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Charlotte Stein | Control
January 30, 2014
When I’m writing, I love nothing more than putting together a playlist based on
the various themes and emotions and character beats I intend on putting into the
book. So I thought I’d share a little about the kinds of songs that inspired my
book Control.
1. I Like You So Much Better Than You’re Naked, Ida Maria
I think this song is pretty self-explanatory. It’s a very erotic book, and one
of the scenes involves someone getting comfortable with their nakedness! 2. Halo, Beyonce
I just love the line “remember those walls I built, well baby they’re tumbling
down”. It’s a cheesy song, but that line rings so true for the majority of my
work that I usually end up listening to it while writing. My characters have
walls, and boy does someone come along and smash them up. 3. Armour Love, La Roux
This is another song I listen to often while writing. The yearning in her voice
is very powerful, and pushes me to write more intensely. Control was the first
book that benefited from its impact, however. 4. Cannonball, Damien Rice
Again, it’s a line in this one that really worked for the book. It goes “come on
courage, teach me to be shy” and I find that concept so beautiful and so perfect
for Control. The hero is shy and gentle and I wanted to show how amazing those
qualities can be – and this line seems to embody that sentiment. Being a kind
and gentle man takes far more courage in our society than being strong and
aggressive. Or at least, it appears that way to me! Thanks for letting me ramble about my book, Fresh Fiction! It was fun.
Will she choose control or just let go? When Madison Morris decides to hire an
assistant to help run her naughty bookshop, she gets a lot more than she
bargained for. Two very different men are vying for the position...and a whole
lot more. Andy excites her into grasping control, while Gabriel shows her how
freeing it can be to just let go. Soon the lines are blurring and Madison is no
longer sure who's leading and who's following. In the midst of kinky threesomes
and power plays, she'll have to finally decide what-and who-she really wants.
About Charlotte
Charlotte Stein has published over thirty short stories, novellas and novels,
including entries in The Mammoth Book of Hot Romance and Best New Erotica 10.
Her collection of short stories was named one of the best erotic romances of
2009 by Michelle Buonfiglio, and her first novel, Control, was recently called
“…a non-stop crazy hot sex book”.When not writing non-stop crazy hot sex books,
she can be found eating jelly turtles, watching terrible sitcoms and
occasionally lusting after hunks. She lives in West Yorkshire with her husband
and their imaginary dog.
Comments
25 comments posted.
Re: Charlotte Stein | Control
Would love to win a new book
(Niki Edwards 12:35pm January 30, 2014)
I love reading books with bdsm themes.
(Tamara Thomas 3:52am January 30, 2014)
I love to win books. This one sounds great.
(Mary Hay 8:36am January 30, 2014)
This book is normally not my genre of reading, but it does sound interesting. It would be perfect for this time of year, to help warm up the final chill of Winter. I love to read about the Authors' insight into writing their books, and to have an opportunity to win one as well. It makes the book a little more special that way. Congratulations on your book!! I'm sure it will do well.
(Peggy Roberson 9:13am January 30, 2014)
Sounds like a sexy read! ;)
(Sue Galuska 9:41am January 30, 2014)
I can't wait to find out
(Niki Edwards 9:48am January 30, 2014)
Maybe there's some things I can try out with my hubby...!
(Maria Proctor 10:39am January 30, 2014)
Congratulations on the book - it sounds like a great read! Thanks for the
chance to win!!!
(Linda Brennan 11:10am January 30, 2014)
Sounds interesting... thanks for sharing!
(Colleen Conklin 11:39am January 30, 2014)
It is always fun to here about how a book came to be or what
things inspired. Was aware that sometimes authors associated
specific songs to the writing of their characters and books.
(G. Bisbjerg 12:45pm January 30, 2014)
I would like to win this book. Have never read this author.
(Tina Lechuga 1:18pm January 30, 2014)
I like kind and gentle.
(Denise Austin 1:32pm January 30, 2014)
I like books that take me to another place and get me lost.
(Jayne Cameron 4:01pm January 30, 2014)
I like to listen to instrumental when I write. one of my favorite composers is Thomas Newman. He wrote the soundtrack for Little Women among others. Look up "time lapse thomas newman any other name" on youtube... its my favorite.
(Jillian DeMarco 4:15pm January 30, 2014)
Control over yourself is a good thing but when you demand control of others, then it becomes toxic.
(Susan Coster 6:41pm January 30, 2014)
After having read mostly mysteries all my life, this book seems to be a really nice but big change, and I would love to win a copy. Thank you so much.
Cynthia
(Cynthia Blain 9:26pm January 30, 2014)
Your book sounds very interesting. Would love to win it!
(Charlene Fraley 9:39pm January 30, 2014)
Sounds great. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
(Marcy Shuler 11:10pm January 30, 2014)
Sounds good. I see so many authors that listen to music while they write. Funny.
(Vicki Hancock 11:34pm January 30, 2014)
This "Control" book sound very interesting! What is your imaginary dog's name?
(Nancy Ludvik 11:39pm January 30, 2014)
That is what life is about: Control and Trust. I'm game to read this book. It is on my TBR List.
(Kai Wong 12:26pm January 31, 2014)
Thanks for sharing your playlist for the background on your book CONTROL. I love reading about the outside influences and emotions that affect a book's development.
I'd love to read CONTROL!
(Laurie Gommermann 7:35am January 31, 2014)
Would love to read and win this book as it sound very interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
(Kathleen Beale 7:43am January 31, 2014)
I can't wait to see how this turns out. I would love to win.
(Robyn Roberts 8:18am January 31, 2014)
A very interesting play list.
(Mary Preston 7:52pm January 31, 2014)
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