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Learn to speak Dakonian! Words from the Dakonian & Alien Mate sci-fi romance series

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Cara Bristol

Language both reflects and defines the world we live in. For my Alien Mate and Dakonian Alien Mail Order Bride series, I had to create words to describe the Dakonian world/experience. Obah – an exclamation or cheer expressing pleasure. Kel … Continue reading →

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How dirty is your Harry? Unique names for that special penis…

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Cara Bristol

To break the ice, the professor in a human sexuality class I took in college had us divide into small groups and brainstorm names for “penis.” We stared at each other in embarrassed silence for a long moment. “Pee pee,” … Continue reading →

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Wanton taboo pleasure…musings of a logophile

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Cara Bristol

My love of  words began with letters. I was three years old when I boasted to my friend next door that I knew two letters of the alphabet, the first letter of my name and the letter H. I have … Continue reading →

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Seduced by a word

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Cara Bristol

Several authors have asked what would make a reader pick up their book. I can’t speak for others, but for me, it boils down to a single word. Seduction. Put “seduction” in your title and you got me. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Bad words and the language of sex

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Cara Bristol

An author in a chat room I recently participated in mentioned that she didn’t use “bad words” in her sex scenes. I feel compelled to confess that I do use words my momma would consider bad. I don’t think I … Continue reading →

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