Jyvur Entropy asked Linnea May:

I just read Violent Delights. It is my only book of yours I have read. So I don't know how often you put rape or dubious consent in your books. My question is this: Does the fact that women find rape a turn on give you any sense of existential dread? Why are women turned on by rape? Do you feel any conflict satisfying this degenerate fantasy?

Linnea May That is a great question! (And I'm sorry for only seeing it now)
I don't think women are simply 'turned on by rape' but by a fantasy version of a scenario that - from the outside - could be seen as rape. I'll admit that I did struggle with the concept at first (even though I enjoy writing these kinds of stories), but try to see it as it is: a fantasy. My books are pure escapism and have nothing to do with reality, and that's what many of us seek when we dive into a book: a break from reality. I doubt that any of my readers would actually want to experience the situations described in my books and it's more about the allure of taboo and about being wanted/desire by a super hot guy who could have anyone - but he wants you! And he's willing to be a bad boy to get you. ;)

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