Inspirational Mondays - the Alternative Dictionary for Erotic Writers

This is the Alternative Dictionary for Erotic Writers - in my genre we seem to have developed an alternative dictionary, particularly if you write BDSM like I have done for some of my books.......

Auction – no cows involved but there might be some bitches

Basque – is not only a place in Spain

Big – this is not describing the hero as fat but is a very important description for the hero

Cheek – lower down than the face

Clamp – this is not taking place in a woodworking shop

Collar – not worn by dogs or vicars or men in suits

Come – you are not calling for your dog!

Cougar – not a wild animal (you may be wild, though)

Cream – not the food, but can be delicious

Dick – not Richard

Handcuffs – the main characters go nowhere near a police station

Hot – does not refer to the weather!

Ice – not used for putting into drinks

M/M – not a type of sweet/candy

Paddle – the main characters are not in a boat when this is used

Plug – not used for a bath or a sink although does the same job

Pussy – not a pet that purrs (you may be purring if you are petted though)

Rabbit – yes it jumps around but doesn’t beg for carrot

Red – a colour, but more than a colour

Spoon – not the cutlery

St Andrews Cross – is not only on a flag

Submit – I am not referring to sending in my books for consideration to my publisher

Suck – no lollipops in sight

Thrust – no fencing in sight but your hero might make use of his own sword

Topping – is not referring to cakes

Feel free to add your own!

Jen