For me, what makes a story hot is when we see the attraction build between the
main characters, bit by bit, as they get to know each other. And as the sexual
excitement increases, they discover something new that makes their love life
sizzle.
There's a lot of talk about how gorgeous the hero and heroine have to be. While
they do have to be attractive, especially to each other, I don't find it
necessary to read that over and over again through the story. I'd rather see the
attraction grow as they make new discoveries about each other–the sparks
from the first kiss, the beauty of an exposed leg, the sensation from a touch in
a newly discovered erogenous zone.
Sexual tension should build before their first love scene, but I think it's lots
of fun to keep it up (so to speak) during each sexual encounter. In "Power
Play," when Sergio gets his payback, he arrives at Liz's home on one page,
strips her naked on the next, but then spends more than twenty pages seducing
her through every room of her house. (I had intended this to be a short story,
but once I started writing that scene, it extended to four chapters and the
story became a novella.)
I love creating characters that are the perfect balance for each other. When two
people complement each other, they tend to bring out new aspects in the other.
And when you take that into the bedroom, a lot of walls and inhibitions come
down. No matter whether these two had lots of prior sexual experience or none at
all, together they can go where they've never gone before. Anything can happen.
The woman especially can be free to explore her own sexuality, and they both can
find the pleasure and happiness they deserve.
And as they discover something new about themselves from their sexual
explorations, I think we as readers can learn something too. And that's really
hot!
Chellesie B. Dancer
enjoys writing contemporary, historical, and erotic love stories with a
sprinkling of comedy. The women in her books dare to ask for their desires, so
they truly will be satisfied ever after. Be careful what you wish for...
Chellesie lives on top of a hill overlooking the smog of sunny Southern
California. Other than writing, she entertains at parties as an M.C., a
paleontologist's assistant, and occasionally a dancing gorilla. She's the mother
of three beautiful boys and an assortment of other critters. Luckily her
husband cooks!
About POWER PLAY:
In
POWER PLAY, a
seductive brat tempts a sexy artist to risk his one shot at partnership for a
fling with her. But when he takes control, who will come out on top?
Links:
www.ChellesieBDancer.com
www.facebook.com/chellesieb
http://twitter.com/chellesieb
Chellesie's Blog:
www.GetLoveHelp.com
It sounds like your writing talents run the gamut. I'm unfamiliar with your work, but after reading your posting today, I do like the way you express yourself, so you can consider me ready to take the plunge and read your books!! I do recall seeing the cover of Power Play in the paper before, but didn't get a chance to read about it. That was one of the days that I didn't read any book reviews. It was probably my loss. Best of luck to you in this New Year!!
(Peggy Roberson 11:23am January 7, 2012)
Attraction is all about balance and if someone can complete your sentences with an regularity. Thanks for your tips and writing good books that whet the appetite for more juicy tidbits.
(Alyson Widen 2:40pm January 7, 2012)
Thanks Peggy, I do like writing a bit of different things, as long as there's always a happily ever after. And isn't that a great cover? I suggested the red power tie, because it's a symobol I use in the story, but I am so lucky to have gotten such a talented artist to design it!
Thanks for stopping by!
(Chellesie B. Dancer 7:55pm January 7, 2012)
Hi Alyson, I definitely agree with you. There are times people are attracted to someone too similar, and the relationship disintegrates quickly. When you've got that balance, you know the relationship can grow.
And it's fun to write the juicy bits! ;)
Thanks for your comment!
(Chellesie B. Dancer 7:59pm January 7, 2012)
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