Exploring Non-Erotic Elements | Marketing Mondays

One of the problems with writing Erotic Science Fiction is the fact that many potential readers assume the focus is on the erotic elements rather than the underlying science fiction and general plot. To try and overcome this perception, I’ve started posting excerpts from my books that highlight some of non-erotic elements to show characters and conflicts that hopefully appeal to the more mainstream readers. These excerpts will be shared on Mondays and I’ve created a tag “MarketingMondays” to track the postings.

As the excerpts run, I’ll watch sales numbers and see if they are helping.

My first excerpt was shared earlier this week. While the scene is from relatively late in the book (chapter 14), I felt it was a good excerpt since is encapsulates Paul and Jeryl’s accomplishments in the first part of the book while setting the stage for the climatic conflicts that make of the last part of the first book.

For anyone who has not yet read the books, there are likely a few obvious questions I can answer. If you have additional question I can answer, please leave a comment on this or the excerpt posting.

Who are Paul & Jeryl? Paul is the main character, a physicist cast back in time from the future into his fourteen-year-old body, but retaining his knowledge and worldview. Jeryl is his high-school “crush” who he decides to try and win over as her journeys through his life a second time.Why did he decide to make a car and create other inventions? A lot of his motivation is laid out in the first excerpt. The key, is he wants to improve the world, not just for himself, but for everyone. This is a key motivation for him throughout the series.Why not skip the erotic elements in the books? I’ve written about my personal perspective on erotic science fiction, but it’s worth re-stating here:

Human nature is intriguing, and the allure of the “forbidden” has long fascinated us. Sex is a fundamental aspect of being human—a natural activity that connects us all. Pretending that our characters do not experience physical desires or emotions felt dishonest and unsatisfying from a storytelling perspective. Moreover, I believe that exploring these themes in my writing provides depth and complexity to my characters, making them more relatable and engaging for readers.

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