So, there seems to be a buzz over books that are “hot” or “not.” I’m not jumping into this fray because I don’t have the time, energry, brain cells, or patience to devote to it. However, because I can’t manage to walk away from contention, I think I’ll have to dip my toe into it.:[
Quite frankly, I don’t get it. :s I don’t get the references to pornography or lack of character development or lack of emotion. I’ve read pornography, I’ve viewed pornography and I’m well-versed enough to know the difference…and there’s a huge difference.
If someone doesn’t like the sex, then read the lines without it, but don’t dismiss the books with as having no merit. I like Steak-n-Shakes chocolate shakes. If someone is lactose intolerant, well, they shouldn’t order that chocolate shake…but don’t tell me it’s not any good. Especially not when sales figures reflect a whole slew of people buying up those chocolate shakes.
I dare say that a well-written book with strong character development, deeply emotional, touching on a wide variety of issues can…gasp…include sex. Not fade-to-black but real between-the-sheets or :d on-the-table sex. I’d like to think that’s what I offer readers with each book. But then again…perhaps I’m delusional.
