tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post3184490175553210383..comments2024-03-29T01:40:44.775-05:00Comments on CleanReads: Bringing Sexy Back... But NOT the way you think!Stephanie Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13396676424895522032noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-44799660266983696352011-01-16T23:05:56.464-06:002011-01-16T23:05:56.464-06:00Kudos to you Astraea Press. It's always nice t...Kudos to you Astraea Press. It's always nice to have a safe haven of sorts. I am very excited you will be at Sweet Pitch Day at Sweeter Romantic Notions. It's going to be a great day. That's January 20th. Cya then!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765458764192796911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-36207695946428716962010-12-29T09:06:59.140-06:002010-12-29T09:06:59.140-06:00You're site sounds wonderful! I don't like...You're site sounds wonderful! I don't like to read erotica either. If I'm reading a book with stuff I don't like, I skip over that part. I totally agree that you can have a romantic, sexy scene without talking it to death with graphic words. That's what makes a good writer. The reader gets it, but doesn't have to be hit over the head with it.<br /><br />Just out of curiosity, what word count will you be putting into print?<br /><br />Thanks :)<br /><br />RuthRuth J. Hartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082528113445368320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-22724757683495175432010-12-29T08:42:19.879-06:002010-12-29T08:42:19.879-06:00Susan, we agree. That's why we feel like ther...Susan, we agree. That's why we feel like there's a hole in the market. Very few places offer clean reads in the epublishing world. We're trying to redefine things with our company. Dedicated e-readers are exploding, teens, moms, people who don't always read erotica (I'm one of them!), so we're aiming for those people. Some people would just like to be able to read cleaner stuff without worrying about content. That's where Astraea comes in. Thanks for commenting!Stephanie Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13396676424895522032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-5955515639257909712010-12-29T08:39:05.085-06:002010-12-29T08:39:05.085-06:00Ruth, we'll be doing POD as well for higher wo...Ruth, we'll be doing POD as well for higher word counts. We're so excited and having so much fun!Stephanie Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13396676424895522032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-77075531668011168122010-12-28T12:53:54.119-06:002010-12-28T12:53:54.119-06:00Nearly all publishing is niche now, particularly i...Nearly all publishing is niche now, particularly in e-books. Why try to sell straight romance in an erotica venue?Susan Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16599394499288052327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-37164738868911514772010-12-28T12:04:00.293-06:002010-12-28T12:04:00.293-06:00Sounds like a wonderful idea. I'm a sweet roma...Sounds like a wonderful idea. I'm a sweet romance writer, and have forwarded your info to some writer friends. I may have missed it somewhere, but do you only have e-books, or do you also publish in print?<br /><br />Thanks so much,<br /><br />And good luck!<br /><br />Ruth J. Hartman<br />www.ruthjhartman.blogspot.comRuth J. Hartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082528113445368320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-80164900156592430892010-12-18T15:26:25.266-06:002010-12-18T15:26:25.266-06:00I am so excited to find your site! I am an author ...I am so excited to find your site! I am an author who isn't comfortable writing sex. I'm all over sexual tension but my own beliefs and comfort level won't let me write something I wouldn't want my grandmother (if she were still living) or my priest! reading. I will certainly be watching your progress and wish you the best. When I'm ready to submit the book I'm working on, you'll be on my list!Just Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206021708278976081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-13271603067533921392010-12-16T10:39:08.697-06:002010-12-16T10:39:08.697-06:00Great post. I think it's great that you're...Great post. I think it's great that you're offering readers an alternative to some of the things that are currently out there. <br /><br />And like the others said, there's something about the anticipation of a first kiss, or that first time someone holds a door open for you or takes your hand. <br /><br />Since I write for teens, I like to concentrate on the building of friendships/relationships and of the awkwardness and worries that come along with first love. Of course, as writers we know that people are having sex, but sometimes it's nice to focus on something besides that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-7446851607432207012010-12-09T14:50:55.547-06:002010-12-09T14:50:55.547-06:00I totally agree. I read alot and there have been q...I totally agree. I read alot and there have been quite a few times that I've skipped over the love scene because it was too graphic for me and/or unbelievable. There have also been times that the wording made me laugh out loud. Almost as if the author was either clinical or uncomfortable with writing the details. There haven't been very many books that I actually blushed and felt the scene was appropriate for the characters and the storyline. I know several family members that are looking forward to what Astraea offers.<br /><br />I know sex sells...but there are actually readers out there that enjoy reading for the escape. Not the sex scenes.Chelle Sandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813658527826989105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-47577763928533177512010-12-09T12:55:15.401-06:002010-12-09T12:55:15.401-06:00The almost kiss, progressing into a the moment two...The almost kiss, progressing into a the moment two people kiss is the hottest thing in the world...IMO. <br /><br />And I agree, I think there's a definite market here.Rachel Marie Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784654531067307516noreply@blogger.com