Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” (2018) stands as a prime example of Weird Girl Fiction. The story of a young woman who retreats into a medication-induced year of sleep demonstrates perfectly how to create unconventional female characters while radically subverting societal expectations. The Anti-Heroine The unnamed protagonist is wealthy, attractive, and … Continue reading Ottessa Moshfegh’s “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” as a Milestone of Weird Girl Fiction→
At the heart of contemporary literature, a fascinating genre has emerged and gained increasing popularity: Weird Girl Fiction. As an author, you should be familiar with this genre as it offers exciting opportunities to portray modern female characters in authentic and multi-layered ways. The Emergence of a Genre Weird Girl Fiction emerged as a countermovement … Continue reading Weird Girl Fiction: The Art of Unconventional Heroines→
In erotic and New Adult literature, shame plays a pivotal role. As an author, you can use this complex emotion to add depth to your characters and build tension. But how do you portray shame convincingly? The Psychological Dimension of Shame Shame is one of our most intimate emotions. It arises when we feel exposed … Continue reading Shame as a Dramatic Element in Erotic Literature→
As a writer, you possess a powerful tool: nonverbal communication. The mouth, in particular, can speak volumes without uttering a single word and build erotic tension. Let’s explore how you can harness this potential in your writing. The Unconscious Play of Lips The subtlest gestures often prove most effective. A nervous licking of lips betrays … Continue reading The Silent Language of the Mouth – A Guide to Creating Erotic Tension→
As an interested reader of erotic stories, I regularly encounter attempts by authors to use gambling as a driving element of their plot. This is understandable – after all, games seemingly offer everything a good story needs: excitement, clear rules and the possibility of surprising twists. But that is precisely where the problem lies. The … Continue reading Gambling as a dramatic element – a critical analysis→
In many societies shaped by Christian values, sexuality is associated with shame and guilt. These attitudes are reinforced by upbringing, education and the media, and contribute to a negative perception of sexuality. In this blog post, I would like to examine how these dynamic forces influence individual and collective attitudes towards sexuality. The role of … Continue reading Shame and guilt: How Christian values shape perceptions of sexuality→
Today we’re delving into the world of the thighs – often overlooked, but full of erotic potential for your stories. Let’s explore how you can use these powerful body parts to add depth and sensuality to your erotic scenes. Why thighs? Thighs are truly multi-talented in erotic literature: Power and vulnerability: As an erogenous zone, … Continue reading Thighs – powerhouses of eroticism→
The relationship between religion and sexuality is complex and often fraught with tension. Particularly in Christian churches, one repeatedly encounters the phenomenon of hostility towards the body – a negative attitude towards the human body and sexuality. But why is it that religion is so often used to make sexuality seem undesirable? Historical roots of … Continue reading Body hostility in Christian churches: a deeply rooted problem→
Surrealism, an artistic and literary movement that emerged in 1920s Paris, has a deep connection to the works of the Marquis de Sade. This connection is based on a shared admiration for the unconscious, freedom of the mind, and the challenge of bourgeois morality. Shared ideals and themes Influence on surrealist artists and authors De … Continue reading Surrealism and de Sade: A symbiotic relationship→
Marquis de Sade, whose name has given rise to the word “sadism”, has had a profound and complex influence on literature and culture as a whole. His works, especially “The 120 Days of Sodom”, “Justine” or “The Philosophy in the Boudoir”, have not only pushed the boundaries of moral and sexual narrative, but have also … Continue reading The influence of de Sade on literature→
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