tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post1513033591287263203..comments2023-10-05T05:20:59.743-04:00Comments on Piedmont Writer: It's About the SexAnne Gallagherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-74028184096924744042012-01-24T19:32:25.301-05:002012-01-24T19:32:25.301-05:00I would use the word 'classy' applies here...I would use the word 'classy' applies here. The point is made without being spelled out act by act.<br /><br />And I think that readers of your previous work would be shocked if you suddenly did the full-out description- but that this is appropriate to the story, and perfectly romantic.<br /><br />I am a 40 year old woman who has been married twice and I STILL turned bright red at some of the stuff I read in the 'historical romance' section at the book store awhile back. Randomly opening to pages and just reading. It was absolutely embarrassing and worse, it was bad writing.<br /><br />So I say, 'old-fashioned' is refreshing, and I will pay to read it.<br /><br />~bruFebruary Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078037856070486022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-11627646726306022942012-01-24T17:54:28.663-05:002012-01-24T17:54:28.663-05:00It's obvious that sex was had, but I wouldn...It's obvious that sex was had, but I wouldn't feel it necessary to warn anybody that the book contained sex. I wouldn't worry about it. :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-35910018558119656242012-01-24T17:29:55.897-05:002012-01-24T17:29:55.897-05:00I think you did fine. I agree with what Matthew sa...I think you did fine. I agree with what Matthew said. This is romance where the reader fills in the blanks as opposed to erotica where all the blanks are filled in. :-)Diane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-34063706686543177142012-01-24T16:14:05.255-05:002012-01-24T16:14:05.255-05:00I did a double-take at the title of your post and ...I did a double-take at the title of your post and had to stop by. How could I not? I think the scene was absolutely fine. Implication without graphic content. I think emotion and passion can be shone with very little description. It's better that way.Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787088898112141579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-46994599704371349992012-01-24T11:05:17.140-05:002012-01-24T11:05:17.140-05:00Crystal -- That's what I like about slamming t...Crystal -- That's what I like about slamming that door. It's left up to the reader. We don't have to become voyeurs.<br /><br />Sarah -- LOL. Truthfully, I don't mind reading them if they're very tasteful, but I've read so many "romances" that are just porn, that I'm turned off now instead of being turned on. I think the implication of the sex, is just as sexy as the actual doing of the sex.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-48410172339054764522012-01-24T10:43:17.282-05:002012-01-24T10:43:17.282-05:00first off, i literally LMAO at this:
And I have a...first off, i literally LMAO at this:<br /><br /><i>And I have absolutely no desire to explain what the word burgeoning means</i><br /><br />Now, i love me a sexy sex scene, but that's me. I would consider this a sex scene, but it's all behind closed doors. I have the same sort of sex scene in my YA book.Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-53541966563838513422012-01-24T10:39:44.980-05:002012-01-24T10:39:44.980-05:00Most definitely! Sex scenes can often be left to t...Most definitely! Sex scenes can often be left to the reader's imagination; let them think what went on in that bed, on that kitchen table, you get my gist!! Writing sex scenes is something I'm pretty shoddy at so I generally leave it to the reader to decide.<br /><br />CJ xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-68307717768513208522012-01-24T09:32:46.162-05:002012-01-24T09:32:46.162-05:00Susan -- See, that was part of the problem I had i...Susan -- See, that was part of the problem I had in writing the story right from the beginning -- They're married, and married people do have sex. Mostly.<br /><br />Liza -- "engaging" great words. Thanks.<br /><br />Susan -- "burgeoning" to begin to grow, as in plants, a bud, a shoot for a flower. HA!Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-33254872695384001352012-01-24T09:00:18.146-05:002012-01-24T09:00:18.146-05:00So what DOES the word burgeoning mean? :)
I thin...So what DOES the word burgeoning mean? :) <br /><br />I think you absolutely have to be true to your story and write it the way it needs to be written (and to your sensibilities as a writer). Is that sex? Well, yes. But you didn't show it. Which is also fine. :) #noworriesSusan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-57992559399000784552012-01-24T08:31:35.457-05:002012-01-24T08:31:35.457-05:00If written well, the lead up and the suspense can ...If written well, the lead up and the suspense can be more err, engaging, then the "act" itself. :)Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-9154943210560025362012-01-24T08:25:35.151-05:002012-01-24T08:25:35.151-05:00It is sex (I mean, it's clear sex happened), b...It is sex (I mean, it's clear sex happened), but it's sex between a married couple - nothing wrong with that.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-1147337791567444482012-01-24T07:53:35.244-05:002012-01-24T07:53:35.244-05:00Michelle -- I think that's the operative word ...Michelle -- I think that's the operative word here -- tasteful. The whole issue of sex is very subjective.<br /><br />Donna -- Target audience plays a big role. Little old ladies, housewives of a certain bent, and their daughters, because what daughter didn't pick up book her mother was reading?<br /><br />Sarah -- Yes, what was needed for this particular story.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-66050560164646203102012-01-24T04:07:41.936-05:002012-01-24T04:07:41.936-05:00It's sex in as much as we 'know' what ...It's sex in as much as we 'know' what they did between chapters. Seems to me that's all that's needed for this particular story.Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-57917497473049588972012-01-24T03:04:06.878-05:002012-01-24T03:04:06.878-05:00I read smutt, so to me it isn't sex. They hav...I read smutt, so to me it isn't sex. They have a sappy moment and the door closes on the reader.<br /><br />However, if this is as much sex as you feel the book needs, or that you are willing to write, then it is enough. Keeping in mind your target audience is a good thing to consider Anne.<br /><br />It is a definitely a sweet scene :)<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-23869063543930848602012-01-24T00:16:46.050-05:002012-01-24T00:16:46.050-05:00That's as much sex as there is in Monarch, and...That's as much sex as there is in Monarch, and people say that is sex, so I don't know. It's all so subjective. I think this is tasteful. :)Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-51350235041592301762012-01-23T19:17:54.836-05:002012-01-23T19:17:54.836-05:00Melody -- Yeah, they are married, so I kind of don...Melody -- Yeah, they are married, so I kind of don't feel as bad as I usually do.<br /><br />Len -- Implied is a good word. Thanks.<br /><br />Linda -- You know, there're so many who say you should, then there are so many who say, you shouldn't. It's hard to know, so I just go with my gut. I like to think it's sexy and sweet at the same time.<br /><br />Emma -- It is a thin line that I've been walking for awhile. I don't read it so why should I write it. Right?<br /><br />Susan -- You know that's one of he reasons I decided to write in this genre, so I wouldn't have to worry about what the Monster thought.<br /><br />BragonDorn -- LOL. That's funny. I wondered how long it would take for someone to call me out.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-544691719993117822012-01-23T18:34:47.848-05:002012-01-23T18:34:47.848-05:00Hypocrite! Liar!
Just kidding :P I would say tha...Hypocrite! Liar! <br /><br />Just kidding :P I would say that it is perfect the way it is. Whether its considered sex or not is beyond me.BragonDornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327193036434280792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-83913046573649881162012-01-23T18:10:19.917-05:002012-01-23T18:10:19.917-05:00I think you handled it beautifully. It isn't n...I think you handled it beautifully. It isn't necessary to create an explicit blow-by-blow account of a sexual encounter or an act of violence, either, for the reader to fill in the blanks and get a clear picture of what happened. And kudos for choosing not to write anything to offend or embarrass your daughter.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-58008595825145258342012-01-23T16:52:42.101-05:002012-01-23T16:52:42.101-05:00Anne, you've got nothing to worry about. I thi...Anne, you've got nothing to worry about. I think it's great. Yes, it's sex in that it's implied but no, it's not sex because you don't see it. It's that lovely thin line. If it makes you feel any better, that's how sex worms its way into my novels, too. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-15823308916425967162012-01-23T16:40:42.878-05:002012-01-23T16:40:42.878-05:00Well, that's how I write it, so it's perfe...Well, that's how I write it, so it's perfect! :-)<br /><br />Seriously, unless you write in a genre where full details are expected, I think it's better to involve the reader by letting them use their imagination.Linda Cassidy Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105748665483726537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-25085167116084256472012-01-23T16:35:51.585-05:002012-01-23T16:35:51.585-05:00There aren't any details in there. It is impl...There aren't any details in there. It is implied. I think it's great! :)Len Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394563639136301725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-83115301268405789602012-01-23T13:40:28.450-05:002012-01-23T13:40:28.450-05:00Well, I think the technical term would be 'imp...Well, I think the technical term would be 'implied sex.' So is it? Is it not? I don't know. I don't think it counts as a sex scene, as it were. And they're married! It's okay! And, for what it's worth, I am one of those people who does not want to read a full-on sex scene, so I think this is perfect. They're married. It's not graphic. I'm good. :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846251713093236356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-21020531588608895332012-01-23T13:14:15.841-05:002012-01-23T13:14:15.841-05:00Summer -- I like that term, vanilla sex. Mother ap...Summer -- I like that term, vanilla sex. Mother approved is good too.<br /><br />Alex -- I knew you would approve, of my reasons and the scene. lol<br /><br />Matthew -- I would not even have the faintest clue how to write erotica! Maybe I am a prude?<br /><br />Justine -- Oh yes, after he leaves her in the morning, she waxes poetic on her "feelings" and such. Even brought a little tear to my eye. She's so in love with him she's pathetic. lol<br /><br />Les -- I love that story about quiet sex. Maybe I could branch out in my women's fiction one day. And after reading your JUST IN TIME, I wouldn't think you had a problem writing ANYTHING! Surprise Surprise.<br /><br />Betty -- Cigarette and a snack. You are too funny!<br /><br />Yvonne -- Thanks. I kind of like that line myself. <br /><br />Em -- Yes, that's true. They did make love. Lots of it. Oops, my imagination has run away with me again.<br /><br />Linda -- I hear you. Know exactly what you mean.<br /><br />Shelley -- Hey, good to see you out and about. I'm glad you liked the little bit I posted.<br /><br />Rula -- Swoon worthy is right. The stuff leading up to that is just so... I can't even describe it, sooooo emotional. <br /><br />Angie -- Thanks so much.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-38939336300016624282012-01-23T12:48:30.501-05:002012-01-23T12:48:30.501-05:00I'd say it's perfect regence romance sex. ...I'd say it's perfect regence romance sex. Well done!Angie Paxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16858564760009040975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-2724861973986202642012-01-23T12:26:41.144-05:002012-01-23T12:26:41.144-05:00I'd call it closed door sex, which is perfectl...I'd call it closed door sex, which is perfectly fine. I read a broad range and, like you said, the story/build up surrounding the scene is important. Sounds like you have a swoon worthy situation with your characters ;)Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.com