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#PennedPossibilities 1100: Who is the most challenging opponent your MC has ever faced? What did they learn from them?

Alistair and Fenella have the same answer. It’s Isma. Duncan could be another possible one, only on a much lower tier, of course. And it’s more about what they learned *not* to do, how not to treat others, than it is about anything else. They saw the rottenness of mortals and immortals alike from that man (and Duncan as well). After all, they were all once mortals (AKA humans), and they shed their humanity like a snake sheds its skin. It’s disgusting.

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#PennedPossibilities 1100: Who is the most challenging opponent your MC has ever faced? What did they learn from them?

Alistair and Fenella have the same answer. It’s Isma. Duncan could be another possible one, only on a much lower tier, of course. And it’s more about what they learned *not* to do, how not to treat others, than it is about anything else. They saw the rottenness of mortals and immortals alike from that man (and Duncan as well). After all, they were all once mortals (AKA humans), and they shed their humanity like a snake sheds its skin. It’s disgusting.

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#WordWeavers 8/12: If your main character had a comfort food, what would it be?

The way I just laughed out loud.

Let's try warm, slightly tipsy, maybe blonde or brunette (he isn't picky), and dancing around the room with him.

In my universe, my vampire MC takes what he calls "sweet drinks" or "little sips," and his victims are none the wiser. They aren't injured at all and are only missing a few drops of blood.

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#WordWeavers 8/12: If your main character had a comfort food, what would it be?

The way I just laughed out loud.

Let's try warm, slightly tipsy, maybe blonde or brunette (he isn't picky), and dancing around the room with him.

In my universe, my vampire MC takes what he calls "sweet drinks" or "little sips," and his victims are none the wiser. They aren't injured at all and are only missing a few drops of blood.

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#PennedPossibilities 1099: SC POV: Describe the most beautiful sound you’ve ever heard.

Hati: It’s my husband’s laughter. Sam giggle-snorts sometimes. He just can’t seem to help himself, and it fills me with joy.

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#PennedPossibilities 1099: SC POV: Describe the most beautiful sound you’ve ever heard.

Hati: It’s my husband’s laughter. Sam giggle-snorts sometimes. He just can’t seem to help himself, and it fills me with joy.

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#PennedPossibilities 1098: What is a relatively recent invention that dramatically changed the world in your WIP?

It’s almost 1890, but let’s look back at 1885. Karl Benz invented the first practical automobile (powered by an internal combustion engine), Gottlieb Daimler created the first gas-engine motorcycle, and John Kemp Starley demonstrated the Rover safety bicycle for the first time. These inventions all shaped modern personal transport.

The reason why I mentioned this is because I think my series will eventually (and way down the line) move into modern day.

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#PennedPossibilities 1098: What is a relatively recent invention that dramatically changed the world in your WIP?

It’s almost 1890, but let’s look back at 1885. Karl Benz invented the first practical automobile (powered by an internal combustion engine), Gottlieb Daimler created the first gas-engine motorcycle, and John Kemp Starley demonstrated the Rover safety bicycle for the first time. These inventions all shaped modern personal transport.

The reason why I mentioned this is because I think my series will eventually (and way down the line) move into modern day.

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#PennedPossibilities 1096: MC POV: When was the last time you got lost?

Fenella: It was the moment I left Dorcha Castle. And yes, I do mean that in the poetic, emotional sense. I was lost for almost a decade. But I still found my way home.

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#PennedPossibilities 1096: MC POV: When was the last time you got lost?

Fenella: It was the moment I left Dorcha Castle. And yes, I do mean that in the poetic, emotional sense. I was lost for almost a decade. But I still found my way home.

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#PennedPossibilities 1095: Are any of your characters named after colors, food, or objects?

Not in this particular story of mine, no. But I have done that before. I love the process of conjuring up new names for various different tales. It's such a fun part of it all — even though it's just as frustrating at times, too.

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#PennedPossibilities 1095: Are any of your characters named after colors, food, or objects?

Not in this particular story of mine, no. But I have done that before. I love the process of conjuring up new names for various different tales. It's such a fun part of it all — even though it's just as frustrating at times, too.

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#PennedPossibilities 1094: Saturday Word Edition: Share something from your WIP pertaining to the word “sorrow.”

(For @thatwriterellie.)

I’m just going to share a small excerpt that relates to this. I love Alistair and Fenella to bits. That is certainly no mystery by now, I’m sure.

⬇️

He coaxed the tiny, winged creature over with his palm facing down.

“I can’t exactly say why,” Fenella began, “but it reminds me of a line you wrote in one of your books.” She watched as the moth landed on his index finger. “He traveled on wings of quiet longing and endured for the sake of the girl. Life was—”

Their eyes met as he finished the sentence for her, “Worth the sorrow.”

In response, she made a soft sound. “It certainly sounded as if you were speaking from experience, Alistair. Was that the main character’s thoughts or yours?” 

He huffed a quiet laugh. “It’s the mystery of writers. I’ll never tell anyone. That would spoil the fun, dear.”

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#PennedPossibilities 1094: Saturday Word Edition: Share something from your WIP pertaining to the word “sorrow.”

(For @thatwriterellie.)

I’m just going to share a small excerpt that relates to this. I love Alistair and Fenella to bits. That is certainly no mystery by now, I’m sure.

⬇️

He coaxed the tiny, winged creature over with his palm facing down.

“I can’t exactly say why,” Fenella began, “but it reminds me of a line you wrote in one of your books.” She watched as the moth landed on his index finger. “He traveled on wings of quiet longing and endured for the sake of the girl. Life was—”

Their eyes met as he finished the sentence for her, “Worth the sorrow.”

In response, she made a soft sound. “It certainly sounded as if you were speaking from experience, Alistair. Was that the main character’s thoughts or yours?” 

He huffed a quiet laugh. “It’s the mystery of writers. I’ll never tell anyone. That would spoil the fun, dear.”

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#ScribesAndMakers 8/8: Polymorphous?

Let's discuss shapeshifting and shifters. In my current WIP, we have "full shift werewolves," and I love writing them. There might even be others, but you'll learn as the series goes on. On another note, many people assume (because of fiction) that vampires can "shift" into bats. That's a lie. It's just fiction, and it's ridiculous as well. Alistair laughs whenever that's brought up in conversation.

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#ScribesAndMakers 8/8: Polymorphous?

Let's discuss shapeshifting and shifters. In my current WIP, we have "full shift werewolves," and I love writing them. There might even be others, but you'll learn as the series goes on. On another note, many people assume (because of fiction) that vampires can "shift" into bats. That's a lie. It's just fiction, and it's ridiculous as well. Alistair laughs whenever that's brought up in conversation.

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#WritersCoffeeClub 8/8: In your works, when the subaltern speaks, who listens?

This was an awesome prompt. I decided to use my current WIP for the answer.

Alistair does. The clever ones will. The wise. Those who work for Alistair listen as well, as does Hati.

But let's talk about Alistair for a minute here. He's the sort of man who has amassed friends because he's a kind-hearted man who helps those who so desperately need it. Out of the servants working in his household, a number of them were jobless and/or homeless years prior. He brought them on. It's for one very simple reason: he cares. And yes, he listens.

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#WritersCoffeeClub 8/8: In your works, when the subaltern speaks, who listens?

This was an awesome prompt. I decided to use my current WIP for the answer.

Alistair does. The clever ones will. The wise. Those who work for Alistair listen as well, as does Hati.

But let's talk about Alistair for a minute here. He's the sort of man who has amassed friends because he's a kind-hearted man who helps those who so desperately need it. Out of the servants working in his household, a number of them were jobless and/or homeless years prior. He brought them on. It's for one very simple reason: he cares. And yes, he listens.

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#WordWeavers 8/8: Which character would survive a zombie apocalypse, and why?

This is a really interesting prompt. A good majority of the cast are immortal. So, for the purpose of this prompt, let's assume the zombie virus can also infect immortals as well. Also, this would be wild and crazy during the Victorian era. I like that idea.

I have two answers for this one, and people might not like either of them. My antagonists would survive. Number one, Isma immediately came to mind. He's so cunning and clever. He would manipulate the heck out of anyone around him, forming some sort of post-apocalyptic doomsday cult. He would definitely survive. Number two, we have Duncan. He's a survivor, and I do mean that in the worst possible way. He would do whatever it takes, kill whoever it takes, and would somehow stay alive. Just thinking about all of this gave me a shiver, not gonna lie.

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#WordWeavers 8/8: Which character would survive a zombie apocalypse, and why?

This is a really interesting prompt. A good majority of the cast are immortal. So, for the purpose of this prompt, let's assume the zombie virus can also infect immortals as well. Also, this would be wild and crazy during the Victorian era. I like that idea.

I have two answers for this one, and people might not like either of them. My antagonists would survive. Number one, Isma immediately came to mind. He's so cunning and clever. He would manipulate the heck out of anyone around him, forming some sort of post-apocalyptic doomsday cult. He would definitely survive. Number two, we have Duncan. He's a survivor, and I do mean that in the worst possible way. He would do whatever it takes, kill whoever it takes, and would somehow stay alive. Just thinking about all of this gave me a shiver, not gonna lie.

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#PennedPossibilities 1093: Name something you love about your MC.

I’ll talk about both Alistair and Fenella for this one. When it comes to Alistair, it’s the fact that he’s an introverted writer, for the most part, and also an artist as well. We can all relate to that part of him. And yes, to relax, he loves to paint. For Fenella, it’s her attitude. She’s powerful. She stands up for women, for their rights, and for those who so desperately need it. She cares for mortals, and by being an immortal, she’s strong enough to help and save them, even if her idea of “helping” might not always be the best answer for some situations. (For example, she was murdering useless, disgusting, cheating men to save their women, either freshly betrothed or already married to them. At heart, she had good intentions.)

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#PennedPossibilities 1093: Name something you love about your MC.

I’ll talk about both Alistair and Fenella for this one. When it comes to Alistair, it’s the fact that he’s an introverted writer, for the most part, and also an artist as well. We can all relate to that part of him. And yes, to relax, he loves to paint. For Fenella, it’s her attitude. She’s powerful. She stands up for women, for their rights, and for those who so desperately need it. She cares for mortals, and by being an immortal, she’s strong enough to help and save them, even if her idea of “helping” might not always be the best answer for some situations. (For example, she was murdering useless, disgusting, cheating men to save their women, either freshly betrothed or already married to them. At heart, she had good intentions.)

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#PennedPossibilities 1092½: Bonus Question (Courtesy of @AnnaSaultron): Quality Time: Your MC has the day off tomorrow, so what do they do?

If Alistair had the day (AKA the night) to himself, he would probably laze around and read, perhaps head into town and meet with Hati, and then go for a walk with her. Best friends always seem to clear your mind when you’re troubled, after all.

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#PennedPossibilities 1092½: Bonus Question (Courtesy of @AnnaSaultron): Quality Time: Your MC has the day off tomorrow, so what do they do?

If Alistair had the day (AKA the night) to himself, he would probably laze around and read, perhaps head into town and meet with Hati, and then go for a walk with her. Best friends always seem to clear your mind when you’re troubled, after all.

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#WritersCoffeeClub 8/7: What subcultures exist in your work?

I'll talk about my current WIP for this one. We have many different immortals within that main umbrella, and they all have their own cultures. It's interesting to both consider and then finally write down.

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#WritersCoffeeClub 8/7: What subcultures exist in your work?

I'll talk about my current WIP for this one. We have many different immortals within that main umbrella, and they all have their own cultures. It's interesting to both consider and then finally write down.

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#WordWeavers 8.6 — If your villain had to spend a day with your hero, what would happen?

Currently, Duncan is spending *a lot* of time with Alistair and Fenella. He's only one of the antagonists, but hey. He's actually living with them at the moment. So far, there isn't any scratching or biting, but we'll see.

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#WordWeavers 8.6 — If your villain had to spend a day with your hero, what would happen?

Currently, Duncan is spending *a lot* of time with Alistair and Fenella. He's only one of the antagonists, but hey. He's actually living with them at the moment. So far, there isn't any scratching or biting, but we'll see.

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#PennedPossibilities 1092: Do others get frightened when your SC is angry?

Yes, particularly Alistair. It’ll bring him right to heel. Let’s just say that Hati is a formidable woman.

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#PennedPossibilities 1092: Do others get frightened when your SC is angry?

Yes, particularly Alistair. It’ll bring him right to heel. Let’s just say that Hati is a formidable woman.

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#WordWeavers 8.5 — What object in your story has more significance than readers realise?

It isn't really an object so much as a creature, and they're very important. Moths.

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#WordWeavers 8.5 — What object in your story has more significance than readers realise?

It isn't really an object so much as a creature, and they're very important. Moths.

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#PennedPossibilities 1091 — When not in person, how do people communicate? How has this method of communication affected the society in your world?

Let’s discuss immortals for this one. We already know how communication worked for mortals (AKA humans) during the tail end of the Victorian era. Telepathy might be used (if a vampire has the gift) or perhaps notes will be sent via ravens. If anything, it’s made life easier for immortals. Things were much harder for the mortals during this era, of course.

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#PennedPossibilities 1091 — When not in person, how do people communicate? How has this method of communication affected the society in your world?

Let’s discuss immortals for this one. We already know how communication worked for mortals (AKA humans) during the tail end of the Victorian era. Telepathy might be used (if a vampire has the gift) or perhaps notes will be sent via ravens. If anything, it’s made life easier for immortals. Things were much harder for the mortals during this era, of course.

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#WordWeavers 8.4 — Which supporting character keeps trying to steal the spotlight?

Hati. It's always Hati. I think she's going to be the MC in Book 2. I absolutely adore this woman. At this point, she's *almost* a third MC for the book.

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#WordWeavers 8.4 — Which supporting character keeps trying to steal the spotlight?

Hati. It's always Hati. I think she's going to be the MC in Book 2. I absolutely adore this woman. At this point, she's *almost* a third MC for the book.

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#PennedPossibilities 1090 — What mystery has gone unsolved for as long as almost anyone can remember?

It’s the true identity of (who we now refer to as) Jack the Ripper, even if it’s only been a few years since the murderer prowled the streets of the Whitechapel District in London. Of course, if you’ve been following my posts about this story and the series, you might actually know who the Whitechapel Murderer was. I’ve alluded to it before. It was Duncan. Mortals have no idea, of course. Only a handful of immortals know as well. Alistair is one of them.

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#PennedPossibilities 1090 — What mystery has gone unsolved for as long as almost anyone can remember?

It’s the true identity of (who we now refer to as) Jack the Ripper, even if it’s only been a few years since the murderer prowled the streets of the Whitechapel District in London. Of course, if you’ve been following my posts about this story and the series, you might actually know who the Whitechapel Murderer was. I’ve alluded to it before. It was Duncan. Mortals have no idea, of course. Only a handful of immortals know as well. Alistair is one of them.

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#WordWeavers 8.3 — If your protagonist had a signature scent, what would it be?

(I'm an idiot. I read this as antagonist.)

Antagonists: Let's start with Duncan. He would smell like a deep, woodsy cologne. (When he's freshly bathed, that is.) Isma would no doubt smell like freshly turned earth or dirt. Like Death itself. That's quite a signature scent.

MCs: If Alistair had a scent, it would be something like tobacco, sandalwood, and hearth smoke. Masculine but muted. Enticing. Fenella smells like lavender and vanilla.

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#WordWeavers 8.3 — If your protagonist had a signature scent, what would it be?

(I'm an idiot. I read this as antagonist.)

Antagonists: Let's start with Duncan. He would smell like a deep, woodsy cologne. (When he's freshly bathed, that is.) Isma would no doubt smell like freshly turned earth or dirt. Like Death itself. That's quite a signature scent.

MCs: If Alistair had a scent, it would be something like tobacco, sandalwood, and hearth smoke. Masculine but muted. Enticing. Fenella smells like lavender and vanilla.

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#WordWeavers 8.2 — What's one scene you cut that you still think about?

It's a bit of the fight that happens between Duncan and Alistair. I might just save some of the tidbits for a later scene.

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#WordWeavers 8.2 — What's one scene you cut that you still think about?

It's a bit of the fight that happens between Duncan and Alistair. I might just save some of the tidbits for a later scene.

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#WordWeavers 8.1 — Which of your characters would make the best tour guide, and where would they take us?

Alistair would be the historically inclined tour guide, bringing us to all of the areas where he's seen many, many things take place in the past. He would share stories, ask opinions, etc. He also knows every good bookshop, home library (of friends), and place where antiques are sold.

Hati would be the fun tour guide. She would bring us to the places where the locals visit. She knows every hole-in-the-wall area, excellent eatery, and exciting pub (with good folks who frequent, not the arseholes).

All in all, I would just *have* take a tour with both of them for the full experience.

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#WordWeavers 8.1 — Which of your characters would make the best tour guide, and where would they take us?

Alistair would be the historically inclined tour guide, bringing us to all of the areas where he's seen many, many things take place in the past. He would share stories, ask opinions, etc. He also knows every good bookshop, home library (of friends), and place where antiques are sold.

Hati would be the fun tour guide. She would bring us to the places where the locals visit. She knows every hole-in-the-wall area, excellent eatery, and exciting pub (with good folks who frequent, not the arseholes).

All in all, I would just *have* take a tour with both of them for the full experience.

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#PennedPossibilities 1089 — MC POV: Write a diary entry that’s dated 10 years in the past.

Alistair: This is going to kill me, but I will endeavor to make it as realistic as possible.

Journal of Thoughts,
• Things certainly aren’t going so well with Fenella. We’ve grown apart. Perhaps I should just talk to her. I need to use my words, not actions. Communication, as they say, is key. I think we’re over because our romance has grown stale, and we would be better off as friends.
• As for the rest, let us hope that Duncan won’t return. It’s on my mind (and hers) daily.

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#PennedPossibilities 1089 — MC POV: Write a diary entry that’s dated 10 years in the past.

Alistair: This is going to kill me, but I will endeavor to make it as realistic as possible.

Journal of Thoughts,
• Things certainly aren’t going so well with Fenella. We’ve grown apart. Perhaps I should just talk to her. I need to use my words, not actions. Communication, as they say, is key. I think we’re over because our romance has grown stale, and we would be better off as friends.
• As for the rest, let us hope that Duncan won’t return. It’s on my mind (and hers) daily.

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#EroticMusings 62 — Do power imbalances exist within the romantic or sexual relationships between your characters? Is this a challenge for you? Does it present unique opportunities?

I would actually go so far as to say that between Alistair and Fenella, things are pretty even and equal. They're capable of the same things. They're both immortals. With that being said, however, let's touch on other stories of mine. I've written many a tale with PAs (personal assistants) and their bosses falling in love. Those are tougher to tackle because there's definitely a power imbalance involved. It needs to be handled delicately. I've usually always written the PA making the first move, not the boss. That way it doesn't seem like the PA character is being taken advantage of, if you catch my drift. But yes, it definitely presents unique opportunities for the storylines we write with situations like that.

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#EroticMusings 62 — Do power imbalances exist within the romantic or sexual relationships between your characters? Is this a challenge for you? Does it present unique opportunities?

I would actually go so far as to say that between Alistair and Fenella, things are pretty even and equal. They're capable of the same things. They're both immortals. With that being said, however, let's touch on other stories of mine. I've written many a tale with PAs (personal assistants) and their bosses falling in love. Those are tougher to tackle because there's definitely a power imbalance involved. It needs to be handled delicately. I've usually always written the PA making the first move, not the boss. That way it doesn't seem like the PA character is being taken advantage of, if you catch my drift. But yes, it definitely presents unique opportunities for the storylines we write with situations like that.

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#EroticMusings 61 — POV (any character): What do you excel at in the bedroom? What just isn't your thing?

Alistair: That would be rather telling now, wouldn't it? But... I suppose I enjoy pleasing Fenella. Satisfying *her* satisfies *me.* Any man who doesn't take care of their woman is a lousy one and doesn't deserve to be in a relationship in the first place, and just the thought of it disgusts me. What isn't for me, though? Degradation, plain and simple.

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#EroticMusings 61 — POV (any character): What do you excel at in the bedroom? What just isn't your thing?

Alistair: That would be rather telling now, wouldn't it? But... I suppose I enjoy pleasing Fenella. Satisfying *her* satisfies *me.* Any man who doesn't take care of their woman is a lousy one and doesn't deserve to be in a relationship in the first place, and just the thought of it disgusts me. What isn't for me, though? Degradation, plain and simple.

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#EroticMusings 60 — POV (any character): What is the dirtiest thing you've ever said or heard?

Alistair: Does it matter if it was in a dream? At the time, we thought it was real. It's not the... *dirtiest* thing I've ever said, surely, but it's certainly the most recent.

I'll share the excerpt.

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She suddenly laughed, the sound flighty and dizzying. “Stop it. I’m honestly dreaming. I must be. You would never say those words to me, Alistair MacKay.”

“Wouldn’t I?” His eyes were defiant. “I have half a mind to ravish you here to prove it.”

“Then do it,” she breathed, voice hoarse. She met his stare with a look of pure rebellion. “Touch me. Unravel me. Rediscover me.”

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#EroticMusings 60 — POV (any character): What is the dirtiest thing you've ever said or heard?

Alistair: Does it matter if it was in a dream? At the time, we thought it was real. It's not the... *dirtiest* thing I've ever said, surely, but it's certainly the most recent.

I'll share the excerpt.

⬇️

She suddenly laughed, the sound flighty and dizzying. “Stop it. I’m honestly dreaming. I must be. You would never say those words to me, Alistair MacKay.”

“Wouldn’t I?” His eyes were defiant. “I have half a mind to ravish you here to prove it.”

“Then do it,” she breathed, voice hoarse. She met his stare with a look of pure rebellion. “Touch me. Unravel me. Rediscover me.”

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#PennedPossibilities 1088 — Name something that is considered rare and valuable in your WIP? What is common and essential?

Rare and valuable? Trust, or perhaps compassion. For an actual item, however, let’s go with a typewriter. Alistair is an author, an owner of one, and they were both extremely rare (and a fairly new invention) and incredibly valuable.

Common and essential? Multi-layered clothing for warmth, of course. People wore up to five layers of clothing year-round for warmth in poorly heated homes, with women wearing structured corsets and men relying on waistcoats and hats.

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#PennedPossibilities 1088 — Name something that is considered rare and valuable in your WIP? What is common and essential?

Rare and valuable? Trust, or perhaps compassion. For an actual item, however, let’s go with a typewriter. Alistair is an author, an owner of one, and they were both extremely rare (and a fairly new invention) and incredibly valuable.

Common and essential? Multi-layered clothing for warmth, of course. People wore up to five layers of clothing year-round for warmth in poorly heated homes, with women wearing structured corsets and men relying on waistcoats and hats.

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