[Filth/Writing]
So Lesa Trapp interviewed me just the other day on blogtalk radio, and she brought up an interesting idea. Her kid is 13 years old and a zombie enthusiast. Mrs. Trapp says that while she is not apposed to him reading some sexy stuff (lets face it, he is a teenage boy and will get about to such things very soon) she is disturbed by the kinds of sex portrayed in most horror novels.
She said something along the lines of not wanting her son to think he has to bash a girl in the head over and over before he takes her.
I couldn’t agree more.
I have noticed in the past how the act of sex in horror is portrayed as quite a rough and tumble ride, especially when the dubious deed is intricate to the plotline. The group thing, BDSM, or just good old anal sex are just a few topics exploited for the sake of horror based titillation. We as writers even occasionally rely these unusual bedtime activities when trying to make a villain appear even more villainous. Want to make that evil ranch owner even more terrible? Than add a scene where he reveals he will only fuck a woman up the ass when she’s tied down and gagged with his week old underwear and greased up like the little piggy she is.
What! Unpossible to like him now!
But why?
Is it because we, as vanilla fuckers, automatically associate the terrible with such fringe acts?
(Trust me when I say I am a vanilla fucker folks. My sex, much like the hard to cultivate vanilla bean, is “pure, spicy, and delicate.” Its also available in sugar free and extra whipped!)
I am by no means pointing fingers or accusing others of ill deeds here I haven’t done myself. I have fallen into the same act of forcing my ‘bad girl’ to engage in abnormal sexual activities just to make her seem worse. The bordello owner in Clockworks and Corsets gets up to all manner of naughtiness ranging from enjoying herself with a steam powered fucking machine, to whipping a tied up man to an orgasmic state before sucking him off.
Now, personally I enjoy a little slap and tickle and toy use every now and again, but my bedroom antics do not regularly include a steam powered pleasure toy or nightly tie-me-up-tie-me-down sessions. So I supposed in a way, to me the concept of a woman who did these things on a regular basis would make her seem, well, baser.
I am by no means saying that folks who dig BDSM or fucking machines have any sociopath tendencies. I’m just saying my chick does. Besides, I know loads of vanilla fuckers that are insane not just in the membrane, but everywhere else too!
By contrast, the sex in The Blooming is fairly standard. Hetero coupling between folks who don’t need leather and lace to get it going on. Just a smile, a nod and a come hither look from their partner.
Oh, there might be some biting.
Yeah. Forgot about that.
Lots and lots of biting.
*sheepish grin* So much for standard, huh?
I suppose what I am saying is that like it or lump it, sex in horror is what it is, and will always be. It is meant to titillate, to arouse, to make you uncomfortable. And fringe acts never fail to fetch that level of uncomfortable we like to see in a reader.
If it makes your ass cheeks clench to read, then I’ve done my job.
What's your take on sex in horror? Yeah? Nay? Hooray?
In the beginning...
I suppose it’s time to dust off this old space and start using it. For those of you that know me personally, then you know this will be a challenge, as I am not the kind of person who is capable of the discipline it takes to keep a journal. Writing, sure I can crank out a novella in a month, but jotting down personal notes?
Bleh, no thanks!
So in light of that I want you readers to know that this blog will not just be a diary in which I tell you a whole bunch of crap about me that you probably never really wanted to know in the first place. Instead we shall journey down several routes, depending on the particular mood I find myself in when I face the keyboard. I will try to log my entries with a header so you know what you’re in for.
The following are just a few of the ones I intend to employ:
Filth- Yes we are going to talk filth. I’m sure that comes as no surprise to most of you. If it does, then this is not the blog you want to read. We shall talk of such subjects like the origins of dirty words, the meanings of those strange sex positions you’re too embarrassed to look up yourself, reviews of sex toys and other porn related material. Don’t get too excited now, you haven’t got many tissues in that box left. I hate to make you get up and fetch a roll of toilet paper just over little ole me!
Writing- Since it is my second job of sorts, we shall spend part of this blog talking about writing. I will post my own stuff, reviews and the like. I will also post updates of when and where I might be in relation to the publishing game, such as books coming out and personal appearances. I would also like to interview other authors, and maybe even review other folks’ material, though that will be few and far between.
If you want to get in line for a discussion than just write me at thebackseatwriter @ gmail.com
The Spouse- Okay, so my life isn’t entirely as dull as I would like to think. Occasionally my spouse says or does something that is too funny not to share. When he does, and I assure you he will, I’ll share it under this header. I have a whole shit load of anecdotes to start with so you guys are going to get to learn a hell of a lot about the old man.
Complaints- This header will alert you that I am in bitch mode and the post will be about something I am angry about. Don’t expect too many of these as I have learned over the years that it is best to keep these kinds of opinions off of the internet. They only lead to madness. But once in a while a travesty will arise that I feel I must join in the fray. In that case I shall share.
These are just a few, so look for new ones as we go. That wasn’t too painful now was it? And in some cases posts might have more than one heading so be on the lookout for that.
Well then, I suppose I am done for now. I will attempt to update at least once a week. If I don’t, write me and badger me about it. Sometimes all it takes is a little prodding for me to get on the ball.
Later taters,
Tonia
Bleh, no thanks!
So in light of that I want you readers to know that this blog will not just be a diary in which I tell you a whole bunch of crap about me that you probably never really wanted to know in the first place. Instead we shall journey down several routes, depending on the particular mood I find myself in when I face the keyboard. I will try to log my entries with a header so you know what you’re in for.
The following are just a few of the ones I intend to employ:
Filth- Yes we are going to talk filth. I’m sure that comes as no surprise to most of you. If it does, then this is not the blog you want to read. We shall talk of such subjects like the origins of dirty words, the meanings of those strange sex positions you’re too embarrassed to look up yourself, reviews of sex toys and other porn related material. Don’t get too excited now, you haven’t got many tissues in that box left. I hate to make you get up and fetch a roll of toilet paper just over little ole me!
Writing- Since it is my second job of sorts, we shall spend part of this blog talking about writing. I will post my own stuff, reviews and the like. I will also post updates of when and where I might be in relation to the publishing game, such as books coming out and personal appearances. I would also like to interview other authors, and maybe even review other folks’ material, though that will be few and far between.
If you want to get in line for a discussion than just write me at thebackseatwriter @ gmail.com
The Spouse- Okay, so my life isn’t entirely as dull as I would like to think. Occasionally my spouse says or does something that is too funny not to share. When he does, and I assure you he will, I’ll share it under this header. I have a whole shit load of anecdotes to start with so you guys are going to get to learn a hell of a lot about the old man.
Complaints- This header will alert you that I am in bitch mode and the post will be about something I am angry about. Don’t expect too many of these as I have learned over the years that it is best to keep these kinds of opinions off of the internet. They only lead to madness. But once in a while a travesty will arise that I feel I must join in the fray. In that case I shall share.
These are just a few, so look for new ones as we go. That wasn’t too painful now was it? And in some cases posts might have more than one heading so be on the lookout for that.
Well then, I suppose I am done for now. I will attempt to update at least once a week. If I don’t, write me and badger me about it. Sometimes all it takes is a little prodding for me to get on the ball.
Later taters,
Tonia
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