BDSM for Writers
To my knowledge, this is the first book specifically targeted toward writers of BDSM romance [and other genres]. Doctor Charley integrates both the psychology and the mechanics, introducing examples that help explain their symbiotic relationship. She doesn't just tell you what a flogger is; she lets you know why a Dominant would pick it up, or a submissive desire to feel its strike on his or her flesh. She presents these explanations in a personal, informal discussion format, versus imparting a set of detached facts. Through this approach, she liberally scatters seeds of opportunity for story/character development. The information in BDSM for Writers makes BDSM relevant to the world of BDSM romance, giving extreme and less extreme examples of BDSM practice so an author can move along the spectrum, depending on what sparks his/her muse. This very validating book is an excellent addition to the writers toolbox. It is a resource I feel will contribute to the continuing growth of quality BDSM romance fiction. As a reader as well as writer of that genre, I wholeheartedly support that effort! --Joey W. Hill