Sex and Fantasy

by Sophie Barlow
25th April 2013

Just a quick one.

what are your thoughts about sex scenes in Fantasy novels? I'm currently experimenting with expanding on the cut away scenes when my characters get lucky.

I guess I'm a bit of a prude when I'm writing, but I love reading a good sex scene.

So what do you think? do they add or are they a distraction?

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They work very well in the a song of ice and fire series so I don't see why they wouldn't work for you.

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Andrew Atkinson
25/04/2013

I think if written well Sex scenes are great and personally add to a story for me but I guess it's personal preference! (: I think I'm going to include some in my own story, so go for it! I'd love to read! x

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Aha I gave mine to tons of teachers and don't think I've ever seen anyone so shocked hehe. But yeah I agree I was worried at first but I found it worked with the way I wanted the characters to be; I don't know if you can post more than one story but if you can I'll post it so you can see what you think :)

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