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"I Give You My Body..."

Written by: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Diana Gabaldon, Davina Porter, Jeff Woodman, Allan Scott-Douglas
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For writers looking to make sure their next physical interludes on the page inspire readers to share the moment rather than to laugh at it, best-selling author Diana Gabaldon divulges the writing secrets behind the sex scenes in her wildly popular Outlander novels.

"Ask me to your bed," he said. "I shall come to ye."

In this revealing compendium, acclaimed writer Diana Gabaldon shares her invaluable lessons for creating an immersive reading experience, from evoking a mood to using the power of emotions to communicate physical intimacy. You'll learn the difference between gratuitous sex and genuine encounters that move the story forward and how to handle less-than-savory acts that nevertheless serve a narrative purpose. Gabaldon also notes that sex can be conveyed instead of described. With such tips as The Rule of Three for involving the senses, handy lists of naughty euphemisms (with instructions for use), and Gabaldon's own examples from the Outlander novels, "I Give You My Body..." is a master class in writing to draw readers in and keep them riveted to the page.

©2016 Diana Gabaldon (P)2016 Recorded Books
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Brilliant writer otherwise, not in love scenes

I was looking for insights on writing beautiful love scenes. On the surface, this sounded great based on the quotes & reputation of the author. The author gives a plethora of really great tips, the examples used - sickened me because of the awful, bestial 'man forces himself on woman like a randy goat' approach that was largely used.

Some really funny reactions to other people's work and the writer is otherwise very witty and gifted, however not at love scenes. Good at writing sex scenes yes, but there is a big difference between the two.

I guess I should have examined the title more carefully.

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