Author Delilah Marvelle is my special guest today. Recently her publisher cancelled her School of Gallantry series just as the second story, Lord of Pleasure is about to hit the stores. You can read the background here. I asked Delilah to tell us about the school of gallantry. This is what she said…
Thirteen Things Men Would Learn At The School of Gallantry
My dearest Readers,
Here are 13 things men would learn if they attended the School of Gallantry. By the by, for those of you that are curious, the School of Gallantry was founded in 1830 in London, by Madame de Maitenon who sought to educate men in the topic of love and seduction. (Mind you, the school and all the characters in my books are fictional but hey, a woman can dream)
Gentlemen:
1. Instead of relying on giving a lady more flowers and more gifts, try to rely on giving more of yourself.
2. The art of pleasure involves more than just that stick between your legs.
3. As a side note to number 2, most women’s delicate little pearls cannot be reached by said stick, no matter how long or how large. Which leaves a woman quite wanting. It is up to you to ensure that little pearl is properly tended to.
4. Lust can be quite a terrible predicament. Learn to control it, lest it control you.
5. A dildo is a fun little accessory every man should keep at his bedside. Not for himself, mind you (although if it strikes your fancy…), but rather, for his lady.
6. You cannot thoroughly pleasure a woman you do not know. Take the time to understand who she is. Not just what she looks like.
7. Men are peacocks. And they are forever emphasizing the last five letters to anyone willing to notice. Try not to remember that the small things in a relationship with a woman, that could be the size of a pea, are as important as the…well…you know.
8. Love isn’t something meant to be understood. But felt.
9. No, not all men are created equal. Because some of you possess qualities that go beyond a woman’s wildest dreams. You just have to learn what those qualities are.
10. If you are enrolled in this school, you are already taking your first step toward pleasuring your lady. Be proud of it.
11. Though earlier it was mentioned you should give more of yourself than flowers or gifts, expensive gifts, such as jewelry, do come in handy when words simply elude you. But I do suggest you start reading the dictionary on a more frequent basis to help you build your vocabulary as words are necessary to maintaining a relationship.
12. Ask your lady what it is she wants most from you. Then try not to run.
13. You cannot become the Lord of Pleasure until your lady dubs you as such.
www.DelilahMarvelle.com
Lord of Pleasure, August 2009
RT Reviewer’s Choice Award Nominee,
N.O.R’s Best Historical Romance of the Year
& Booksellers Best Award Double Finalist!
Thanks to Delilah for visiting today.
Do you think the School of Gallantry would be handy in the twenty-first century?
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July 30th, 2009 at 1:32 am · Link
ohh i m feeling love.. and i m really feeling it :)
Dear life, 13 things I want today
July 30th, 2009 at 2:34 am · Link
Great! Specially loved the #8
Thanks for dropping by on my TT and yes the moon picture came right after a dozen of tries :)
Have a great weekend ahead!
July 30th, 2009 at 3:34 am · Link
I could barely get beyond #1 on your list…that one is most important….give of yourself. [both genders if you want my opinion]
My Thursday’s road signs & slogans are posted…come on over if you need some laughter!
Happy 13′ing!!
July 30th, 2009 at 3:41 am · Link
I loved #3!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 3:50 am · Link
LOL I love #12 Nice to meet you Delilah’
Happy T13!
July 30th, 2009 at 5:02 am · Link
Wow. What a list.
Happy Thursday!
http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2009/07/dont-ya-love-thursdays.html
July 30th, 2009 at 5:23 am · Link
Oh yes … all men should have to go there. My husband included. LOL Happy Thursday!
July 30th, 2009 at 6:33 am · Link
Awesome list! I’ll have to ‘accidentally’ leave it up for my husband to see when he checks his email.
July 30th, 2009 at 6:59 am · Link
Number one is sooo important!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:11 am · Link
Love #12, but #7 – huh?
July 30th, 2009 at 7:34 am · Link
*sigh* All the best schools are in fiction.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:37 am · Link
Aw, I think my husband has attended the school!
July 30th, 2009 at 8:49 am · Link
Great TT!
*hugs*
Paige
My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/
July 30th, 2009 at 8:59 am · Link
Great list! I think I can mention this “school” to my male friends ; )
July 30th, 2009 at 9:10 am · Link
I wish this could be a real school!
July 30th, 2009 at 9:38 am · Link
Wow! Talk about a lot of love. Who knew 13 could be so lucky? LOL Thank you to everyone for reading and posting. I really wish this could be a real school too. It should be mandated by law that every man attend and then some real progress will be made in society. In response to Alice who had a HUH? on #7, there was a NOT that was NOT supposed to be in there. That said, I got a little too symbolic for my own good. The pea refers to a woman’s you know what, but the men only think about THEIR you know what. I guess I should have just wrote that, LOL.
July 30th, 2009 at 9:58 am · Link
Really enjoyed all 13 rules. I find nothing wrong with that list for this day and time!!
July 30th, 2009 at 10:42 am · Link
Hey there Delilah!
Loved Mistress of Pleasure and I know I’m going to love Lord of Pleasure!
Number #4 is my fav!
July 30th, 2009 at 11:52 am · Link
I love number one! :)
It’s very nice to meet you, Delilah!
July 30th, 2009 at 12:47 pm · Link
Love #2. Ain’t that the truth!
http://christinadelorenzo.blogspot.com/
July 30th, 2009 at 12:49 pm · Link
Oh Delilah, this was great!! And best of luck with the release
July 30th, 2009 at 2:24 pm · Link
Delilah, I think I need to get to know you better … and to read your book.
July 30th, 2009 at 2:32 pm · Link
Fantastic list!
July 30th, 2009 at 3:42 pm · Link
Wonderful list . . . though I’m afraid this is a school from which few men would graduate (LOL).
July 30th, 2009 at 4:36 pm · Link
Excellent list, Delilah! Lori, maybe this could be one of those continuing education courses that need to be repeated periodically to keep their memories fresh :)
July 30th, 2009 at 5:25 pm · Link
I can’t even keep up with all the posts, LOL. Thank you to everyone who has posted! You gals are AWESOME.
I agree that very few men wouldn’t graduate. I also feel as if getting an F in class would take on a WHOLE NEW MEANING…nudge, nudge, snort. And yes, some ‘would’ have to have refresher courses. Grin.
July 30th, 2009 at 5:47 pm · Link
Are you sure this school is fictional? The Man must have learned this stuff from somewhere.
July 30th, 2009 at 6:51 pm · Link
LOL @ Jennifer Leeland!
Hi, Delilah! A fabulous Thursday Thirteen, I must say. #6 is my personal favorite.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:33 pm · Link
I hope you can find a new publisher this sounds like a fascinating series.
Happy TT.
Janice~
July 30th, 2009 at 11:39 pm · Link
I love the sound of your series, Delilah, and I’m looking forward to reading your new release. The school of gallantry sounds fascinating.
August 1st, 2009 at 11:18 pm · Link
My dearest Shelley,
Thank you SO Much!!!! Please let me know what you think of the series