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[vincent_richter]

Maybe LK could be a test reader for Qzar.

[LK]

No, I don't think that would work out. My editing style is overbearing and perfectionist. Something bugs me about this unidentifiable fundamental aspect underlying all his work that I can ignore for the sake of a good premise or set piece. It is kinda like the Dreamtales problem, where there is a commonality between everything he writes which he has never seem to have grown beyond. The characters are all one-dimensional, blitheringly stupid props in service to the kink, rather than diverse and interesting characters in their own right who just so happen to be in a kink scenario.

qzar's writing isn't as bad as that to where I want to tear my eyes out over wasted potential of art resources, but I gleam inexperience beyond the realm of his fantasy. Compare his work to, say, Tom Holland's Shrunk or The Shrinking Machine by adrammalech. Even classic CJA or other writers found in the size fetish genre from the 90's. A Little Extra Credit, Cursed, The Lotto Winner, My Very, Very Short Story are great references.

Even though it was erotica, they felt more authentic to their circumstances in the way a late-night 80's movie might. Recent writings feel like an extra level of abstraction from that. qzar in particular have a sense that he writes his worlds without inhibition.

[qzar9999]

Originally Posted by LK

No, I don't think that would work out. My editing style is overbearing and perfectionist.

Believe it or not, that actually would work out for me - except that I've already got a draconian perfectionist editor. (Love ya, scidram! )

Originally Posted by LK

Something bugs me about this unidentifiable fundamental aspect underlying all his work that I can ignore for the sake of a good premise or set piece. It is kinda like the Dreamtales problem, where there is a commonality between everything he writes which he has never seem to have grown beyond. The characters are all one-dimensional, blitheringly stupid props in service to the kink, rather than diverse and interesting characters in their own right who just so happen to be in a kink scenario.

For a moment, I thought you were saying this about my writing. That would have been terribly upsetting for me. My characters are at least two-dimensional, thankyouverymuch.

I do agree that you kind of have a point about DreamTales. Really good art there most of the time, but the writing...

Originally Posted by LK

qzar's writing isn't as bad as that to where I want to tear my eyes out over wasted potential of art resources, but I gleam inexperience beyond the realm of his fantasy. Compare his work to, say, Tom Holland's Shrunk or The Shrinking Machine by adrammalech. Even classic CJA or other writers found in the size fetish genre from the 90's. A Little Extra Credit, Cursed, The Lotto Winner, My Very, Very Short Story are great references.

Even though it was erotica, they felt more authentic to their circumstances in the way a late-night 80's movie might. Recent writings feel like an extra level of abstraction from that.

Perhaps I can help you put your finger on the je ne sais quoi that's bugging you about most of my stories:



If I'm reading you right, you're essentially saying that my stories tend to feel like what plot there is basically only exists so the sexy stuff can happen. I actually feel that this a completely valid take on my catalog; I've never pretended that I'm writing anything other than high-octane Fetish Fuel™. If the truly classic tales in these genres are like a late-night 80s movie, the stuff I create is more like 90s Skinemax (albeit with better writing!). I do think my writing is better than a lot of the crap that exists on fetish forums, but I'll be the first to admit there are better ones out there than me (scidram, pseudoclever, merritstone, and Mercutio come to mind).

Do I believe that I could create an actual story and have it be there for purposes other than feeding people's fetishes? Sure. But my audience seems to like my stuff just the way it is, so...

I'm honestly almost tempted to have you read the mainstream novel I've just finished. Your feedback on it might be really interesting to read.

Originally Posted by LK

qzar in particular have a sense that he writes his worlds without inhibition.

You say that like it's a bad thing!

[Anotherfetishguy]

If you need me I'll be scavenging for any money I can find to buy this

[LK]

Ah, the sweet smell of desperation and misplaced priorities.

[OhZone]

I rate it 3 1/2 Ohyeahs out of 5. Def worth reading. But I prefer some of your other stories Quasar! hehe

[vincent_richter]

Originally Posted by LK

Ah, the sweet smell of desperation and misplaced priorities.

If nothing else, at least you're honest.
Brutal, at times, but honest.