It's a very good question. I think that there is a huge market for erotica, but because of the stigma attached it doesn't sell very well in print. If you were to check any of the major online sites (Amazon, Smashwords, Kobo, etc), you will find that the market is flooded. Problem is that people often confuse erotica with porn (there is a difference). There are some brilliant erotica writers out there, but sadly, when it comes to that genre, mosly e-books sell.
Writing is something I've always wanted to do, but I never considered it as a career until two years ago. Most of my time as a teacher was spent writing stories for my lessons, stories that most other teachers at my school ended up using as well. I never thought of it as being 'a writer', merely as being 'a creative teacher'. I still write for fun and as a cheap form of therapy, but I am more serious now about wanting to be a writer.
And the first writer I read that inspired me to write was Ray Bradbury. I was a huge fan as a kid. Incidentally, Ray passed away little over a month ago, may his soul be at peace.
You've done an amazing job getting this far with your writing, Ian. It must feel wonderful. You are a very talented writer, I'm sure that it will only get better from here on out. I will go check them out.
Congrats Ian. Really happy for you.
I've finally picked up a copy and I've gotten to chapter 15. I'm loving the humour so far.
I've heard good things about 'Relentless', but I haven't read it yet. I am an avid Dean Koontz fan, but I've not had much time for reading over the last few months. I will try to get my hands on a copy, you've whet my appetite.
Oh yeah, that looks vaguely familiar...
I do appreciate a good book cover, but it's not what draws me to reading a book. The title is usually what draws me in. I am one of those creatures of habit though, I enter the library and head directly for the authors I know and love, but I do often just browse and I always pick books with an interesting name (bearing in mind that book covers can't really be seen while browsing a crowded bookshelf).
These were the 7 sins that annoy me most, but I've opened the topic up to any more suggestions. Feel free to add more to it, Martini.
If you want an honest opinion, just ask a child.
"Torak woke with a jolt from a sleep he'd never meant to have."
From Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver... part of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series.
Oh I need to have a look at this one, seems right up my proverbial alley...
