Desert Nights: Blog

I have finally finished writing the last chapter of Marie. It has taken me almost 3 years to complete, partly because of work and life having to take priority.
But, through this amazing journey, I always had the real life 'Marie' to encourage me to find new ways to humiliate her online.

However, the story got too dark for her and caused thoughts that she did not want to have running through her mind, so she and I reluctantly stopped chatting.

So, with no Muse to bounce my ideas off, I decided that it was time to finish this story that is partly true and partly fiction.

I respect the real life 'Marie' a lot and admire her for taking control of her life by seizing the chance to fulfill her deepest desires, and experience what she could never explore at home in her life in the Philippines.

Goodbye 'Marie' the Asian_wife whose nick caught my attention one day and who was generous enough to share her experiences with me.

I was amazed at the strong feelings that this story aroused in readers.

Some loved it, judging by the number of votes from 7 - 10, but others hated it, judging by the number of votes from 1 - 5 and the number of negative comments.

Personally, if I don't like a story, I move on and don't return after a maximum of 2 chapters. Here, however, I see comments stating that chapters 3, 4 and 5 are boring. Strange!

Then there are the readers who told me to give up writing; that I had no talent; that I had cheated the readers by missing a specific code etc.

On the other hand, although there were several high number votes, I only received one positive comment. Perhaps people who liked the story did not feel the need to leave a comment.

Finally, the traffic to this story also helped to increase the traffic to my other two stories, but without the negative comments - or indeed any comments.

Has any other writer been through the same experience?

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

I have not had a lot of time to work on my stories, but I have had several discussions with Abbey (real name) about the direction the story should take.

She commented that chapter 3 is probably not something she would do, so I have rewritten how she shows Joe her submissive side.

We both think it makes for a more believable plot device.

Thanks to all who have commented.

"Marie" and I have been discussing how the story might proceed. I had originally thought that there would only be a few more chapters, but she gave me an idea, and now it looks like this story could continue for some time yet.

Just to fill in a little background for the readers. "Marie" is a real Filipina working in Dubai. She has done many things that society would consider shocking for any woman, let alone a married woman, to do. However, she has needs that have to be satisfied.

Marie is not her real name, but her daughter is really called Jane.

Marie and I chat online but we have never met although we both live in the Middle East, but in different countries, and maybe that distance has allowed us to exchange true stories and fantasies without inhibitions.

Please keep commenting, as it encourages me to see that people enjoy the story.

I wasn't happy with how chapter 20 was developing. It has been reposted and should appear soon.