Writing Short
by
Jessica E. Subject
When I
first started writing with the hopes of publication, I had the intention of
penning long sci-fi romance novels based on a dream I had, and the internal
plotting I did for months. I had six stories planned out, and wrote two of
them. Due to the closing of a publisher, the first is no longer available, and
the second never published, but, I believe that was for the best.
In the
process of getting the first published, I was told about a sub call from
Decadent Publishing. As I never thought about writing shorter stories, I wasn’t
sure what to expect, so I read a couple of stories in the line to get a feel of
what the publisher expected. Shortly after that, I wrote my first short story.
And, I kept
writing short. I was addicted to telling a story in fewer words. One of my
critique partners once told me that a short story is a moment in time, not an
entire life. There is little to no back story, and only necessary scenery
description. The short is about evoking an emotional response. So, I always
keep these things in mind when writing short.
But, as I
get ready to write longer stories again, I’ve put together a collection of my
short stories, some which take place over a couple of hours, an evening, or
even an entire week. They are hot, and bring together unlikely couples (and
more) for some adult fun, and ultimately, a happily ever after ending.
COSMIC DESIRES
Naughty Stories of the Sci-Fi and
Paranormal Kind
by Jessica E. Subject
From closing time at a costume shop to an alien
encounter in the woods, COSMIC DESIRES offers ten sexy stories from author Jessica E. Subject. Inside you’ll find a
phoenix in trouble, a gargoyle with a mission, a hot billionaire alien, and
even a sex club on the other side of the universe. The romantic pairings vary
in this collection, all showing just how naughty love can be.
Includes:
Taken by the Billionaire Alien Next Door (MF sci-fi)
Replicated Consequences (MF sci-fi spanking)
Crash Landing (MMF sci-fi)
The Dungeon: A Thanh Academy short story (FFM sci-fi
spanking)
Alien Lover (MF sci-fi)
Love In Disguise (FF sci-fi spanking)
The Power of Three (MMF paranormal)
Phoenix Spanked (FF paranormal spanking)
Last Minute Customers (MFM contemporary)
Sexy Suitors From Space w/a Paisley Brown (MFM sci-fi)
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Available in print from:
eBook ISBN: 978-0-9948431-2-8
print ISBN: 978-0-9948431-3-5
Words: 48,127
Pages: 153 (print)
Darryl sank into his chair, form-fitted by
age. With his foot, he brushed the papers and dishes on the ottoman to the
floor. He winced at the crash, but had little motivation to clean it up or do
anything. Stretching out his legs, he rested them atop the cleared surface and
closed his eyes. Opening them meant he would see her again, dressed in her
pressed and polished uniform or with him in bed. But the memories of Beth
simply messed with his head. She was gone forever. Nothing he said or did would
ever bring her back.
He cringed at the abrupt stabbing pain in his
chest. No one said living with a broken heart was easy. He’d known the risks of
dating her, but his awareness did nothing to prepare him for the agony of
losing her.
Though a military woman marrying a civilian
remained a rare occurrence at Beth’s base, they’d celebrated their seventh
anniversary four months ago, right before she deployed for the last time.
A knock interrupted his memories. Darryl
flicked his eyes open and stared at the door. Perspiration beaded his skin. The
last time someone had knocked—most rang the doorbell—bad news had followed. Two
weeks ago. And he’d holed up inside ever since, only emerging for Beth’s
funeral.
He set his feet on the floor before walking on
wobbly legs toward the entrance. What dark tidings would he receive?
Palms slick from sweat, he turned the knob.
Catching sight of the two people on his stoop, he stepped back with a startled
gasp. No way the people standing in front of him existed. He had to be
dreaming.
The man in full military dress gave him a
quick nod. “Mr. Malloy?”
He swallowed, his throat suddenly dry. “Yes.”
“I have a delivery for you.” The man touched
the woman’s back, ushering her forward. “She’s all yours. Take care of her.”
She? His? But.... Beth had died. He’d watched
her body lowered into the ground, received the country’s flag. No way could his
wife be standing there. “There must be some mistake. Beth died.”
Strolling down the walkway, the man paused and
glanced back at him. “That’s not Sergeant Malloy. It’s her clone.”
Hardly an it. Rather a copy of his
wife. Darryl griped the doorjamb. His mind spun. Human cloning had just become
public knowledge. And those created remained the property of the military.
“Shouldn’t she be in a lab somewhere? Or training for a mission?”
The man, at his parked Humvee, shook his head.
“We had special instructions to bring her here should anything happen to the
sergeant.”
Jessica E. Subject is the author of science
fiction romance, mostly alien romances, ranging from sweet to super hot.
Sometimes she dabbles in paranormal and contemporary as well, bringing to life
a wide variety of characters. In her stories, you could not only meet a sexy
alien or two, but also clones and androids. You may be transported to a
dystopian world where rebels are fighting to live and love, or to another
planet for a romantic rendezvous.
When Jessica is not reading, writing, or doing
dreaded housework, she likes to get out and walk with her giant, hairy dog her
family adopted from the local animal shelter.
Jessica lives in Ontario, Canada with her
husband and two energetic children. And she loves to hear from her readers. You
can find her at jessicasubject.com and on twitter @jsubject.
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Thank you so much for having me back! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your stories! They are perfect to read when I'm looking for something sizzling and quick! I wish you all the best with this collection!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Melissa!! Hot, short stories have always been fun for me to write. :)
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