WannabeWordsmith
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Meet WannabeWordsmith
An interview with the author, in their own words.
Tell readers a little about yourself as a writer.
I've been writing erotica for over 10 years and like to think I'm pretty good at it. It's taken time to develop a voice that's my own, and I love occasionally experimenting with different styles too. One thing you will NEVER find in any of my work is a sniff of AI. Anyone who lies and doesn't disclose their AI use here - and there are plenty - are pretty obvious, as all the authors and stories sound the same. "The AI Voice" is tedious to read, and boring. Try my work and appreciate the difference.
What do you write, and what draws you to it?
Trademarks throughout my writing are: * Strong female characters. * Morally ambiguous situations. * Sexual tension. * Dom/sub exploration, especially where the sub wields all the power through surrender (usually via bondage). * Themes of wet panties, cunnilingus, cock sucking/deepthroating, remote control vibrators, and spanking. I love exploring the nature of cheating. What it means to cheat when the internet is on tap. And the moral implications of doing so. Power dynamics and imbalance between people fascinates me. Moreso when the strength comes from within, and someone with a seemingly "innocent" outer shell reveals their wildest hidden desires.
Which of your books should a new reader start with, and why?
The free stuff. Because, free 😉 That will give you a taste of the way I write, and you can then try out some of the other pieces.
Anything else you would like readers to know?
As mentioned, you will never find any AI-generated or AI-assisted content in my catalogue. Every word is painstakingly crafted, without even using a grammar checker, and I pride myself on only writing to the highest standard I know; this includes knowing when to break the rules of English for effect.
When did you start writing, and what got you started?
I've been dabbling in writing for decades, but never got round to finishing any feature-length content. Somewhat despondent, I stumbled on more short-form content, and found I was drawn to erotica. Been writing it ever since.
Which authors or books have influenced you most?
The main book I learned from was Robert McKee's "Story" which, although aimed at screenwriters, covered a tonne of ground on how to show vs tell. With that in mind, the book trilogy with 'fifty' in its title inspired me... to write the absolute opposite. It's utterly devoid of intrigue and character development, and is one of the blandest books on eroticism I've ever had the misfortune to lay eyes on. I vowed to never stoop that low and to never produce something so derivative and banal as E. L. James.
What does your writing process look like?
Sometimes it starts with a charged image that begs to have a story told around it. Sometimes it starts with a line that makes me smile. Sometimes it starts with a "what if?" and develops from there. I often dart between times and perspectives, and utilise flashbacks, so quite a bit of the writing / editing process is spent shuffling chunks of the story around to tell the most dynamic and engaging version. I'll also sometimes switch tenses, deciding that a story is better told from the present tense with backstory provided through past tense passages. The process varies depending on what I feel the story needs.
What do you enjoy most about writing for adult readers?
I love hearing about how readers feel when they get drawn into a story of mine. I write with a chiefly cinematic head, and am very influenced by movie storytelling. Many people have commented how they feel as if they're immersed in a movie or scene, and that makes me proud as an author.
Where do you get your ideas?
Usually when doing some mind-numbing task, such as washing the dishes. I'll just get a flash of a what-if and explore it. Other times it could be overhearing a snatch of a conversation in a shop or café that sets the creative wheels spinning. The most direct source of inspiration for my ideas are movies or images that leave something to the imagination. I try and tap into that imagery and provide a story around it.