Today I'm opening up the house for a gal I've known for a long time. A real sweetie pie, an outspoken woman when it comes to her passions and her beliefs, a multi-published author of some mighty fine books!
The lovely Sharita Lira!
Today she's sharing her feelings on that age-old thought, the term that makes some cringe but makes others delightfully giddy---fluff.
And...and...we get a peek at her new release, Something About Jayden, and its luscious cover!
Welcome, my friend!
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Today
I wanted to speak about writing fluff. What’s fluff? Well, coming from the word
fluffy it means soft and comfortable right? So when writing something
considered fluff in my opinion it means the same. What’s wrong with this? In my
world, nothing at all.
I’ve
read plenty of authors who’ve written some fluffy stories that have little
tension and they’ve been some of the most enjoyable books I’ve ever read. To
me, it matters what the characters say. What do they want and when do they want
to get together? At times when I sit down to write out the character outlines
and a list of details in chronological order, I already know how quickly my two
people will get together for their happy ever after. Sometimes it happens within
30k, other times a lot longer.
In
the book, I Like Em Pretty M/M, the characters
don’t have sex until around 50k. Its’ filled with tension, a murder, and some
suspense along the way. This is one of the few books I’ve written where this
occurs, but in my mind this isn’t an issue. Whatever an author feels comfortable
writing they should do it. To me, being multifaceted is the key. Do I want to
write only fluff? No, but I won’t be
opposed to it. I allow my characters to guide me when I sit down to write.
Whatever Nathan and Bryant or even Kajika and Frankie say should be done is
usually the way I go. This works for me and I hope the readers appreciate it
too. If not, I totally understand. The great thing about fiction is there’s
plenty to choose from.
As
a reader I look at a wide variety of stories. Sure more tension and angst makes
the getting together part if there is one a lot hotter but at times, I want to
sit down with “Roger” (my kindle) and read a romance that takes me away from
the world. Perhaps it’s a fantasy paranormal or even just a contemporary
romance where the characters are together within 20k. Am I mad when this
happens? No. I’ve read plenty of romances, some of the het, where I felt the
characters story was complete in 100 pages or less. It’s all in the mindset and
in my opinion, the same applies to writing.
So
in conclusion, do I love the fluff? Yes. Do I love the angsty and tension filled?
Still yes. In my opinion, everyone should be able to write and read what they
like. If fluff isn’t your thing, then you have the right to move on. If you
don’t like a lot of tension, you can skip it. Me, I like it both ways! *smiles*
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And...now let's talk about the dazzling Sharita Lira's newest release, Something About Jayden which promises to be not-so-fluffy. But, I, too, am one of those gals who likes my reading in all shapes and sizes and textures---from hard as steel trauma and angst to nice and fluffy.
And---ayyy----set your opticals on this cover, darlings! Mighty sexy!
Blurb
Isaac Bridges has it all; wealth, a beautiful wife,
and success. Yet and still, there are two things he desires more than anything.
Denton & Associates back under his family’s name and a male lover he can
call his own.
Jayden Demario, a handsome college student from a tough
neighborhood is looking to make his career in advertising. His “madre”
encourages him to take time out and find love but he wishes to follow his
career path first and foremost.
Both men are missing a significant other in their lives, will
stupid pride and hurtful secrets stand in the way of what could be a perfect
union?
BIO: RAWIYA is the more sensual
erotica writer in the BLRawiya duo. She loves multiracial characters who
overcome obstacles other than race. Sweet, sassy, and spicy would be the best
way to describe her work. Happily married mother of two, loves music,
computers, and travel. For more please visit the Rawiya's blog on Wordpress
Author Sharita Lira: In one word, crazy.
Just crazy enough to have 3 different muses running around in her head, driving
her to sheer exhaustion with new plot bunnies and complex characters.
This happily married mother of two
beautiful children loves music, computers, reading, and still enjoys reading
and writing fanfiction. She’s a proud member of the Erotica Readers &
Writers Association, as well as an advocate for rights of LGBT citizens. She’s also a contributor to the heavy metal
ezine Fourteeng.net.
For more information, please visit http://www.thelitriad.com as well as her Facebook fanpage, The Literary Triad.
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2 comments:
TY for having me! :D
My pleasure!
Taking a peek at that beautiful cover again! ;)
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