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Most books won't do just a kiss anymore, but there are still many, many different ways to "close the bedroom door" on the reader, so you can insinuate there is sex without actually describing it.Wendy Quallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738672242498685175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-10181451186799032762009-08-22T18:35:44.345-04:002009-08-22T18:35:44.345-04:00So I'm biased (of course) but I think that Rom...So I'm biased (of course) but I think that Romance has the most devoted and loyal fans of any genre.Karla Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17951720163661226897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-78404852511236205532009-08-22T13:46:33.451-04:002009-08-22T13:46:33.451-04:00@Buffra
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...Jane-<br />Not all romance novels are loaded with sex.<br />They vary in heat level. It's kind of like going on a date, sometimes it's purely anticipation without contact, other times it's hot and heavy. Either / both can be great. <br />Erotica books have plentiful, graphic sex. <br /><br />This might surprise you, but romance/erotica novels (can) have rich characters, great locales, and strong plotlines, too! <br />As in any genre, the quality of romance books varies from fantastic to wretched. 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I ask only in the spirit of enquiry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338002014574933192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-10575804063392033902009-08-21T09:32:29.540-04:002009-08-21T09:32:29.540-04:00Reading all the comments here, I'm encouraged ...Reading all the comments here, I'm encouraged as a new romance writer.<br /><br />Its a lot of work but well worth it.<br /><br />Cheers<br />MJ <br />http://mjsmithbooks.weebly.com/index.htmlMJ Smithhttp://mjsmithbooks.weebly.com/index.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-90436164357590048782009-08-21T07:35:05.934-04:002009-08-21T07:35:05.934-04:00Massive congratulations on all the "Good on y...Massive congratulations on all the "Good on ya, mate" nominations. I've been reading and enjoying your blog since you won the guest slot on Nathan's blog.<br /><br />Good job, Eric and Laura! Good luck with the voting. 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