tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496480617537695272.post5459166904861995142..comments2023-12-29T20:19:17.423+13:00Comments on Natalie Anderson: The SEX question...Natalie Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08865508188630650384noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496480617537695272.post-52329887191508366592007-05-29T23:10:00.000+12:002007-05-29T23:10:00.000+12:00I'm even later here - followed the link over from ...I'm even later here - followed the link over from Julie Cohen's blog :)<BR/><BR/>But from the point of view of someone who's still building up the courage to send in the next book after having the first one rejected, (albeit a few years ago) your post was great. Have bookmarked it to refer back to when things are flagging.<BR/><BR/>I've got four small ones too, so also found the question of when you write quite pertinent - although I need to wait for these hormones to wear off so I can start writing again. My brain is still about as much use as fruit salad...Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441153071310755797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496480617537695272.post-8121373418107126282007-05-25T07:01:00.000+12:002007-05-25T07:01:00.000+12:00Nat- obscenely late to this discussion but what a...Nat- obscenely late to this discussion but what a great question and set of answers!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Yay for you ModXers!<BR/><BR/>I just had a brief convo with a friend about my books because I keep hearing the word "Sweet" which makes me giggle. But I think I probably do write "sweet" books...I just hope the tension underneath is a *little* simmering...because my current hero already has me hot and bothered. And he's going to be so gentle....<BR/><BR/>D<BR/>xxDonna Alwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107885864783850332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496480617537695272.post-12420257062220404392007-05-23T05:28:00.000+12:002007-05-23T05:28:00.000+12:00Here comes CP with the 'nosy beak' chiming in (Nat...Here comes CP with the 'nosy beak' chiming in (Nat will laff at that one cos I always do as she knows well of old!)<BR/><BR/>Great discussion on the sex issue...for what it's worth my take is that it's not necessarily the 'quantity/type' of sex featured in a ModX (though those points that Nat makes are certainly valid and useful) it's the sexy/sassy/young tone and vibe. In essence it's character over the physical act - i.e. today's Mod X readers want to read about the woman they aspire to be so let that be your guide. Kelly Hunter's debut wasn't sex filled and the heroine was a virgin but what developed was 'totally aspirational sensuality' for today's young woman.<BR/><BR/>I know I've read Mod Xs across the gamut of 'degrees of sex' so I don't think there's a barometer on it. It's about attitude and convincing, real characters. I.e. the kind of thing we want in a good book anyway, it just so happens that these books have a particularly young fresh voice - but never fluffy or whimsical. I would tend to say - go with what you're comfortable with and focus on your characters/storyline/voice being the essential 'traits' of a Mod X.<BR/><BR/>Hope that makes sense. And anyway what do I know - I'm a ModX wannabe and Nat has made it to the pedigree ranks of a published (woo hoo!) But I always like to keep my CP hat on and add some views to the pot!<BR/><BR/>Great discussion guys.<BR/>JudyJudy Jarviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02130410080180089349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496480617537695272.post-48075462220117055322007-05-23T04:49:00.000+12:002007-05-23T04:49:00.000+12:00Hey Natalie,Thanks so much for this post. It does ...Hey Natalie,<BR/>Thanks so much for this post. It does help a lot and is really appreciated, especially since you're feeling so crappy. <BR/><BR/>I'm still trying to figure out whether Modern Extra is where I 'fit'(I'm a misfit right now ;). So reading one of your racey excerpts would really help. <BR/><BR/>Thanks!!!<BR/>MarcyMarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503232778367844297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496480617537695272.post-29114112080089022462007-05-23T00:20:00.000+12:002007-05-23T00:20:00.000+12:00OOH yes please!Best wishes,Rach.OOH yes please!<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/>Rach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com