tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721981671290108541.post3731968447888515101..comments2023-11-02T06:14:54.861-05:00Comments on SIZZLING SCRIBES: It isn't just "smut" anymore!Ruby Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06124244528948643826noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721981671290108541.post-43086414771239066242008-09-22T22:14:00.000-05:002008-09-22T22:14:00.000-05:00What you said, Nikki! But as far as reading changi...What you said, Nikki! But as far as reading changing my views or opinions, I would say it taught me more so than it changed my views. See, I grew up in a broken, chaotic, lax home, and as a result, I didn't have the strict upbringing you did. I think for me, accepting a lot of these things without judgment was sort of a result of feeling my way blindly through life and learning on my own. Hmmm, a young adult book with 2 friends growing up in opposite environments like ours might make for an interesting story! :)<BR/><BR/>TitaniaTitania Ladleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154864900128974257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721981671290108541.post-88176305017559934442008-09-21T15:05:00.000-05:002008-09-21T15:05:00.000-05:00I agree 100% too. I know things now I never would ...I agree 100% too. I know things now I never would have even thought about before. While there are things that still make me squirm - in a bad way :), I'm glad I know about them. <BR/>One thing I've learned in reading and researching erotica and erotic romance is that no matter how odd you think your particular kink is, someone out there shares it!Cait Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227604252399059784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721981671290108541.post-2948018757579305982008-09-21T12:09:00.000-05:002008-09-21T12:09:00.000-05:00Thanks Ruby! YOu're soooo right! I'm exactly the s...Thanks Ruby! YOu're soooo right! I'm exactly the same. Almost NOTHING shocks me anymore....at least nothing of a sexual nature. My writing, in part, has led me to not only read more, but meet and EXPERIENCE more. I now call people from many walks of life my friends and the more I see the more I am baffled as to why we can't just let people BE who they ARE! Embrace the diversity! It's what makes us all so wonderfully human!<BR/><BR/>And yeah...the first time I allowed myself to say "fuck"....wow! That felt sooooo damn good! lolNikkiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01226899621280662976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721981671290108541.post-57815911690004586522008-09-21T11:48:00.000-05:002008-09-21T11:48:00.000-05:00Oh yeah, Nikki, great great post. As I was reading...Oh yeah, Nikki, great great post. As I was reading you brought something to the front of my mind-not only do I view the 'terms' of those four letter words differently, I'm actually a changed person in many ways.<BR/><BR/>I remember back to a more naive time of my life when the terms made me blush or I stood and vehemently claimed that I hated those words. Once I started reading erotica, then moved on to writing it, did I experience more freedom of mind. It's amazing how nothing shocks me anymore unless it's someone using those terms in a situation where more reserve is called for. To me happenings like this simply shows the person or persons' extreme idiocy.<BR/><BR/>In regard to your thoughts about diversity... It was BECAUSE of erotic reading and writing that I've been able to throw away my ignorance on topics of transgender, homosexuality, etc. I've done major research and have been able to replace my own unawareness (because that's what it was - in the past I simply listened to others who were in the exact same place as I was: total ambivalence.) Not so anymore! Why is it so hard for so many to accept the lifestyles of others?<BR/><BR/>Times are changing yet have been the same for thousands of years. People are not afraid anymore. Kudos to those who live the lives they desire! <BR/><BR/>RubyRuby Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561961085536661811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721981671290108541.post-16156364277563476162008-09-21T11:00:00.000-05:002008-09-21T11:00:00.000-05:00Great post, Nikki! I agree with every word. I know...Great post, Nikki! I agree with every word. I know my own views on sexuality and what's "right" or "wrong" has changed since I discovered erotic romance. If it feels good, do it!<BR/><BR/>LynnLynn LaFleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17859597499640023156noreply@blogger.com