Cassio Da
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Penelope Douglas:
have you ever considered writing a book that would not have sex scene? Like some YA's books where you see the realtionship growing up and in the end you're yelling "Just kiss her already!" and that's pretty much all that happens?
Penelope Douglas
Hey, Cassio!
Actually, I love those books. Well written foreplay leading to a single kiss can be so much hotter than a sex-filled book. I would definitely consider it, but to be honest, I really do love writing the intimacy scenes, so I'm not sure if I'd ever get around to a cleaner story like that. While I am interested, I enjoy seeing my characters experience that level of intimacy.
Not to mention, there's not much of an indie market for it. Most readers want to see the sexy stuff, so if I did do that at some point, I think I would need a publisher to make sure it reached the right audience.
So yes, I am interested, and I fully support books like that. I'm reading a couple of romances right now with no sex. But it's not something I'm planning quite yet.
Thanks for the question!
Actually, I love those books. Well written foreplay leading to a single kiss can be so much hotter than a sex-filled book. I would definitely consider it, but to be honest, I really do love writing the intimacy scenes, so I'm not sure if I'd ever get around to a cleaner story like that. While I am interested, I enjoy seeing my characters experience that level of intimacy.
Not to mention, there's not much of an indie market for it. Most readers want to see the sexy stuff, so if I did do that at some point, I think I would need a publisher to make sure it reached the right audience.
So yes, I am interested, and I fully support books like that. I'm reading a couple of romances right now with no sex. But it's not something I'm planning quite yet.
Thanks for the question!
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Maddyy_webb
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Penelope Douglas:
Penelope, I need to know, does the heroine have sex with anyone other than Michael? Can you let me know and mark it as a spoiler? The suspense is driving me insane! Please put me out of my misery. BTW I absolutely love your work, I seriously cannot wait for this book!
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