To serialize or not to serialize, I asked you. The answer was an overwhelming YES. So the Mistress returns, under the account name @mistress that was (for some reason still) open for registration.
Where
I considered posting the chapters on @mistress and resteeming for visibility to my 1500 followers (woohoo!) on this account (@techslut). The idea was to separate my random blogging from the book to keep things organized. But then I realized that would mean managing a whole other account in addition to mine. Rewards, replies, curation... That seems like a huge headache I rather not have. In addition, this account is auto-voted by a number of my steemit friends, so while the payouts are not the main issue, the extra exposure from those upvotes can help attract new readers from the very start. So I decided to post the chapters on @techslut and resteem them to @mistress so people looking for the book won't have to sift through my rants and random photos.
How often
I currently have a number of chapters in my latest draft, but my (very inaccurate) calculations suggest that I can't write at a pace of more than a chapter a week if I want it to be anywhere close to my standards of text worth sharing. I am not sure what day of the week is best, so unless I get other recommendations, I will publish a chapter every Saturday night (local time).
Previously posted content
One of the main reasons I can't resume posting where I left off a little over a year ago is that I've re-written a lot of the draft. I considered declining rewards or donating some of the payouts to avoid double-dipping in the reward pool but the goal is to make enough on steemit to be able to focus on my writing. As much as I hate to be greedy, I am going to keep the rewards. However, I am not a cheater, so if cheeta decides a chapter is too similar to one previously posted, 100% of the payout will be donated to @steemcleaners and @minnowsupport . Though I seriously doubt that will happen.
Introduction
Mistress of Magic: Morgan's First Apprentice is a first book in a series taking place in a world of magic, sex and secrets. It draws inspiration from some very weird childhood fantasies of mine, mixed in with many years of RPGs, fantasy books and a kinky lifestyle.
What brought me to start writing was actually an attempt to read Fifty Shades. As someone who sees herself as part of the BDSM community, I found that book downright offensive. I criticized it on any platform and publication that would let me, but still felt like the world deserved better. At the same time, I read about some seriously ridiculous erotic fantasy books making ridiculous sums of money on Amazon.
That did it. I decided to sit down and turn the scenes in my mind into text. At first, words rained from my fingertips into the file, filling it at an impressive pace. The problem started when life began to get in the way of writing. Work, family and self-care took precedence over investment of time in an art that didn't yet pay the bills. Now, steemit (that's you) can prevent that from happening, and keep me in the green with the bank.
So now what?
The first chapter will be posted on Saturday, but I think I would like to do more than just post chapters. My little avatar drawing contest exploded into an art extravaganza and I got to reward some amazing work. Odds are, I will do the same with the @mistress . How awesome would it be if the book had crowdsourced illustrations and a theme song? Pretty damn awesome.
"May the wisdom of Goddesses of Old guide us into the Age of New."
very interesting forecast!)
I will wait for Saturday to start reading) the topic is very unusual and full of subtones, readers will be sticked to it I am sure) and it's a nice idea to resteem the chapters to a separate account!
I had a dream to write a book about my love stories as well) And some days ago I remembered about it and had a though to write it here for Steemians... don't know exactly if it's worth it...
To start is the most difficlut, in your head you have it all very bright and vivid but to put it in text isn't so easy often, but when you have started, hands will catch this writing passion and the progress will be!
I hope I will be inspired by your book)
Well it sounds interesting to me. Good luck! I think I'd better go and read the old chapters then :D
Nooooo! They're outdated and irrelevant. I changed the plot completely and some chapters were cut out altogether!!!!
And they're still way better than most of the written erotica out there.
We will follow and read your book chapters.
The best thing about the site is to follow up on some of the book and read what they publish stories and novels
I'm waiting on Saturday, God willing
Enjoy the vote and reward! Mutual Upvote you :) Follow and Upvote you.
Welcome ! Thank you .
Good beautyful
I'm waiting. Good luck
The idea of doing illustrations is a really good thought. Would set you apart from other fiction chapters happening on Steemit.
Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence.
Sounds promising. As an erotica writer myself, I am always interested in reading more erotica, so looking forward to Chapter 1!
Interesting! Since I love novels, I think I'll be following you from here on ( not as a stalker mind you xP ).
I think it will be interesting. Are you familiar with the author Chuck Palanik? He has some works with a similar theme. I like this writer. I hope I will be able to follow your book. I would be quite interested to get acquainted with your creativity.
First and foremost, good luck with the new book
The idea that you are going to write your thoughts, It scares me a bit,
At the end, you'll get to write horror fiction book :)
I can offer you another little competition,
The Winner - Draws the illustrations in the new book
As it should! Muahahah!
I wish I could add appropriate music to your post :)
OMFG on so many levels!
First - how was @mistress not taken yet? It must be a sign from the Universe that it was meant for you (and I'm now following the account).
Next, I was toying with the idea of posting bits of my first novel here, but hadn't a clue how to do it, or if anyone else was doing it. This is inspiring - I may have to follow your lead in the near future.
Oh, and I was just chatting (a tiny bit) about 50 Shades of Yuck and BDSM just yesterday, then I find this! How frellin' awesome!
Okay, about a thousand other thoughts popped in my brain as I read this, and they've all decided to run away now. Looking forward to reading on Saturday!
Thoughts. They run around sometimes!
Mine do all the time. Such naughty little things!
So the book is kinky eh? Will be a first for me! I'll try anything almost once. Let's see whatcha got girl!
Thx
This seems really cool and I'm also excited for my own nerdy reason, my middle name is Morgan. I know, not interesting at all, but it still made me smile :) Looking forward to reading about your Morgan. I love stories of magick!
My Morgan is awesome. You'll see.
I am an photographer/ artist that works in fantasy genre, while I don’t typically create anything erotic themed...maybe we could collab. I’m pretty new and trying to find more exposure to people interested in fantasy...so if you would be willing to add some artwork maybe we could work something out?
Same account, same me, still interested. Are you on Discord?
Yup I am on discord!
Good. I am techslut there as well and I lurk over a dozen steem-related discords. Look me up. :)