I am dealing with a stressful situation, and the aftermath of an uber-stressful weekend. Sorry, but no details. Likewise, Steve was dealing with his own private and stressful situation.
Today, we weren't top and bottom. We were just the best of friends, both in need of emotional support. I may not have gotten my special spanking release, but I still got to spill my guts, as did he. We comforted each other and listened. And when he said, "Everything is going to be OK," I actually believed him, in that moment. I know things aren't that simple and wishing doesn't make it so. But just for that frozen moment in time, I was a trusting child again, believing it would be OK just because he said so.
Therefore, in lieu of a scene report, I am going to plug a few projects for blogger friends, and end with a little treat.
First up is Anastasia Vitsky's Advent Calendar 2013, which you can read all about here. Lots of people involved, and tons of great prizes, including a long list of books (one of which is my CHoS book). Do check it out.
Next, the Library of Spanking Fiction has put out a special Christmas collection; seven books in all (five M/F, one F/F and one F/M). Proceeds from the sales will help fund the website so that they can continue to provide us with free reading material. Details about the books can be found here.
Finally, there will be a special Winter Spanks Blog Hop, put together by several spanking romance writers and open to the entire spanking community. Lots of lovely prizes here too, including a Kindle or Nook e-reader, books, gift certificates, spanking DVDs and more. Read all about it here.
Promised you a little treat, didn't I? Since you can't read about this week's scene (considering there isn't one), how about a little video from last week's? Here's Steve improvising to Elvis Presley's "Don't Be Cruel." The song starts about a minute into the video; I had an oldies station playing in the background from iTunes Radio. This got 98 "loves" on FetLife. Hope you guys like it.
It's cold outside. I think I will bundle up into a warm blanket and OD on Downton Abbey. Later, y'all.
Sorry you're dealing with some personal strife. It's funny I was just thinking that I have no spanking prospects in the near future and as stressed as I've been these last few months, I couldn't care less when my next spanking occurs.
ReplyDeleteKelly -- I think if Steve had been up for it, I probably would have risen to the occasion. But since we were BOTH not up for it, we mutually decided "eh, why push it." Sometimes, as much as I love it, I'm just not in the mood.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the shout-out, Erica! Glad to have you part of the Advent Calendar, and your book is a treat!
ReplyDeleteThat reminds me of when I was in NY in September. G. and I were playing, and we had been watching Mr. Holland's Opus earlier that day. He started getting into a rhythm, which I mentioned, and he started singing "I've Got Rhythm", which is in the movie. I was laughing then, but later when I watched the video I almost fell over from laughing, because he was dancing around while singing, which I hadn't seen at the time!
ReplyDeleteAna -- my pleasure! :-)
ReplyDeleteJen -- music and play can be a really fun combination sometimes!
Erica
ReplyDeleteI am a tad meloncoly tonight same dealing with stuff.....this was a lovely post and thank you for being so normal and sweet. Sometimes spankings are best when not delivered but just friends talk, love it.
Always
Ron
Erica, I have in my lifetime of travels around the world visited many a library. Be it in London, Rome (Vatican) , Paris, Moscow, Tokyo, of course New York. Yet, the greatest of these, in my opinion, is the one and only 'Spankers Library'. where, I can indulge, sexually and erotically if I wish to 24 hours a day. To some of the world's greatest authors. We 'spanko's are lucky. XXX Luv ya.
ReplyDeleteRon -- me, normal? :-)
ReplyDeleteSix -- I believe we are too. :-)
Hope you get your spanking MoJo back soon, I am still looking for Mine...
ReplyDeleteSir -- very temporary, I promise.
ReplyDeleteDear Erica,
ReplyDeleteYour having posted this video on a mainstream media site sends a
message of "bring it on" to anyone who would regard your cherished
top Steve to be a reviled misogynist, notwithstanding "safe, sane, and
consensual."
And at this holiday season, who among us wouldn't fully appreciate
his special recipe for rump roast! But oooooooooh, that lexan.....
As ever,
L
Wish you well - have some warmth.
ReplyDeleteL -- I certainly hope no one would ever think that of him! And regarding the mainstream media, the video is not public. YouTube gives that option, which the only reason why I put it there.
ReplyDeleteMrJ -- yes, I shall, thank you.
Hope your pain lessens soon.
ReplyDeletePam
Pam -- thank you. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Erica,
ReplyDeleteSorry you and Steve are going through some rough times, but I'm glad you were able to comfort one another.
Downton Abbey Season 4 starts in January, but we watched a 1 1/2 hour program hosted by Susan Sarandon giving a recap of the first three seasons plus a few snippets from the upcoming season. I'm a big fan. We have seen the actor who plays Carson on two other British shows in the last week. He's quite distinctive!
Hugs,
Hermione
Hi Erica -- So sorry that you and Steve,are going through some tough times :-( I hope things get better for you both.I am going through some hard times myself :-( I Love your video clip it is PERFECT :-) How ironic that DON'T BE CRUEL came on the radio while,Steve was spanking you LOL :-) Much Love and hugs from naughty girl Jade
ReplyDeleteHermione -- I love that show. I am in the middle of Season 3, so I'm nearly caught up. Sad, sad stuff in this season! And I already know what's coming at the end, thanks to online spoilers. (sigh) I was not familiar with most of the actors (except for Elizabeth McGovern and Maggie Smith), but I'm enjoying the cast and how well they do their roles.
ReplyDeleteJade -- yes, that was amazing timing. :-)
I LOVE the vid!! Thanks!!!!
ReplyDeletebobcat -- thank you! We had fun with it. :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope you and Steve both resolve your respective situations. Loved the video. Tops hear what they want to hear, don't they? ;-)
ReplyDeleteLea -- oh, you know it.
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