By Elizabeth Morgan
I don't believe there is a difference in formula when writing a
heterosexual or GLBT story. I've heard that there aren't many GLBT stories
about shifters, which seems crazy.
Can two female or two male shifters work/mate? Of course they can.
Shifters - or your human - romances/relationships are what they are.
Relationships are complicated, hard work, and have highs and lows no matter
what gender the couple are. Relationships between two men or two women only
seem different - in real life and in fiction - because of society and how
society acts toward them. At least, that's the opinion I have formed through
learning our history, watching the news, and watching and listening to those
around me.
Love isn't homophobic, or racist, or prejudice, or anything else you may
want to throw in there. It is universal and knows no bounds, which is why I
can't really sit here and say something interesting about writing an F/F
shifter story. The formula is exactly the same as writing a story with two
heterosexuals whether they be shifters or not.
On the Rocks is - and remains to be - the first F/F story I have
written, but I hadn't planned for it to be a story with two leading ladies, and
even though I wrote the book I never did, and still don't, focus upon the fact
that it is an F/F story. The moment the idea popped into my head Meghan and
Zenzie stepped forward, and I was cool with that. I never looked at them and
thought, "huh, two women?" I just went with them on this little
adventure, because it was their story, and I had so much fun writing it.
The inspiration behind the story was actually rather straightforward. I
had already written two books - which are part of an ongoing series - featuring
Werewolves - which you can read more about on my site: www.e-morgan.com - and
since I adore all things paranormal and have a particular soft spot for
shifters, I decided I wanted to try something different; something water
related. So, I pulled out one of many encyclopaedias' sitting on my bookshelf,
flicked through the pages and stopped when I read:
"The Nixie is a freshwater femme fatale
amphibian."
Well, it was too much of a delicious statement to ignore. Once I had
read the section, and Meghan and Zenzie had stepped forward the story just
unfolded before me.
Now, On the Rocks isn't your stereotypical shifter
story. When most people hear or read the word "shifter" it does
conjure images of fur, fangs, and claws in some shape and variety, and not to
mention the "M" word; mates.
Shifters are all about soul mates. Those deep, raw, primal connections, which
is the side - I believe - to such stories that appeals to us all because - no
matter how much you may wish to deny it - we all, on a primal level, want to
belong to someone and vice versa. I know I do. I'm not ashamed to say that I
want intensity and passion mixed in with respect and tenderness, but I think
that reason - the pull you sense between shifters once they find their mates -
is the biggest attraction and lure of these particular creatures.
I could go on about such a matter, but I have to bite my tongue and stop
there, because On the Rocks isn't actually about two shifters
mating. Nor does it feature a shifter you would know a lot about.
(My Urban Fantasy/Erotic Paranormal Romance Series is full of mating
issues and other delicious problems between various characters. So, when I
started work on OTR I didn't want to write something that heavy and
complicated, or rather, that was not how the idea for this story was presented.
I wanted to write something fun. So the complexity of relationships is not
something you will find in this book.)
On the Rocks is a story about a woman who falls prey to a very
different kind of shifter who is just having fun in her own twisted 'n' sexy
way. So, if you have a dark sense of humour; are open minded, and like your
books hot with a twist, you might very well enjoy this story.
Thanks for joining me today. If
you're interested in winning yourself a copy of On the Rocks - no harm in a Christmas present for
yourself ;-P - just leave a
comment to this post with your answer to this question: What do you like about
Shifters/Shifter stories?
Competition will end midnight eastern time on December
4th.
BLURB:
On the Rocks is the hottest club on South Padre Island, and Meghan’s new workplace.
If the warped mermaid uniform isn’t enough, the fact that she can’t stop
thinking about the club’s singer, Zenzie, is. Everything about the female gets
Meghan hot, but when she finally gets her shot with the temptress, it turns out
Zenzie isn’t as perfect, or as human, as Meghan thought.
And now, here's an excerpt for you:
Her
warm breath skated down my neck causing a shiver to curl around my spine. She
straightened then slid her hands through my hair. My eyelids fluttered at the
feel of her fingertips stroking over my temples and along my hairline.
“I
saw you watching us.”
I
stared at her. “Excuse me?”
“Do
you like watching?” She retrieved a few items from the vanity table, twisted
two sections of my hair, and pushed the hair clips into place. “It’s all right.
You can tell me, Meghan.”
My
body tightened at the husky way she said my name. The knot between my legs
pulsed under her piercing stare. I had no idea how, or even why she managed to
get under my skin, but God, I wanted her.
“I’m
not a pervert or anything.”
“I
know you’re not.” She slid a chain of small red flowers into the black mass of
my hair.
“I
just heard a noise. I guess my curiosity got the best of me.” I shifted on my
seat. “I’m sorry—”
“Don’t
be. I liked you watching.”
My
nails dug into my knees as her hands moved down my throat. Her skin like
satin—her touch, soft. She ran her fingertips over the top of my breasts.
“I
would have asked you to join us, if you hadn’t run.” Her gaze caught mine again
while she slid her hand inside my skin-tone bra. “Will you run now, or will you
do what we both know you want to do?”
Author Bio:
Elizabeth Morgan is a multi-published author of urban
fantasy, paranormal, erotic horror, f/f, and contemporary; all with a degree of
romance, a dose of action and a hit of sarcasm, sizzle or blood, but you can be
sure that no matter what the genre, Elizabeth always manages to give a unique
and often humorous spin to her stories.
Like her tagline says; A pick ‘n’ mix genre author.
“I’m not greedy. I just like variety.”
And that she does, author of erotic ménage horror, Creak, paranormal erotic horror
and UK, US & Australian Amazon best seller (Gay/Lesbian, Fiction, Lesbian), On the Rocks, erotic romance,
US, UK & Spanish Amazon bestseller (Erotica Short Story) Truth or Dare? And sweet contemporary romance, UK
& US Amazon bestseller (British/Drama & Plays) Stepping Stones.
She also has her hand in self-publishing. Look out for
more information on her upcoming releases at her website: www.e-morgan.com
Away from the computer, Elizabeth can be found in the
garden trying hard not to kill her plants, dancing around her little cottage
with the radio on while she cleans, watching movies or good television
programmes – Dr Who? Atlantis? The Musketeers? Heck, yes! – Or curled up with
her two cats reading a book.
For more information on Elizabeth's work, published
and upcoming, head on over to her site:
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