Every Day I’m Hustling…
Well, no…not really. I just like that song.
So let me begin this blog post on thanking everyone for their wonderful support, both professionally and personally. Again, the last several weeks were (and are) very challenging but my desire to be successful far outweighs my grief. Now that’s out-of-the-way:
Gettin’ It is on progress to outsell the S&M series, which is a surprise. Well, not really. Gettin’ It is just a straight erotica story while the S&M series is wonderful BDSM goodness. Some have mentioned you liked Gettin’ It better, others have commented they liked the S&M series better. I’m not offended either way. As a writer, it’s my duty to push myself to see what works and what doesn’t. I don’t expect you to love everything I write. There might be stories you read and go ‘meh, it’s okay but could’ve been better.’ I expect there are some stories you will like better than others and that’s fine. In fact, that’s expected. I do not want anyone, however, to think each story I write after the S&M series to be just like those stories. I wouldn’t want to do that, either. I’m not Dan Brown.
(On a side tangent here…I hate…absolutely hate people who write erotica just to sell books. You can always tell the difference between someone who’s writing it to make a coin and get some type of infamy and those who write it because they enjoy the genre. Ugh.boo.hiss. That really grinds my gears. If you’re going to write erotica, at least try to tell a damn story! Please? Okay and thank you.)
SELF-PROMOTION! SELF-PROMOTION! SELF-PROMOTION!
Speaking of the S&M series, there will be a change in price. No, it won’t be free but it definitely won’t be $0.99. Truth to be told, S&M II wasn’t going to be $0.99 originally but it was a decision to get the Vera brand ‘out there’ and a $0.99 book by a relatively new author was the way to go. So, expect to shell out a bit more than $0.99 next go-round. How much? Not too much. Probably somewhere between $1.99 and $3.99. It’s a fair warning. I don’t want to release the book and you’re shell-shocked by the price.
So when in the hell is S&M III going to be released? Good question and I wish I had a straight answer. It was going to be released in March. Then I mentioned late March/early April. I did pencil in a date somewhere between March and May (I did say spring 2012, I didn’t say when in spring). S&M III will be significantly bigger (read: more word count and pages) than Part II, which was a little over 35K words. You’re looking at a full-length novel here. I’m still contemplating on breaking Part III into two smaller novellas. The reason is, without entirely giving it all away, I want to explain the story of Scott and Caprina. Who Scott was before he met Mariana was a completely different person. He wasn’t an asshole. He was very much a happy go-lucky type of guy. Hard to imagine? Yes. Fun to write? You betcha.
I also want to dive into the D/s relationship from another perspective. A male Dom is hot and sexy but what about a FemDom? Is she just as sexy? Is she a bitch? Does she humiliate? What pleasure does she get with her sub? Besides jilting him at the altar, what in the hell did Caprina do to Scott that was so bad he would never allow another woman do it to him again? To help me with my research, I’ve spoken with several FemDoms on their practices; some I have mentioned on this very blog last year. Let me just tell you: Caprina puts Scott through the ringer. But she won’t be his only influence. In fact, there’s a bigger influence on Scott by the name of Sanora.
Wow...that's pretty hot!
In other news, I’m going to pick back up the Vera Commentary soon. One of my good friends reads this blog and noticed what I had to say about his relationship. After getting on me for dogging him out (he was an idiot and that’s the truth), he wants me to update all of you on his status. Hah! I have other real-life relationship statuses I’m going to update as well. Thank God I have great friends who understand when I talk about them and the stupid shit they’re doing with their relationships, I would also say it to their faces. (All of my friends who know about ‘Vera’ know about this blog.) It’s so good to be Vera. 
Lastly, I have several other stories coming out this year. It’s my goal to release a story every quarter. That’ll be at least four books this year. Of course, I won’t release four, it’ll be a bigger number than that and longer books as well. One reason I’m doing this is partially to work through the grieving process, partially because I’m tired of sitting on hundreds (yes, hundreds) of stories and not sure what to do with them. Of course, the real reason I’m doing this is to piss off the haters. Haters hate to see you shine. I know this because a few of them are subscribed to this blog and have been following me for a few weeks now. I see you. <3. I feel like Katt Williams when he says if you have 10 haters, it’s your goal to get 11.
I hope all of you are doing wonderful and great. Stay beautiful, stay blessed, but remain sexy.
And there you have it,
-V
There’s Only One Vera, bitch.
I’ve been writing for a long time. Some of you from my fanfiction days will remember me. Some of you who first joined my blog when I opened it back in 2009 will attest to it. Some of you are new to the Vera experience. I have a lot of stories available and quite a few are free. I’ve inspired some people to start writing and I even had a few tell me they’ve ‘borrowed’ ideas of mine for their stories and creativity.
But I never had someone blatantly copy one of my works and try to claim they were the original author. That’s not even cool.
Luckily for me, I had several people tell me what was going on. The link to the imposter is here. I mean, you couldn’t even change the name of the story? Or even the storyline itself? You changed just the character names? How creative.
Now, I wrote that story five years ago and there’s evidence that I wrote it five years ago (gotta love the internet and backing up files) and it appears this person discovered the story just recently. Now, this does put me in a bit of an uncomfortable pickle that me and my husband have figured out several solutions. I am quite curious if this person had saved the entire story on a file and just uploading chapter by chapter or if they were going back to the ff.net site to get each chapter as it happens. If they’re doing the latter, I have news for them: Blow by Blow and the sequel, no longer exists.
Needless to say, I’m giving this person probably more than enough attention they could ever want by linking their site and encouraging all of you to go on their tumblr and express how stupid and unoriginal they are. Tell them Vera sent you. Oh and by the way, to the thief, I would love to see you steal the S&M series. THAT, I would pay money for.
And there you have it,
-V.
Manuela’s Manual (Definitely NSFW)
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything really sexually explicit on here so if you’re at work or at place that probably wouldn’t like you looking at explicit photos, I caution you.
Now with that out of the way…
I love promoting other people’s work on here, be it erotic art, literature, or whatever tickles their fancy. When I first received the e-mail from Manuela last week, to be perfectly honest, I didn’t know what to think. I’ve heard of people making plasters out of things and body parts but a woman’s holy of holies didn’t really come to mind.
I have to say, some of the pictures Manuela has on her site (no, they’re not her but other models) are quite fascinating. For one, I didn’t realize how different each woman looks especially when it came to the ‘lips.’ (Men and some women, you probably already knew this.) Manuela has a manual on how to create your own plaster and it only costs $5.99. Each picture has a link to her website so stop by and show her some love. For you freaks out there, here’s a kinky Valentine’s idea for you.
And there you have it,
-V.
Gettin’ It Cover
I would take credit for this cover but I can’t. My most wonderful partner did the design. She kinda looks like me, don’t you think?
A while ago (uh, maybe it was last week), I said the cover wasn’t sexy or remotely sexy. This cover wasn’t the original one I had in mind; I actually went through a few covers before deciding on this one. When I saw it, I thought ‘hey, this could work!’ and well, it did.
No big arguments or well-thought out plan on why we chose this particular cover. It just fit.
And there you have it,
-V.
Mind-Changer
Is that a word? I needed something creative to come up with this blog post and I couldn’t think of anything. Don’t blame me; I’ve been writing and cooking all day. I have to tell you my red chard risotto came out pretty good. I can make a mean baked mac n’ cheese too! Oh yeah, my baked chicken strips were pretty nice. You know my husband and I created a chocolate chip banana nut bread. I think I added too many chocolate chips and nuts, but it came it pretty bangin’!
So what does my cooking have anything to do with this post, let alone this blog? Well, nothing. I just wanted to tell you where my mind was today. I also wanted to tell you that the perfectionist in me changed the character names in Gettin’ It (out TOMORROW, by the way).
Yeah. You read that right. The characters in the sneak peeks aren’t the same ones in the paid version. Now let me explain:
My editor and I went through the story like a fine-tooth comb all weekend and actually made a few changes. I added a couple of scenes and further developed the main characters as you know them – Toni and Chris. After the umpteenth revision, I decided I didn’t care for the character’s names. Now, this isn’t a new thing. My characters often go through many names before I decide on a final version. (For example, in the S&M series, Mariana’s original name was Melanie, then it morphed to Christine, and I finally settled on Mariana.) Normally I don’t make a character name change this late in the game but when I really want to change something, well, it gets changed.
So for those who do read the paid version, you will notice the different names. You’re damn right I’m not telling you here. What’s the fun in that? (Smile!) You’ll also notice a very unusual thing in the paid version as well: a very personal story in the lengthy dedication. (Remember when I said if you want to read about my personal life, you have to pay for it?)
There are a few other tidbits in Gettin’ It I will reveal later this week. I will say this: you will more than likely be SHOCKED on how and where I got the inspiration for some of the things the characters do. Some of it is based on real life and some of it, well, I’ve been inspired. A lot.
And there you have it,
-V.
Gettin’ It Sneak Peek Part III
Chris ripped off Toni’s blouse and cupped her breasts in his hands. Her breasts were large, but not too big. They were perfect. She had a bit of a tummy but it complemented with the rest of her body. Toni pulled down her work slacks and stepped out of them. Her ass was amazing. Apple-shaped and succulent.
Toni stood in front of him in a matching white lace bra and panty set. He drank in her beauty. “Take everything off,” he instructed and Toni complied. Chris removed his shirt and boxer briefs, exposing a thick, hardened cock. Chris pulled Toni to his body and moved her in front of the room mirror. “Look at us,” he whispered to her, “watch us.”
The pair craved each other both on a mental and physical level. Their tongues intertwined as a blend of passion, excitement, and sexual intensity took over. Chris’s hands explored Toni’s body. She was soft and smelled wonderfully of vanilla and musk. He planted soft kisses along her collarbone and Toni felt her panties becoming wetter. The heat was rising within the depths of her soul and spreading all over her body. She didn’t want Chris to make love to her. She wanted him to fuck her.
Chris massaged Toni’s breasts as he kissed her neck. His warm breath made her tingle again. He smoothed his hands over her midsection, momentarily stopping to play with her pink belly button ring. Her mound was neatly trimmed with little hair. Chris smoothed his hand over it before his hands moved down to her warm folds and swollen clit. She was already wet.
Toni watched through the mirror as Chris spread her lips to play with her heat. His fingers tickled her nub. He gently massaged her clit as his mouth and tongue assaulted her neck. His free hand squeezed her ample breasts as she softly rocked against his body in tune with his fingering. He changed tempo and began to rub her swollen nub faster.
Toni felt the heat rise faster inside her body. Chris had touched on every one of her senses without even trying. She tried to stay focus on the sensual scene in front of her but it was becoming difficult. “Chris…”Toni withered against his body.”I’m going to cum…”
He continued to kiss her neck. “Do it,” he whispered.
Gettin’ It Sneak Peek, Part II
There was an old saying: there’s a fine line between ambition and impatience. Chris’s mother always made that comment whenever he told her about his dreams. He was going to be a pilot. No, he was going to be a doctor. No, he was going to be a rock n’ roll star. Go after your dreams, Chris, she always stated, just make sure you’re happy with what you’re doing.
Chris glanced at the time on his Droid phone. It was 4:15 PM. The meeting had been going on for over an hour now and there was still an hour to go. The usually quiet CEO was surprisingly talkative and Chris pretended he was interested. He could’ve been talking about pigeon droppings for the past hour for all Chris cared.
He did not want to be there. He had to be there. He was known as the rising star, the fresh-faced “kid” at 29 years old who schooled many older and veteran players in the medical devices unit at the pharmaceutical company. He went from the overachieving product manager to global marketing director in less than four years, an astonishing feat.
He wondered if he was truly happy where he was at. Being stuck in a boardroom reminded him he needed to improve something in his life. He always hated meetings. Hated them. He could never understand why there were meetings to begin with. Maybe it was because he had the attention span of a three-year-old and even that was a stretch. If it wasn’t so obvious, Chris would play Angry Birds on his phone.
He wasn’t the only one that was bored. The marketing director looked like she was about to pass out at any moment. Several product directors tried their best to look determined and focused but they were secretly texting and instant messaging each other through their laptops. And then there were the interns. So full of life and promise with great ideas for the company. Chris had to smile. He was once that full of shit himself.
Filed Under WTF?: No, but seriously, Officer…she was a hooker!
Just when I’ve heard it all, I hear something else that shocks the hell out of me…from last fall 2011:
A MAN caught having sex with a donkey stunned a court on Monday by claiming that the animal was in fact a hooker he pulled from a nightclub.
Zvishavane magistrate Mildred Matuvi heard how Moyo was found by police officers on routine patrol performing a sex act on the animal inside his yard just after 4AM last Sunday.
Although he was not formally asked to enter a plea, Moyo admitted committing the crime but told the magistrate an enthralling tale which had the court in stitches.
For more on this story, click here.
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I just don’t…I don’t….WTF???
Vera’s Orgasmic Review: Backdoor to Chyna
I love porn. I think it’s awesome. After watching so much porn throughout the years, I’ve developed a preference for the old-school classics. There’s something hot and cheesy about porn made in the 70’s, 80’s and even some 90’s. But every once in a while, I’ll watch a current porn title and I’ll give a review of it.
Now, some of you may know this about me but I used to be a big fan of wrestling. I’m talking WWF/WWE, TNA (well, not really) and even ROH (Ring of Honor). I started my writing career doing wrestling fan fiction so I know who the popular ones are/were. I’m talking names like Triple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson, and others. So when I heard that former wrestler/current train wreck Chyna was parlaying into porn, I had to step back and go, ‘LOL…wait, what?’
Chyna before the train wreck.
Now Chyna (as that is her official name, not her former one, Joanie Laurer) has had a rough go since her release from the WWE. She’s had a drug problem, ran with a bad crowd, had a private sex tape with an ex-boyfriend (also a former wrestler) released without her consent, and did some reality shows that didn’t portray her in a good light. But it seemed like she was on her way back to the top. She got clean, focused on fitness again and released another bestselling book. And then…I’m not sure what the hell happened.
Chyna now...trainwreck in progress...
Backdoor to Chyna actually came out last year so I’m way late on doing this review. Truth to be told, I didn’t even know she did porn until I heard she was making a parody porn video of her experience in the WWE. Lovely. I’m sure that’s one porn Vince McMahon will not fap to. Anyway, I’m getting off track here. Reading there was yet another porn starring Chyna, I had to find it. And watch it. Why? I don’t know. I guess I was bored.
So I found the porn and watched it. And couldn’t stop watching it. Not because it was great because it wasn’t. It really wasn’t good porn at all. I wasn’t even remotely hot and bothered and my panties were bone dry. I just couldn’t understand why anyone would fuck Chyna. I told my husband I now know what Khloe Kardashian looks like when she has sex.
The porn does boast of one A-list porn star, Evan Stone, who I’m convinced will just fuck anyone at this point in his career. I’m not sure if he actually enjoyed fucking Chyna because he was unusually vocal or he was trying to convince himself she was someone else so it wouldn’t be so bad.
Chyna had a lesbian scene, which was unbelievable and two threesomes (F/M/F and M/F/M) which were a little better. Between the scenes, there were interviews with Chyna about her career in the WWE, upbringing, and her relationship with Triple H (hanging onto the past, much?). Overall, it wasn’t too bad but I wouldn’t recommend it. In fact, I wouldn’t even watch it again. On a scale of 1-5 stars, I would rate this two: one star for the sex and another star for the train wreck. I’m being generous.
And there you have it,
-V.
And the buck stops here….
Alright, after some soul-searching, I decided to release the Sex and the Angel Mommy series as a book. A paid book. I figured if you really want to know how I’m doing, you’ll pay for it. Think of me as your personal prostitute.
This decision was based on a few of things. One, I got a little uncomfortable seeing the number of blog subscriptions within the past two weeks and I’m sure that has nothing to do with me being a writer and being totally awesome. And even the blog hits today also had nothing to do with a sneak peek. When you have 500+ hits but only one comment, that tells me there are people out there more interested in watching the train wreck than offering support.
Secondly, this decision was also brought on by the fact I was uncomfortable last night seeing people I don’t even talk to (or like for that matter) re-subscribing to the blog and yet, not one word of support was offered from them. Geez, thanks. I hate to disappoint you but there’s no train wreck here. Nor will there ever be one.
Third, I’m not an expert. What happened was awful and I wish it didn’t occur. Still, I don’t want anyone to look at what I’m going through and see what I’m doing is a means of normal. What works for me, may not work for you. There are different ways of handling grief. I just happened to be in the public eye.
Ugh.boo.hiss.
Unfortunately, the recluse in me came back out so no more talk of my pregnancy, my son, or anything remotely personal will be mentioned for now on.What that means for the Sex and the Married Woman series is to be determined. I apologize for the inconvenience but the less you know about Vera, the person, the happier I’ll be. And you all want a happy Vera.
And there you have it,
-V.
