Sydney's Friend Comments

S should have been blocked
The safety that kicks in blocking people from returning once they'be been ejected should have stopped him from coming back

Did somebody over ride that???

I don't understand it but he's part of the extortion scam for writers.
i've seen the internal communications..
has anybody talked to Leslie?

one of you need to step up and become chief mod.

This can't be procrastinated on.

New member S (from Sweden) is one of the bogus members
he tried to join the day before i got bounced

kick that mother fucker ASAP!!!!

i kicked him when i found him,,,

This couple, is one of the few writers who treat the relationship with the respect it deserves.
you do it, and a very few others.

this is one you should 'research''
it's a gem.

John wrote: "Nashville is at 32 'likes' and climbing
i keep it on my front page and the numbers keep going up

i dont' know how well it's selling. i can only hope

Ben Bosswell realeased a new one... For KU mem..."

I probably shouldn't have used 'dark' to describe the one I'm working on. It's just not quite as innocent as some of the others. I don't want to say too much as I'm still crafting it.

John wrote: "I love reading Paul Garlanc, Delores Swallows, Sean Geist, Kanny Wright, and Jason Lenov

my only complaint.... none of them are willing to work for KU's rental price. they want from $2.99 to $3.99..."

John wrote: "Nashville is at 32 'likes' and climbing
i keep it on my front page and the numbers keep going up

i dont' know how well it's selling. i can only hope

Ben Bosswell realeased a new one... For KU mem..."

Thank you for the recommendations. I read some of Ben's books many years ago. Many of the OG authors I stopped reading once KU became a thing and they didn't adapt to it. I still buy a few here and there though.

John wrote: "I hope you're making progress on your next book

i've been busy. I read four books in four days plus the reviews.

nice, but i was six books behind...
my TBR list is still in the garbage can.

it..."

Hey John, thanks for reaching out. I have made good progress on the next book and hoping to release it soon (possibly as early as this weekend). Finding time for anything else has certainly been a challenge between the writing, main job, and family.

I do genuinely enjoy the group because it is welcoming to all authors and readers and not like most groups with one moderator that is gatekeeping everything for self promotion. I definitely want to carve out a bit more time to stay active in the group when I can.

Molly and Jessie have been wonderful to talk to via email. I really appreciate both of them. Thank you for introducing me to them and for including me as much as you do.

John wrote: "I could have sworn i posted a review on this...
I guess you didn't like it"

Hi John, I haven't removed any reviews. I don't even think that is an option.

John wrote: "I joined a group last year, it had one mod.
He created the group and then left GR (in 2014)

It’s a topic that covers a wide range and it could be fun (with the right folks in charge) I complained ..."

Hi John,

First, thank you for thinking of me. I'm genuinely honored that you'd ask.

I also appreciate what you're trying to build. I agree completely that erotic fiction doesn't have to be "schlock." Some of the best stories in the genre combine compelling characters, good writing, and plenty of heat, and that's exactly the kind of community I'd enjoy being part of.

I'd be happy to join and help where I can. The only thing I should mention up front is that, between writing, work, and family, my free time is pretty limited. I probably couldn't commit to a heavily involved moderator role or anything that requires a significant time commitment.

That said, if you're looking for someone who can occasionally participate in discussions, share opinions, recommend books, and help keep the conversations thoughtful and respectful when I'm around, I'd be glad to do that.

Thank you again for the invitation. I'm looking forward to checking the group out.

John wrote: "Sydney wrote: "John wrote: "i'm really enjoying this,.
ok,.. this is your Current book

what about your previous books?

if you tell me there aren't any, i won't believe you,"

Thank you so much! I..."

Kenny Wright is actually my favorite author in this genre, so that's incredibly high praise that makes me smile. Thank you.

For now, my plan is to release a few standalone books first. Since this is my debut, I wanted to see which stories and characters readers connect with most before deciding where to invest my time. I'm absolutely open to writing sequels if readers are asking for them, but my next release will be another standalone. If there's strong demand for a sequel to any of my books, I'd be excited to revisit those characters and continue their story.

That said, I may already have a few ideas for Anna and Chris... ;)

John wrote: "F Rey Noel (the moderator)
She ( think it s a she) posed a trio of books on the group i was with and included a question 'What did we think'

so,.. i did my 'edit' thing,.. and i ripped it to piece..."

I did join that group and have looked for a few other hotwife focused groups, but most seem to be invite only. I wasn't sure if posting my book was appropriate there, since the only books I'd seen posted were from the moderator. I didn't want to overstep or come across as using the group solely for promotion, so I've been playing it safe.

John wrote: "i'm really enjoying this,.
ok,.. this is your Current book

what about your previous books?

if you tell me there aren't any, i won't believe you,"

Thank you so much! I promise this really is my debut book.

I'm currently working on my second standalone story and hope to have it available in the coming weeks.

And regarding your earlier stag/vixen comment, I'm glad that dynamic resonated with you. That's generally the type of dynamic I enjoy, though there are a lot of different shades of it. Some stories may stay firmly in stag/vixen territory, while others may explore parts of the spectrum that push a little further. I think the variety keeps things interesting for both readers and me as a writer.

Thanks again for the incredibly kind words and encouragement. Comments like yours mean a lot to a new author.

John wrote: "you're releasing on the 16tu
so is Peaches Deans Anniversary Gift

the main difference
she's starting with a five star head start
You didn't offer your book to any kind of ARC so you start with Zer..."

I have tried to offer it but without success. I offered it to you a few times as well. It is my first book and I'm new at all of this so I am learning as I go. It is still an exciting launch day for me and hopefully I'll be able to build a small ARC team over time.

John wrote: "Nice cover
Are you putting it up without a review?
or is there one on the way???"

Thank you! Unfortunately I don't have any ARC readers as of yet. I'm completely new to all of this and put all of my time into the book itself. I did it as a pre-order to give me a little time to try and find a few ARC readers but Goodreads makes it challenging since you can't DM anyone haha.

I would love to get you an advanced reader copy in exchange for a review if you are interested. I'm hoping to find a few people.

John wrote: "This is the other lady i'm doing reviews for,..
i've been working with her for nearly a year
she has over a hundred posted,..
they're shorter, but she posts them in batches,.. this is number three ..."

Thank you so much for taking the time to share some things with me. I will definitely be reading the stories you suggested and I appreciate the help.

John wrote: "My temperment pushes me to 'edit'. I can write beautiful reviews (and i love doing it) but i won't lie.
Peaches Dean has me linked thru booksprout. She likes my reviews,..
but her early reviews I ..."

Your reviews are excellent and I might have to give those books a read. Thank you for sharing. Also, feel free to reach out to me as I have info in my profile. I'm open to discussing what it would look like to have you give me some feedback. You definitely know the hotwife category very well.

John wrote: "ARC reader,...
This is basically what i did for Kelly,.
she was fairly slow.
she would send me partial galleys and i would read, notate for errors, and tell her what i thought.
(She wanted a mans' ..."

Thank you so much for such a detailed response. I currently have an editor that I have a great relationship with but will definitely keep you in mind if that changes. In real life my husband and I are much more into the idea of stag/vixen. In fantasy and erotica I find the appeal of both types of scenarios.

John wrote: "hotwife/cuckold or

Stag/vixen?"

I find both very interesting and appealing. Do you have a strong preference of one over the other? Also, I'm definitely looking for ARC readers if you'd be interested.

John wrote: "I worked with a young lady, as her editor, till she passed from covid.
she was a 38 year old vixen"

I'm so sorry to hear that John