As a woman writing a gay romance, this whole thing made me smile. I'm like you - if I'm turned on, I'm powerful and magnetic and joyful. So I try to stay turned on! I think more sex - smut, porn, masturbation, partners - is such an important focus right now. It increases our aura, makes us feel alive in our bodies, and connects us to things (and one another.) I feel like my calling in life as a romance writer is to bring more sex to more people, to dissolve the shame around it, and show people how empowering it is! Thank you for having this mission too!
I'm so glad you talk about these things, we all shouldn't be afraid of liking it. And as for Heated Rivalry I feel you omg a book/series has never turned me on this way before. It really is like cocaine!!
Bro this goes so hard. Sexuality (+especially in regards to the self) is so casually vilified that it's refreshing as fuck to hear people talk about themselves as sexual beings with sexual appetites, morals, aspirations, etc. Whole mf parts of ourselves we are blind to- i didn't even realize well-written shut was something I valued bc I didn't think I was allowed to want adult things as an adult, if you feel. Fuck the patriarchy and valuation of pedophilia. I love being an adult
i hope that every time you stand in front of a mirror you realize how fucking great you are!! just came across your substack and i’ve been flying through your pieces like crazy, you’re genuinely so cool
This was an interesting perspective on romance reading. I think conversations like this are valuable because they help authors understand how reader expectations are evolving. I enjoyed reading your thoughts on this topic and how it connects to the broader discussion around storytelling and genre trends.
As a woman writing a gay romance, this whole thing made me smile. I'm like you - if I'm turned on, I'm powerful and magnetic and joyful. So I try to stay turned on! I think more sex - smut, porn, masturbation, partners - is such an important focus right now. It increases our aura, makes us feel alive in our bodies, and connects us to things (and one another.) I feel like my calling in life as a romance writer is to bring more sex to more people, to dissolve the shame around it, and show people how empowering it is! Thank you for having this mission too!
thank you so much for all that you do for the romance community Anne!!
I'm so glad you talk about these things, we all shouldn't be afraid of liking it. And as for Heated Rivalry I feel you omg a book/series has never turned me on this way before. It really is like cocaine!!
Bro this goes so hard. Sexuality (+especially in regards to the self) is so casually vilified that it's refreshing as fuck to hear people talk about themselves as sexual beings with sexual appetites, morals, aspirations, etc. Whole mf parts of ourselves we are blind to- i didn't even realize well-written shut was something I valued bc I didn't think I was allowed to want adult things as an adult, if you feel. Fuck the patriarchy and valuation of pedophilia. I love being an adult
*well-written smut– goddamn
i hope that every time you stand in front of a mirror you realize how fucking great you are!! just came across your substack and i’ve been flying through your pieces like crazy, you’re genuinely so cool
thank you so much Mei you brought a massive smile on my face
This was an interesting perspective on romance reading. I think conversations like this are valuable because they help authors understand how reader expectations are evolving. I enjoyed reading your thoughts on this topic and how it connects to the broader discussion around storytelling and genre trends.
thank you Laura!!