I’ve read a few gay erotica books, two by the same author, and found out that she follows this formula.
- Introduce the two men as forbidden fruit to each other.
- They find out they’re gay.
- One has an issue being gay (he was bullied because of it or he’s normally straight).
- One is in control and eventually loses control.
- First sex scene is kissing, hugging, touching.
- Second is nude, but they separate afterward
- Third may include penetration, but mostly oral
- Fourth includes penetration
- Subsequent sex consist of breaking down of barriers of the “top”.
The story itself is secondary to the erotica (obviously). There are a few twists and turns to keep the story going, but in general, the end is the bad guy offers his “listen to my evil plan” speech, and dies at the end.
Now, in short stories, I might have trouble following this formula, as I don’t have time to go through four or five incidents of sex. As a novel, yes, I think I can do this.
An update: Last quarter I sold 77 books! That’s combining my erotica with my Paper Angel Press books. I was amazed. Thank you all so much for continuing to support me!
Air is slated for release on February 14 (natch). Audio version probably a month or so after that.
Grimaulkin Collected is slated for May. I have to get writing a little faster on this one.
What I’m reading:
Shiver. After a break, I finished this book, and glad I did. Even though this book was very like her other book Deadly Lover, it had a nice twist at the end that I didn’t expect at all. I’ll pick up her other books to see if she pulls the same formula out.
Steele My Heart – Tatum West
Sweet romance. Not my thing. Got to chapter 4 and tossed it back to Kindle Unlimited.
Fractured Truth – Ashe Winters
Vampires. Okay…I’ll try it. Only on Chapter 2, but finding it interesting.
