Tease Me Thursday

May 29, 2014 / Jen Bradlee / 2 Comments

So I’ve decided to post a little teaser from my Work In Progress (WIP)…which is appropriately named considering the story and the character I’m writing about.

Without further ado…I present Prince Crispin.

**Warning: Vulgar language and sexual acts may be contained in this Teaser…that’s why it’s a teaser. You have been warned, carry on.**

“Be a good girl,” he said, tapping the slender whip on the edge of the bed. “Put your feet up. Let me see you spread bare for me.”

“Yes, my lord.” She lifted her legs and clasped her arms around them. Her smooth ass and swollen lips stood stark against the dark blankets on the bed.

“Very nice,” he said, appraising her with a smile crooked on his mouth. He ran the whip down the length of her leg and over her ass. “Now count to ten for me.” He brought the whip down across her bottom, eliciting a shriek from her followed by a moan of pleasure.

“One,” she said, her voice a small whimper. He brought the whip down again. “Two.”

He smiled at the flush of pleasure consuming her body. “Lovely.” He smacked the whip against her flesh again and again, each time harder than the last.

“Three…four…five…” She shrieked and moaned.

His cock was hard, straining against his trousers, aching to be released. When she reached ten, he put the whip down.

“On your knees,” he said, reaching for his belt. She scrambled to her knees, thrusting her ass in the air.

A knock sounded through the chamber. He frowned. How many times had he told them to leave him alone after dinner?

“I will not be disturbed,” he shouted.

“My lord,” a voice echoed through the solid wooden door. “Your father wishes to speak with you straight away.”

He glanced at the door, willing it to burst into flames.

“My lord,” the voice came again.

“I’m coming,” he yelled, tossing the whip down. He glanced at the naked wench on his bed. “Cover yourself.”

Want more? Check back next week for another taste of my Prince of Whispers.

@–/—- ❤ Jen

Writing Process

May 22, 2014 / Jen Bradlee / 2 Comments

Chris Musgrave, you flatter me, sir. While Chris embraces his dark side by writing horror, I tend to embrace my sensual side and write romance…well romantic erotica to be specific. It’s a fine line between romance and erotica. I also like to focus on the darker side of romance, the forbidden pleasures of the flesh, all the while being sure to incorporate elements of love into the process. So no, it’s not all about the sex; it’s about the journey of sensual discovery.

I’ve been remiss in posting since the A-Z Blog Challenge, for that I apologize. But twenty-six posts in a row is enough to fry anyone’s brain. Especially when mine focused on Loki…*purrs like a contented kitten*. Wait, where was I? Oh, yes, writing process post…forgive me, it seems my muse has decided to participate in the daily torture of my creative process.

Chris has requested I answer four questions:

What am I working on at the moment?
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
Why do I write what I do?
How does my writing process work?

Then came the catch: find three worthy writers and force them to answer the same questions. I have no idea who I should nominate who hasn’t been already, so I’m not tagging anyone, and you can’t make me. *sticks tongue out* I do what I want.

Now, moving on darlings, I have quite a full day here…Must remain focused.

What am I working on at the moment?

I’m working on a medieval romantic erotica tale. I haven’t decided if it’s a series of novellas or a novel, those details are to be determined at a later date (as in once I’ve finished writing it all down.)

Now, the idea for this story was born of the Dirty Loki Whispers. I’ll confess it now, I like them. Sue me. But they sparked some whispers of their own in my mind. So I began writing them down and realized…they weren’t Loki. The delightful whispers came from a medieval prince, Crispin. He soon became a frequent resident of my thoughts and thus his story demanded to be told.

I am at his mercy…and I like it. Don’t send help.

How does my work differ from others of its genre?

I have no idea. I’d like to think I’m unique. Most romantic erotica or general erotica stories have a contemporary setting. Mine…well, not so much. I gravitate toward historical. I think that sets my stories apart.

While I try to be historically accurate, I do take artistic license. Isn’t that the point of fiction though? *grins*

Why do I write what I do?

I like romance, I love sex, and I’m passionate about writing. So why not combine all three and write what I would WANT to read. Plus it’s illegal to kidnap people and force them to act out your fantasies. So there’s that conundrum. *teasing* Don’t take life too seriously, you’ll never get out alive.

In all honesty, I write what my characters tell me to write. A spark, an idea takes root and I let it grow, shaping it into something precious and unique. It’s a curse some times, having all those characters inhabit your brain, fighting for your attention. And to make it worse, my sexy imagination often takes things to the next level. Is it hot in here? Oh no, that’s just my characters plotting their next tryst. *giggles*

How does my writing process work?

What works for me is just sitting my butt in the chair and writing. I do writing sprints with prompts to get my brain in gear. I also enjoy writing with other writers while on Skype. It forces me to be productive, and they hold me accountable. Sometimes whips are involved.

I do use a basic outline, so I have a general direction for the story. But I allow a lot of free reign for my characters to show me their journey. When I let them speak, it often comes out more naturally than if I try to strong arm them into compliance. Crispin is often amused by my attempts to dominate him.

Ultimately, I wish I could write more and at a faster pace, but I’m truly blessed with the small community of writer’s I’ve surrounded myself with because they push me to constantly improve my craft.

You can find my group here: http://thesarcasticmuse.com

We also have a page of writing prompts that post daily: http://thesarcasticmuse.tumblr.com

A-Z Blog Challenge Day 26

April 30, 2014April 22, 2014 / Jen Bradlee / 6 Comments

“Zealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief, while judicious men are shewing you the grounds of it.” ~ William Shenstone

A zealous man is passionate about his beliefs. Loki, passionate….*shakes head* Oh, sorry, lost myself for a moment there. It’s so difficult to keep my mind straight after writing about Loki for a month. All the glorious feels I’ve been burdened with when it comes to him.

Wait, that makes me zealous too, doesn’t it? I’m passionate in my defense of Loki as a character. I’m a Loki Zealot! *gasp* Is that a bad thing? Hell no.

I maintain my defense of Loki as a Villain and an Anti-Hero. He is both. Sometimes more one than the other. It depends on the movie, the circumstances, the moment in time. He is both.

His fervent belief in his mission, his destiny makes him a zealot, and the fact he goes through so much trouble to obtain it only solidifies this in my mind. Loki’s zealous nature has made him the villain, but it also endears us to him. A man with convictions, however misguided, is still more of a leader than a coward who wallows in defeat.

Loki is our leader, and we are his army.

A-Z Blog Challenge Day 25

April 29, 2014April 22, 2014 / Jen Bradlee / Leave a comment

“To be old and wise, you must first have to be young and stupid.” ~ Unknown

There’s been a lot of talk about the age comparison of Midgardians to Asgardians on Tumblr. I’ve attached a photo of the post that started it all for discussion.

Now, I’m not saying that Loki is in his rebellious teenage years. He’s still been around for over a thousand years, and that’s not exactly pocket change. It’s still enough for him to learn and grow from his experiences. But by Asgardian standards, he is young.

We all make mistakes and stupid decisions, and they’re not always a product of immaturity based on our age. Sometimes we just make the wrong choices.

What are your thoughts?

A-Z Blog Challenge Day 24

April 28, 2014April 22, 2014 / Jen Bradlee / 7 Comments

(I know I took liberties with the letter X…geeze.)

“Extreme good, extreme evil: the abilities required are similar.” ~ Margaret Atwood

We’ve all seen the Avengers (if you haven’t, then why are you even reading these posts), so we know the extremes Loki is willing to go to in order to return to Asgard. He’s been tortured, abused, neglected, and manipulated…so it’s no wonder he is willing to use these same tactics to bring his plans to fruition.

Using the tesseract to control Barton and Selvig (and many others) ~ Extreme.

Opening a portal to allow the Chitauri to invade Earth ~ Extreme.

Manipulating the Avengers and his brother ~ Okay, that one was just plain stupid on his part, but it’s still extreme.

But as we all know…desperate times call for desperate measures.

Loki just wanted to go home to Asgard. He wanted what he believed was his by right. His path merely took extreme measures to obtain these goals. Did it help that he came off as insane? Yes. Because there’s nothing more insane than a man in desperation, a man who has nothing to lose.

Yes, my wicked king, it is madness. You’ve gone round the bend. But don’t worry, you still have an army of fangirls who take your extreme beliefs as their creed and will defend you until death.

Dare I ask…do you think Loki’s actions were extreme?

A-Z Blog Challenge Day 23

April 26, 2014April 22, 2014 / Jen Bradlee / 7 Comments

“Wit is the epitaph of an emotion.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

“Wit is educated insolence.” ~ Aristotle

We can all agree Loki has some of the best lines in the films, and there’s no doubt that his razor sharp wit is as prominent an attribute as his ability to manipulate using magic. That being said, let’s examine how Loki uses his wit.

It’s a defense mechanism. Loki isn’t as strong as Thor, or as powerful as Odin. He relies on his intellect and quick thinking to save him. This is where his wit comes in as both a help and a hindrance.

He uses his silver tongue to charm those around him, or tear them down as the case may be. It all goes back to his uncanny ability to manipulate using his words. A charmer of the worst degree with nothing but cruel intentions.

Can we talk about his amazing freaking one liners?

While the writers truly knew Loki’s character well enough to give him such creative lines, I think they’re a wonderful reflection of him as a whole: snarky, sarcastic, a bit comical, and definitely off-the-cuff. Loki’s greatest weapon is his wit, and he wields it so well.

So…what was your favorite line showcasing Loki’s amazing wit?

*Images were found on Google images. No copyright infringement intended. Merely used as illustration points.

A-Z Blog Challenge Day 22

April 25, 2014April 22, 2014 / Jen Bradlee / 4 Comments

“Man is by nature competitive, combative, ambitious, jealous, envious, and vengeful.” ~ Arthur Keith

**Spoilers Ahead…Thor 2: The Dark World**

I think today’s character trait goes hand in hand with yesterday’s. Vengeance is often a by product of one’s inability or refusal to forgive. Forgiveness isn’t in Loki’s nature…and the result is his constant hunger for revenge. He wants those who caused him pain to suffer, and even those who haven’t caused him any injury. His rage is channeled into his ultimate goal, taking his birthright.

We see this vengeful nature in Thor and the Avengers in it’s full glory. The hatred, anger, rage, and bitterness taint his actions, but he does control them for the most part. In Thor 2, however, he is much more in control of his emotions. It’s almost as if he’s harnessed and buried it deep inside himself, using it to power his agenda.

When Frigga dies, Loki’s rage and pain is palpable. (I still wonder why they chose to cut the scene of him screaming in the cell. *growls at whoever made that decision*) Thor comes to him for help to get Jane away from Asgard, but I think part of Loki believes this is the only opportunity he will get to enact his vengeance. It’s never mentioned whether he knows who killed Frigga or not, but I think he knows deep inside who is at fault. Part of it is his own, as we know.

Loki has no care who he hurts in his quest. He will feed his vengeance until it consumes him, finally turning his heart to stone. Then no one will be able to save him and nothing will slake his vengeful lust.

A-Z Blog Challenge Day 21

April 24, 2014April 21, 2014 / Jen Bradlee / 2 Comments

“Anger may be kindled in the noblest breast: but in these slow droppings of an unforgiving temper never takes the shape of consistency of enduring hatred.” ~ M. Kathleen Casey

This is the one trait which I personally believe makes Loki a true villain. His inability and flat out refusal to forgive anyone for anything. No matter the slight, perceived or true, Loki is unforgiving.

We’ve all been taught to forgive our enemies, to believe the best in people and give them the benefit of the doubt. Not Loki. No, he believes in only one cause, himself. He uses those around him as a means to obtain his goals, even his adoptive family.

The shift begins inside Loki in the first film, when Odin tells him the truth of his parentage and his birthright. It’s in that moment we see him close himself off to everyone, including Frigga and Thor. He harbors resentment toward them…all of them, and refuses to let it go.

“Forgiveness doesn’t excuse their behavior. Forgiveness prevents their behavior from destroying your heart.” ~ Unknown (Found on Google Images)

Loki’s inability to forgive eats away at his heart like a cancer, staining it black and hardening it toward any form of empathy. The heart of a true villain, irredeemable and unlikable. The longer he hangs onto it the more it consumes him and feeds his need for vengeance. Do I think Loki has passed the point of no return? No. Do I think he’ll forgive those who have wronged him? No. But it will be interesting to see his journey forward in the films.

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” ~Louis B. Smedes

Every Villain has the opportunity to be his own Hero.

A-Z Blog Challenge Day 20

April 23, 2014April 21, 2014 / Jen Bradlee / 8 Comments

“The moment you say, ‘Give me a reason for this,’ then you are being impossible and temperamental.” ~ Monserrat Caballe

There are several moments spanning all three films where Loki allowed his temper to take control of him. In each of these moments, it’s obvious that he allowed his emotions to break through his carefully crafted facade.

Thor: When Loki discovers he is adopted and demands answers from Odin…then his subsequent rage against Odin and Thor to maintain control of Asgard.

Avengers: Loki finally loses control of his temper when facing the Hulk…and we all know how that ended.

Thor 2: This is the most heartbreaking for me. When Loki learns of his mother’s death, he loses his temper and destroys his cell, letting his emotions bubble to the surface in a fit of temper.

Loki is good at controlling his emotions, masking his true image and intent to the world and even those closest to him. That’s why it’s so poignant when Thor sees through Loki’s illusion in Thor 2. Finally, Thor is able to see his brother for what he truly is…broken, lost, misdirected, untrustworthy, and extremely dangerous. I do believe Thor still maintains a thread of hope Loki can be saved, pulled back from the brink of his madness.

One thing is certain…when Loki releases his temper, it truly is a dangerous thing. Like a force of nature, it will consume and destroy with no remorse.

*Images were found on Google images. No copyright infringement intended. Merely used as illustration points. I have linked the images to their original sources.

A-Z Blog Challenge Day 19

April 22, 2014April 21, 2014 / Jen Bradlee / 14 Comments

“Sadism is all right in it’s place, but it should be directed to proper ends.” ~ Sigmund Freud

A sadist is a person who gets pleasure from inflicting pain on others. Yes, Loki is a sadist. The quote does fit perfectly, because Loki does use sadism to what he believes is the proper end…his goal. Chess player, remember? 🙂

The screenshot I chose from the Avengers shows Loki’s sadistic nature perfectly. When he goes to “gather” the information from the eyeball, you see Loki give a little smirk, almost a joyful up-welling of excitement. He’s taking pleasure in his mission. He has no qualms about harming another person to further his agenda. He enjoys chaos and fear; he thrives on it. When the guests start running and he herds them like cattle to the slaughter, he feeds off their subjugation while taking pleasure in their suffering.

Another scene where Loki displays this delight in inflicting pain and suffering is when Black Widow goes to him pleading for Clint’s release. He plays on her emotions, twists them to find her weakness and then digs his talons in, pressing on her most vulnerable point, making her bleed. Although we all know she was really interrogating him, probing him for information, the words he spoke to her must have hit her somewhere deep inside. She’s a warrior, trained to keep her emotions contained and controlled, allowing her to focus on her mission. But Loki had to have touched a sore spot…cause we’ve all seen how Clint and Natasha look at each other. (I totally ship BlackHawk/Clintasha, for the record.) As we’ve established before, Loki is a master manipulator, his interaction with Black Widow in this scene is exactly that, a manipulation…and he delights in her pain. Especially when he tells her how he’s going to have Clint kill her, slowly, intimately. *shivers* That’s sadistic.

He does this with all the Avengers, reveling in his ability to make them uncomfortable. Whether is physically or emotionally inflicting pain, Loki just can’t help but indulge in his sadistic impulse. He enjoys the suffering too much, because it must match his own. If he must suffer, then everyone else must join him in his pain.

*Images were found on Google images. No copyright infringement intended. Merely used as illustration points.

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