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Am I the only one who didn’t enjoy this book? I read the whole book and went through orgasm after orgasm waiting for a story. I’m not a prude. I think orgasms are fun and very necessary. But, at least with a Jackie Collins book, you get the hot stuff and a story – with quite a few plots. I’m not going on to book two. Is it just me?
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Vent all you want, it's healthy and the women here will listen. I suggest that when things get overwhelming, grab a bed pillow, go into the bathroom and scream into the pillow, or beat the hell out of it. That should help with the frustration a bit
Thanks for your support - supporting caregivers and those with Alzheimer's is so important!
I'm not going to have an affair. I'm getting divorced. I wouldn't have an affair. I feel guilty talking.Dont do it. It could ruin your life!!Chatting online with another man as far as I am concern is Cheating or the potential of a full blown affair. My ex chatted with many women online for 10 years when he was unhappily married to me and finally had an affair with one of the women. On
(Disclaimer: I only read a few online excerpts. I owned and ran an e-book site publishing erotica for women for three years and have also written the same for fifteen years, so I have no prejudices against graphic and sexual content)
No, you are not the only one.
(grin)
No, I think there are better written books in that genre. I felt the same way about The Hunger Games. I loved the story and the characters, but the writing was very weak.
I havent read it, buy I did buy a book I thought sounded SO provocative :1,000 wicked thoughts! I love the idea!
I tried to read it, but I kept falling asleep. I don’t see what the buzz is all about.
No, you are not the only one. I’m beginning to think the younger generation doesn’t know good writing or just goes along with what’s popular. It’s scary.
I read the book and the bad writing (i.e., he murmered, I muttered, she murmered, everybody muttered) continued to fly in my face, but I wanted to see what the hype was about.
I don’t like unsuspecting virgin stories anyway and Christian Grey may be hot, but he has a screw loose and needs serious counseling. If I’m going to read erotica, I want the characters to at least be experienced and know what they’re getting into.
i’m reading Free Fall: A Late-in-Life Love Affair
right now and I’m loving it. Its lead characters are baby boomer age and while the sex is erotic, it’s written in a very classy and warm way. The author weaves a great story that’s most of us can I identify with.
Thank you, Vonnie. I’m so pleased to see that you are enjoying “Free Fall.” Your comment gave me happy chills! Rae Padilla Francoeur
Now that sounds like an interesting book. Most books are geared for the young to be the only ones who experience hot sex and love. As you get older, and keep your memory, you’ll always think about the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Oh Rae – I am loving it and recognize myself in so many ways. The way you write is as if we’re sitting in a quiet cafe’ having coffee together telling secrets. I hope you’re writing another book.
Huge Fan – Vonnie
I have all 3 books. I have read books 1 and 2 twice now and I am 3/4 of the way through book 3.
I agree it is not the best written book,but, it is interesting.
I am looking for other erotica novels to read now. I have never been a big romance novel reader,but,a former co-worker has got me hooked on Nora Roberts novels and Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb (the In Death series). I know these are not erotica but they keep me entertained.
Any suggestions on other erotica reads. I do enjoy D/s stories. I have in the past few years come in contact with people who live that lifestyle and I find it interesting.
I just finished book #1. I am not looking at the vocabulary or anything else like that. It is the story that fascinates me. The theme of the book, the story, the fact that one can fall in love with someone w/different tastes and practices.
Please be opened minded…..it is a book! I’ve read alot of books and I don’t pick apart this and that. Same as going to the movies…I don’t pick apart the movie. It is for entertainment!!
I tried reading the book but found the characters to juvenile for my taste. It makes sense since they are young. What made me very sad was when I asked my doctor about how to increase my libido as it seems to be waning with the onset of menopause she told me to read 50 Shades
That was her only advice to me. So I believe I will be changing doctors very very soon. I need real help with my issues. Not a female doctor that gives poor advice rather than real solutions.
Erotic tastes are no different than any other sort of taste. What appeals to one woman (anchovies) may not appeal to another (capers). Hiss Kitty, if you like your doctor but didn’t find this advice helpful, keep your doctor and, instead, try other erotica or visit a store like Babeland and talk to one of the great women who are there to help. Joan Price’s books book about sex are great: Naked at Our Age and Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex. Speaking for myself, “Fifty Shades of Grey” is way better than average erotica and the story, while not great literature, is an honest and good effort at supporting the erotica. If you want erotica, read this book. If you want literature, pick something else. There’s room in our reading lives for many kinds of books. I think we women deserve erotica and that erotica is definitely another fun sexual toy. E L James made a sincere attempt to give us some fun and titillation. She’s not the enemy and she’s taking a lot of harsh bashings. Also, it’s in part because of her that we are now having more open conversations about our sexuality and what pleases us.
Hiss K
Try vagifem it helps and it is only taken 2 a week vaginally in cream or pill form. When someone says to me that menopause has not hurt tbeir libido i say ‘good for u’ but most of the women that i know admit thst it is a problem. My sig other even thought i had a lover somewhere. Keep trying new things there is help outthere.
Hiss K,
My libido disappeared right around the onset of menopause (when my period was finally gone after a year). I gained weight and my belly ballooned out while I wasn’t looking. I didn’t want my spouse to feel my fatness and the final straw was when KY, Astro-Glide or any other lube could not beat the vaginal dryness.
But, a year or so later, out of the blue, my sex-drive came back! I still hadn’t lost the meno-pot-belly, but I didn’t care. It was like the black cloud had lifted.
So, don’t give up hope. I also use Estrace hormone cream twice a week and that does help if you’re able to use hormones.
I wss reading erotic short stories, too, at the time, but it didn’t help. I honestly think it was all about my body image and my fear of having to haul in a gallon of lube to get the job done. I still have to use lube, but I just keep pouring it on. (I know, too much information)
Good luck, Hiss K, and whatever doc you end up with, ask about Estrace cream. It also comes as ring you can insert.
I also wanted to comment again on 50 shades of Grey. After reading other comments, I agree that everybody has different tastes and apparently, this story appeals to a lot of women. I think that because I’m a writer, I was picking up on things that most editors wouldn’t have let pass.
But, in reality, I’m a tiny bit jealous. I want to write a million-dollar story, too. waaaaa. ; )
Thanks Lynnette and Vonnie
Great info from both of you that I will definitely give a try! And believe me I know all about the lube issue. I think after meno it’s the only way to fly.
I will also try reading other erotica and see if it helps as well
I’ve always been a very sexual person so losing my libido has been a disappointment. I am on a search to get my groove back. LOL
Me again – Try Layover Liaisons
. The link will send you to Amazon and it’s available in print or kindle. I’m a highly sexual woman too, Kitty, and this little book did it for me.
Let me know if you like iti, I’m curious to know if it was just me or is it really hot. Enjoy.
Like Vonnie, I read Free Fall a while back and found it to be a powerful story. It’s a memoir not fiction, beautifully written and daring in it’s glimpse of real life relationships and sexuality for those of us over 50. I admire Rae for her writing skill as well as her honesty.
I have not read 50 Shades, mostly due to the writing factor. Great for her and I wish I’d written it!
I enjoy erotica, the sensuous delights make for great reading though I realize it’s a matter of personal taste. For women who feel less desire or want to spice up things in a relationship erotica has it’s usefulness.
Not sure what else I’d recommend that’s erotic… some blogs for sure but you have to search carefully? Anais Nin is always a good option as is The Story of ‘O’. Anne Rice writes under a different name and has a series of books that have a S/M orientation. Years ago when I read one I wasn’t ready for that kind of story-line…today I might find it more arousing. The books are penned by Anne Roquelaure.
I bought and read The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty
. I am returning it to WalMart tomorrow. It was so boring. At least 50 Shades had a story line. Beauty is about an 18 year old pervert who takes advantage of a 15 year old sleeping girl. All there ever is is beatings and spankings and. There was no real story line. It was like a bad porn movie. I can not even think of buying and reading the other two books. I am so disappointed.
Because I’m a book reviewer and because I’ve been reading these remarks with great interest, I decided to review “Fifty Shades of Grey” for my column last week. Though I didn’t say much more than I said earlier in these remarks, I do seem to like the book more than most readers. I sometimes write erotica and I read erotica. There’s just not that much that “works” and feels at least somewhat intelligent. I think “Fifty Shades of Grey,” an erotic novel with the emphasis on “erotic,” is, by comparison, well done.
Great review – Rae.
I’m working on 3 erotic short stories (the women are of boomer age) that have been on the back burner for a couple of years.
Do you think 50 shades has boosted women’s erotica reading as well as writing it?
I ask because I’m finishing one story up this week (if I have my way) and going to submit it somewhere or self-publsh on Amazon. I need an editor first, but I also need to get back on the track of writing fiction.
I want to believe “50 Shades” has boosted women’s erotica reading. I’m pretty sure it’s boosted publishers’ interest in publishing erotica now that it’s more “mainstream.” I was on an erotica-writing panel at the American Society of Journalists and Authors this summer and saw that, generally, there’s very little money to be made writing short erotic stories. Knowing this, I’d consider self-publishing on Amazon. Good luck and thanks for reading the review.
Thanks for your input, Rae.