Ever had secret thoughts about a counsellor? Fitness trainer? Ever put two and two together? Therapy Rapture does just that, skillfully blurring the boundaries between fantasy and reality.
The accompanying poems deal with aspects of romantic sensuality, with some emphasis on the aesthetics of disrobing and the relation between swimming and sex. They have been featured in several anthologies produced by Forward Press in the UK, and three of them, ''Bathing Girl'', ''Beach Girl'', and ''Lovers Undress'', are on the internet. The story, the poems, the illustrations set out to explore the erotic with delicacy, refinement, and sensitivity.
The accompanying poems deal with aspects of romantic sensuality, with some emphasis on the aesthetics of disrobing and the relation between swimming and sex. They have been featured in several anthologies produced by Forward Press in the UK, and three of them, ''Bathing Girl'', ''Beach Girl'', and ''Lovers Undress'', are on the internet. The story, the poems, the illustrations set out to explore the erotic with delicacy, refinement, and sensitivity.
About the Author
Born 12 June 1940 and living in West London, UK, David is a writer in all genres, including poetry, fiction, and criticism, and he is a guitarist and singer-songwriter. Some of David's erotic poems have been featured in anthologies produced by Forward Press. He has a collection of poetry and prose entitled Prickling Counterpoints, that has been published in many magazines. He has written two novellas: High Wired On (speculative fiction) and Self's Blossom (romance). The latter, together with the short story Explorations, have been published by Silk's Vault. His albums include Bricolage (Hangman Records, 1992) and Bacteria Shrapnel (Posterity Recordings, 1997).
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He has a desire for the right woman to spend some time with, enjoying each others company. A romantic interlude that would lead to that one fabulous encounter bringing complete ecstasy.
Rowena is a therapist who has endured a repressed childhood. She loves dressing up and feels that the clothes have a way of caressing her body. She wants him to open up his mind to his dreams.
He beings to ache for his therapist, Rowena. He finds her dark, sultry and somewhat reserved. He finds hard professional women sexy, and she happens to be just the one that he believes could bring out that strong urge that he needs to release. Rowena wants him to incorporate his dreams into a healing process. She is able to help him release his inner self as the two have some romantic interludes that lead to total satisfaction. By giving into what their hearts and mind desires, they are able to find that one medium that captures their souls. After everything is over, will they be able to face the world positively?
Therapy Rapture is a thought-provoking book. I found it a deep fantasy of sorts, with direct frankness throughout the story. It was interesting reading how the mind viewed certain aspects while acting upon them. I have to say the sketches are very nicely done indeed, and the way they are sketched, the reader can get a feel for the story while viewing the pictures. With some poetry enclosed, the reader can certainly get an expression of David Russell's writing. The incorporation of the poems and the drawings, that accommodate the story, make it an interesting read. I found it fascinating how the male character allowed his mind to view the aspects that surrounded his life.
Cherokee
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
He has a desire for the right woman to spend some time with, enjoying each others company. A romantic interlude that would lead to that one fabulous encounter bringing complete ecstasy.
Rowena is a therapist who has endured a repressed childhood. She loves dressing up and feels that the clothes have a way of caressing her body. She wants him to open up his mind to his dreams.
He beings to ache for his therapist, Rowena. He finds her dark, sultry and somewhat reserved. He finds hard professional women sexy, and she happens to be just the one that he believes could bring out that strong urge that he needs to release. Rowena wants him to incorporate his dreams into a healing process. She is able to help him release his inner self as the two have some romantic interludes that lead to total satisfaction. By giving into what their hearts and mind desires, they are able to find that one medium that captures their souls. After everything is over, will they be able to face the world positively?
Therapy Rapture is a thought-provoking book. I found it a deep fantasy of sorts, with direct frankness throughout the story. It was interesting reading how the mind viewed certain aspects while acting upon them. I have to say the sketches are very nicely done indeed, and the way they are sketched, the reader can get a feel for the story while viewing the pictures. With some poetry enclosed, the reader can certainly get an expression of David Russell's writing. The incorporation of the poems and the drawings, that accommodate the story, make it an interesting read. I found it fascinating how the male character allowed his mind to view the aspects that surrounded his life.
Cherokee
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
Therapy Rapture is a very interesting book by David
Russell. The book comprises itself of various types of
abstract fantasies instilled in the story line, poems and art
featured within the book.
The story explores the boundaries of how the mind can
sometimes compromise the perception of fantasy verses
reality.
The story details the journey of one man's fantasies and
desires for his therapist and fitness trainer in an altered
reality of sometimes romantic and sometimes
compromising sexual situations.
The writing of the entire story is very poetic rather than
direct or even subtle as the author explores this man's
yearning and desperation for the attention and stimulation
of a female. The depth of the writing is intriguing and
shows aspects of refined sensitivity.
The book is a very short read. The story, as well as many
of the poems and art in the book are very abstract and
sometimes unclear. The book in total clocks in at 46
pages. Comprising of 10 pages for the story, 16 pages for
the drawings/art and the remaining pages comprised of
poetry.
There are interesting variations of drawings in what
appears to be done in pencil accompanied by poetry that
is off topic from the short story and drawings. The
drawings appear to be fantasies of different types of
romantic encounters. The poems vary in topic from the
sensitivity of love to poems that appear to be devoted to
the author's perception of the pop star Madonna in his
fantasies namely poems such as:(1) Reveal Yourself (2)
Madonna (3) Like a Prayer 2 (4) I'll Justify Your Love -
just to name a few.
I appreciate the author's ability to explore fantasies from a
abstract perspective and romanticized view of love and
sex.
If you are one to appreciate interesting abstract fantasies,
than perhaps this is the book for you. However, if you
prefer fantasies that are more direct in it's approach, than
perhaps this may not be the book for you. The choice is
yours. Happy reading!
Reviewed by Natasha Brooks, Editor-in-Chief,
Bare Back MagazinePosted October 2009
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