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rhinoguy said:
Personally I did not find THAT "too erotic".
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Nor did I -- for a book cover. For a t-shirt, yes (considering it'd be flaunted around every which where).

I hope we have a bunch of submissions (illustrations AND photographs) and can post a poll for the cover. :D I definitely want what I consider THE most important thing driving non-AH sales to be a consensus decision.
 
I *think* I now have all of rhinoguy's art grids linked in the first post.

I really like C-1 in grid 4 to be paired with sophia jane's poem "stretch marks"
 
impressive said:
I *think* I now have all of rhinoguy's art grids linked in the first post.

I really like C-1 in grid 4 to be paired with sophia jane's poem "stretch marks"
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You know what? I actually looked at that earlier Imp! It is a good match for "stretch marks." My only concern was that the woman in the illustration isn't droopy at all, but I guess that's not all that important.

SJ
 
impressive said:
I *think* I now have all of rhinoguy's art grids linked in the first post.

I really like C-1 in grid 4 to be paired with sophia jane's poem "stretch marks"
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That would be soooo appropriate.

:nana:

Grid 5 - A2 would be nice with Hairy Men perhaps?
 
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The one thing I've written that I'm proud of was for a writing challenge in the AH and doesn't meet the minimum length for a story submission under the Literotica guidelines. Someone suggested I submit it as poetry, but that would be a lie; one-bombing by actual poets would be justified.

You didn't say in the introduction whether anthology stories must adhere to Lit's guidelines, so I'll post my entry from Abs' "The Bitch is back" thread, and no hard feelings here if the group decides it's neither a story nor a poem.

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A Walker's Guide to the Gulf Stream

This time, when I get to the edge of the ocean I don't turn aside and I don't stop walking. Edges, like crossroads, are an illusion. Barriers are set-dressing in our shared dream of order.

I don't test the waters this time. I don't break my stride. Seafoam teases my toes. I keep walking. Ankle-deep, the ocean is warm as bathwater. Up to my knees, I keep walking. The hem of my skirt, sodden and heavy; I keep walking. Thighs, hips, waist, breasts, the depression at the base of my throat are immersed. My chin, my lips. Deeper, forward. The sensitive place just behind my ear, where he teased me with baby-kisses, accepts a wetter kiss and a deeper caress. I keep walking.

Down here, my eyes adjust to the near-shore murk. Shadowy shapes drift past. I'm at 60 feet when I reach the Gulf Stream, river of clarity and life slashing through the haze. I recognize the distant blue boulders as coral. I smile as I enter the garden, remembering how it used to look through bubbles and how, when I haunted such places as a diver, the loudest noise in the Atlantic Ocean was the sound of my excited breathing. (He said, the first time I stood with a 40-pound tank strapped to a 105-pound frame, "You look like a junebug with a jellybean on its back." Compliments were never his strong suit, but I found one in there someplace.)

The rippled white sand burps up a stingray and I'm reminded to shuffle my feet. A school of silversides parts as I approach. For a moment, they surround me, thousands of them, coin-sized and gleaming; I'm buried in treasure. Parrotfish, buck-toothed, gnawing at the coral, make a soft scraping sound. "They eat coral and shit sand," he said. Building future beaches, one teaspoonful at a time.

Always on those weekend dives, I was too thrilled to be down here and breathed too fast. I'd use up a tank in no time, even at these modest depths. It doesn't matter now, because I'm walking and there's no stopping me. Has there ever been a more sensible way to get around? Will other illusions give way this easily?

He said, "You need to control your buoyancy." As if I didn't know that. As if I ever could.
 
Wonderful. I'll add it to the table. Thanks!

shereads said:
The one thing I've written that I'm proud of was for a writing challenge in the AH and doesn't meet the minimum length for a story submission under the Literotica guidelines. Someone suggested I submit it as poetry, but that would be a lie; one-bombing by actual poets would be justified.

You didn't say in the introduction whether anthology stories must adhere to Lit's guidelines, so I'll post my entry from Abs' "The Bitch is back" thread, and no hard feelings here if the group decides it's neither a story nor a poem.

---------------

A Walker's Guide to the Gulf Stream

This time, when I get to the edge of the ocean I don't turn aside and I don't stop walking. Edges, like crossroads, are an illusion. Barriers are set-dressing in our shared dream of order.

I don't test the waters this time. I don't break my stride. Seafoam teases my toes. I keep walking. Ankle-deep, the ocean is warm as bathwater. Up to my knees, I keep walking. The hem of my skirt, sodden and heavy; I keep walking. Thighs, hips, waist, breasts, the depression at the base of my throat are immersed. My chin, my lips. Deeper, forward. The sensitive place just behind my ear, where he teased me with baby-kisses, accepts a wetter kiss and a deeper caress. I keep walking.

Down here, my eyes adjust to the near-shore murk. Shadowy shapes drift past. I'm at 60 feet when I reach the Gulf Stream, river of clarity and life slashing through the haze. I recognize the distant blue boulders as coral. I smile as I enter the garden, remembering how it used to look through bubbles and how, when I haunted such places as a diver, the loudest noise in the Atlantic Ocean was the sound of my excited breathing. (He said, the first time I stood with a 40-pound tank strapped to a 105-pound frame, "You look like a junebug with a jellybean on its back." Compliments were never his strong suit, but I found one in there someplace.)

The rippled white sand burps up a stingray and I'm reminded to shuffle my feet. A school of silversides parts as I approach. For a moment, they surround me, thousands of them, coin-sized and gleaming; I'm buried in treasure. Parrotfish, buck-toothed, gnawing at the coral, make a soft scraping sound. "They eat coral and shit sand," he said. Building future beaches, one teaspoonful at a time.

Always on those weekend dives, I was too thrilled to be down here and breathed too fast. I'd use up a tank in no time, even at these modest depths. It doesn't matter now, because I'm walking and there's no stopping me. Has there ever been a more sensible way to get around? Will other illusions give way this easily?

He said, "You need to control your buoyancy." As if I didn't know that. As if I ever could.
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impressive said:
Your story is vetted. All who offered endorsements did not necessarily have to vote/comment.

:rose:
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Okay, well, in that case. I might require a second set of eyes, as suggested.

Any volunteers?

Q_C
 
rhinoguy said:
I might be able to alter the original....hmmm
or do another new one.
I Do have some drawings of ppost pregnancy women...lemme look.
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If you do over ... question: Will the image in the mirror be a true reflection of the woman? I can see pros/cons either way. ;)
 
BUMP. New stories and poems added. :D

impressive said:
SUBMISSIONS​

Story submissions: Posted HERE. READ 'EM! PM me your endorsements (or post 'em here). PM the author any recommended edits. Be nit picky, please. Everyone wants a quality product. It makes us all look better. To be vetted, a story needs at least 10 endorsements. TIPS: Shorter pieces (<10,000 words) are easier to fit into the anthology puzzle. Third person POV is preferred, although there will be a mix of voices.

Poetry submissions: Posted HERE. READ 'EM! PM me your endorsements (or post 'em here). PM the poet any recommendations.

Art submissions: Kick ass cover art or photograph (in color) is needed as relates to the title/subtitle, plus an illustration relating to each story and perhaps other random illustrations for otherwise blank space. Keep in mind that CafePress has options for merchandising (t-shirts, mugs, stickers, tote bags, etc.) for our cover art image!

Rhinoguy has posted several grids of illustrations, and would like folks to give the grid # and "coordinates" of those they endorse:


Illustrators interested in designing cover art, please review the information found here: http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/help/learn_book_covers.aspx

EDITING​

Once your story has been vetted, please get crackin' on a thorough proof/edit.

Make sure (at the very least):
  • all homonyms (its/it's, your/you're, to/too, who's/whose, etc.) are correctly used;
  • all quotations are properly punctuated and closed;
  • unspoken thoughts are italicized (rather than quoted);
  • ellipses are appropriately used;
  • adverbs are not overused; and
  • passive voice (a bug-a-boo of mine) is kept to a minimum.
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QC...I'll help love but i'm not the best proof reader around :)


Imp...the edit is well on it's way and story will be with you soon :)

As to pics...well as my heroine is mostly invisible it's hard to find one that might go.

I thought grid 5 A1 was a possible...but really I didn't find one to completely fit.
 
Tuesday morning BUMP. No new stories or poems approved, but several are SO close. Keep reading, people!

One thing I'm noticing is that the 1st person POV submissions aren't getting nearly the # of endorsements as the 3rd. Something to consider, eh?

And, if the word counts on your submissions don't appear in the table, please get them to me! It really helps when piecing things together. Thanks. :rose:
 
impressive said:
Tuesday morning BUMP. No new stories or poems approved, but several are SO close. Keep reading, people!

One thing I'm noticing is that the 1st person POV submissions aren't getting nearly the # of endorsements as the 3rd. Something to consider, eh?

And, if the word counts on your submissions don't appear in the table, please get them to me! It really helps when piecing things together. Thanks. :rose:
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I don't know how I managed to miss these threads about the anthology, but I did. Now that I've rectified things, how exactly do I go about submitting items to you? I have both poems and stories that I think are suitable (crossing fingers, knocking on computer desk).
 
Remec said:
I don't know how I managed to miss these threads about the anthology, but I did. Now that I've rectified things, how exactly do I go about submitting items to you? I have both poems and stories that I think are suitable (crossing fingers, knocking on computer desk).
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Just post the links here or PM 'em to me. PLEASE include word count & "flavor" on the stories.

Thanks! :kiss:
 
The writing exercises we've done here on the AH are also fair game. There's some very good stuff in those quickies -- and it'll be nice to have a stash of shorter works to squeeze in here & there!

Just re-post 'em in this thread -- or give the link to the individual post (which, on my skin, is obtained by clicking the # in the upper right corner of the post).
 
rhinoguy said:
interesting question.
I think that in relation to the POEM (stretch marks) she is seeing herself as she really is...which IS sexy along with stretchmarks.

I think too many woman (and men) do not see themselves truly.

I like to think of stretch marks as a kind of badge of honor...a purple heart of sorts....or TIGER STRIPES! ggggrrrrrrrr
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I agree. And you're right, she does see herself as sexy despite the stretchmarks. :)

Imp- would it be greedy if I submitted another poem and another story? Do you need more submissions from people already involved, or just from new people?

SJ
 
sophia jane said:
Imp- would it be greedy if I submitted another poem and another story? Do you need more submissions from people already involved, or just from new people?

SJ
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Feel free to submit as many as you like.

Trends in endorsements seem to be that folks are picking one or two from those who've submitted many. Perhaps they're only READING a couple from any one author/poet in order to give everyone on the list a chance. Dunno. :rolleyes:

I'm going to be adding more of my own work in the future -- but since I know that there won't be more than 1 story and/or poem from a single contributor in any volume, there's no point in doing it now.

:rose:
 
Another story submission- Night Noises 2887 words, Group/FFM.

I'll hold off on the poem and see how the pcs/ratings are on it. I like it and it seems like it would fit well in the anthology, but I am a little biased.

Imp- I read all of each person's poems at the same time before I endorse, but with stories I do only read one by an author. I need to do some more reading.

Did you get my final of Invisible?

SJ
 
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