I don't know if you are aware of this but Celeste Jones hosts a Spanking Stories Book Club over on her blog. When I first discovered this I was over the moon excited. Finally! A place where I could discuss books I was actually reading!
I read. And when I say that I mean it. I read A LOT. I take book recommendations from girls at work, my mother in law, and friends. I would read whatever they were reading, even if I didn't know if I would like it, just so I could discuss it. Then I would read my smut novels in secret. More often than not they were spanking romances. I would try to limit myself. One a week- or two, depending on the week. I would try to keep up with 'regular' books, but read my guilty pleasures in private, with no one to discuss them with. (Okay- full disclosure, I am sure my husband got an earful at one point or another about a spanking book I either found completely off base, completely implausible, or just plain crappy. But he never really cared, I was more or less just talking to myself.)
Then I started writing my own spanking romances. And in the spirit of true sisterhood, I started buying all my fellow author's books (I know, it is a huge cross to bear). I am writing spanking romance, reading spanking romance, talking spanking romance with other authors.
What do I tell the people in my real life that I'm reading? "Oh, it's this silly romance I downloaded for free." No one ever wants the details. If they press I can just start telling them the plot without the spankings.
One day I hope to not be so hidden, but for now, I am sitting in the closet reading (and writing) away. And Celeste has a place to discuss!! My nerdiness takes full reign on book club day!
Imagine my elation when she chose my book for this coming Friday, November 22nd. I feel like I am an Oprah book club selection- only, even better, I am a Celeste Jones Book Club selection (which is better, because Celeste is funnier and sassier than Oprah).
So come join us this Friday. We're talking about Cursed Waters. I'll be there, will you?
Looking forwarding to seeing Cool Waters on Spanking Stories Book Club. Celeste is performing a great service.
ReplyDeleteI always tell people exactly what I am reading, "Smut, pure filth. Want me to read some?" They think I am joking and leave me alone. If only they knew, eh? It helps that I have a particularly innocent look. Congrats on the Spanking Stories Book Club selection! :)
ReplyDeleteWooHoo! I'll be there! I'll probably be first since I'm way ahead of you in time so I'll get my two cents in early!
ReplyDeleteI hide what I'm reading too by the way. My kindle should really just blow up with all the smut...I do have some spiritual stuff on there. One I think. :)
Oh crap-- don't know if I can read it by Friday! I'm still trying to finish two books (I did turn in my Santa story, though, thanks to you and that dog named Maclane...)
ReplyDeleteCara- Thanks, and yes, Celeste is awesome!
ReplyDeleteJohnna- LOL, I love that you are honest and they assume you are joking.
Natasha- You'll be the early bird :) I also think my kindle should burst into flames.
Renee- No worries! Did you really use the dog? LOL