Full character descriptions?

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

I am of the school that you describe only what is relevant. You describe boobs if he is squeezing boobs, shown boobs or has a fetish for boobs. I don't go into detail about a woman's boobs unless something is going on with them -- the reader can make up whatever kind of boobs that they like.

I realize that this is erotic fiction and readers want a visual. In most stories that I read here, there is a paragraph near the beginning where the protagonist goes into complete detail about every aspect of their "object of affection."

In the comments that I get, people are asking for me to describe the object's body more. I admit, sometimes I forget to "be the reader" and I write too sparsely, but some things I feel best left for the imagination.

Cormac McCarthy is the master of description, and I suggest you read BLOOD MERIDIAN to see how he does it. Also, if you can find a copy, Carlton McCarthy's DETAILED MINUTIAE OF SOLDIER LIFE IN THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA. Both do fine work serving up whats needed, and no more.

HERE YUH GO! Found a copy for you.

The end of the book is the best writing; its an account of the retreat to Appomattox Courthouse and the war's aftermath.

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/25603/25603-h/25603-h.htm