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Who Likes Short Shorts?

But first….it’s Brenda Novak auction time! The Naughty and Spice girls have donated a gift bag with lots of great goodies!

The shirt says: Get Nailed Because a hitman is a terrible thing to waste. Get it? Hitman….waste…hehehe. I know I’m easily amused.

I also did a couple different styles of t-shirts and you get to choose!

So anyway let’s talk about shorts because as you know (I know you knew) I have a short short coming out with Cobblestone Press on Friday. And I’m just thrilled that Ropers Rule is the very first Wicked!

I love doing shorts unfortunately I moved away from them because, well, there wasn’t much of a market. I actually started out writing shorts, then didn’t write for a few years, then wrote a few single titles, then met Sasha White who said, “You should try Black Lace!” I did and sold one to them for Sex on…Holiday, then our editor left, my next two shorts were rejected (bet you can’t guess what one of them was?! LOL) and I went back to writing longer work.

You’d think shorts would be easy, but they’re actually challenging…in their own way as challenging as writing longer works. You’ve got to give the reader an intriguing peek at a slice of your characters life, hot sex and a satisfying ending (with Wicked HEA’s aren’t necessary but aren’t against the rules either–it’s erotica after all). It can be really challenging because even in the framework of a short story, the sex has to fit, it has to be necessary, otherwise you’re just writing Penthouse Forum. On the other hand, short erotica gives me a chance to explore sexual topics I might not be willing to try in a longer format, and, to some extent, satisfy my curiosity (including but not limited to anal, threesomes, semi-public sex, and peaches which you won’t get to read about until August). I’m discovering I’ve got quite a voyeuristic/exhibitionist streak thingy going on. I’ve already started what I hope will be another Wicked and the hero, well he’s having a hell of a good time watching the heroine be a very bad girl (and so am I).

I came up with the idea for Ropers Rule because I’m shallow and wanted to ~~ride~~ write a cowboy. I quickly realized that if one cowboy is good, two is … heavenly.

Sooooooooo do you like shorts? Or do you prefer something longer? Who are some of your favorite short erotica authors? Leave a comment between now and Friday at 5 Central time. I’ll draw one winner to receive a copy of Ropers Rule and to let them name a character in a future Wicked.

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Amie Stuart ~ On the Back Porch | So You Don’t Want to be a Writer?! Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 11:33 am

[…] I’m blogging today at NAS about Ropers Rule and writing […]

Jackie Barbosa Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 11:54 am

My favorite short erotica author is…ummmmm…Amie Stuart.

Seriously, folks, Ropers Rule rocks. The amount of story and emotion Amie managed to pack into such a small word count continues to amaze me. And, the is pretty hot, too. Definitely a very satisfying read.

Shelli Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 12:19 pm

Ropers Rule IS fabulous! I love that one :) It’s hotaliscious!

I love reading shorts along with long books. Shorts are like a quick fix. It’s the shot when you don’t have time for the whole the margarita.

Shelli Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 12:21 pm

And yippeekayee on the raffle basket for Brenda’s auction! We’re up to $122 on that basket now!!!

Amie Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 12:42 pm

Shellie I love that analogy!!!

NikkiG Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 1:06 pm

I absolutely love this blog! I’m so glad I stopped by.:)

Karen Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 2:26 pm

Dude we rock. We’re famous. LOL

I can’t wait to read this story Amie! I love a good hot short. Woot!

Rob Graham Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 2:45 pm

I have trouble writing anything but short, if by short you mean shorter than a novel.

My longest single work so far is 23K. And I jammed a lot of character development, and sex, into that one.

The trick, for me at least, is to jam the character development and the plot together. You can tell a lot about the person by the way they

Jane Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 3:35 pm

I prefer longer stories, but I do enjoy shorts. Red Garnier is one of my favorite erotic short author.

Amelia Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 2:03 am

I enjoy reading short stories since it takes me longer to read longer stories and a slow reader. Roper’s Rule sounds like a great read. Looking forward to it.

Feisty Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 2:36 pm

I love reading and writing short stories! It’s a real craft, one that doesn’t get enough credit!

Amie Stuart ~ On the Back Porch | Ropers Rule Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 6:28 pm

[…] on sale in two days! WOOT! Don’t forget I’m doing a contest here. And gettin’ love from my editor […]

Amie Says:
May 8th, 2008 at 10:21 am

Nikii thanks for stopping by!!!

(((Karen))) thanks babe!

ROb yes that’s exactly what I mean.

Amie Says:
May 8th, 2008 at 10:22 am

Jane i”ll have to check her out.

Thanks Amelia…I hope you enjoy!

Feisty I totally agree!!!