My current problem is writing related.
If you had to seduce someone (I'd say a man, but I don't want to be exclusionary!)do you have a tried and true method? Something you've personally researched and know to be a winning bit of hoochie-mama magic? A favorite line? A sure-fire passion igniter? A fall-back technique/scenario/method that always works for you? A favorite lead-in to loving that you like to use in your books? Or like to read about?
Me either. sigh.
And since I'm writing sexier in my current work-in-progress, I figured I'd throw out a hook and see if I can reel in any tips or pointers on seduction. I could sure use the help.
See, MY fall-back technique is talking. No surprise there, eh? To me nothing says "ya wanna fool around?" like a little sexy or suggestive talk. But, sooner or later people do get tired of talking. So I've been doing research. I found a book that promises "203 ways to drive a man wild in bed." But that's kind of the cart before the horse. You have to get them into bed before you can drive them wild. Don't you?
Oh. ::blush:: Silly me.
Well, it turns out, many of Ms. 203 Ways's suggestions involve writing notes and leaving them pinned to clothing or sending them tucked into gifts or provocative surprises. Words again. Also sexy telephone calls mid-day. . . reading erotic literature in person or via phone. . . writing and sending erotic poems. . . wearing and describing sexy new underwear. . . or NO underwear.
Is this blog X-rated yet?
So, I got another book that tells you how to seduce people based on their astrological sign.
Taureans' weakness is food. . . so you need to feed them.
Geminis love telephones and fax machines. . . use those to tease and tantalize.
Cancers are focused on domestic tranquility and love their mothers. . . they need to be cuddled and given sentimental gifts.
Aries folk are natural warriors and love the smell of battle. . . challenge them to games and beat them or let them beat you.
Leos are all about luxury and pampering. . . escort them to fine events and locations; give them gifts of obvious quality and style.
Virgos are sincere, natural, and health conscious. . . take them on nature walks and let your inner child free to play.
Librans are sophisticated and proud. . . they respond to flattery, especially when you mean it.
Scorpios are mysterious and passionate. . . a sexy dare will get their attention and a hint of sexual sorcery will keep it.
Sagittarians are impulsive, and adventuresome. . . take them back to your place to see photos of your trek to Tibet.
Capricorns are steady and conservative and crave privacy. . . arrange quiet rendezvous and give watches and power tools as gifts.
Aquarians are the free spirits of the zodiac. . . they need easy, no-strings-attached fun and spiritual-themed gifts.
Pisces people are intuitives who crave creature comforts. . . they need lots of touching and warmed towels and special herbal teas.
Yeah. Well. All very interesting. Maybe even a little true. But, I'm not sure how that helps me write tantalizing seductions between the feisty widow and the prince's best friend. Could I have her eat grapes in front of him or something? How about drizzling his fingers with honey and licking them? Too schnauzer-like? Too needy?
I simply refuse to do another bathing scene seduction. And I'm not crazy about accidental falls into bodies of water, either. That whole "we must get you out of those wet clothes" line just creeps me out. But, I'm desperate here, folks.
Remember the days ( I think it was the 70's) when "marital experts" advised women to wrap themselves naked in Saran Wrap and meet their husbands at the door with a martini? You don't? Did I dream all that? Anyway, that won't work; they didn't have Saran Wrap in Victorian England.
So I'm back to talking. And maybe a little stuff with sexy clothing-- combined with talking. Maybe flashing an ankle. Or a corset. Unless you have a few good suggestions.
So, what's your favorite seduction scenario in a book? Or in real life? Is there a sexy come-hither that just melts you into puddles? Seen a seduction in a movie that just took your breath? Care to share?
Oh, and feel free to use the abbreviated "astrological" seductions above on your favorite zodiac sign. Just be sure to "share" afterward!
