By Normandie Alleman (Guest Blogger)
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As
a relatively new author, I’m still getting used to the editing
process. Some edits that I’ve received from my publisher have been
relatively painless. Others, not so much. Edits often involve
“killing your darlings” as Stephen King calls it. They can break
your heart or help you solve a problem in your book. Sometimes it’s
a problem you didn’t even know you had.
I’m
currently editing a book that I knew had some problems. I had
struggled with where to begin the story and with my villain. To be
honest I was too timid to make him as evil as I really wanted to. I
thought that in a romance it would be too much to have him be as bad
as he really needed to be. So when my editor told me the character
wasn’t working, he needed to be worse, I felt like I had
“permission” to write an all-out bad guy. (He did warn me to stop
short of Hannibal Lecter. That was good. I need boundaries.)
Even
when my sensitive little feelers are hurt by some of my editor’s
criticisms, I try to remember that editors absolutely know how to
make your book better. They can see what we, as writers, often miss.
With every book, and every set of edits, I become a better writer.
Keeping that in mind, every time I sit down to tackle a pile of tough
edits, I remind myself my book will be better for it, and it’s just
another AFGO (Another Freaking Growth Opportunity).
Today
I’m sharing with you about a sweet short story (which didn’t
require too many edits – fist pump!) called Subterfudge, a light,
fluffy BDSM story about romance in the hottest room in the house.
Subterfudge Blurb
When Roger asks his
live-in sub Ashley to learn to cook she eagerly agrees, assuming it’s
going to be a breeze. After all, she’s a bright, accomplished woman
with a successful career—how hard can it be to prepare some food?
Once she’s up to her
ears in cocoa and flour, Ashley realises cooking is more complicated
than it looks. Finding ways to shortcut the process, Ashley dupes
Roger into believing she’s a diva in the kitchen. But when he finds
out she’s not the chef of his dreams, will he serve up a punishment
fit for a saucy sub or will their relationship go up in flames?
Reader
Advisory: This book contains anal sex, rimming, food play.
Excerpt
Something soft and
fluffy drifted up the inside of one of her legs, barely passing over
her crotch before it glided down her other leg. It could have been a
feather…a frilly, lush sensation. Yes, please.
“I know how much you
like being tied up…do you think I need to do that to you tonight?”
“Yes, Sir.” Her
voice quivered with need.
“Good thing I
brought these, then.” He clutched her wrists and bound her with the
familiar cloth restraints that he used with her so frequently. Her
hands were confined above her head, their movement restricted to a
few inches in each direction.
“Spread your legs
for me.”
Ashley obeyed. The air
in the room was chilly. A sense of vulnerability came over her. It
reminded her of that feeling when you’re a patient in a cold,
sterile hospital room.
Then she felt his
mouth on her. She lurched and gasped for air when he buried his face
in her mound. Tongue licking, nose nudging, teeth nipping, his hot
breath coated her with his own lust. He had her quaking in moments.
She was on the verge
of climax when he stopped.
Bastard! He’s
teasing me. She was breathless, at the peak of arousal. He
loves seeing me like a bitch in heat.
“I’m going to play
with you with some unusual toys. I want you to try and guess what
they are. I will help you along, but you give your best guess.
Ready?”
“Yes, Sir.” She
nodded.
Thwack! She
felt something on the inside of her leg. What is that?
“Keep your legs
spread.” His voice issued a warning.
“Yes, Sir. Sorry,
Sir.”
More swats from the
unknown implement. That feels familiar. What is it? When have I felt
it before?
Then a swat to her
pussy woke her up. The sting wasn’t terrible, but it definitely
brought the blood to the surface and made her cry out.
“What am I smacking
you with, little sub?”
Buy
Links
Amazon:
http://amzn.to/1bydScO
Barnes
& Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/subterfudge-normandie-alleman/1118070472?ean=9781781848357
Totally
Bound: https://www.totallybound.com/subterfudge
About the Author:
A
former psychologist, Normandie has always been fascinated by human
behavior. She loves writing quirky characters that are all too human.
Fiber arts, baking, and Pinterest are a few of her favorite pastimes.
She lives on a farm with a passel of kids, her hunky husband, and a
pet pig who’s crazy for Red Bull.
Follow
her!
Pinterest
at http://pinterest.com/NormandieA
Her
website: www.normandiealleman.com
