Some readers I know say they can do without the term, sex magic. That it just seems so cheesy,
and, I don’t know, Ick. Not that they
don’t want to read open door scenes, mind you, they just hate to see those
terms together on the page.
Did you know that Abraham Maslow, the psychologist, classed
sex as one of humanity’s most fundamental needs, right there along with food,
water, and air. Yep. It’s a necessary evil, folks, and when writers have the
class and courage to write about sex sometimes things take off – no pun
intended. Once a writer gets past whatever puritanical ethics might stand in
their way, wonderful things can happen when it comes to erotic magic.
Writing and reading in the romance genre pretty much
guarantees you some action is gonna happen on the page. If you’re not among
that target audience, you have been warned.
Mechanically speaking, there are only so many pages in the
Kama Sutra book. No new writer is ever gonna discover a new way to do things,
or a new position. So what exactly makes erotic magic, you ask?
I think I have the answer: It all boils down to Character
(well, hopefully there’s at least two, right?) All joking aside the caveat to
keep in mind is, does the magic of the scene demand sex? The old rule is, if
the story would work without it, leave it out.
But if your story demands it, I say let the sparks fly. Mine
did, and I think it works. Kort and Mia have to weave a spell of erotic magic
in order to liberate themselves from impending doom. Only by igniting the pages
with their first time together can they both get what they need.
Here’s an excerpt from
Dragonstone:
A flash-fire ignited low in her belly, and the heat in
the room constricted her. Her clothes confined her. A soft flush rose from her
midsection up her throat, burning her cheeks with its progress. The ghostfire snapped and crackled in
the eaves of the cottage. The windows rattled with its force. Mia winced at the
surge in energy.
“What do you want me to do? How can I help?” She hoped
he wanted to blend their auras again, but she had no idea what to do.
“Mia, I need you to get naked and…um…help me release
the Dragonstone. Here.” He pointed to the keystone of the fireplace, drew
several knots with the charcoal into the surrounding stone and placed his index
finger in the center.
“Naked?” There was something he wasn’t telling her.
Obviously.
She waved at the gem, though she didn’t look away from
his eyes. They were so blue, she could get lost in those eyes. “No chisel can
break it free, that stone. I’ve tried.” She had once, crazily, thinking she
might leave this place forever when her parents died. But that was not to be. “I
don’t know what kind of a spell he put on it, but nothing will liberate that
thing.”
Kort let out a little laugh then reached out and took
her hand. “I think I know a way.”
Sparks of ghostfire reacted to his words. Mia looked
up with wonder at the vibrant display.
“I can sense you want to help me save Magnus,” Kort
continued. “If we unite our auras and release the Dragonstone, we can open a
portal back to Chalvaren with its assistance. When Magnus spots it, he will
follow us through like a puppy to the dish. His kind love treasure, this type
of amethyst especially. Legend has it the thing was torn from the Drakhos
Mountains by dragons themselves. It’s luminescent, and a conduit for energy of
all kinds. We use smaller samples to light our castles, but this is the largest
ever seen—and it’s the largest natural artifact ever mined by dragons. Plus it
has a special attunement to”—he eyed her meaningfully—“the physical.”
“So…?” Mia nodded and held her palm up toward his
naked body. She still wasn’t sure what he wanted.
Kort reached out and pulled her into his arms. “Unless
you want to talk down that impending mob and their pitchforks, we must blend
our auras together, ignite more elven ghostfire and jar that stone loose. To
save my dragonlet, to save ourselves.”
The thick rod of his desire rose between them. A pang
of lust shot through her belly.
“How exactly do we…?”
Passion hooded
his eyes. Understanding, she trembled, blinked rapidly, and attempted a smile.
With both hands Kort lifted Mia’s hair back from her
ears. She recoiled out of habit. Her ears had drawn ire and suspicion from
everyone who saw them save her parents, had been an early target of the Vicar’s
accusations of witchcraft. But Kort did not look horrified. His tongue darted
out and wet his lips.
Anticipation filled his expression and hunger flared in
his eyes.
She smiled, overwhelmed. He likes my ears.
Then, Of course
he does. We are the same.
My one true
love?
Kort traced a fingertip up one sensitive lobe to the crest
of her ear, moved in and placed his lips against it. Her mind whirled, and her
body felt ablaze with light. Still, she was overcome with fear.
“I know, um…the idea of all this, Kort, but…” What if
she couldn’t do it right? What if the magic required experience? What if she
failed or disappointed him? What if—?
His mouth worked her neck, and the sensation was so
good she moaned. She shuddered, too.
He froze. Drawing back his head, he stared into her
eyes. “‘You know the idea of all this but…’?”
Her eyes flared wide. He cupped his hands around her
face, and a smile filled his eyes, touched his lips. Oh. She grasped his arms
and dug her fingers in, refusing to let him go. She’d given her position away.
Oh, God, he couldn’t refuse her now.
There was too much riding on them getting this right.
“Mia, you’ve never…”
She shook her head, her heart pounding in her chest. “I
waited for you.”
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Musings and Ramblings –
Dragonstone
Prequel to A Kingdom of Chalvaren Romance
Paula Millhouse
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group
Date of Publication: May 12, 2013
ISBN: 9781938876288
ASIN: B00CRMRWPK
Number of pages: 39
Word Count: 15,630
Book Description:
Elf prince Kort Elias journeys to a new world in search of a stolen royal dragon egg and discovers a lost elven princess, a prophecy, and danger; and only true love--and an erotic magic he's never experienced--will set them free.
About the Author:
Paula Millhouse grew up in Savannah, Georgia where Spanish moss whispers tales in breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, and the Intracoastal Waterway. As a child Paula soaked in the sunshine and heritage of cobblestones, pirate lore, and stories steeped in savory mysteries of the south. She’s a member of Romance Writers of America, the Fantasy, Futuristic, & Paranormal chapter, the Mystery/Suspense chapter (Kiss of Death), and a member of Savvy Authors.
In the southern tradition of storytellers, she loves sharing the lives of her characters with readers, and following her muse on the quest for happily-ever-afters in thrilling romantic fiction.
She lives with her husband at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains with their pack and pride of furry babies.
Website/Blog Address: www.paulamillhouse.com
Twitter Address: https://twitter.com/pmillhouse
Facebook Address: http://www.facebook.com/authorpaula.millhouse
5 comments:
Hey Roxanne!
Thanks for hosting me today on your awesome sexy site. I hope your readers are enticed to read more of my characters, and see how hot the next scene in Dragonstone gets.
I love writing romance.
Thanks for sharing!
Hey Paula,
I love the sex scenes you've written in your books. I think the hardest part about it is to get into the emotion of the scene otherwise it reads mechanical. You do a fabulous job with that. I'm looking forward to the next book.
I love your post, Paula. I just disagree with one thing. Sex isn't a necessary evil, it's a necessary good. Which, based on how hot and perfect your sex scenes are, I think you agree with!
Great comments Bonnie, and Samantha - thanks for stopping by today.
Pretty awesome compliments going on here - you guys ROCK, and I appreciate the support.
Hi Paula,
Really looking forward to checking out Dragonstone! I've read Three Wishes and loved it. :)
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