impunity Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) From what we've seen of Rother, I can't imagine his wanting to have anything to do with a brothel or the sex trade, no matter how well it was dressed up and presented. And I think he'll want to keep his marriage monogamous. Also, this is steampunk and the genre is all about technology. For me, Rother evokes the high-powered industrialists of the 19th century who embraced new technological innovations and used them to build civic infrastructure. For example, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he turns out to own the company that designed the airship on which they're about to travel. Edited September 3, 2015 by impunity 1 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 You guys forget we're reading a Mann story! First, no matter what we may want or guess, he's going to throw us a curve and confuse the hell out of all of us. Second, if you think he's going to give us a nice, quiet, monogamous, BORING story, you haven't read some of his other stuff Third, Steampunk may provide the setting and the gadgets, but not necessarily define the interpersonal relationships. He clearly stated this isn't a period piece but a universe of his own creation Fourth Mr Ramblings is male, his thinking therefore takes places in two different heads and sometimes the results are interesting, to say the least. Fifth, I'd suggest we have a chat with Liam and Captain Danforth. They'll most likely confirm vanilla isn't a flavor in the Ramblings' ice cream parlour. Link to comment
EagleIsaac Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I don't mind if there is a D/s angle to the story - but I just don't think Rother would or should involve Nathan in a sex industry. It was important to him for Nathan to be pure and involvement in that trade could tarnish him pretty quickly. 2 Link to comment
impunity Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Mann has written plenty of monogamous relationships. It is not necessarily synonymous with vanilla. 1 Link to comment
EagleIsaac Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Mann has written plenty of monogamous relationships. It is not necessarily synonymous with vanilla. Agreed. I have read several excellent BDSM themed stories and stories with a very dominant partner that were far from vanilla but did feature a monogamous couple. Monogamous doesn't have to be boring. 1 Link to comment
Puppilull Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 If you think vanilla is boring, you're not doing it right! 3 Link to comment
impunity Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 If you think vanilla is boring, you're not doing it right! I know it's not on topic, but my homemade vanilla ice cream is exceptional. 1 Link to comment
Mann Ramblings Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 I know it's not on topic, but my homemade vanilla ice cream is exceptional. Depending on how it's used, it may not be as off topic as you think. 4 Link to comment
impunity Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Depending on how it's used, it may not be as off topic as you think. Ha! I can do other flavors, too. 1 Link to comment
Mann Ramblings Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Next chapter is up! Chapter 9 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I think every week, you should tell us what the prompt was which lead to the chapter... 1 Link to comment
Mann Ramblings Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 I think every week, you should tell us what the prompt was which lead to the chapter... I think I can manage that 1 Link to comment
Mann Ramblings Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 For those of you who are curious, here are the prompts I used for each chapter to date. I'll note the prompts I use in the forum as I announce each chapter in the future. Ch. 1 “Use ‘Wonder of wonders…'” and a picture of an hourglass. Ch 2. “Have a character have trouble with a lock.” Ch. 3 use “You look like you’re waiting for something” and “have a character wish upon a star.” Ch. 4 use “Cancer, Throb, and Dresser.” Ch. 5 use “Listen to me carefully” and “Take it for what it’s worth.” Ch. 6 use “charm, door, towel” and “Because I said so, that’s why.” Ch. 7 use “There isn’t even music playing.” and a photo of a throne. Ch. 8 use “Lost doesn’t even begin to cover what I am.” Ch. 9 use “Let’s play a game…” 2 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I'll be reading each chapter again tonight! 1 Link to comment
Emi GS Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Its Nice to hear that you are back again on stories... I will await for Your stories... Edited September 11, 2015 by The Eminent MGK Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 It's Wednesday... It's already 7:00 a.m. and I'm waiting... Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted September 16, 2015 Site Moderator Share Posted September 16, 2015 It's Wednesday... It's already 7:00 a.m. and I'm waiting... You made us wait...no fun is it? Link to comment
Mann Ramblings Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Good thing I woke up early. My chapter scheduling failed. Oops. Here we go: Chapter 10 Prompt: Use "You do have the right to remain silent..." Edited September 16, 2015 by Mann Ramblings Link to comment
Puppilull Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I like that we're getting to know Rother a bit more. He can't just rush through life. We are curious about him! Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I really need to stop writing reviews on my iPad! I think I'll try to turn of auto correct first, though. Link to comment
Mann Ramblings Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 It does explain where Rotherham has been coming from. Link to comment
Puppilull Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 My tablet wants to say Rotherham all the time too. Popular place! Link to comment
Mann Ramblings Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Chapter 11 is up. The prompt was "Be careful before you fall!" Chapter 11 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 So Francine is a city? I've been going on on the assumption it was a country. With Victoria being equivalent to England and Francine to France. So the airship didn't necessarily have to cross the Victoria Channel... Link to comment
Mann Ramblings Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 It is a country, they just happen to be in the main city. With the word limit constraints, I didn't get into the particulars, needing to keep it focused. Link to comment
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