By
Seelie Kay (Guest Blogger)
As
a teenager, my parents forced me to take two classes during my high
school summers. The first was typing, the second was a speed reading
course. As grumpy as I was about getting up at 8 a.m. and riding my
bike several miles to an overheated classroom (air conditioning in
schools was rare back then) while all of my friends slept until noon,
both classes turned out to be invaluable to my career as a writer. In
fact, they have been instrumental in allowing me to follow my
bliss.
Because
I learned to type quickly, the words flow from my wicked pen…er,
fingers…without interruption. I don’t have to try to slow my mind
down so my fingers can catch up. And because I type fairly
accurately, editing and proofing are a whole lot less annoying. I am
not distracted by misspelling or improper punctuation. I can delve
deep and focus on what’s important: the integrity of the story.
And
because I read at a fast clip, I am able to indulge in what I believe
is an author’s most important learning tool—the works of other
skilled authors. I am fascinated by the seductive turn of phrase, the
whimsical rhapsody of words, and scintillating dialogue. Some authors
do it well, unfortunately, others do not. However, I learn from both,
and the more I read, the easier it is to craft a compelling story and
create fascinating characters.
I
will admit that I have always loved to read. I started reading early
as a child and by the time I reached fourth grade, I had read every
work of fiction in the school library. Over vehement protests from
the librarian--she was quite convinced I would not understand certain
social situations--I was then permitted to order books from
the junior high library. And in junior high, I was permitted to visit
the senior high school library. (It helped that my dad was the
principal at the high school. I could go in on weekends and explore
the library while he worked, without a librarian following me around,
harrumphing at my choices.)
I
was that kid who always had a book in her hand. My parents would
often send a sibling in search of me after I had disappeared for
several hours and they almost always found me tucked away in a
corner, quietly indulging in the adventures of Harriet the Spy,
Nancy Drew, and as I got older, contemplating Of Mice and
Men or Moby Dick. And as an adult, that speed reading
course enabled me to read even more, often several books a week.
However,
while I consider reading an essential activity for anyone who hopes
to become an author, I can tell you that being a fast reader has a
downside. For example, the amount of money I spend on books each year
is more than I spend on groceries. And some of the women in my weekly
book club often express displeasure at the fact that I always finish
the assigned book early and sometimes prematurely blurt out the
ending after a glass of wine. And then there’s the scorn imposed by
some of my friends, who have taken to interrogating me about the
books I read, because they cannot believe I retain anything.
Sadly,
I feel no real need to apologize. And although my parents probably
did intend to haul my lazy teenage butt out of bed on a summer’s
day, they also provided me with the tools required to follow my
bliss.
Writing
frees my soul, reading stirs my heart. And I get to do both every
single day!
KINKY
BRIEFS, CINQUE by Seelie Kay
Release
date: 6/1/18
Take
a kinky romp through Lawyerland, where erotic encounters, sizzling
partnerships, and euphoric flights of fantasy consume lawyers in
love!
A young lawyer’s wicked pen unleashes erotic flights of fantasy, spinning tales of a sensual Sheikh and his lawyer wife who battle terrorism despite a price on their heads, a former rocker turned lawyer faced with a life-altering decision, a law school ménage a trois gone wrong, and a criminal defense attorney whose practice tips into the paranormal. The naughty yarns continue with a medieval adventure, a secret agent’s obsession with a law professor, a Lady turned lawyer fighting to regain her footing after a profound loss, a law student who strips to fund her studies, a fledging lawyer questioning a sexy deal with the devil, and a kinky lawyer fighting a chronic illness. This scintillating collection of ten sizzling short stories will make you laugh, they’ll make you cry, and yes, they’ll even make you blush, but in the end, you’ll run out and buy a set of handcuffs. Because you’re going to want to experience at least one of these hot little fantasies!
Excerpt
(From
Chapter Nine: Marrying the Devil)
Sometimes you
make a deal with the devil and you like it. Especially when that
devil is an exquisitely handsome mass torts lawyer who holds the keys
to the kingdom—to Lawyerland, that is. Sure, we all like to
fantasize about that perfect love and overwhelming attraction, but
the reality is, when possible career advancement is thrown into the
mix, that devil’s deal becomes almost irresistible. Until you meet
his mother, Momzilla by any other name. When
she-who-shall-not-be-named starts bulldozing her way into your life,
suddenly that deal fills you with dread and your only option may be
to flee. The question is, will the devil follow?
* * * *
…Laura
threw her phone across Carmen’s living room, narrowly missing his
head.
He
snagged it with his right hand, then frowned at her. “What the
hell? Who was that on the phone?”
“It
was the Women’s Club, confirming the date for my wedding shower.
Three days before finals. I told your mother that I wanted the shower
after finals and graduation. She just won’t listen. None of your
sisters work, so everyone in your family thinks my legal career is a
joke. Your mother even told me, once we have children, I would be
staying home. Your mother has no respect for me or my aspirations. I
am sick of it.” Laura threw up her hands, frustrated. “I don’t
have time for this shit. Your mother has turned into some sort of
wicked witch. This is becoming her wedding, not mine. Dammit, if I
can’t have the wedding I want, then what’s the point?” Laura
pulled the engagement ring off of her finger and handed it to Carmen.
“I’m sorry. I want to marry you, I do, but I can’t do it her
way.” She began to button her coat.
Carmen
rushed to Laura and pulled her into his arms. “I’m sorry.” He
nuzzled her neck. “I know my mom is a handful. Tell me what to do
and I’ll get it done. Please. You know I love you and I will do
anything for you. How do I make this right? Canceling the wedding is
not an option.”
Laura
pulled away and looked up into his dark brown eyes. “Let’s
elope.”
“What?
My mother will have a stroke.”
“This
isn’t about your mother. This is about us. You and me. This is
about what we want. I will marry you today if you want. Let’s just
go to City Hall. Your mother can knock herself out planning a
reception after graduation. And my mother can do her thing as well.
All I know is that I am done. You want to marry me? Take me somewhere
and marry me. Your mother has me so stressed out I can barely
function. Otherwise, I walk…”
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About
Seelie Kay
Writing
under a nom de plume, the former lawyer and journalist draws her
stories from more than 30 years in the legal world. Seelie’s wicked
pen has resulted in seven works of fiction, including Kinky
Briefs, Kinky Briefs, Too, The Garage Dweller,
Kinky Briefs, Thrice, A Touchdown to Remember, and
Kinky Briefs, Quatro, as well as the romance anthology, Pieces
of Us.
When
not spinning her kinky tales, Seelie ghostwrites nonfiction for
lawyers and other professionals. Currently she resides in a bucolic
exurb outside Milwaukee, WI, where she shares a home with her son and
enjoys opera, the Green Bay Packers, gourmet cooking, organic
gardening, and an occasional bottle of red wine.
Seelie
is an MS warrior and ruthlessly battles the disease on a daily basis.
Her message to those diagnosed with MS: Never give up. You define MS,
it does not define you!
Seelie
can be reached at www.seeliekay.com,
www.seeliekay.blogspot.com, or on Twitter or Facebook.
Author Links
Twitter:
@SeelieKay https://twitter.com/SeelieKay
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1 comment:
Welcome back to my blog, Seelie!
I hope this collection does really well.
I do love your covers! I never met a lawyer who looked like that. ;^)
xxoo
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