I authored two short stories - Seasick (NON-consent) and A Weekend Retreat (Romantic Couplings). Before I begin this post, I want to thank those who took the time to submit GENUINE comments and critiques.
Obviously, like most of us, I am NOT using my real name. These two pieces were a "writing exercise" that was suggested to me for the purpose of stretching my writing abilities. I have never before truly written porn; I admit in some ways it was fun and sort of liberating.
I chose these two stories becasue they were on extreme ends - one was NON-consensual and bordered on pain, the other was pure enjoyment AND CONSENT for both parties. The idea behind choosing extremes is kind of like the actor who is typecast as Dudley DoRight suddenly tackling a villianous role.
As far as A Weekend Retreat, I enjoy sex, but as I said earlier, I had never written something quite so graphic. A few readers made valid points regarding character building - thank you, re-reading it, I agree that the male should have been more 3-dimensional.
As far as Seasick - hah, this one was a challenge! Personally I believe that ALL NON-consent is vile (as one reader commented regarding the "torture"). Now for uncomfortable truth, this writer is female and has in real life been at the receiving end of NON-consent. No matter whether a weapon is used or not, it IS torture and there are NO fond memories. Any "orgasms" are full of humiliation and causes extreme guilt to the victim, there is no pleasure in this kind of reaction. I think this is why I found it easy to use true evil, torture and tears in this story.
While I guess in all honesty I have mixed feelings about perpetuating stories on NON-consent, I also know that there are some really decent people who can find themselves "getting off" on the fantasies. So I am not passing judgment on the writers or readers of such stories SO LONG AS ALL IT IS REMAINS FANTASY.
Again, I thank you for having made valid comments on these stories. I sincerely doubt that I will be posting anymore; as I stated earlier, this was merely an exercise and not my usual type of writing. I also want to say that I hope I have not offended anyone by using the board in this way.
(aka) Tim
Obviously, like most of us, I am NOT using my real name. These two pieces were a "writing exercise" that was suggested to me for the purpose of stretching my writing abilities. I have never before truly written porn; I admit in some ways it was fun and sort of liberating.
I chose these two stories becasue they were on extreme ends - one was NON-consensual and bordered on pain, the other was pure enjoyment AND CONSENT for both parties. The idea behind choosing extremes is kind of like the actor who is typecast as Dudley DoRight suddenly tackling a villianous role.
As far as A Weekend Retreat, I enjoy sex, but as I said earlier, I had never written something quite so graphic. A few readers made valid points regarding character building - thank you, re-reading it, I agree that the male should have been more 3-dimensional.
As far as Seasick - hah, this one was a challenge! Personally I believe that ALL NON-consent is vile (as one reader commented regarding the "torture"). Now for uncomfortable truth, this writer is female and has in real life been at the receiving end of NON-consent. No matter whether a weapon is used or not, it IS torture and there are NO fond memories. Any "orgasms" are full of humiliation and causes extreme guilt to the victim, there is no pleasure in this kind of reaction. I think this is why I found it easy to use true evil, torture and tears in this story.
While I guess in all honesty I have mixed feelings about perpetuating stories on NON-consent, I also know that there are some really decent people who can find themselves "getting off" on the fantasies. So I am not passing judgment on the writers or readers of such stories SO LONG AS ALL IT IS REMAINS FANTASY.
Again, I thank you for having made valid comments on these stories. I sincerely doubt that I will be posting anymore; as I stated earlier, this was merely an exercise and not my usual type of writing. I also want to say that I hope I have not offended anyone by using the board in this way.
(aka) Tim
