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Burquette
Over 90 days ago
Bisexual Female
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Bug
Back in the day, I had a book blog where I analyzed young adult fiction. I liked one of the covers of the book so well, I contacted the artist and asked if I could use it. He sent me the following reply:
I think all you need is written permission from the person who owns the rights to the image, with any stipulations she wants to add (Don't alter the image... ) I'm not a lawyer, so you want to double-check that.
Here's the thing, though. Unless the story is a picture book for kids, most publishers and agents don't want to talk about images until much later in the process. When you get to the place where your story is accepted, you have a little more leverage to talk about cover art, illustrations, etc.
No royalty is needed, just my permission, which you have.
The only stipulations are:
1. The image is used only in regards to the book, or myself.
2. The image is not use for profit in any way.
3. You re-host the image, and do not hotlink it from my site.
4. You credit me by name and provide a link to my website somewhere.
I think all you need is written permission from the person who owns the rights to the image, with any stipulations she wants to add (Don't alter the image... ) I'm not a lawyer, so you want to double-check that.
Here's the thing, though. Unless the story is a picture book for kids, most publishers and agents don't want to talk about images until much later in the process. When you get to the place where your story is accepted, you have a little more leverage to talk about cover art, illustrations, etc.
Bug
Depending on the literary magazine and the editor, they may not mind that it once appeared on a website, if it is now down. It really depends on the newness of the online mag, if you do revisions, and how much the editor (or slush reader) likes it. Most submissions give the option of a cover letter. I would be very honest there, so no editor feels misled.
Bug
In a story I wrote, I made up sex games. They didn't make the final cut of the story but here are my two:
Truth or lies: One person asks a question of another person. The second person either lies or tells the truth and the asker has to guess which it is. If they're right they get a reward (kiss, grope, lose a piece of clothing...whatever).
Dirty blind man's bluff: Like the real game, one person is blindfolded and everyone else tries to avoid them. When they catch someone, the person caught loses a piece of clothing. Or, I suppose you could play this game naked to great rewards.
Truth or lies: One person asks a question of another person. The second person either lies or tells the truth and the asker has to guess which it is. If they're right they get a reward (kiss, grope, lose a piece of clothing...whatever).
Dirty blind man's bluff: Like the real game, one person is blindfolded and everyone else tries to avoid them. When they catch someone, the person caught loses a piece of clothing. Or, I suppose you could play this game naked to great rewards.
Bug
Quote by Dancewithme
God I loved this man. He had a show on Boston University radio I found moving.
Clearly, his speeches in person were always a joy and simultaneously crushing. He spoke with a charisma.
I met him when I was in college. He signed my copy of "Night" and shook my hand.
I can attest to his live speeches. Truly one of my role models.
Bug
My mother and I were never competitive.
She wasn't a MILF-type. She mothered my boyfriends. If any of them ever had a crush on her, they kept it from me.
She helped me with clothes shopping and with self-esteem in high school and college. Every time I left the house, she always asked, "Do you have on deodorant, perfume, and lipstick?" It was kind of a BFF thing, but she never lost her authority as my mother.
Dad was the same. He was very devoted to my mom, and that came through. I can't remember having a crush on him, so maybe that was an obstacle some mothers-daughters deal with that I didn't have to.
She wasn't a MILF-type. She mothered my boyfriends. If any of them ever had a crush on her, they kept it from me.
She helped me with clothes shopping and with self-esteem in high school and college. Every time I left the house, she always asked, "Do you have on deodorant, perfume, and lipstick?" It was kind of a BFF thing, but she never lost her authority as my mother.
Dad was the same. He was very devoted to my mom, and that came through. I can't remember having a crush on him, so maybe that was an obstacle some mothers-daughters deal with that I didn't have to.
Bug
Quote by IAMLOVE
My mother was always jealous of my sister and I. I was always beautiful, gorgeous, sweet kind and loving. She also pretty much beat up on us and took all of our money that we made (from our own jobs) and we worked our asses off for free for her. She was getting paid for a job and we kids had to do it w/out question or complaint.
My mother is a monster however and that's that.
We were never in competition with anyone. We were simply trying to stay alive despite her many abuses and neglect.
She belongs in prison.
I'm so sorry.
I hope she no longer has any influence anywhere. I don't have the words. 
Bug
Quote by oceanrunner
What's the going rate to appear as an Easter egg in a burquette story?
And I am inordinately proud of myself for catching the dragon slayer movie. I used to watch it all the time on HBO.
All you have to do is inspire me. ;)
As far I know, you were the only person who recognized it. My wife is a huge fan and gave me the general idea. I would LOVE to see that movie remade (as opposed to Flatliners...
) 
Bug
I was engaged to a man; I'm now married to a woman.
I enjoy sex with both genders very much. I would find it hard to adjust to living with a man after all these years of being in an all-girl household, and hopefully I'll never have to find out. Still, there are things about male sexuality that I enjoy very much. I think I'm bisexual in the truest sense.
I'm attracted to both genders but have no problem with being loyal to one person.
I enjoy sex with both genders very much. I would find it hard to adjust to living with a man after all these years of being in an all-girl household, and hopefully I'll never have to find out. Still, there are things about male sexuality that I enjoy very much. I think I'm bisexual in the truest sense.
I'm attracted to both genders but have no problem with being loyal to one person.
Bug
It would be lovely. I would think he was old fashioned and trying to impress me. And I would be sweet, accordingly.
True story: a guy I was dating got me "flowers" for no reason one Friday night. They looked like black rose buds, which threw me. I wasn't sure if they were a gift or he was breaking up with me. But, then, all impish, he shows me that they unfold into sheer black panties. We hadn't had sex yet; in fact I hadn't had sex with anyone yet. Freaked me the fuck out.
I think we lasted another week or two.
Unless you're really, really sure of the girl, just flowers are a better bet than panties.
True story: a guy I was dating got me "flowers" for no reason one Friday night. They looked like black rose buds, which threw me. I wasn't sure if they were a gift or he was breaking up with me. But, then, all impish, he shows me that they unfold into sheer black panties. We hadn't had sex yet; in fact I hadn't had sex with anyone yet. Freaked me the fuck out.
I think we lasted another week or two.
Unless you're really, really sure of the girl, just flowers are a better bet than panties.
Bug
I have TWO famous stories!!!!
(I just noticed....)
But no legendary (Help!)
Trading Favors: EP, Series Award, and all around hot read
And Mastered: RR with a very bad man in it.
(I just noticed....)
But no legendary (Help!)
Trading Favors: EP, Series Award, and all around hot read
And Mastered: RR with a very bad man in it.
Bug
I don't think I've overlapped any of my worlds or used an established character more than once. Though, I've been thinking about writing more from the world of my novel; if I do, there will be Easter eggs all over.
The names in Gutenberg are pretty obvious... Prudence for the pursued; Baptiste for the last name of the man who owns the Bible.
In Dirty Dog, Miss Sally is based on a real lady named Tracy that I met in college, though I haven't talked to her in 20 years and she's probably not on Lush. So, not an Easter Egg for anyone but me, I guess.
In Casualties, Fin wears a green Kepi. If you know the Civil War, it means he's a sniper. That can have a double-meaning in this story. Also, his name is a hint at how the story ends.
The sacrifice is inspired by the virgin sacrifice scenes from the 1981 movie Dragon Slayer (Peter McNicol stars and Jack is in no way based on him).
Every once in a while I drop in something for specific readers: the age of a protagonist might match their age, or sometimes a favorite fetish pops up. Sometimes they see it and sometimes they don't. ;)
The names in Gutenberg are pretty obvious... Prudence for the pursued; Baptiste for the last name of the man who owns the Bible.
In Dirty Dog, Miss Sally is based on a real lady named Tracy that I met in college, though I haven't talked to her in 20 years and she's probably not on Lush. So, not an Easter Egg for anyone but me, I guess.
In Casualties, Fin wears a green Kepi. If you know the Civil War, it means he's a sniper. That can have a double-meaning in this story. Also, his name is a hint at how the story ends.
The sacrifice is inspired by the virgin sacrifice scenes from the 1981 movie Dragon Slayer (Peter McNicol stars and Jack is in no way based on him).
Every once in a while I drop in something for specific readers: the age of a protagonist might match their age, or sometimes a favorite fetish pops up. Sometimes they see it and sometimes they don't. ;)
Bug
I have a competition entry!
Gutenberg... a hot little reluctance story about a woman who gets everything she never wanted when she goes to authenticate a Gutenberg Bible. Lest you think that antique books are boring, here's some some sixteenth century erotica for you to enjoy....
Gutenberg... a hot little reluctance story about a woman who gets everything she never wanted when she goes to authenticate a Gutenberg Bible. Lest you think that antique books are boring, here's some some sixteenth century erotica for you to enjoy....
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Quote by 1nympholes
I have been very sexually active for a long time. But BDSM has only become an interest recently.
In many stories and video the Submissive must ask for permission to Cum. I question if this is possible. When I am ready it is going to happen.
How is a Submissive Trained not to cum without permission?
I thought I had posted this a few days ago, but I guess not. If I have please excuse me.
I've never been able to do it.
We tried a variety of things to make me better at it, but it didn't work. In the end we changed the way we played: I would tell him when I was about to cum and he would decide if he wanted to edge or deny me. Or instead of telling me not to cum, he would tell me TO cum on command. That stands a better chance of happening.
