I’d like to make two nominations, but the role says only one. Well I think I’ll have to nominate Destiny Brent: Her writing skills are so good that it’s like I’m really there! ( My heart goes pitter patter!!)
But I have to make an honorable mention to Snork Maiden: She fucked my brains out in my SRP "I married a teen porn stair". (Fantastic ball control!)
i second the vote for riven caulfield. take the time to read smokeSCREEN, it's one of the most amazing things i've ever read, in the erotic genre or out.
I have to say Tigerjen..........her stories are the ones you read once then you want to go back and read them again...........couldn't ask for a better writer.
Damn it Laurel, *whiny voice* Only one nomination? (Where's the crying smilie?)
I give my ONE vote nomination for most influential writer to KillerMuffin, her ability to make me feel what she writes about amazes me.
When I read her stories I am reminded of a quote by Robert Bloch,"I believe in the power of suggestion. It stimulates the imagination, stirs emotion, evokes glimpses of worlds beyond the words. Those capable of using this power are the true creative artists."
Also I highly respect the great amount of input she gives to other writers/poets.
I try to write at her level. She inspires me to constantly do my best.
(Second would be Whispersecret, third Bob Peale, fourth The Sandman...)
*ow* No need to push I was nearly finished. There are a lot of talented writers at lit.
Her writing is great and she's put out a lot of effort to help people write better themselves. Unlike nearly everyone else mentioned on this thread, Whisper has given a lot of writers her time and energy in thoughtful, studied, and intelligent feedback to their efforts. Without expecting anything in return.
She's not just a great writer, she's an influential one.