Title: Fifty Shades of Truth
Pages: 174
Genre: Non-fiction
Publisher: Fontaine Publishing Group
Date published: June 7, 2015
Synopsis:
Fifty Shades of Truth is the true story of a man who, for
over sixty years, led a double life.
Josef was a husband, a businessman, a friend. But he was also a
man hopelessly addicted to sex and all things sexual in nature. Stemming from
an assignment his therapist gave him, this book explores the many aspects of
sex that are hidden and looked-down upon. Josef's life was a rollercoaster, littered
with massage parlors, mistresses, transsexuals and gay encounters. The
things that happened to Josef, most people would find horrifying, twisted, or
at least strange. But Josef loved every bit of it.
Parts of Josef's story are very confronting, but Fifty Shades of Truth is
a wonderfully entertaining, sometimes humorous, sometimes shocking, sometimes
challenging, but always entertaining account of this man's life.
Excerpt
It was a slow movement, and she paused at times to moisten her tongue, making sure she wet my face with her saliva. “You belong to me, slave. All of you belongs to me.” She moved behind me and whispered in my ear, “I want your soul.”
When she whispered those words, I suddenly felt fear flood my body at the realization of my position. Where was my soul in all of this? I was raised a strict Catholic, but from the age of five I rejected the absurd teachings of the church. I stopped going to church as soon as I was old enough to say “no” at about sixteen years of age, but that did not mean I didn’t believe in a greater intelligence behind life. At five years old I was already looking for the true meaning and purpose of my life, and as I grew older I spent a great deal of time searching, reading books, and practicing all kinds of meditation in pursuit of this. That search has never stopped, and has always been a focal point of any decisions I make about my life. So how the fuck did I find myself here? My heart was pounding and a wave of panic rose in me. Was I turning my back on my soul?
The concerns about the wellbeing of my soul were interrupted by the sound of Mistress Serena’s voice. This distraction was enough for the urges that brought me here to rise above my fears and quell them. Gently but forcibly, my fears for my soul were slowly smothered beneath an avalanche of desire, as the sound of her voice flowed into me like a soothing balm.
“I have many ways to brand you as my property, slave,” she laughed. I figured she was just talking about the face painting she had given me with her tongue. This was starting to get rough and wild, but I wasn’t about to stop her. I wanted to see where this would go now. The crazy thoughts going through my mind were still making me smile slightly, and I still couldn’t take it seriously.
“Do you still think this is funny, slave?’ she demanded in a rising voice.
“No, Mistress,” I mumbled. The blood was pounding in my ears and I could feel the heat in my face from her blows. I worked the smile off my face and tried to play the game. I was keeping my eyes averted but directed my gaze close enough to catch peripheral glimpses of her face. A look of contempt was etched into her features, her sneering upper lip indicating a total disdain for me. It hit a nerve that I loved, and it is impossible to describe the deep sense of gratification I felt. My body ached as though it wished to turn itself inside out, such was the feeling I had to give myself to this. I wanted to bare myself completely. I had stopped worrying about my soul.
“I think you need a lesson, slave. You come to me drunk and think this is a joke. Do you think this is a joke?”
“No Mistress.”
“No, it’s not!” she screamed, and slapped me across the face again, though not as hard as before. She laughed. “You remember the safe word, don’t you, slave?”
“Yes, mistress.”
“Good,” she said, laughing softly. She slapped me back and forth a few more times, as I sat there helplessly, with no way to defend myself from her blows. She spat in my face again when she was done. I sat there, slumped in the chair, beaten into submission, and said nothing. Looking down at my cock, laying soft against my thigh, I was surprised that I still didn’t have an erection. Over time I would come to understand the nature of my desires very well, and an erection wasn’t at all necessary for my enjoyment and satisfaction.
“Yes, I think you need to be reminded of who you are, slave.” She turned to the shelf behind her, and picked up one of the burning candles. “I am going to brand you properly,” she added, with a laugh.
Interview with the Author
I've been writing for a long time. Maybe 40 years, but it was all personal, almost like a diary. I only began writing about 3 years ago with an intent to publish.
Oatmeal raisin or chocolate chip?
Has to be chocolate chip.
Do you ever write characters you hate?
Not yet, but I've begun writing a new book with a character like that.
What's your favorite pie?
Cherry pie when I can get it!
What do you enjoy, outside of writing?
Reading, gardening, cooking, hiking
Were there any scenes in it that were difficult for you to write?
Yes, the descriptions of sexual encounters are very hard. To write them I had to re-live the experience.
Do you prefer your books in print or e-book format?
Print.
Batman or Superman?
Superman rocks!
What is your favorite book?
Stranger In A Strange Land.
How do you get over writer's block?
If I'm having trouble writing I don't try too hard to do it. I look to identify the cause of my worry and try to dissolve it by working in the garden.
Who is your favorite character that you've written?
Chrissie, the transsexual.
What song do you sing in the shower?
I Love You More than I Can Say by Leo Sayer
Who is your favorite author?
Robert A Heinlein
Do you ever feel frustrated with your work?
Yes. Sometimes it's impossible to find the right words to bring the depth of feeling to life. At those times I will also go into the garden and try to relax.
How do you handle negative reviews of your books?
I've only published one book to date, and I don't bog down in negative reviews. I had a very negative review on Amazon for a while but for some reason it was removed. I feel like some negative reviews mostly just miss the point, although some negative comments have been fair enough, and useful. I would have written the book differently if I was writing it now.
What's something about you that most people don't know?
My whole life. Fifty Shades of Truth is a book about someone that only a couple of my friends know. I've trusted this people with my life. So far, so good.
What are you currently reading?
Hold Tight by Lise Horton.
Do you have a favorite genre to write?
Erotica.
Is there a type of genre you refuse to write?
Sweet Romance.
There's a lot of distractions around, especially with social media, how do you block it all out and write?
Humor me, because this is my favorite (mythical) animal: Would you ever consider putting a platypire in one of your books?
Humor me, because this is my favorite (mythical) animal: Would you ever consider putting a platypire in one of your books?
Pegasus. That would be a cool way to get around! A platypire? LOL No, I've never considered that. But the question plants a seed. You never know!
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