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I got a message from a reader today with a question I'm sure others have been curious about:

Hi, I think I have read most if not all of your stories. The last several stories have all left me with a big question: What gives with the bust measurements? I was taught a long time ago that they went from AA to B to C then D then DD your measurements seam way out of wake when placed with the rest of the lady in question's other sizes. Please explain.

Well, first, everyone has probably already figured out, I'm a breast man, boob-obsessed. I like them big. I'm not so completely boob-obsessed that I don't pay attention to the rest of a woman's body, but when I'm out in town, a large, full, bouncing set of boobs will make my head spin.

Now that I've said that, on with the technical talk. When looking for the measurements for the models who I base the women in my stories on, I found a site with a database of several thousand models, actresses, pornstars, and amateurs (all of which I'll simply refer to as models from here on) who have been added to the site by who-knows-how-many members. Since the site includes models from all over the world, the measurements would be primarily in Metric and Imperial. No, I haven't found a model yet who was measured in any other system. Anyway. The site listed stats and even converted many of those stats to display both inches and centimeters, or feet and meters, or pounds and kilograms. I decided to cut it all down to inches/feet/pounds. However, the measurement of Cup sizes varied all over the place. There is no standard to scaling Cup Size. Every country, hell, every company that makes braziers have their own formula for determining how big each Cup Size is. I decided, once again, to simplify this across the board.

Most companies/countries agree that you use two (maybe three) measurements to get an accurate Cup Size. For the most part it goes like this:

1. Measure around the woman's ribs, just under her breasts. I call this measurment the Bra Size. To me, this is the size of the strap that makes up the base of every bra. When you see a measurement of 36D, this is the 36 inches that goes around her torso, just under her breasts.

2. Measure around the woman's torso, across the fullest part of her breasts. This is what I call the Bust size. It goes with her measurements, such as 42-24-36. I know when someone thinks measurements, they think 36-24-36 is that wonderful hourglass. And according to my system that would mean she is flat chested! Let me explain...

3. This is the part where every company, every country varies. Most agree that you take the difference between the Bust Size and the Bra Size (my terms) and then look at their custom charts to determine Cup Size. The reader mentioned AA. Many companies use AA for 1/2 an inch or less in difference between the Bust and Bra Sizes. Some use AAA for a Zero difference, meaning her nipples are probably bigger than her boobs. The reader mentioned B as the next size. Well, to me, that's skipping a letter, but several companies do start with B, and others, similar to my system use A as a 1 inch difference. Then there's C, D, DD, maybe even DDD, and finally E. I've seen charts that, starting at D, used a single letter and then double letter for each incriment of measurement. Some used Single letters for whole numbers and Double letters for half numbers, such as 3"=D, 3.5"=DD, 4"=E, 4.5"=EE, etc. Some use the same lettering system for each whole number (3=D, 4=DD, 5=E, 6=EE, etc.). I decided to keep all of this as simple as possible. In my system, flat, or Zero difference between Bust and Bra sizes is AA. Then I go up one inch at a time, useing one letter at a time. So, 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D, 5=E, 6=F, ... 10=J, etc.

I hope this answers the question of where I come up with Cup Sizes for my girls. Just keep in mind, this is all a fantasy. I may use real-life models to represent the women in my stories, but I have never actually stated those models ARE those characters.

If anyone has a question, feel free to ask. I'll be here all week!

EDIT:

It would seem I've left myself an open target! Honestly folks. I have seen bigger women I would be happy to get to know in every way, and I have dated a number of women who weren't as big as I preferred but that didn't stop me from being very happy while we together!

One note I received left me a little confused...

If you have to babble about boobs you've lost the plot. A B C, none of that says a thing about a woman's beauty or sensuality. Seriously, have ever seen a wonderfully attractive women and gone, "Wow, a big C!" Didn't think so.

I realize that boobs aren't the be-all, end-all attributes of beauty. Just like I know boobs aren't actually sexual organs, tho they are a sign of good fertility. That wasn't the point of the blog. Hell, a picture may say a thousand words on the subject, but it's the personality of the woman in that body that can add millions more -- or make you run for the hills no matter how good she looks!

Back to the topic of the blog (boob measurements) another reader offered this...

Just as an FYI. In general, the 'double letters' are used to describe boobs that are _wider_. So, a DD isn't really an E cup. They're wider boobs, but they don't stick out any further than a D. It's an exercise in volume. It's too bad that we can't get ANSI to come up with a set of real standards.

If we were to really measure breasts, both to come up with properly fitting garments and to really understand a woman's size in that area (for guys like me) then it would have to be a measurement of volume. Measure around them in three dimensions (height, width, and projection), measure the area around where they attach to he chest, and determine their shape. Once you know all of that then you would have a true understanding of their size. Well, that's how I would do it. I doubt most women would want to go thru so much manhandling just to find the right bra size. But then, I don't know how many women have told me how much more comfortable their bra is when they are measured and fitted by the same company. Simply because 36D will be measured differently from one company to the next.

One more thing. I got several notes all asking the same question. What database do I use? That would be ...

WARNING: ADULTS ONLY...

boobpedia.com

Thank you for reading!

TD

--== ORPHAN MAGUS ==--

I have submitted updated versions of all chapters as well as a cast list, and 6 new chapters!

The cast list only includes characters who previously appeared and show up or communicate with Seth on Orphan Magus. New characters will have a small notice with description at the end of the chapter where she first appears. The updates to current chapters include these notes. When this book is complete, I'll replace the cast list and notes with one big reference list at the end of the story.

6 NEW CHAPTERS: yes, that is correct. Try not to get too excited tho. Most of it is sort of a setup to better understand Seth's perceptions of his home town and some of the individuals. It also includes the beginning of his investigation, so it's not all dry. And with the way things are flowing, I believe this is going to be a longer book than any of the previous ones. This submission ends with chapter 15, but the plot I originally came up with says I should only be at chapter 10! Oh well! So long as the chapters keep coming, right?

--== PATREON ==--

This is a reminder. I have posted an updated and revised edition of Crushed Heart on my Patreon page. For a small donation, you'll not only help me bring my kids home for Christmas, but also find out how Rachel survived! For those who read the original version I posted and subsequently removed from SOL, Rachel died in the original version. That bought me a lot of hate mail. Okay, maybe not hate, but certainly lots of complaints! So, find out for yourself, and as my Patreon, you'll be notified when I start posting chapters for the sequel, Small Deaths.

Thank you for reading and your support!

TD

--== ORPHAN MAGUS ==--

I've submitted 2 new chapters for Orphan Magus. Enjoy!

Also, please, for those who can, I have posted a revised and updated copy of Crushed Heart over on my Patreon page. Any size donation is welcome.

Happy Holidays!

TD

--== PATREON POST ==--

I have made my first Patreon post. The post includes a pdf copy of my book, Crushed Heart, which has been updated and revised. I know this may not be the best time of year for it, but I have to ask because I don't want to let my kids down this year. Thank you.

--== ORPHAN MAGUS ==--

New chapters are in the works. I have been revising them, and should have them ready for post by this weekend.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

TD

-= Orphan Magus =-

More chapters are in the works, but with the holidays going, finding time to finish and polish them is rare.

-= Patreon =-

I'm working on more than one book!

A few years ago, I posted as story called Crushed Heart. It was a story with super powers and no sex. I thought it was good enough for publishing, so I pulled it to do just that. In the end, I ended up going the way of self-publishing. BEFORE I pulled Crushed Heart from SOL, I had started a sequel. I drafted the first third-to-half of the story before I looked back at Crushed Heart for publishing, so the draft is incomplete, but I have an outline that completes the story. It's just a matter of writing it.

A few weeks ago, I dusted off the draft and began reading. Holy crap! It was crap! Well, the story is solid, but my writing ... eek! So, I'm re-working the draft, filling it out, making it a bit more complex. In the next week or so, I'll be posting the first chapter on Patreon.

For those who don't know, SOL is cracking down on anyone asking for d0n@t!0ns here. So, instead, I'm going to promote my Patreon account. Since I have a unique pen name, I'm using it there too.

I'll post a link when the first chapter(s) go up. Thank you for your support.

-= Thoughts Out Loud =-

One reader sent me notes regarding Patreon. He suggested I post Orphan Magus over there. I seriously considered it, but wanted to make sure I wouldn't be stepping on any toes. I took a close look at Patreon's Terms of Service. They had a few things to say about sexual content. Unfortunately, Orphan Magus will be hitting some of those restricted aspects - or cutting them too closely to try - which is why I've already started posting here instead.

I thought about an alternative version of the Sex Magus series. Basically, a version with the sex toned way down, a clean version where sex isn't required to refuel Seth's magic, but getting turned on helps him trigger his power - something far less direct. Some of you may know the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series written by Lauren K. Hamilton. Starting in Narcissus in Chains (book 10 of the now 25 book series), sex becomes something Anita has to have to feed the Ardeur - a form of hunger similar to the blood hunger of vampires and the flesh hunger of lycanthropes. I thought the clean version of Sex Magus would be something similar. Then again, sex has become a regular thing in the Anita Blake books, so maybe comparing my ideas of a clean version of Sex Magus with that series isn't meeting what I was thinking of.

However, if I were to make an honest effort, if sex wasn't needed to refuel Seth's Magic, and he didn't need Fonti or Stirpi, then Seth wouldn't have so many women surrounding him. In fact, it would be an entirely different series. For that matter, the first two books wouldn't even have a parallel in the clean series. So, no, there won't be a 'clean' version of Sex Magus.

-= Story Information =-

Before I post any notes or emails (which I don't seem to get anymore!) I wanted to point something out. It may seem silly to do so here, but I thought it was something readers would enjoy knowing.

Fonti is the plural form of Fonte. Fonte is Italian for source, fount, fountain, or reservoir.

Stirpi is the plural form of Stirpe. Stirpe is Italian for stock, descent, family, or offspring.

Padroni is the plural form of Padrone. Padrone is Italian for master, lord, host, owner, chief, or manager.

-= Reader Feedback =-

One reader made a request for Orphan Magus. Let me post what he said...

I am really loving this story. Is there any chance that you can do a brake down of all of Seth's Fonti and Stirpe as well as a list of the current members of his house? You don't need to do a whole bio on them just a list of pf names and their current status a the beginning of 'Orphan Magus'. Thanks and keep up the good work.

First, in response, thank you both for reading and sending the note.

Now, for the work. I looked back at the posted version of Rogue Magus, and what I found was a Cast list at the beginning, detailing the women who have previously appeared. Then, at the end of the very last chapter (42), a updated version of the cast list appears which includes many of the new women. I should have removed the cast list when I finished the story and posted the updated version as a separate file at the end. I'll have to send in corrections to make that happen. As for an updated list for Orphan Magus, I'll post it when I send in the new chapters. For the time being, here is the requested status list:

Previously appearing in Sex Magus:
<u>Jordan Krumm</u> Jordan has a double-bond with Seth, both Fonte and Stirpe.
<u>Danielle Stone</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Jana Perreira</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Sammi Ashburn</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Milena Veltri</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Erica Carmichael</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Leanne Carlton</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Vanessa Isabella</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Cassandra Dumont</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Katrina Hannes</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Emma Barett</u> Seth's Stirpe.
<u>Linda Morgan</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Dana "Augur" Bradley</u> Seth's Stirpe.
<u>Francine James</u> Seth's Stirpe.

New Characters in Rogue Magus:
<u>Greta Isenhart</u> Seth's Stirpe and Guardian Magus for House Ursae.
<u>Shondra Ambrose</u> Member of House Ursae.
<u>Sybil Normand</u> Lieutenant of House Volantis.
<u>Kascha Pillon</u> Member of House Volantis.
<u>Lizzie Mullins</u> Member of House Volantis. Friends with Chloe Van Houten.
<u>Chloe Van Houten</u> Seth's Stirpe.
<u>Lucie Hanberg</u> Lieutenant of House Tukanae.
<u>Patrica "Peach" Freberg</u> Lieutenant of House Tukanae.
<u>Antonella "Ella" Kelso</u> Seth's Stirpe.
<u>Penny Pendergraft</u> House Lady of House Tucanae.
<u>Sarah Riddell</u> Lieutentant of House Ursae.
<u>Cassi Moran</u> Lieutentant of House Ursae.
<u>"Rho" The Interactive Magical Construct</u> A Magical construct bound to Seth.
<u>Angela Whitehall</u> Seth's Stirpe.
<u>Daphne Flouren</u> Seth's Stirpe.
<u>Angelica Wright</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Misty Collins</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Duana Mirabel</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Holly Bodine</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Nicole Peterson</u> Seth's Fonte.
<u>Kelly Dayton</u> Jordan's Fonte.
<u>Rachel Braswell</u> Jordan's Fonte.
<u>Trudi Horvath</u> Angela's Fonte.
<u>Barbie Gifford</u> Unknown. Seth has not seen her since the end of the Lockdown.
<u>Wendy Fiorello</u> Daphne's Fonte.
<u>Anne Townsend</u> Angela's Fonte.