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[sr71plt]

Fair enough. I surely wouldn't expect that of you anyway.

As I said, I'm looking forward to your critique. Whether anyone really likes it or not, I like the story. I'm proud of it.

I bought it because it intrigued me. And will read it for enjoyment (or not). Critiquing wasn't on my mind. I might say something about it--and maybe not. Certainly not a full-blown critique. I don't read much erotica (too busy writing it), so it should mean something when I buy something to read, I'd think.

 

[slyc_willie]

I bought it because it intrigued me. And will read it for enjoyment (or not). Critiquing wasn't on my mind. I might say something about it--and maybe not. Certainly not a full-blown critique. I don't read much erotica (too busy writing it), so it should mean something when I buy something to read, I'd think.

Then let me say thanks.

 

[slyc_willie]

Beyond The Veil

Man, talk about relief . . . .

Back from hiatus, the fifth chapter of Beyond The Veil has been submitted and should post by the end of the week. It's been three months since the last chapter came out, and for the few fans of the series who may read this, my apologies for the delay. Real life, yannow.

I figure there's going to be about ten chapters in all, after which, with editing and revising, it will be bundled together in one big volume and submitted to eXcessica.

 

[slyc_willie]

Beyond The Veil Ch. 05

 

[Elianna]

Hey Slyc,

Totally off topic from your previous post, but I skimmed this thread and noticed the discussion about "Shock Radio."

I remember when that story came out and won the contest. I was mesmerized, horrified and thought, "Shit, this guy's a great writer."

I didn't make the connection until a few months ago that you and that writer were one and the same. Congrats on getting it published.

-E

 

[slyc_willie]

Thanks, Eli. Yeah, that was one of my favorite stories to write, and I was more surprised than anyone when it tied for first place. Maybe if I put more effort into promotion, it might sell more than it has.

Thanks again.

 

[slyc_willie]

And now for something a little darker . . . .

My latest story went up this morning.

Entitled Emet, it's based loosely on the story of Pygmalion and the Jewish legend of the Golem. In a dark and depressing world, the only thing a sculptor has to hold onto are his statues. He creates for himself the "perfect woman" who, surprisingly enough, comes to life and indulges his every whim.

But it's not exactly a feel-good story . . . .

 

[sr71plt]

My latest story went up this morning.

Entitled Emet, it's based loosely on the story of Pygmalion and the Jewish legend of the Golem. In a dark and depressing world, the only thing a sculptor has to hold onto are his statues. He creates for himself the "perfect woman" who, surprisingly enough, comes to life and indulges his every whim.

But it's not exactly a feel-good story . . . .

I went to it, but it's too long for me to read at the moment. Laurel must have liked it; it's at the top of the day's list.

 

[slyc_willie]

I went to it, but it's too long for me to read at the moment. Laurel must have liked it; it's at the top of the day's list.

First time that's happened for me.

Yeah, it's a long one. I seem to have a penchant for that these days. I even lopped off 2k words when editing.

 

[sr71plt]

I almost always add in editing--unless it's for a contest and I have to trim. For my next contest entry, I have to trim 1,700 words out of a story to bring it down under the 3,500-word limit. I'm afraid I'm going to have to jettison one of my favorite characters in the story altogether.

 

[slyc_willie]

I'm assuming that's a personal limit, so as to keep the story under one Lit page. But is that fair to the story? After all, you said you would have to remove a favorite character just so it'll fit.

 

[sr71plt]

I'm assuming that's a personal limit, so as to keep the story under one Lit page. But is that fair to the story? After all, you said you would have to remove a favorite character just so it'll fit.

No, that's a mainstream contest. There are very few short story contests in the mainstream that permit more than 3,500 words. This particular story has to be cut down to 3,000 words for the contest that's up next if I don't win this one. I did take first in a regional contest this past week. Again, a limit of 3,500 words.

Many Lit. stories are much, much too long for the mainstream. Print anthologies and lit. journals just don't permit long length. Lit. sky is the limits make an author wanting to play in the mainstream too very lazy.

 

[slyc_willie]

No, that's a mainstream contest. There are very few short story contests in the mainstream that permit more than 3,500 words. This particular story has to be cut down to 3,000 words for the contest that's up next if I don't win this one. I did take first in a regional contest this past week. Again, a limit of 3,500 words.

Oh, yeah, the real world. Much more specific and demanding than a free site like Literotica. Of course, if accepted, the returns could be greater.

When my first mainstream sci-fi piece was accepted for publication, it was just over 4k words. It needed to be trimmed down. The magazine wanted it no longer than 3k words. I ended up making the story more simplified than I really wanted by excising extra adjectives and adverbs.

It was still accepted and published, but I felt like I had written a story for twelve-year-olds.

 

[sr71plt]

Emet was quite good. I was happy to see that one of the hooks I thought would be "perfect" (whose likeness) was, indeed, employed.

 

[slyc_willie]

I appreciate that, sr. The funny thing about the statue's likeness was that I had not consciously intended the comparison at first. It was sort of a eureka moment when I got to the last scene and it all just fell in place. I love it when that happens.

 

[sr71plt]

I appreciate that, sr. The funny thing about the statue's likeness was that I had not consciously intended the comparison at first. It was sort of a eureka moment when I got to the last scene and it all just fell in place. I love it when that happens.

I think tie-ins like that add an extra dimension to stories, and I try to do them whenever possible. It's quite likely your subconscious knew of the tie-in before you were consciously aware of it. I find my subconscious lays in a lot of foreshadowing that I don't recognize as such until it develops.

 

[slyc_willie]

I think tie-ins like that add an extra dimension to stories, and I try to do them whenever possible. It's quite likely your subconscious knew of the tie-in before you were consciously aware of it. I find my subconscious lays in a lot of foreshadowing that I don't recognize as such until it develops.

It's been happening a lot, lately. My Beyond The Veil series, I've recently noticed, has already had elements of foreshadowing that I inadvertently threw in which now are becoming more and more relevant. It's almost like I've been ghostwriting for the little red devil on my shoulder.

 

[slyc_willie]

Summer Lovin'

I'm going to warn you beforehand about this one. I rushed it in order to get it in on the last day of the contest, and in the process made a few glaring errors. I wouldn't call it one of my best pieces, but I like the idea for the story.

Coming of Age

It's the story of a young man who becomes seduced by an older, attractive woman. Aside from teaching him a few things about sex, Mrs. Fontana also educates Andy on some of the nuances of the upper class lifestyle . . . for a reason he cannot fathom.

Let me know what you think.

 

[slyc_willie]

This has been one of the strangest contests I've ever been involved with. Coming of Age hasn't even been up for a week and it's garnered 400 votes. I figure many of them are duplicates, and the sweep tonight will most likely show that. Still . . . 400 votes! I'm awed.

Thanks to everyone who has read and voted on Coming of Age. It wasn't my best effort, I admit, but the gist of the story seems to appeal to a lot of readers. I may have to do more MILF stories.

 

[slyc_willie]

Nostalgic time of year

The Winter Holidays contest has always been one of my favorites. I had planned originally to post a different story, but the one I was working on has turned into novel length.

But I did get an idea a few days ago, and whipped up a story about an old man in a bar sharing the details of his first love with the narrator. It's called Nostalgia.

Check it out and let me know what you think, either in private or on this thread.

Happy holidays, everyone.

 

[slyc_willie]

Back Beyond the Veil

It's been about a year since chapter five posted in Beyond The Veil, but I've finally gotten around to returning to the series.

Chapter Six: In this chapter, the Veil Team travels to Boston to follow up on something called the Book of Black Souls, discovering a morbid and frightening truth about how real magic works. Getting closer and closer to actually being able to travel across the Veil to the hidden world beyond, their actions result in danger and tragedy as one of the team goes down . . . .

Subsequent chapters are already in the works. Happy reading!

 

[slyc_willie]

Contest Winner!

I was startled, and happily so, when I discovered that the fifth chapter of Beyond the Veil won one of the monthly contests -- First place, even! Guess I must be doing something right.

Check it out if you have not yet. Just remember, it's the fifth in the series so you might want to do some back reading.

Beyond the Veil Ch. 05

Let me know what you think.

 

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[mokkelke]

i'll say thanks for one for advertisement spam LOL
on that not having read all you posted on lit under both names i was wondering whether feral (posted on second name) ever got finished?
and yes i enjoyed reading all the rest as well ;-)