tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197127102881640182.post4843536097071548148..comments2023-03-31T04:25:24.251+01:00Comments on Kissing Velvet: Maxim Jakubowski Guest Post: The Ties That Bindelizabeth cagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440395165523562584noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197127102881640182.post-24395519776873674702013-02-27T04:51:38.702+00:002013-02-27T04:51:38.702+00:00I find it fascinating to read about your introduct...I find it fascinating to read about your introduction to erotica, as an editor and as a reader, Maxim. Reviews of my novels often state that the reviewer initially disliked the main female character but was intrigued enough by the tale to stay with it, and eventually came to care about the protagonist. I think this is because I like to write characters who are "immensely authentic, vulnerable, imperfect, flesh and blood and guts and semen and fluids as we all are."<br /><br />Contrary to what you might imagine, this author is not adored by all - readers or colleagues. But I believe I have the respect of the writers I respect and that means the world to me. <br /><br />What volume of "The Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica" are we on now, Maxim? 13 since you started counting? Hurrah for the curious mind of Maxim Jakubowski. You were the first to publish me and for that I'll always be grateful.<br /><br />I'm intrigued by Le Lein. I recently reread The Lover and ache for more of the raw, foolish, unquenchable passion of young women discovering the power of lust and the powerlessness of obsession.<br /><br />And then , oh yes, there's love. . . Madeline Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485601071092171174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197127102881640182.post-59256800752151927212013-02-24T20:16:48.948+00:002013-02-24T20:16:48.948+00:00Hi Linda - glad you enjoyed. Yes, it was fascinat...Hi Linda - glad you enjoyed. Yes, it was fascinating. I had never come across Vanessa Duries before and will be exploring her work further. elizabeth cagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440395165523562584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197127102881640182.post-32834149329313317682013-02-23T15:11:56.262+00:002013-02-23T15:11:56.262+00:00What an interesting post and touching story. Thank...What an interesting post and touching story. Thanks also for the recommendations. :-)Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.com