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You’ve seen me naked.You can say you haven’t, but you are probably lying. The night Jay Leno mentioned me in his monologue the server crashed three times. If you weren’t among the thousands of voyeurs who logged on, you tried later after your household was dark and quiet − long after your kids and spouse were asleep. Hell, they’ve probably seen me naked too.
Most people know about the strawberry birthmark on my inner thigh and the appendectomy scar on my stomach. Of course everyone knows about the tattoo: the falling blue jay with the broken wing that adorns the bicep of my left arm. Much has been made of that small tattoo. It’s been dissected to death in chat rooms and on blogs the length and breadth of cyberspace. Aficionados will tell you the bird isn’t there in my debut flick, and that I cannot possibly be the same man you see in later videos.
They are correct.
The tattoo was Lydia’s idea; “stage dressing” she called it. It was inked on with a much-hated needle before they shot RentBoy; if you look closely, the inflammation is still apparent on camera.
I am also not the same man. I’ve been changed in intimate ways. Unspeakable ways. I’m quite sure I will never be the same again.
Still insisting you haven’t peeked? Not even once? I will pretend to believe you. After all, you could have learned the sordid details in less-disturbing ways. There was the in-depth segment on Nightline, and the unauthorized bio in Maxim. Rolling Stone magazine ran an exclusive interview, but the questions were submitted by email and ghost-answered by Marcus. I was as surprised by my “traditional upbringing” as you were. The Wall Street Journal revealed a few titillating facts in a business profile. (Let it never be said those editors don’t know how to sell papers.) Even the Conservative Christian Right pulled back the covers a time or two while blasting me for corrupting American family values.
Everyone knows how to find me twenty-four hours a day, including Christmas. But no one knows where I am, or who I am. Gay men want to blow me. Straight men want to be me. Lonely women want to hold me. Strong women want to save me. Everyone wants a piece.
Lydia and Marcus own me.
I am the hottest thing on the Internet, and I will live forever. Or at least for as long as Marcus maintains the feed. In reality – which is the world I inhabit – I am a prisoner. I exist only for as long as I can hold your interest. For you, I am bound, gagged, tortured and pleasured. For you, I bind, gag, torture and pleasure others − and do it with apparent ease, with apparent willingness.
I have to. The day you stop watching, they will kill me.
You may get to see that too.
I am an international obsession, a catch phrase, and an icon. I am jon.com. And you are my lifeline.
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Comments: 287
Spirrus In reply to ??? [2009-03-01 21:16:21 +0000 UTC]
Very...interesting. I want moar. NAOW @_@
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denlm In reply to Spirrus [2009-03-02 20:32:12 +0000 UTC]
Check out most of the finished novel in my gallery in the jon.com folder. To sign up for an email announcing that the paperback is now availabel for purchase, visit jonsmythe.com and click on the "editing monitor" showing stacks of books. Thanks for your interest.
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denlm In reply to FaresH [2009-03-02 14:07:44 +0000 UTC]
"Who" tf? A writer. (copywriter by trade. Novelist by inclination.)
"Where" tf? In the midwest. (Toledo by birth. Luna Pier, Michigan, by luck of an opening at a lakeside condo when I need shelter the most.)
"What" tf? An eclectic lover of all ideas wild and original.
Are there any other Ws you would like answered?
Thank you for reading and commenting. I loved trying to provide you with the right answer.
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FaresH In reply to denlm [2009-03-03 19:43:10 +0000 UTC]
I didn't understand anything you just said
i know it's a writer,but is the writer male or female?
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denlm In reply to FaresH [2009-03-03 20:32:31 +0000 UTC]
Sorry. Your "wtf" made me laugh, and I went off on a tangent trying to decide what "w" word you were refering to. The writer is a woman writing under a male pen name. She lives in Luna Pier, Michigan, but was born and raised in Jon's hometown of Toledo, Ohio. She's a wild and "ebil writer lady" as some on dA have nicknamed her. Does that help?
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FaresH In reply to denlm [2009-03-03 20:38:39 +0000 UTC]
Oh
Why not make it male writing under a female?that would make it more interesting and funny
or,something like,Chris hansen,lolwut.
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denlm In reply to FaresH [2009-03-03 20:40:36 +0000 UTC]
lol... interesting idea. I'll have to consider that.
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lidderpants In reply to ??? [2009-03-01 20:37:16 +0000 UTC]
wow, this is definitely an attention-grabbing prologue. i'm faving this and moving on to ch. 1 right now
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denlm In reply to lidderpants [2009-03-02 20:34:15 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for the fave and your continued reading. I am smiling from ear to ear.
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lidderpants In reply to denlm [2009-03-02 20:49:39 +0000 UTC]
why WOULDN'T i fave and continue reading??? this story is excellent! i'm just sad that i have homework
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denlm In reply to lidderpants [2009-03-02 21:21:22 +0000 UTC]
You forget what an "ebil writer lady" I am.
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lidderpants In reply to denlm [2009-03-02 21:35:10 +0000 UTC]
i shall never make that mistake again, mark my words!
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LunaticStar In reply to ??? [2009-03-01 20:09:19 +0000 UTC]
Congrats honeybunny! I'll put off eating your soul.....for now. But only so you can bask in the glory.
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denlm In reply to LunaticStar [2009-03-02 14:10:25 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! See me dance. Is the oven timer ticking? How long do I bask on each side?
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LunaticStar In reply to denlm [2009-03-02 16:50:34 +0000 UTC]
Yeah apparently the timer *was* ticking in the glory basking, I just read your journal.
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denlm In reply to LunaticStar [2009-03-02 18:37:02 +0000 UTC]
A rollercoaster, eh? Ups and downs with a touch of nausea thrown in for yucks. Life. Why does it have to come with a period? :huge sigh:
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Serynzia In reply to ??? [2009-03-01 18:34:39 +0000 UTC]
This is amazing. Incredible. It made me stare and actually break out of my morning/afternoon haze of being half awake, because I HAD to be awake to read this. I'm fascinated. I'd buy this when it gets published.
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denlm In reply to Serynzia [2009-03-01 18:54:19 +0000 UTC]
What a wonderful thing to say. I hope you read on. The novel is finished and is in the final edit now. I am pitching it to agents, but though there has been interest, there are no takers yet. I will be offering a self-published version soon for my loyal dA readers. If you want to be in their number, go to jonsmythe.com and click on the "editing monitor" that shows stacks of books. It will let you sign up to receive an email when the book is ready for sale. Thanks so much for reading my novel.
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BeauNestor In reply to ??? [2009-03-01 17:34:42 +0000 UTC]
About time you scored another kicker - this book needs to supplant Portnoy's Complaint on the required reading list!
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denlm In reply to BeauNestor [2009-03-01 18:49:25 +0000 UTC]
Don't say that! Not only is it undeserved, but... I never liked that book. hehehe
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bleakside In reply to ??? [2009-03-01 17:30:25 +0000 UTC]
I like that someone can finally write subtle erotica not "we glanced in the bar. then went back to my house and she tossed me off" sort of thing.
This is very good. Whether graituitous sex scenes are on the horizon or not, that's fine because at least this doesn't jump into it, it's erotica, not literary porn!
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denlm In reply to bleakside [2009-03-01 18:41:15 +0000 UTC]
Never gratuitous, I assure you; all very necessary to the storyline. However, I am in the final edit of the novel right now and one scene hit the cutting room floor. I decided I had implied enough in the previous scene without hitting people over the head with it. And a second scene was toned down a bit. It is still pretty strong, but not as blatant as previously. Please let me know if you hit something you think isn't needed.
Thank you for your wonderful compliments.
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bleakside In reply to denlm [2009-03-01 20:54:00 +0000 UTC]
That's quite okay, I think this is the first Erotic fiction that I've wanted to read past the first page! Then again, they often don't last further than that haha.
I've now read it all and I think, as far as you said about "too little or too much", that wholly depends on your audience. I'm sure you are aware of the two sweeping types of readers. There are those who will get involved, analyse and even possibly "edit" parts in their heads if a part of it doesn't suit them. Then there are those who, quite bluntly, read it as it is, with no interest in expanding on the world the author has already created. In the case of erotic literature, the prior will say "too little character building" and the latter "too little action". I'm interested, personally, to know more about Bud, a piece of erotic literature can sometimes be too subtle, but this brings a candid truth that people aren't just having sex all day every day from the moment they've gone through puberty. and this gives essence of reality. It's more of a biographical piece I feel, so this is all important and very good. Can't wait to see more, as it progresses to the premise!
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denlm In reply to bleakside [2009-03-02 16:46:40 +0000 UTC]
I am incredibly flattered. Thank you. The novel is finished, btw. You can find most of it in my gallery in the jon.com folder. For the rest, go to jonsmythe.com and click on the "editing monitor" showing stacks of books. You can sign up to receive notice of when the paperback is ready for purchase. I hope you will continue to read and comment. I enjoyed your analysis.
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bleakside In reply to denlm [2009-03-02 19:12:49 +0000 UTC]
thank you! it's good to see commentary go noticed!
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denlm In reply to bleakside [2009-03-02 20:50:28 +0000 UTC]
That is my primary reason for being on dA. Comments from readers help me fine-tune my writing. Keep it coming!
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Yuk-pac [2009-03-01 17:13:59 +0000 UTC]
Wow, I can't believe I just read this.
I hope you take this as the compliment because I normally don't read this kind of stuff or any fiction really. But I got caught up in it. Well done - great writing technique.
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denlm In reply to Yuk-pac [2009-03-01 18:42:23 +0000 UTC]
Oh I do! Anytime I can draw someone in who admits they aren't typically "readers", I am flattered to no end. Thank you. I hope you will come back.
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Yuk-pac In reply to denlm [2009-03-01 22:54:46 +0000 UTC]
Starting off with "You've seen me naked," definitely wins a lot of views.
But yeah, great writing.
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denlm In reply to Yuk-pac [2009-03-02 01:28:37 +0000 UTC]
That line came to me, in Jon's voice, on the way to work one morning. I knew immediately that I would never change it. Thank you.
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Memnalar In reply to ??? [2009-03-01 16:13:29 +0000 UTC]
What else can I say? I'm hooked. A well-deserved Daily Deviation.
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denlm In reply to Memnalar [2009-03-01 16:20:54 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I was so shocked this morning, it may take a day or two to recover. I hope you do read on. I don't think you will be disappointed.
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denlm In reply to smurfetteinred [2009-03-01 16:08:09 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, oh loyal fan. (Even if it isn't your favorite of my novels.) hehehe
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smurfetteinred In reply to denlm [2009-03-04 02:02:11 +0000 UTC]
You make that sound like a bad thing. There can only be one favorite!
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denlm In reply to smurfetteinred [2009-03-04 04:02:46 +0000 UTC]
And we both know which one it is for you!
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andissimo In reply to ??? [2009-03-01 15:06:52 +0000 UTC]
This is stellar! It reminds me of Palahniuk. I definitely got the 'Haunted' vibe from this Prologue.
Thanks so much for the great read. I'll be keeping an eye on you.
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denlm In reply to andissimo [2009-03-01 16:09:17 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I'm not familiar with Palahniuk. Should I be? Should I be adding it to my reading list?
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andissimo In reply to denlm [2009-03-01 16:40:50 +0000 UTC]
Oh wow. Definitely.
Go read a book by Chuck Palahniuk.
If you've ever seen the movie Fight Club, he wrote the book that the film was based off of.
I sugguest Survivor and Haunted. But all of his books are phenomenal. I think you'd really enjoy them.
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denlm In reply to andissimo [2009-03-01 16:42:43 +0000 UTC]
I am a huge fan of Fight Club. He is moving to the top of my Books to Buy list. Thanks for the tip.
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andissimo In reply to denlm [2009-03-01 23:35:43 +0000 UTC]
No problem. Let me know what you think.
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neoshayna888 In reply to ??? [2009-03-01 14:57:24 +0000 UTC]
Amazing! I'm just moving on to chapter 1. Great start to what seems to be a promising story.
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denlm In reply to neoshayna888 [2009-03-01 15:27:48 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the praise. I hope I do deserve it. Writing a novel is such a long lonely process. A DD makes it worth the time. Please read on. BTW, if you want, visit jonsmythe.com. It's the website for the novel. I think you'll be surprised. Quite different.
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neoshayna888 In reply to denlm [2009-03-01 15:33:36 +0000 UTC]
Oh, you definitely do. And while it is true that novel-writing can be a very long journey, I'm sure that once you've finished, it'll have all been worth it. I'll be sure to keep reading on. And thanks for the website; it's awesome!
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denlm In reply to neoshayna888 [2009-03-01 16:18:18 +0000 UTC]
Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you did a little "exploring" while you were there. There is more to the website than meets the eye. Oh, and the novel is finished. It is in the editing stages right now. I hope to offer a paperback version before too long.
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