Power

Not to go all Tony Robbins/self-help on you all, but all of us have the power to take the next step, whatever that might mean to each of us.  A homeless man's got the power to make it to the next block if the block he's on's not earning enough change.  Warren Buffet's got the power to make a bigger dividend on his investment portfolio if last week's formula's not working as well this week.  

I've got the power to be happy, to take and keep control, and to find the things I want in life.Whoever said that people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be, they were onto something.  

Our world is fucked up, getting more fucked up all the damn time.  We can't change that, we can only change tiny components of it, and only then after extreme efforts and upheaval.  But we can change ALL of how we process the world as individuals.

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What do I not have power over?  The way I react to certain people.  Luckily, it's usually in the interest of physical gratification, but still...it warrants mentioning.

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CHECK 'EM OUT!

Today, like last week, I want to bring attention to somebody who you probably already know about, but who nonetheless deserves some extra attention to her writing abilities.  

She's somebody of many shades, like an artist able to mix their blue, grey, and red periods interchangeably and with equal skill.  She's a friend to many and a bright persona even to those who don't know her personally.  

But enough introductory compliments, let's talk stories, and how incredibly versatile she is.  

Do you prefer a fun romp of group sex with just a touch of darkness (and I don't mean skin color)?  Try Blondie's Wild Ride.

Do you prefer a romp of group sex with more than a touch of darkness (and in this case, I mean both the tone and the skin color)? Try Blondie and the Black Knight.

How about something completely different, in the way of a finely textured love story?  Try Paris in Flames, an award winner, no less.

Love Poetry?  No Problem, she's got you covered there, too.

Is BDSM your thing? Then read Mrs. Vandermeer's Rules, a series whose quality is reflected in the nearly perfect scores.

How about Lesbian?  Masturbation? Fairy-tale tinged taboo?  She's got it all, just a staggering array of variety.  

Like most writers, I do variations on a few common themes, some better than others.  But do yourself a favor and get acquainted with her work if you haven't already.  And, as always, let her know what you thought, even if it's not a public comment.  She'll really appreciate it.  

You can find all her stories here, at LushStories.com.