I write new adult & I use the 'F'-word

   So, I've seen so many people lately, who are opposed to dropping the F-bomb in books. And that's okay - to each his own. But don't judge me because I DO use it.

    My new adult books ALL include some variation of the word fuck, and I'm not about to apologize for it. If you read my books and don't like my use (or over-use) of the F-word, you're welcome not to read it.

    I don't write it into my books for attention, by the way. I write it because 18-25 year olds use the word (and so many others) to express their feelings. Fuck is a word that can convey excitement, shock, surprise, anger, and a variety of other emotions. And let's face it, when you're fresh out of your parent's house, almost everyone lets loose and goes overboard with using swear words.

   Using the word is NOT a telltale sign of a lack of proper vocabulary. But when you drop a hammer on your big toe and break it, very few words will release some of that pain like growling fuck. I put a disclaimer on all my books that they are for adults, not teens, so if you're reading my book, then you are likely an adult. And as an adult, you might not want to read the words I use, but you damn sure shouldn't be complaining about them, when you can go into just about any establishment in this FREE country and hear much more vulgar words being said at any given time (well, except for maybe church).

  I expect some people will agree with what I'm saying, and some won't, and I can absolutely understand that. If you choose to comment on this post, please be sure to be respectful to whoever you're addressing, or your comments will be deleted.