tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post5258472811840495005..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: Inspirational EroticaAshe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-10948335335712410972010-08-09T09:39:47.616-04:002010-08-09T09:39:47.616-04:00Hi guys!
I'm really quite overcome by your lo...Hi guys!<br /><br />I'm really quite overcome by your lovely post, Lisabet. It's an honour and a privilege to think I've inspired others. Many, many thanks for the lovely story, and I'm so glad you found Gemini Heat that day, and that it prompted you to go on and write your own fabulous tales. And that the same happened for you, Charlotte, with The Stranger. :)Portia Da Costahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03145185188242876124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-79578235610617374682010-08-09T02:15:32.508-04:002010-08-09T02:15:32.508-04:00Lisabet,
The first erotic short story I ever saw ...Lisabet,<br /><br />The first erotic short story I ever saw published was in a UK publication called Forum Short Stories. One of the other writers in that collection was Portia da Costa. I've been pub'd alongside Portia quite a few times and I always think, 'Wow! I'm writing alongside PDC. I must be good.'<br /><br />I can't wait until you organise that UK meeting. <br /><br />Best,<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-94607754676170912010-08-08T22:52:24.827-04:002010-08-08T22:52:24.827-04:00Hello, all,
Thanks for your comments!
Marybelle ...Hello, all,<br /><br />Thanks for your comments!<br /><br />Marybelle - definitely check out her work! I don't think you will be disappointed.<br /><br />Donna - I had to giggle. No alternate universe without Lisabet Sarai? Are you kidding? I've been in at least a dozen Cleis books and I've yet to be mentioned in the blurb! (But thanks...)<br /><br />Nice-and-naughty - Is there any difference between Fate and Destiny? Anyway, I've always liked the fact that I discovered Portia's work while traveling. A unification of two of my passions!<br /><br />Charlotte - I like "The Stranger", too. Have you read "Entertaining Mr. Stone"? I think it would be very much your sort of book.<br /><br />Kayelle - What a fascinating comment! I'd never think to analyze an author that really turned me on. I'd be afraid of stripping away the magic. But I gather it worked for you!<br /><br />Jeremy - One thing my tale demonstrates, I think, is that you can't deliberately seek inspiration. You have to let it come to you.<br /><br />Garce - Thank you. But I'm hardly a "prominent writer". I did email Portia a link to the blog, though!<br /><br />All the best,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-60189745353502496212010-08-08T19:28:01.599-04:002010-08-08T19:28:01.599-04:00Hi Lisabet!
I think Portia Da Costa was to you wh...Hi Lisabet!<br /><br />I think Portia Da Costa was to you what you were to me, one of those prominent writers that gets your attention and makes you want to read more and finally wonder if you can do it. All the more remarkable to find one of her books in a more or less Muslim place like Istanbul.<br /><br />I went to her Facebook page and told her we're talking about her here. Hope she takes a look.<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-49160457326272552862010-08-08T16:11:52.841-04:002010-08-08T16:11:52.841-04:00Your tale of inspiration, and its outcome, is so.....Your tale of inspiration, and its outcome, is so... inspiring!Jeremy Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980177431018869829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-52895560424887134982010-08-08T12:00:06.584-04:002010-08-08T12:00:06.584-04:00One of my inspirations was a book by Heather Gladn...One of my inspirations was a book by Heather Gladney. It was published as science fiction / fantasy, but it was as close to slash as one could get. I loved the relationship between the two men. I'd always had a "thing" for two men together, and this book fed the fantasy. I literally sat down with a copy of the book (my second, so my first would be preserved) and took apart the phrases that affected me the most, trying to see what it was that she did to "get" to me. Heather's wordcrafting is legendary. I've since met her online and expressed my appreciation. Almost without exception, when I'm asked for a list of favorite writers, I include her. Studying her use of words and the power of her writing made an enormous impact. I dedicated my first book to her, and have upcoming characters named in honor of hers. Although she didn't write Teot's War or Blood Storm as erotica, it had highly sensual scenes and a between the lines love affair between a warrior (Teot) and his king. I still re-read her books periodically, purely for the sheer enjoyment of writing at its finest.Kayelle Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833531229634787728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-17162694757884008372010-08-08T11:22:34.265-04:002010-08-08T11:22:34.265-04:00Portia Da Costa - and Black Lace - had a very simi...Portia Da Costa - and Black Lace - had a very similar effect on me! Don't think I would have ever become an erotica/erotic romance writer without those influences. But for me, it was Portia's book The Stranger that did it.Charlotte Stein aka The Mighty Viperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13938045078503792108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-69499474667127586922010-08-08T10:19:05.071-04:002010-08-08T10:19:05.071-04:00I think it is incredible how a chance encounter or...I think it is incredible how a chance encounter or a random act like just buying a book can change the course of a life. Fate or Destiny? Either way very cool!Nice-n-naughtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11088269724768274354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-54050250459524450022010-08-08T10:12:48.796-04:002010-08-08T10:12:48.796-04:00What a wonderful story of literary initiation, Lis...What a wonderful story of literary initiation, Lisabet! You know, I don't think there is any alternate universe possible without a Lisabet Sarai, but how very magical it happened this way!Donnahttp://www.donnageorgestorey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-2421837376934628432010-08-08T06:32:58.914-04:002010-08-08T06:32:58.914-04:00I believe I shall be seeking out work from Portia ...I believe I shall be seeking out work from Portia da Costa after this. What a way to be encouraged.<br /><br />marypres@gmail.comMary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.com