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Ep 612: MMMMMF Excerpt and Embracing Diversity in Fiction: The Healing Power of Sex-Positive Storytelling with Author Emily S. Hurricane. Excerpt from "Choke Hold" written by Emily S. Hurricane, narrated by Ruan Willow.

Guest Bio:

Emily is an east-coast Canadian thirtysomething mom of two gremlins. Her lumbersexual husband doesn’t actually work in lumber anymore, but he still wears the plaid and the beard. As well as authoring, she’s a freelance editor and ghostwriter. Her books range in genre from Romance and Erotica to Horror and Science Fiction, and everything in between.When she’s not writing and/or momming, she’s sipping espresso, crocheting, and listening to audiobooks.

You can find Emily and her collected works at emilyshurricane.com

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Links: Website: www.emilyshurricane.com

Patreon: www.patreon.com/eshurricane

Erotica Substack: hurricaneafterdark.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/eshurricane

Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmilySHurricane

X: www.x.com/eshurricane

Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@eshurricane

Summary:

Dive into the world of genre-bending storytelling with Canadian author Emily, who fearlessly explores everything from romance to horror, with a special focus on the transformative power of erotic fiction.

Emily opens up about her journey from fan fiction to becoming a multi-genre author, sharing how her diverse reading tastes influence her writing. She candidly discusses navigating the challenges of content censorship while maintaining artistic integrity in the evolving landscape of indie publishing.

The conversation delves into the importance of sex-positive storytelling and the healing potential of erotic literature. Emily's refreshing perspective on writing across genres, coupled with her experiences on various publishing platforms, offers valuable insights for both readers and aspiring authors.

Highlighting the significance of consent and inclusivity in her work, Emily demonstrates how modern erotica can empower readers while breaking down traditional barriers in publishing.

Key Takeaways:

• Embracing diverse storytelling, including erotica, smut, spicy short fiction, can serve as a powerful tool for healing and personal empowerment.
• Censorship in traditional publishing is pushing authors to seek creative freedom through platforms like Patreon.
• Inclusivity and open discussions about consent and relationships are essential components in writing and sharing sex-positive narratives.

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Pulling this hot little narrative scene from the exclusive level to the main podcast so all can enjoy it! Erotic audio, erotic storytelling with a power play role play scenario. Let's get hot with erotic romance! Let's go!

My Daddy Dom dominates me in the morning. It's a tale of dominance and submission which leads to mind-blowing pleasure for us both. Take the ride with us and ride the journey to high climaxing and deliciousness of moaning pleasure sounds. "Helluva way to start the day."

Find more of Ruan's work in the form of erotic books and erotic NSFW audiobooks. Ruan narrates her books and that of other erotic authors. See all the available books here: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/

Enjoy! I take requests at ruanwillow@gmail.com for topics/stories for this exclusive level of the podcast. Send me your request today and I'll do it!

Have a super sexy day...don't forget to come today!

Love ya,
Ruan

Sexual health is a part of your mental health, don't ignore it! Use your body to make natural feel good hormones through climaxing. It's important for your relationship to yourself and those you share your intimate life with to do so. Consider this your 'permission' to indulge in self care... that is if you need permission.. ;) Marinate in your sexuality today and every day! It's so healthy for you! This is a sex-positive podcast because sex IS positive! Consent is sexy! Caring for yourself is positive and sexy.

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Ep 609: Behind the Mic: Navigating the World of Erotica and Romance Audiobook Narration with Jeremy Bartelt. The art of seduction and storytelling are essential to erotic audio.

Guest Bio: Jeremy Bartelt is a Sioux City, Iowa based audio engineer, music/audiobook producer, voice artist, sound designer, and composer. He brings a lifetime of classical music study (bass trombone, piano, voice) to his over 25 years of audio engineering and teaching. Learn more: http://2219sound.com/

Summary:

Join Ruan Willow as she dives deep into the world of audiobooks with special guest Jeremy Bartelt, an accomplished narrator and producer of romance and erotica. Jeremy shares his unique journey from music studios to the realm of audiobooks, revealing the challenges and triumphs of narrating steamy scenes and managing the intricacies of sound production. Discover how he navigates the solitary life of an audiobook narrator, the art of character voice development, and the fascinating dynamics of working with authors to bring their stories to life.
From the technical aspects to the creative process behind narrating intimate scenes, Jeremy opens up about the realities of his craft. He also discusses the importance of understanding the author's vision and the nuances of writing for audiobooks, making this episode a must-listen for aspiring narrators and writers alike.

Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with laughter, insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at the audiobook industry!

Timeline:
00:00 - Jeremy Bartelt does narration of audiobooks, romance and erotica
05:34 - He started working in music studios in Chicago and then moved to Minneapolis
10:16 - It takes a long time to edit audio.
13:53 - Almost every time I narrate for myself or others I find errors
18:35 - It's harder to distinguish personalities in audiobooks
18:56 - How did you approach narrating sex scenes in your audiobooks
23:22 - You have to be everything in an audiobook. Like if you're in a play or a movie or a show
25:23 - I hate accents. Yeah, I Don't like them either
29:07 - People have a strong reaction to audiobooks
33:44 - When you're editing audiobooks, you're being hypersensitive
37:32 - It had to be that scene. Like, it couldn't be something else
44:36 - Some authors cannot afford audiobooks
50:53 - You mentioned getting into character for sex scenes. How does the character do it
52:21 - Do you have a favorite genre that you like to narrate
59:20 - Are you expanding into other areas of your career beyond
01:02:01 - Where do you fall in character development versus do we jump right in
01:06:52 - The music side will never leave me.
01:08:52 - So if an erotica author wanted to hire you would they find you on acx
01:15:32 - Dialogue tags can be crucial in an audiobook
01:19:39 - Your publisher is Four Horsemen Publications. What particular genres do they publish

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