Chase Shivers - Frequently Asked Questions

Like most authors on ASSTR, I use a pen name for my stories. I chose Chase Shivers for two reasons. First, because I thought it sounded like a suitable name for someone writing erotica, and second, because it is a very simple, two-word mission statement for what I try to do with my writing: chasing shivers. Yours, theirs, mine, and the characters', too. Chasing shivers is a motto, a goal of sorts.

Are you a male or female?

Are you married? Does your spouse know?

Yes. My wife knows about my writing and enjoys it. She doesn't share all of my fetishes, but she is as much a perv as I am and enjoys reading erotica. Like me, she also understands the difference between fantasy and reality. I am very lucky to have someone to share my dirty side and who loves to act out fantasies in our bedroom. She also writes erotica and I hope she'll publish it on ASSTR one day.

Who are you? What do you do for a living?

Sorry, I'm not comfortable sharing more about myself at this time. I hope you understand.

Can I contact you?

Absolutely. I love getting comments from readers! Use the comment form at the bottom of any page on my website. Include an email address if you would like a reply.

When did you start writing erotica?

Believe it or not, I wrote my first actual erotica story just a few months ago, in November 2013. Seriously, that was my first. I may have penned a summary of an idea or two over the years, but never had I written something intended to be completed. The Brown Spots was my first attempt at writing erotica, and though it clearly has some rough spots, I'm still pretty happy with it.

Why do you write erotica?

Mainly for myself. I like to write and wanted to prove to myself I could follow stories through and build plots and worlds and characters that I wanted to explore. Erotica flows pretty easily for me for now, and I hope to transition that ability to develop stories here into mainstream novels (non-erotica) that I have had bubbling in my head for a few years.

But these days I also write for you, the reader. When I first put up my site on ASSTR, I didn't really expect anyone to notice. After 3-months (early February 2014) and hundreds of comments and emails later, you've really surprised me. So, now I still write for myself, but I also take what I'm doing more seriously so that those of you who look forward to new chapters get them reasonably quickly and find they are good quality (so I'm told!).

Where do you get your ideas?

Everywhere. People I see, snippets of songs or movies, a moment of inspiration during a fap. Some come out of thought experiments, such as Shipwrecked. Others, such as The Brown Spots, come out of a desire to read about certain scenes, certain acts, and being unable to find any that 'fit' what I was after. Some I write for other people.

Your stories all tend to be positive experiences for the characters, is that intentional?

Yes. I like to read and write stories where, on the whole, things are positive. There are enough bad things that happen to people in the world, especially around sex, and I would much rather spend time exploring characters and situations that are generally positive. My characters often struggle with fetishes or other concerns, but in general, they are well treated and 'want' to continue as the plot unfolds.

How do you develop your stories and characters?

Some authors plan out every detail in advance. When I first started writing, I tried to do that. But only a few hundred words into The Brown Spots I found that I couldn't force my characters into things. They almost had a 'free will' of sorts that suggested to me what the next action or situation would be. Once I gave in to that and let the characters direct the plot, I had no need for outlines and extensive planning.

That said, I do have some things that I want the plot to hit. Shipwrecked is an example where I follow the flow as above, but there are some definitive plot points that will happens. Behind the scenes, there's often a backstory, hidden parallel events that the readers don't see, which will drive future events that will be seen.

Almost all of my characters are completely fictional. Sure, I borrow bits and pieces from real people and other fictional characters, but most of the time there is no 'real person' behind the scenes, unless otherwise noted (such as Breena from The Naturals).

How often do you write?

Daily, or thereabouts. I usually write 4 to 6 days a week, anywhere from 2000 to 10000+ words on the days that I write. Some weeks I do more, some less, but the thing that matters most is just sitting and typing away on a consistent basis.

Do you have any advice for readers who want to write?

The best advice any author can give to another is this: Write, write, write. The most important thing you can do is start typing away. Don't worry about the quality or the consistency. Prove to yourself you can write a paragraph, then prove you can write two. Don't worry about it being good narrative. Just write. You can always go back and edit it later.

The next best piece of advice I can think of is to edit your work carefully. Read it out loud. Don't rush over words as you edit. Your reader won't know what you intended to say, so if the words you write don't match the intent, the reader won't get it. There is nothing more distracting to me personally when reading erotica than constant grammar and spelling mistakes. Everyone has them sometimes, myself very much included, but when you misuse 'their','they're', and 'there' all the time, or don't consistently spell a character's name, you've lost me.

I'll reiterate: The most important thing you can do is just write. Write, write, write. Get your thoughts down and don't worry about it being presentable yet. Just write.

Can you help me with my story? Can you edit my story?

I would love to be able to help other writers in any way I can, but the truth is I just don't have the time. I can offer you very quick feedback in some cases, but I can't offer editing help. Sorry.

Why don't you put your stories on the FTP site at ASSTR?

A lot of reasons. I like to include styling, such as bold fonts. When writing in third-person, I use italics to show a first-person-style inner thought. Most of my stories are not stand alone and I like to include navigation to other chapters, links to the series intro, and a comment form for readers to reach out to me. I can't do any of that on the FTP site and I'm unwilling to compromise the style and accessibility of my pages to put my work there.

Why can't I find your stories when I use the ASSTR search?

Good question. My assumption is that, because the ASSTR index has not been updated since August, 2013, none of my stories are yet available for searching.

Mac or Windows?

Who is your favorite character in your stories?

I want more chapters in XYZ series, when can I expect it?

Well, writing to me and letting me know that you want more will certainly encourage me to write more in the series. However, when the muse hits, it hits, and sometimes a certain series is just not speaking to me currently. I like having several ongoing series so that I can bounce around to the ones that are flowing freely and let rest the ones that I'm not feeling. Stories that are in Active Writing status can expect 1-2 chapters per week (or more). Those paused or on haitus will only be updated once I pick up that series once more.

I want to see XYZ series include ZYX content, will you write that in?

Maybe. I get requests to add more hardcore content in many of my series, and I am very, very hesitant to do so. I don't enjoy reading or writing about pain, emotional degradation, non-consensual scenes, torture, snuff, etc, and I never want my characters to experience those things. However, if the idea fits in the universe of the series and isn't trying to abuse one of the characters, I'll absolutely consider it. Just don't hate me for refusing to write about a 12-year old girl having a pregnant gangbang with 25 black guys who then lets them all piss on her and smack her around and put clamps on her puffy nips. Not going to happen!

Can I send you an idea for a story I would like you to write?

Absolutely, so long as you understand that my own writing ideas will usually take precedence (I have enough of my own fantasy scenarios that I want to get to for years worth of writing at this point). As long as you include an email address in your contact, I'll get back to you and let you know what I think.

Can I send you pics or personal stories for inspiration?

I'm very interested in your personal stories! I have a few things that I require. First, if you send me pics, all the people in the shot MUST BE AT LEAST 18! Please, do not send me anything illegal. I have no interest in it and I am very happy to live my life exploring only written accounts of underage characters. Real-life kiddie porn is not cool, not acceptable, and sending it to someone unsolicited is a fucking shitty thing to do.

Otherwise, sure, send me what you think is inspiring. If you have a real incident (or incidents) from your life you want to see fictionalized, contact me. I can't promise when or if I can work on it, but if the subject is interesting to me, and I think others would enjoy reading it, I will definitely consider it.

I would love to hear about your first time, your innocent 'doctor' play with the neighbor girl or boy, how you peeked at your sister/mother/dad/brother in the shower or watched them masturbate, the time you sniffed a pair of your daughter's panties and jerked off into them. These sorts of experiences are a lot of fun to visualize and narrate. Just don't send me anything illegal, thanks!

What other authors do you like to read?

There are many great authors who have posted stories on ASSTR. It is very easy to throw out Renpet at the top of the list. The quantity and quality and subject matter are tough to top. I've probably forgotten more great authors than I can list, but here are a few: Uncle Jim, Lasiter, Lance Vargas, Isabella, Rose Eastmann, Art Martin, Letoria, Chris Hailey. Amy Fox is a new author that has a good start and I hope to see more from her. I know I've missed a lot here!

The story I've probably gotten off to the most in my life is an old one from 1997 called May Grows Up (sometimes I've seen it posted as just 'May', and also as 'Camping') by Kathleen (I've seen it credited to Mr. Double, Leroy Brown, unknown, or anonymous, but I believe Kathleen is the correct author's name). It is almost perfect in many ways. Kind incest, youthful exploration, first times, creampies, anal, voyeurism, spontaneous sex, teasing, outdoor play, it has it all. May has directly influenced a lot of my fantasies and, to some extent, how I approach my underage characters.

Can I suggest you read an author / story?

Sure! I love hearing about new authors or old ones that I've missed, or stories that you find particularly arousing. Send me a comment and include a link!

Can I post your story on XYZ site?

At this point, I do not want my writing posted anywhere else. However, if you would still like to do so, please contact me and explain the situation. Otherwise, please just link to the stories you like. It is so much easier to keep one canonical source up to date with edits and better html.

Do you masturbate while you write?

Actually, no. I certainly get aroused, but in general, I find it hard to write with one hand on my cock :)

You write an awful lot about taboo subjects like incest, underage teens, and scat, are you into all that?

Believe it or not, I'm not actually into scat in real life. For some reason, I really enjoy reading and writing about it (in my own limited fashion), as well as watching it on video, but it isn't a kink I care to explore myself personally. Go figure.

As to incest, underage sexuality, that sentiment goes ten-fold. I have never and will never take part in incest in my family, nor will I ever have sexual contact with anyone incapable or unable to consent, including minors. Seriously, folks, this is just fantasy. Never, ever try this at home, and I won't either. I wish more people were content with imaging their fantasies through erotica instead of abusing children.

What are your real-life kinks / fetishes?

I do have a many kinks/fetishes I enjoy: Anal sex, MFF 3-somes, swinging, voyeurism, watersports, watching porn, some role play. My wife is into all those things and that makes it easy to share and enjoy.

One of my favorites is sniffing dirty panties. If I'm a guest at someone's home and there's a hamper in the bathroom, I'm going to dig for a fresh pair and inhale. Such a thrill!

Scat is pretty disgusting. Why do you write about it so often?

I write about it because the fantasy of it is a big turn on, why else? Think about things that are taboo, things you don't get to see in the real world. Taking a shit is (for most people) a very private moment that no one sees happen, so it is very easy to explore that taboo and fantasize about seeing the forbidden. It's not just the shitting, it's also the juxtaposition of wet pussy and straining, gaping anuses, imagines that most people would find arousing if not for the shitting.

I love to hear the way women sound when they shit. The grunts, the discomfort, and then the pleasant sounds of relief when things get moving. It is arousing to imagine what that looks and smells like, the 'disgusting' parts of being human that are usually locked away from eyes and ears and noses.

Why do you write so much about scat but your characters don't eat or play with it?

I'm much more turned on by the act of shitting, and watching/smelling/hearing the act than by 'doing something' with what comes out. I'm not turned on by eating, smearing, the more degrading side of the fetish. Everyone shits, and I enjoy letting characters in some of my stories witness the act up close, but I have no interest in having them eat or smear or play with it. Sorry, just not my thing.

One of the reasons I write scat stories with the particular aspects I include is that I couldn't find stories like mine. Almost all of the scat stories lead to characters eating and smearing and swallowing, etc, and since I'm not into that, I wanted to read 'less hardcore' scat stories. Sure, it is a stretch to classify The Naturals as anything other than hardcore, but by comparison to most other scat stories out there, it is generally lighter than the shit-eating smearfests that you'll find elsewhere.

What sorts of stories won't you write about?

I will never write about my characters being seriously harmed. Rape, strong non-consensual actions, abuse, torture, pain, degradation, snuff, severe trauma, and other malicious events are not erotic to me and I never want my characters to experience those things. The real world has enough of all that, and I'd much rather write fantasies that are pleasant for the characters, even if they often challenge them emotionally and morally. I'm not opposed to including non-consensual scenes with a sleeping or passed out person. Not that this is any less of a violation, but it is easier to imagine and enjoy those scenarios, and also easier to ignore or reduce the harm to the character involved.

I'm also unlikely to write about extensive BDSM, sub/dom, hard smacking/slapping/pinching, cock-and-ball torture, that sort of thing. I'm not opposed to those subjects and am certainly not putting them on par with rape and the other tortures described above, just that I don't find those ideas particularly erotic personally and don't have the interest to give them a proper treatment.

What's up with all the aromas and odors and sniffing?

What can I say, I definitely have a fetish for smells. Also, it is often the most ignored sense in erotica. You practically never read about what sex smells like, and all sex acts have a smell of some kind in the real world. If you've ever had anal sex and not noticed that it can have different and distinctive scents, well, you're missing out! I find the aromas of various sex acts to be an incredible turn on, and as a result, so do many of my characters. I think it adds a fresh (haha) dimension to erotic stories that is sorely lacking and very worthwhile to explore.

Why do your female characters not menstruate?

This is really an excellent question. In some series, such as The Brown Spots, all the females do menstruate, but this is simply ignored in the narrative because it really isn't what the series is about and menstruation isn't a fetish I find of high interest.

That said, some of my characters do/will menstruate, and some scenes will absolutely include that aspect of sexuality, I just haven't gotten to it yet. Stay tuned.

Do you write interracial stories?

Yes, though my body of work at this point is mostly caucasion-centric. I assume that what most people mean when they request 'interracial' is white-black sex, and predominantly white female – black male sex. Some of that is on the way, it just isn't a specific fetish I care about. Race is largely unimportant to my characters, it just happens that the people they meet tend to be white.

I do have a few non-white characters, such as Keekah (Polynesian female) in Shipwrecked, Pash (Indian male), Wie and Nguya (Cambodian females) in The Shitting Fields, Ham and Lotta and others (black males / black female) in The Big Ride, and Hector (Hispanic male) and several of his colleagues (black males) in Ending a Dry Spell, and the Inspector and his initiates (Japanese male and females) in Passing the Sniff Test. More will emerge over time.

Do you write male-male erotica?

I haven't yet, and I doubt I will ever make it a habit. I am very, very lightly bi-curious, but just barely. Maybe once, twice a year I explore a fantasy in my head about a bi experience, but I'm not physically attracted to men (though I would actually like to be!). As a result, I have a hard time imagining and enjoying male-male relationships and sex acts in erotica and in my writing.

That said, I do have some scenes planned where there are bisexual male characters (which includes male-male scenes) in play, especially in the innocent early teen genre. If the mood hits just right, I might even consider a series with a bisexual male lead character. But I can't see myself writing pure homosexual male stories, sorry. Check out the Nifty Archive where there are tons and tons of stories available of gay male erotica.

Do you like hearing from gay males who read your stories?

I love hearing from anyone who enjoys my stories! I'm surprised at how many gay males have reached out to me to say they enjoy some of my work. It is really satisfying and humbling to have such a diversity of people with such diverse sexual orientations comment and find pleasure in reading what I write.

Can I tell you about how I fapped to your story?

Please do! I love descriptive first-hand (HAHA) experiences you've had of any kind, and if those include jerking off or fingering yourself or whatever to one of my stories, I'd be very interested in you telling me about it.

You should be put in prison for writing about adults having sex with children.

I utterly disagree and challenge the notion that writing about a criminal action is the same as performing it. Do James Patterson or John Sanford or Patricia Cornwell get arrested for writing about characters who murder or rape other characters, including children? Stephen King?

If it is legal, acceptable, and financially-rewarding to write about the abuse and killing of people, some of whom are children, how is writing a story where children experience pleasure and emotional bonding remotely worthy of prison?

Both genres are fiction, both are intended to be played out in your mind, not in real life. I want no children to ever be put in the positions I fictionalize, and I suspect the same can be said for Patterson, Cornwell, and other authors who describe violent murders and abuse. None of us want the real world to match what we write about. That's part of why we write, to create and explore scenarios that cannot (and often, should not) happen in real life.

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