eBooks are Good for Women
eBooksReader stumbled on Racy Li’s blog post today.
In Erotic Romance: Science Fiction’s Forgotten Stepsister Racy shares a couple of interesting observations about romance novels in general and science fiction erotica in particular. I suggest you read the whole piece but here’s a few gems.
Epublishing erotic romance is giving greater economic power to women as business leaders, editors, artists, and authors.
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Yes, romance has a reputation for formulaic plots, and bodice rippers, and at times, it is deservedly so, but formulas and bad books exist in every genre. Erotic romance with its speculative elements is arguably reaching more non-science fiction readers (predominantly women) than books labeled squarely science fiction.
Are you a woman looking to write, create, publish, succeed? There are some darn good role models out there and it’s a changing world.
Check out Aspen Mountain Press, Loose-Id and Ellora’s Cave. These are women who are making it happen for themselves and those who are willing to invest their time and talent with them.
ebooks4u has some great posts about erotica for women and the women who make it happen.