partner before they left for work – the one you can’t stop thinking about?  (Come on, I know  there’s some of you who are still hung up on that kiss).  Or are you a busy mom and/or career woman and it’s THIS that seems to be the only thing that can get you to take off those granny panties and spanx?

I recently came across THIS article.  It got me thinking how some women are ashamed to read these “trashy” novels, and need the “okay” to venture out of their June Cleaver minds.  Well, there’s nothing trashy about them.  For example, these novels by MEGAN HART aren’t only erotic, but the story-lines seem so real, that they seem more believable – the career mom, the desperate housewife…you name it, and you got it.  I think that’s the difference — “trashy equals fake” and “erotica equals real.”

Go ahead, go get yourself an erotica and enjoy it.  Your boyfriend/husband might even be surprised by your behavior when he enters the door after a hard day at work.  Go ahead, surprise him…you might even surprise yourself too!

Filed Under: Isabella Tagged With: Books, Chick-Lit, Hot Men, Images, Isabella, Link, Love, Lust, Marriage, Megan Hart, Random, Reading, Relationships, Romance Books, Sex, Trashy books, Writing

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