Writing with a Pen Name

Do you write under a pen name? Have you uncovered the author behind the pen name before?

Under my non-pen name, I've been at the writing game for 15+ years and built up a very solid base of friends, authors, and readers.
    I'm stuck!
   Although some of my family already know this pen name, I haven't told many of my friends and only one or two readers. Why? Well, Erotica is very different from what I normally write.

While some authors don't mind using their name under all genres of writing, I knew when I wrote Taming Rydin, I had to come up with a pen name so I wouldn't confuse the readers. My "other" writing credits include YA, NA, and some Romance & SciFi, but none of them come close to being erotic, despite some steamy NSFW scenes. :-)

I've also considered "outting" myself, because I'm not embarrassed by my Erotica, but I figured I could keep the two separate to see the difference in sales as well, because they say sex sells, I want to see if they are right! :-)

The story for Taming Rydin had been rolling around inside my head for about a year before I decided to give it a go and try to write it. The basic concept was a twist on fairy tales, but in space with aliens. I had the idea of having an alien prince rescue a human woman and eventually have them fall in love. The erotica part came when I started thinking how different a alien’s sex drive might be, and Rydin was born.

I thoroughly enjoyed writing it and even have begun working a second story involving Rydin’s brother, Maxix. It’s a blast!!

XOXO ~ CJ

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Exclusive Decadent Excerpt:

“Think of me as your slave, Nova.”

Although my body shuddered at the idea of being master to this male, my mind fought it. “I would never—” He leaned close and inhaled, responding to my reaction. His breath warmed my lips. “Even if I ask it?”

“I will not torture you, Warrior.” I shuddered.

He laughed, head shaking, gaze roving lower, darkening as it moved down my body. “No torture, my female, a simple way for you to contain me so I don’t keep you in my bed eternally. I don’t know what will happen after I release my seed in you. I may crave less, possibly more. You will have the power to chain me should I overstep.”

“You think it will be needed?”

Rydin wet his lips, smirked. “I was less than half through with you by the lake. I worry with good reason. I’ve been called insatiable.”

“Perhaps the problem is the lack of quality and seeking sheer quantity,” I said, placed my hands on his forearms. “I am nothing like your girls, Warrior.”

“Oh, this I know, Nova, it’s the cause for my stipulations. Do you agree?”

“If it is needed, and you truly wish it, I will chain you.”

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Taming Rydin

By CJ Durran

Prince Rydin of the Royal WindClan Warriors lives in secret exile and frees slaves as penance for the destruction and death he caused in the past. Shunning the responsibilities of his Clan and suppressing his natural sexual desires, he is unprepared for the intense reaction that surfaces when he saves the life of a rare human found on a nearby planet.

Nova has survived the harsh and unforgiving universe by using her overabundant sex drive to secure her way into her masters’ bedrooms. Fearing for her life, she offers herself to Rydin only to learn he wishes to free her, not use her as her other owners have.

Although Rydin refuses Nova’s advances at first, his attraction to her grows and soon his urge to mate overpowers him emotionally and physically. Nova, given freedom to choose, is undeterred, and proves that she is willing and capable of satisfying the needs of the WindClan Warrior. Unable to deny Nova for long, Rydin seeks the help of his most trusted friend to find a reason for his uncontrollable desires. He uncovers a truth that will change his and Nova’s lives forever, and may tear them apart despite their heated chemistry.

Excerpt:

Rydin stood in the doorway, eyes burning, mouth hung open, and a very hard, very large cock straining his pants. He lifted me out of the tub, placed me on my feet, and snarled,

“What are you, Nova?”

Fear filled me. “I’m Human.”

“You are more than Human, female. Tell me what you are!”

“I don’t know what you mean.” I was trembling, naked, aroused, scared, and confused.

“I can smell you from across the castle; your scent entices to me like a devious weapon.”“Apologies. I attempted to remedy my needs.” I cringed as he gripped my wrist tighter.

“What words do you wish to hear?”

“This history you speak of—”

“I was born to a slave on LunaStation. The Marauders took me away when I first bled, taught me how to use sex to survive, Master.”

“Do not call me Master!” He released me when I cried out in pain. I crumpled to the floor. He gasped and knelt beside me. The sincerity and guilt in his eyes touched my heart. He covered his face. “Majesty, forgive me.”

“I’m not trying to tempt you. But I need a male,” I whispered, hanging my head. “It has been days. I can’t deny it much longer.”

Rydin met my gaze, jaw tight, his shoulders tense. Again, my body pulsated from within, filling me with yearning.

“You have power over me like no other, why?” he said.

“I don’t know,” I offered honestly. “You have the same effect on me, Warrior. If you cannot help me, please find one who can.”

“You ask for things you don’t understand.”

“I listen to my body. It vibrates for you, unlike anything I’ve experienced before. If you feel this way, too, why don’t you want me?”

Purchase Links:

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Author Bio:

CJ Durran’s love of spicy Romance and Science Fiction fueled her desire to delve into the erotic romance genre. When not writing or “researching” her next novella, she spends her free time reading, binge watching TV series’ on Netflix, and scouring the internet for celebrity gossip.

CJ Durran is a pen name.

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