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    • #14460
      Trisha Messmer
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        Thought I would create a sub-genre here because Romance is such a huge genre.  I personally write Regency/Regency era romance that includes one on-page love scene (tastefully done, IMHO). So if you write historical but write sweet/wholesome, that might not be the best match. Although steamy readers are usually okay with sweet (I read both), wholesome readers might be offended by an on-page love scene. It’s a tough call. I’ll be patient. I’m running mine through my critique group now so there will be more edits on the way anyhoo before it’s ready.

        • This topic was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by Trisha Messmer.
      • #15161
        celestebarclayauthor
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          I’m always looking for steamy Hist Rom swaps, preferably Regency-esque, Medieval, Ancient World, and Scottish. Sweet/clean/wholesome are not the best fit. I send out the second and fourth Tuesdays.

          • #15182
            Trisha Messmer
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              Hi Celeste.

              Are you looking for a newsletter swap or a swap to increase sales? I could do either, but I’d love to increase my subscribers and readers with the new magnet (cookie) I’ve written. I’m in the process of editing it, but I could create a bundle on BookFunnel for the end of June which would work with your fourth Tuesday. Let me know if you’re interested. You can check out my books on Amazon–pen name is the same as here, Trisha Messmer–to see if you think I’d be a good fit.

              • #15183
                celestebarclayauthor
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                  Hi,

                  How steamy do your readers go? You mentioned one love scene. Mine have multiple open door. If your readers prefer lower steam, I won’t be a good fit. My readers like explicit content.

                  • #15184
                    Trisha Messmer
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                      I think my readers would be fine with more explicit content. Some of them have emailed me about books they’ve read and there are some scorchers on their list. 🙂 So I don’t think it would be a problem for me or my readers. Yes, there is one love scene in mine–but it’s a reader magnet of 15,000 words–so it was hard enough to work in one scene as it was. LOL It really depends on the story (and the couple) how many scenes I include in my full length novels.

                      My books tend to be more focused on story, character development, and the relationship. My love scenes are open door. My readers like a good story, regardless of the amount of sex included. And those who don’t like to read explicit sex scenes don’t typically sign up for my newsletter. Most of my engaged subscribers have come from extended epilogues that I offer at the end of each book–so they know what they’re getting already. 🙂

                      However if you feel your readers might be disappointed in my books, I completely understand. Our main goal is to make our readers happy, right? It kind of depends on what they’re looking for. You know your readers. It’s completely up to you. No worries at all.

                      Best,

                      Trisha

                      • This reply was modified 1 year ago by Trisha Messmer.
                      • #15186
                        celestebarclayauthor
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                          I don’t think our readerships will mesh well. I wish you luck.

                          • #15187
                            Trisha Messmer
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                              Okay. Thanks anyway

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