From Werewolves to Vampires--Megan Rose Fawkes Erotic Exploration with Spicy Speculative Fiction, also on writing sapphic fiction, high fantasy, self-publishing

OFY Ep 430: From Werewolves to Vampires--Megan Rose Fawkes Erotic Exploration with Spicy Speculative Fiction, also on writing sapphic fiction, high fantasy, self-publishing and Medium. The Erotic Power of Storytelling with Megan Rose Fawkes!In this steamy episode of Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow, we dive deep into the world of spicy speculative fiction with the talented Megan Rose Fawkes. At just 33, Megan has carved her niche in the realm of sapphic horror and fantasy erotica, capturing readers with her bold narratives and sensuous prose.🗣️ Quotes from Megan Rose Fawkes"Sex is a fantastic way to move the story forward, a fantastic way to demonstrate things about a character that might not come up otherwise.""To deny sexuality in a character is basically to deny a whole facet of the character.""You have to write things that aren't very good in order to start writing things that are good."Our guest, Megan, brings her expertise in crafting worlds where sexuality is not just an act, but an exploration of character depth and dynamics. From her previous works like 'Seeds of Darker Conquests' and 'Burning Embers' to her latest offering, 'Domina', an erotic sapphic horror tale, Megan's storytelling prowess is undeniable. Plus, get a taste of 'Domina' with an exclusive, tantalizing excerpt that's sure to leave you craving more.Purchase Domina: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1541809ARC https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/160625/dominaBurning Embers (affiliate links, podcast may receive commissions on sales that support this podcast. Thank you!) https://amzn.to/3UfvBQEMegan and Ruan discuss the trials and triumphs of writing erotica, the importance of embracing all facets of a character, and the challenges faced when navigating the publishing world's biases against erotic content. They muse on the power of language and story, the surprising adaptability of creativity in the face of personal upheaval, and the joy of crafting stories for the sheer love of it.If you're a fan of genre-bending erotica that pushes boundaries and explores the depths of human desire, this episode is a must-listen. Follow Megan's journey on Twitter & Medium for her weekly blog and shorter pieces that pack a punch.Show notes created by https://headliner.app📋 Episode Chapters(04:21) You say in your bio that you're an enormous nerd(07:00) So what was it that brought you to wanting to write erotica(09:40) Serializing on medium.(11:16) What's your favorite part of the writing process?(13:12) Do you have a favorite character or book(17:41) What do you like about werewolves? I think that's interesting(20:34) What was an early experience where you learned that language had power?(24:19) Do you find yourself doing research for any of your writing?(27:30) What's your definition of success as a writer?(29:10) Describe a typical writing session for you(31:19) Do you create your characters or the plot first?(34:02) So what are you working on now?Ruan's latest books:Seducing Her Best Friend's Ex (audiobook) https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/seducingherexsbestfriendbook1audiobook ebook https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/seducingherexsbestfriendHotwife https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/Ruan's a Manscaped Ambassador get 20% OFF+Free Shipping with promo code RUAN at https://www.manscaped.com/