Destroying Fantasies - The Response

First, a 'big thank you' to readers who actually read the entire story and triple the thanks to those who survived the series! Makes me hopeful that attention spans aren't going the way of the dinosaurs LOL

The trolls waiting for an acerbic response: Sorry to disappoint but I really don't have the time or energy. Then again, if you've got time to spare, you could always go on waiting or you could take the time and write a story for the rest of us. I mean that in the nicest way, really.

As for critics and supporters who've given constructive criticism and suggestions, thank you. I'm not above accepting criticism, it comes with the territory. I've dished out worse to professional authors in my day job, politely of course, - so I guess there's karma huh? I've written to template and for target audiences in various career positions and I'm not inclined to do that in my undercover writing. I'm inspired by the complex of emotions that the LW category provokes. That's why I write in this category in the first place. One commentator came really close to understanding my intentions in this story, much to my surprise (the trolls and brickbats are the usual and the script they spout is so repetitive it's pretty much a cut and paste). And that surprise was supplied by GrandPaM. There were a few others, including those kind enough to send me private messages through the Literotica Feedback mechanism, and rest assured I've read your comments.

This is something I wrote before posting the story and it helps explain why I've written this story.

http://judithloewe.blogspot.com/2016/08/why-i-wrote-destroying-fantasies.html

As explained in an earlier post, I'm currently taking a break from writing because of health issues and also because of work. I'll be back (no, not channelling Arnie, seriously) in October hopefully with three stories : the conclusion to The Original Sin (non-LW), my Shakespeare tribute piece that will also be my foray into sci-fi  LW (haha, think that'll send the trolls crazy??) and a piece that will be an original LW. The other LW stories, many of them sequels, are on hold currently. Destroying Fantasies taught me the dangers of going into overdrive on something that provokes such intense emotions in me. Guess that's why the series is so "long-winded" and "over the top" LOL

Before ending this post, I'll like to thank beta readers who've been real patient all this while. In particular, DFWBeast who's been way more patient and supportive than expected. And to thank readers, there'll be a contest set up - watch for the release and giveaway!

Have a good summer everyone!

The Destroying Fantasies Giveaway

Destroying Fantasies will be released as an ebook before the end of 2016. Parts that had to be cut from the postings on Literotica will be added to this version and a new epilogue will be written. Yes, just imagine, it was even longer in its original form! I'll run a giveaway for Literotica readers based on responses to the following in part 3:

1) Spot the grammar mistake that made it past 2 sets of software. I kept the mistake in the story posted to see if readers would spot it.  Hint: It's near the end and in a sentence that has Lisa in it.

2) Spot the time wrinkle. Hint: It has to do with Jackson's past. And not the timeline in relation to the children.

3) There are three bad jokes strewn throughout part 3. The most obvious is one to do with an organization that encourages infidelity. Name that organization.


Only responses filed through the private message function on Literotica Feedback mechanism with valid email addresses will be considered. Do NOT put your response in the public comments section. There will be five winners who will get a free copy of the ebook and one among the five who will also get an Amazon gift card worth US$25.

If there are sufficient numbers, there'll be a lucky draw! Contest open till 31 August 2016, results to be announced on this blog on 3 September.

This is my 'thank you' to the Literotica community! Enjoy!

Event Alert

Here's another event I'll be doing a takeover for:

The usual applies: Connect with me on Facebook, like the book page and get your invitation to quizzes, games and naughtiness!

You Are Invited

Readers and friends, you're all invited to the first author/takeover event that I'm part of on Facebook and here's the first glimpse of the event photo that I created - again, people, try to restrain the critical eye lol!

Facebook Link

Click on the Facebook link above, like the book page, connect with me on Facebook and you'll be invited to a fun hour of games, discussion and giveaways!

Summer Madness

It may be the heat or a brief moment of illogical generosity (frankly, the preference is for the latter) but I've decided to offer readers the chance to win up to 10 times the price of each of the two books featured in the events in Amazon vouchers during 2 author takeover sessions. There will be 5 winners in the session on 22 August (event banner to be revealed tomorrow) and 3 winners in the event on 29 August. All answers to be submitted during the event on the relevant contest posts. If there is more than 1 correct answer, there will be a lucky draw.

There are 3 easy steps to winning:

1  Buy and read these two books  http://goo.gl/S5yK7O and http://amzn.to/1MaR8Bz

2  Get your invite to the 2 events in Facebook

3  Answer the questions in the contest posts

Once the winners are announced, winners please PM your email to me - it's necessary for the vouchers to be emailed to you.

Good luck and see you all at the 2 events!

Surprise Gift

Big thanks to all who downloaded during the freebie period! A Step Into Darkness Part 3 reached top 100 during that time. Actually took screenshots! Hey, newbie excitement!

So here's the surprise giveaway promised. The first three readers who send in the right answer to the question below by 0001 PST on 14 July 2015 (Tuesday) will each get a US$5 Amazon voucher. Yes, it's a tiny prize and really just a way to thank readers who take the time to read.

The question: What is the one word in Part3 that appears in a different colour and which chapter is it in?

Answers must be sent in to this email, please do NOT submit answers on any other channels. Early readers are not allowed to take part and the copies you have do not have the same identification point, you have a item/gift, so don't pout! 

Chapter 1 Preview

Been wondering if there was any point in what I was doing, hence the long silence. Don't quite have the answer yet, but here's the final installment of Chapter 1 preview as promised http://eroftasy.blogspot.sg/2015/04/into-darkness.html

And the fun contest again as promised, DM me on Twitter or email me the family names of 3 of the Brotherhood members. Contest ends 0915 Wednesday 29 April 2015 ET when I'll be checking for responses. First 3 correct respondents will get to read Part 3 preview before publication!

Here are links for Part 1 and 2:
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Step-Into-Darkness-Part-One-ebook/dp/B00UYFSJ3G
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VMQUIN0

Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Judith+Loewe

iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/judith-loewe/id985105872?mt=11

Barnes and Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/judith-loewe