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hen it concerns fiction, there are shades of gray when separating one category from another. The line between adult contemporary and erotica is often blurred, with sensual novels passing for love and romances crossing the line into pornography. Many authors wonder what words best fit their craft and readers frequently seek out one but discover the other.
The majority of adult contemporary novels are concentrated on the development of the characters and their development. This growth consists of sexual exploration in some cases, and readers will watch as the characters expand together emotionally, spiritually and sexually. While adult contemporary fiction commonly includes sex, the core focus is on the love and love in between the characters. When these stories do include sex, it is usually non-graphic or suggested.
Erotica, on the other hand, is suggested to sexually delight and entice the reader. While most erotica contains an outline, the outline is only secondary to the sex of the characters. Erotica has been obtaining appeal as of late, as books like the "50 Tones of Grey" collection have actually gotten vital acclaim with female audiences of all ages.
The jury is still out, nonetheless, about how much information is too much. There is much to be said for a well-developed plot with powerful characters that expand and change during the story. While there is a market for the bodice ripper genre of fiction, there is additionally a terrific demand for characters that grip and get the reader. (Pun intended) These tales make us love the characters, welcome their struggles and champion their success. And in most cases, this is done without the characters removing a shred of clothes.
One of the most beloved romance of all time, Pride and Bias, by Jane Austen is the perfect example of a well-scripted tale that draws in the reader and uses the heartstrings. The tension bubbling simply below the area between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy is virtually palatable. The book establishes the characters so well that readers almost cheer during the orgasm of the adult contemporary novel, which shows the culmination of the development of both characters. The book is not lacking sex; it simply does not dwell on it. The reader can quickly imagine a steamy and passionate love affair between the two, but the author leaves that to the creativity.
When it pertains to fiction, there is a market and an audience for each tale. Whether the tale is about a steamy, prohibited adult contemporary love between extremely unlikely partners or a sweet and capitivating romance with a delighted ever before after, there are readers who will welcome both. In both adult contemporary and erotica, the key is to make reader fall for the characters.
