tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post8648821466207381529..comments2024-02-22T05:37:41.257-05:00Comments on Christine Rains - Writer: Wicked Wednesday - romance to eroticaChristine Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-23011243913771968902013-06-27T11:20:08.325-04:002013-06-27T11:20:08.325-04:00I enjoy exploring other genres, too, both as a rea...I enjoy exploring other genres, too, both as a reader and as a storyteller. If this is something you're passionate about, then I say ignore your fears and go for it! It's fun to branch out from an established norm. :)Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-91660073626239695412013-06-27T09:50:08.419-04:002013-06-27T09:50:08.419-04:00I think the best advice I always read about this k...I think the best advice I always read about this kind of thing is follow your heart, write for yourself with passion, and others will follow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-83403713049325141352013-06-27T05:46:10.632-04:002013-06-27T05:46:10.632-04:00This is something I've struggled with too, as ...This is something I've struggled with too, as I'm love to try erotica. I think paranormal erotica could be really popular, too. <br /><br />The best I've come up with is using a pen name, and I know some authors who are doing that, but then that means building a new brand.<br /><br />I wish I had more useful advice for you ...<br /><br />The one thing I'm certain of though is, any true fans of your work won't care if you venture out into new genres. They'll either be pleased because it's more of your work for them to read, or they'll leave it be if it's not their cup of tea. And I think any true writer friends won't give you guff for trying a new genre; I think most people will understand your motivation for it. <br /><br />Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-20040711434078755642013-06-26T17:58:23.983-04:002013-06-26T17:58:23.983-04:00Honestly, I've considered it, too. A friend of...Honestly, I've considered it, too. A friend of mine makes a great living at writing erotica. <br /><br />My next fantasy has more romance and more of the sexay in it than my former work. It's all good. <br /><br />Since you write for the adult market anyway, I don't think you should get any backlash. It's just degrees of spice, right?M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-24964222722301978312013-06-26T16:01:08.463-04:002013-06-26T16:01:08.463-04:00I'm exploring other genres too, notably NA rom...I'm exploring other genres too, notably NA romance. But when I submit, I'm pretty sure I'll use a penname because I do write for middle-graders occasionally.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-22231109059988290172013-06-26T12:53:33.054-04:002013-06-26T12:53:33.054-04:00Thank you all. I'm not quite sure where I'...Thank you all. I'm not quite sure where I'm going to go yet, but this is one path.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-11712506469180783012013-06-26T12:19:32.725-04:002013-06-26T12:19:32.725-04:00I think there is absolutely nothing wrong with exp...I think there is absolutely nothing wrong with exploring other writing venues. <br /><br />You said it yourself "-You- have branded yourself a paranormal romance writer", so there's no reason you can't change that brand to fit other genres, as well. <br /><br />For those of us who enjoy your writing, we'll follow along regardless :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-76348084385689726052013-06-26T11:56:26.510-04:002013-06-26T11:56:26.510-04:00I have published one erotic story, but I did use a...I have published one erotic story, but I did use a pen name for it. Then again, I have story ideas ranging from MG to adult, so it was purely so when I get my YA (and if I ever get around to writing my MG story idea), then it'll be a little harder for those ages to find my more 18+ material. I think with your dilemma, it helps that you're still writing in the same genre ... just going from sweet and slightly spicy to hot. In other words, it's not THAT big of a leap. :)Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-67198130058599843222013-06-26T08:42:32.578-04:002013-06-26T08:42:32.578-04:00While I don't read erotica, I don't see an...While I don't read erotica, I don't see anything wrong with writing in other genres. You're established now - it should be all right.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-36376989130390206092013-06-26T07:14:44.514-04:002013-06-26T07:14:44.514-04:00I think genre-hopping shows how well-rounded you a...I think genre-hopping shows how well-rounded you are as a writer. Best of luck!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-73226278505619702722013-06-26T03:29:37.988-04:002013-06-26T03:29:37.988-04:00I don't think genre-hopping is a bad thing at ...I don't think genre-hopping is a bad thing at all. The trouble I'm having at the moment is deciding which one to focus on, there are so many.<br />Surely it demonstrates your versatility as a writer.<br /><br />As for erotica, it shouldn't be treated any differently to other genres. If people have a problem with it then they shouldn't read it, and shouldn't complain about it. <br />There are plenty of people that do like it and will you give you the right feedback.<br /><br />(I hope that came across as I intended, supportively ;-))Heather Muskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401981352369837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-81585809724725400892013-06-26T03:21:50.236-04:002013-06-26T03:21:50.236-04:00Congrats for reaching into other genres! It takes ...Congrats for reaching into other genres! It takes a lot of courage to do that. I completely understand your fears, but I'm betting it won't be a problem. Some people might find it 'difficult', but as you said, I don't think romance and erotica are really that far from each other (not like MG to erotica ;) ). Here's wishing you the best of luck! Go get them :)Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.com