Cowgirl Hookup in the Sauna Excerpt & Writing with Erotic Imagination, Exploration, and Bisexuality with Author Christian Pan

Episode 547: Cowgirl Sex in the Sauna Excerpt & Writing with Erotic Imagination, Exploration, and Bisexuality with Author Christian Pan. Writer's chat! We discuss writing in the genre of spicy fiction and indie publishing. 🗣️ Quotes from Christian Pan "I think there's more possibilities than only having the erotic writing be designed for getting the reader off." "I try to stimulate as much of ourselves above the neck as I am stimulating a reader below the chest and below the waist." "I feel like there's really boundlessness to fiction writing." 🗣️ Quotes from Ruan Willow "Writing really is an intimate thing. You're being intimate with these characters. You're getting to see and feel what they're doing, their lives." "Sex and love are like, the most important things in the world." Join Ruan Willow in a captivating conversation with Christian Pan, a prolific author who has published over 100 erotic short stories in 18 books since 2021. In this episode, they dive into Christian's journey as a writer, his unique approach to storytelling, and the intricate layers of erotic fiction.Christian shares insights into his creative process, discussing how he finds inspiration from everyday experiences and the world around him. He opens up about the challenges and triumphs of writing erotica, exploring themes of sexuality, identity, and the human experience. Discover how Christian navigates the complexities of writing bisexual characters and the importance of representation in the genre.As they delve deeper into the world of erotic fiction, Christian and Ruan discuss the evolving landscape of self publishing, the impact of technology on the industry, and the significance of platforms like Theo Reads that champion creative freedom. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the art of storytelling and the limitless possibilities of erotic fiction. 00:00:25 Christian Pan has published more than 100 erotic short stories since 202100:02:12 You have quite the array of things you've done. And all your publishing is fantastic00:03:56 So what do you tend to focus on for tropes in your erotica00:05:17 You sound like you start with an idea and then the characters come after00:07:04 Do you think of yourself more of a plotter or pantser00:12:05 Fiction is a useful kind of art form, like other art forms00:13:33 You like to add sex to your writing in some stories00:15:29 Some people review erotic writing as sex work, which floors me00:20:10 5 simple steps to being a successful self published RO author00:22:43 Why are you writing? What is compelling you to do it?00:23:27 How would you define success as a writer?00:28:16 Did you start with writing erotica or have you written other genres00:49:26 You do include bisexuality in your work00:52:19 Bisexuality is often presented as multiple partner or a threesome00:56:43 When I was a college student in New York City, no one was bisexual01:01:39 I personally cheer every time someone creates a new erotica book01:03:02 Do you have a favorite book or a favorite character that you createdShow notes headliner app For more info or to get in touch www.christianpanerotica.com.The Best Bi Erotica of the Year, Volume One (I edited & created this anthology, and it features 15 contributing writers.) Reunion (most recent novella. MM erotic romance) French Kiss (short story collection with Jenna Citrus & Simone de Boudoir, same-sex, opposite-sex, groupsex stories) Support the show Subscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge