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hen it pertains to fiction, there are tones of gray when separating one category from another. Free throw line between adult contemporary and erotica is frequently blurred, with sexual stories passing for romance and loves crossing free throw line into pornography. Many writers question exactly what words finest fit their craft and readers often seek out one however find the other.
Most adult contemporary books stories are focused on the advancement of the characters and their development. This development includes sexual exploration in some cases, and readers will watch as the characters grow together emotionally, spiritually and sexually. While adult contemporary fiction frequently consists of sex, the core focus is on the love and love in between the characters. When these books do include sex, it is normally non-graphic or implied.
Erotica, on the other hand, is indicated to sexually excite and attract the reader. While most erotica contains an outline, the outline is just secondary to the sexual activity of the characters. Erotica has been gaining popularity as of late, as books like the "50 Tones of Grey" collection have actually acquired critical praise with female audiences of all ages.
The jury is still out, however, about how much information is too much. There is much to be said for a well-developed plot with dynamic characters that expand and change over the course of the story. While there is a market for the bodice ripper genre of fiction, there is also a great demand for characters that grip and get the reader. (Pun intended) These stories make us love the characters, welcome their struggles and champion their success. And in many cases, this is done without the characters removing a shred of clothes.
One of the most precious romance of all time, Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen is the perfect example of a well-scripted story that draws in the reader and uses the heartstrings. The tension bubbling simply below the area in between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy is nearly palatable. Guide develops the characters so well that readers almost support throughout the climax of the adult contemporary story, which shows the height of the growth of both characters. Guide is not lacking sex; it merely does not dwell on it. The reader can quickly picture a steamy and passionate love affair between the two, but the author leaves that to the creativity.
When it comes to fiction, there is a market and an audience for every story. Whether the tale is about a steamy, forbidden adult contemporary romance between unlikely partners or a sweet and endearing romance with a happy ever before after, there are readers who will accept both. In both adult contemporary and erotica, the key is to make reader fall for the characters.
