In the erotic paranormal The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf: A New Orleans Threesome, I wrote myself into a tight bed. The witch, Lily, would come into her full powers once she reaches her “sexual maturity.” What did that mean? Well, sex couldn’t happen too soon, or else the plot would be over.
Blast it! How does one write an erotic paranormal when the characters can't have sex? Well, there are ways, especially when the book focuses on a threesome and there’s an existing couple, and that’s also where the level of “sexual maturity” comes into play.
With the upcoming sequel, Chains of Silver, since the existing couple already had come together I found the frisky trio jumping into bed on page 30. Hello! Such a contrast. The concept goes against that mythological “formula” that so many people talk about in romance novels. You know the one I’m talking about, that characters have to kiss on page 78, and then they first sleep together on page 169 and then … Oh, I’m sure that maybe for some out there, they follow some sort of preordained plot structure, but for me the physical relationship inherently mirrors the storyline.
The characters dictate what happens in the bedroom. So what are your thoughts on the subject? Can the sex happen too soon, or too late in a story?
Here’s a teaser on my upcoming release:
The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf 2: Chains of Silver
Adopted at birth, Silver Ashe discovers her blood-brother Trevor Pack is a werewolf, with a vampire and witch for lovers. All her teachings about the evils of the paranormal Others come into question. She runs to a family friend, Nick, for help.
Nick Stake takes his hobby as a vampire hunter personally. He strives to rid the world of evil bloodsuckers. When his best friend’s “kid” sister comes to him for advice, Nick discovers Silver’s more than grown up. He battles his growing desire for Silver and blindly holds true to his convictions.
Once Silver reaches her sexual maturity, she’ll inherit her full genetic heritage and turn into a werewolf. When death comes calling, Silver and Nick must face their darkest fears in order to break free from the chains that bind.
The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf: A New Orleans Threesome was released earlier this year. The sequel Chains of Silver will be available soon via Ravenous Romance.
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It's kind of a weird thing to say, since all I read (and write) is Romance and Erotica, but half of the time I don't even read the sex scenes. Don't get me wrong, I like sex as much as the next girl, but I'm in a book for the characters. I read the dialogue in the scene, learn what they learned, what they said to each other, but the sex itself is never what gets me "off." Therefore, it doesn't really matter when sex occurs, as long as it's right for the story and the people in the act. I've read books where the first scene is a physical one. It didn't bother me because, quite frankly, the author made sure that the relationship was built around more than just that. It completely depends on the story itself.
That is too funny, but romances and romance readers come in all shapes! And, exactly what I'm saying -- it's gotta be right for the story and the people.
Me? Sometimes I *look* for the sex scenes ;-)
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