tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post3357126372477715739..comments2023-12-26T09:31:36.829-08:00Comments on Warm Days, Cool Nights and Hot Guys....: Wednesday Releases!Jennifer Jakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012313645373633840noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-28724674487259192022012-03-08T05:33:57.423-08:002012-03-08T05:33:57.423-08:00Interesting interview! I have to admit that some ...Interesting interview! I have to admit that some of the favorite stories that I have read lately have been erotica romances and it isn't just because for the steamy scenes. There are some really great stories out there and I can't wait to read your as well. Thanks, Jackie rings@wwt.netGingerRinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06999255993235185837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-52686456457070051392012-03-07T15:06:37.672-08:002012-03-07T15:06:37.672-08:00Thanks for the kind words, Barb! And for stopping ...Thanks for the kind words, Barb! And for stopping by.Lynda Baileyhttp://www.lyndabailey.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-27863716545893544642012-03-07T15:00:30.101-08:002012-03-07T15:00:30.101-08:00Just what I needed to warm me up this cool, windy ...Just what I needed to warm me up this cool, windy afternoon, Lynda. :) Good luck with your first indie-pubbed book. I have no doubt that it will do very well.Barb Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08996074777659677868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-18413682886791001602012-03-07T14:53:10.538-08:002012-03-07T14:53:10.538-08:00Thanks Stephanie!
I've been in love with Kane...Thanks Stephanie!<br /><br />I've been in love with Kane forever. He's such sweetheart - when he's not being a typical guy. LOL<br /><br />Thanks for popping in!Lynda Baileyhttp://www.lyndabailey.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-4998899526246737982012-03-07T14:51:06.963-08:002012-03-07T14:51:06.963-08:00I couldn't agree more, Diana. It's the emo...I couldn't agree more, Diana. It's the emotional connection between the characters that make the story. Having love scenes on the page adds another dimension to that connection. <br /><br />I know a number of authors who don't do sex on the page and that's fine. I enjoy those stories just as much as I do erotic romance. <br /><br />But for me, as a writer, I feel like I've cheated my characters if I don't allow them to fully explore their physical love for one another.<br /><br />Thanks a bunch for stopping by!Lynda Baileyhttp://www.lyndabailey.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-30023272976101965922012-03-07T14:46:16.708-08:002012-03-07T14:46:16.708-08:00Nancy~
Ya, gimme hot and steamy and real!
Thanks...Nancy~<br /><br />Ya, gimme hot and steamy and real!<br /><br />Thanks for popping in!Lynda Baileyhttp://www.lyndabailey.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-47501267492358477342012-03-07T14:44:46.153-08:002012-03-07T14:44:46.153-08:00Sandra~
Well said. We didn't invent sex, but ...Sandra~<br /><br />Well said. We didn't invent sex, but we do enjoy it. :0<br /><br />And thanks for the compliment on BBL! Maybe you'll win the free PDF copy......<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Lynda Baileyhttp://www.lyndabailey.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-8704604289434428272012-03-07T14:33:23.994-08:002012-03-07T14:33:23.994-08:00Well done! I loved the excerpt!! The small touch...Well done! I loved the excerpt!! The small touch of Kane shielding her with his body to protect her makes him a lovable heroine and the scene much more intense!<br />Stephanie QueenStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859323073266934603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-50310228813913278072012-03-07T13:26:02.537-08:002012-03-07T13:26:02.537-08:00There certainly is a time and a place for erotica ...There certainly is a time and a place for erotica in a story, Lynda. I debated whether or not to include erotica in mine. In the end I did decided on the scenes. I think love scenes add to the overall picture, because in the end, the romance is why the reader keeps turning the pages. Does the boy get the girl? Readers want to imagine themsleves in the story, feeling the emotions of the hero or heroine.Greycliffs Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769166722380502775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-59390510443831241612012-03-07T12:45:16.463-08:002012-03-07T12:45:16.463-08:00I love your post today. Hot, steamy stuff can be g...I love your post today. Hot, steamy stuff can be good, but, like you I need a real story in there as well!Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366248895961876075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-85045805314766363542012-03-07T12:27:46.443-08:002012-03-07T12:27:46.443-08:00I hate the word "smut". I hear it way to...I hate the word "smut". I hear it way too often. What's wrong with writing about human nature. We didn't invent sex and we won't be the last to do it, but we might as well enjoy it. Thanks for spelling out the difference. Both erotic romance and erotica have their place.<br />As for your blurb and except; I gotta have it.<br /><br />Sandra Dailey<br />sandy4lee@yahoo.comSandra Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096003641160112825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-67841429335550142022012-03-07T07:38:34.812-08:002012-03-07T07:38:34.812-08:00Thanks Lucy!
I'm totally with you in that I n...Thanks Lucy!<br /><br />I'm totally with you in that I need my HEA at the end of a story - erotic or not. Or at least a HFN. <br /><br />Glad you liked the excerpt! And thanks for popping in!Lynda Baileyhttp://www.lyndabailey.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-66436067192971831642012-03-07T07:35:30.723-08:002012-03-07T07:35:30.723-08:00Hey Elisa~
When I first started writing romance, ...Hey Elisa~<br /><br />When I first started writing romance, I didn't *go there* with my love scenes because I was (hate to say it) afraid of what others would think of me. I know. Head hanging a bit in shame here. <br /><br />I didn't truly understand the difference between erotica and erotic romance. It was all porn to me. (Again, I ain't got nuthin' against porn! As I said, it can be quite "entertaining." *wink*)<br /><br />Once I began to enter writing contests, though, and saw that erotic romance needed a satisfying emotional conclusion, I thought, what the hell, and took "the plunge." No pun intended. :)<br /><br />Thanks a bunch for stopping by, Elisa!Lynda Baileyhttp://www.lyndabailey.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-68769143480416709452012-03-07T06:42:54.993-08:002012-03-07T06:42:54.993-08:00Lynda, I loved this post...especially the excerpt....Lynda, I loved this post...especially the excerpt. That's a great way to get the heart started in the morning!<br /><br />You did a great job of spelling out the difference between erotica and erotic romance. They are definitely different things, and I'm glad. I enjoy erotica-level sex, but only if it's in the context of a romance. Otherwise, it's just so many body parts, you know?<br /><br />Best wishes for success with Battle Born Love!Lucy Francishttp://www.lucyfrancis.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131795650883324230.post-46626685566730274432012-03-07T05:56:16.413-08:002012-03-07T05:56:16.413-08:00Very interesting post...and great excerpt, Lynda!!...Very interesting post...and great excerpt, Lynda!!!<br /><br />I've just been learning the distinction between "erotica" and "erotic romance." Your definition of the difference is really clear.<br /><br />I'm old enough, though, to remember when women first started using "erotica" to distinguish their sexually-explicit work from "porn." The distinction between "erotica" and "porn" was almost identical to the distinction that's apparently now made between "erotic romance" and "erotica": it was all about giving a satisfying emotional context to the sex, so it was an act between human beings with feelings for one another, not just two faceless bodies getting busy. <br /><br />I guess I have to re-learn my terminology!! <br /><br />Good luck with the new publication!!Elisa Beattyhttp://elisabeatty.comnoreply@blogger.com