Story recommendations for fellow authors

[KillerMuffin]

Brilliantly and succinctly put by The Earl
I have to say being an author (even in the loosest sense of the word) has ruined my enjoyment of Lit stories. I'm always pulling apart new stories. Either they've got worse, or I've become more critical.

This is why I don't read very much. It's painful. So, I figured that some of us know a gem or two in the rough. We've come across stories that we adored and managed to enjoy despite the totally critical eye we jaded writers pick up once we start trying to understand what makes good writing.

So here's the thread.

And there will be rules.

1. Sorry for yelling, but DO NOT POST YOUR OWN WORK. That's incredibly rude and I, for one, will never give you a critique of any sort no matter how nice you ask. I would also hope that other authors would be so kind as to join me in the cut direct. This thread wasn't created to feed egos or market your work. Do so in the Story Feedback forum.

1a. Sorry for yelling again, but DO NOT POST YOUR BUDDY'S WORK UNLESS IT'S OUTSTANDING This is, likewise, incredibly rude. This thread wasn't created for marketing purposes.

2. Please include the following information:

• Title
• Author
• Link
• Category
• A brief personal recommendation

3. I think chatting in this thread is okay, if we chat about the stories. However, lets not do feedback. I think this thread is better off as a place where writers can go to pick up a good story to read rather than as a place where they might find more demands on their time for feedback.

4. Um, post a story.

 

[KillerMuffin]

Here's one from me:

Two Bags for the Bride
by Dirty Old Man
Humor & Satire
http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=384

This is my favorite story on the site. It's funny, it's touching, and it's extremely hot. And the writing is superb. It's an old one (the 348th posted!), so some of you may have seen me recommend it before, but it's still my favorite. I've been reading this off and on for two years now.

 

[Quint]

One I read quite recently and can't stop raving about, although it definitely has a particular audience!

Rasmus
by WindUpAtheist
NonConsent
http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=8667

I can't think of very many cravings of mine that aren't satisfied in full by this story. I wish to God I'd written it--and then a heartbeat later I'm SO glad I didn't write it, because as a general rule my own words do not arouse me. That would be a shame with this story. Good old-fashioned revamped pirate story with practically flawless writing, a villainous protagonist you hate to love--but love to fuck--and very evocative description. Also been assured recently that the author is currently working on Part 2, so even though this is deliciously complete in itself, there IS more!

 

[TheEarl]

Thanks KM. Always nice to know someone reads what I write. Great idea for a thread btw.

Nymphomania
by Edward Miller
Fetish

Chapter 1 - http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=4712
Chapter 2 - http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=4753
Chapter 3 - http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=4822

Cheap 'n' nasty in the very best sense of the phrase, this story may not be that well written, but it is the first thing I turn to when I want to get aroused.

The Earl

 

[Guest]

Killer........

This is a wonderful idea!

I've got a lot of reading to do.....so let me get back to you all on one or two recommendations.

To sleep......perchance to dream - William Shakespear

I remain......(KM)

 

[karmadog]

Spanky Bullwhips by Vera Gem

This is a beautifully written story from the Romance section. Vera took the time to create well rounded, very real characters. One of the very few stories I've read on the site that made me interested in the characters in ways other than sexual.

 

[TheEarl]

KM, what kind of stories are we looking for here: Gratifying or well-written?

The Earl

 

[Octavian]

TheEarl

If I had an avatar I'd probably go for 'Talkie the Toaster'

Holly (the ship’s computer): I can answer any question in the world; does God exist; how the universe was created; explain the chaos theory.

Talkie: Any question? Such as is there life after death?

Holly: Yes! Any question

Talkie: My question is... would you like a piece of toast!

 

[Dolma Kalem]

What a good idea for a thread.

I've just read two bags for the bride. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Wow, what a couple of ravers.

Nice use of humour too Dirty old man.

Thanks KM for the recommendation.

 

[Coolville]

There are only 2 or 3 writers on the site whose names I bother remembering.

Red_Writer is one of them. http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=121202

Intelligent, well-versed and with a humour that shines through from deep below the storyline. He is also an accomplished all-rounder. Sensual in one story and raucous and raunchy in another. Tongue firmly in cheek in many cases.

There are more, but these three are my choices. They show the different aspects of the writer's talent. From the slow sensualism of Sidhe Magic to rock and roll, tongue in cheek of Sluts Next Door

Sidhe Magic
http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=51052

Poly at the Party
http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=51464

Sluts Next Door
http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=51539

 

[Puppi]

Okay, this is not directly ON the current topic, but...

I have to agree with the quoted part of what The Earl said:

Either they've got worse, or I've become more critical.

I'd hate to say it, but yes, either *most* of the stories (I've looked at MANY in several categories using the "spinner") here have gotten bad....or I've gotten too critical as of late as well.




~Puppi

 

[Chicklet]

Lesbian Sex Story

I know I'm friends with Pretty_Lil_Stranger, but I absolutely LOVE this story.

Megan & Julie
By Pretty_Lil_Stranger
Megan & Julie
Lesbian Sex
Comments: I think that this story is extremely well written. It is not too wordy, and yet you have a perfect mental picture of what is going on at all times. I think I've read it about sixty times, total, and I enjoy it each time.

hope you read it - it's worth it.