Sure, it’s a rant, and it’s personal. A review. “This book wasn’t hot enough. It was kinda warm.” That’s my pet peeve complaint about reviews. Hot enough for what? “No toys were required”? Shudder. Alarmed is a strong word, but I think I actually am alarmed. I’m concerned that while we’re in the midst of a digital revolution, one that I’m strongly behind, the divide between “epublishing” and “traditional NY” publishing is shrinking in many areas except one. If you want to sell ebooks, be prepared to write chick porn. (Okay, that may be a little strong.) But make sure they say “I love you” several times. Then it’s a romance.
I don’t mind if someone doesn’t like my books. Okay, I mind in that it’s disappointing, but you know what I mean. But I loathe when a book is judged on its heat level. Just pick up something from the erotica section, please.
So, help me out here. Name one (yours or someone else’s) small press/ebook that was a success in terms of reviews and sales that had NO significant open door sex. I guess I’ll describe the standard as a classic Nora Roberts contemporary heat level, if that helps. Please restore my faith in…well, I’m not sure who.
