Happy Wednesday! This week is much better than last, though it’s a good deal busier for the kids. Just a week and two days until opening night for BIG FISH.
In other news, a teeny bit of shameless bragging about my kids. My son was selected for All County mixed chorus, All County jazz band, and our town’s Honors Band. My daughter was recommended for a special academic program at their school. As much as I sometimes feel fed up with all the driving for a million activities, I couldn’t be more proud of all their success.
As for writing, I’ve gotten farther in Minuet than any of my other WIPs. It’s coming along nicely, roughly 1/4 finished. I’d have liked it to be more, but I’m cutting myself some slack. Also, if anyone has any ideas for making a character spill their secrets, let me know.
On to the WIPpet. The photo above is Amelia. I debated between her and another model when looking at stock photos, and I chose her for a few reasons. After reading an article last night about figure skaters and eating disorders, I’m even more glad I chose to create a character who is both athletic and fat. I’m tired of skinny people being the standard in pretty much the same way I’m tired of men being the default. Anyhow, here’s a mildly steamy snippet for Valentine’s Day.
WIPmath: 2/14/18 = 1 + 4 = 5 paragraphs
[Mack] followed [Amelia] up the stairs to her apartment, admiring the view from behind. He was more than ready to reconnect with her after the day he’d had. He wanted her in his arms, under him and on top of him and around him. It was the best way he knew to release all the built-up tension from his worry over Jamie and his anger at Sage. Amelia knew how to soothe him like no one else.
Inside, she only waited until he’d set his bag down and she’d put her purse on the table by the door. Years of practice and trust and mutual understanding meant she knew exactly what he needed. She put her arms around his neck and drew him into a long, heated kiss. Mack’s chest loosened.
He slid his hand to cup her soft, round ass. Amelia had a great physique. Unlike Mack, she was shapely and athletic, muscular under her full curves from her work as a personal trainer. She used every bit of her body to her advantage when she and Mack were together. After a few heated minutes of grinding against each other, Amelia led Mack into her bedroom.
Watching her strip down, Mack knew what he needed tonight. He had to have her inside him, taking care of him. They didn’t do it often, but he trusted her entirely to give him the release he craved. She drew Mack into another long, sensual kiss.
Mack put himself in Amelia’s capable hands, guiding her while submitting fully to her. This was exactly what he wanted, their lovemaking born from years of understanding and respect.
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Awww, I love this.
And congrats to your kids. That’s a whole lot of awesomeness. 😀
Thank you! 😀
Congrats on the kiddos.
I like this scene. Hot, body positive (for a curvy person like me) and having Amelia in control. Amazing!
Someone commented once about the reason they don’t like reading about body positivity in their books is that they want the fantasy. Well, whose fantasy only includes skinny people??? Not mine, and not a lot of other people’s either. And having her in control was important in their relationship, for reasons later in the story.
Mmm…yum. On all levels. I -love- the way Mack thinks about Amelia!
Getting characters to spill secrets…urgh. it’s so frustrating when they won’t talk. Although there’s one character you -may- have met who sang like a canary when he was put in a position where he stood to lose everything if he didn’t come clean.
Congrats to your super-talented kids! Break a leg for Big Fish.
Wooo! *Fans herself* This was nice. A gentle surrender and knowing of needs.
And congrats to your kiddos. Kids rarely succeed like that if they don’t have a good support system… something they obviously have.
And this is about as graphic as this novel gets, which I really like. I’m finding it much easier than trying to accurately fit body parts together. I can focus more on the feelings between them, and I don’t feel as anxious about having to write A Big Sex Scene.
As for my kids, thank you. We do try to be supportive. This year has been a mess of playing Scheduling Tetris, with limited success. I’m hoping next year eases up a bit. At the same time, I’m looking forward to going to all their spring events. It’s exciting!