I love this time of year, and not just because of this hop (though I’ve got to admit this hop is rad). This is the time of possibilities, of anticipation, of the excitement of what’s to come.
Following along with that theme of possibilities, a question came to me as I perused the rather impressive list of names involved in this year’s hop: where are the dudes?
Now, I know that few men seem to write in the genres represented on the list for this hop, but I know for a fact that I’m not the only male erotica and erotic romance author out there. Are male authors of erotica or erotic romance truly that rare?
I note this not to be self-serving, but rather to pose a few follow-up questions to you:
— Would you consider purchasing and reading erotica written by a male author?
— What about erotic romance?
— Do you feel as if male authors too often don’t get things “quite right”? Be honest — I can take it!
Now on to the good stuff;)
This hop is loaded up this year (check out the prizes shown below):
But there’s more:) …
Any live person (bots, you don’t count) who leaves a comment on this post, along with their e-mail address — which is needed strictly for notification of winners — will be entered into a drawing for an electronic copy of any one Trent Evans book.
Now, although I said only one book, sometimes I slip up and give away a book to more than one person — accidents do happen:) — so make sure to get your entries in!
Please be sure to hit all the other stops on the hop too (see the list below). There is a wealth of talent on this list, and you are sure to find enough great new books to double the height of Mount To-Be-Read 🙂
Happy Reading and thanks for visiting!
Best,
Trent
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Men have a completely different perspective. I myself love it!
Kristiknrol@aol.com. sorry
Kristi, I’ve heard that too, and since I’m a dude, it’s hard for me to really perceive it in myself. What kind of differences do you notice?
I think you grasp the level of power much better. I think some female writers don’t give the right struggle between the sexes. You know what you are capable of and use it. I like that alot. your intensity in your punishment makes me so wet. I am always waiting for more from you. And you deliver every time. Thank you.
I’ve bought your books before (others as well), so yes, I do buy books from male authors. I don’t know about getting things right or not. Men think differently than women so the sex scenes are usually different. I’ve found that in general (but not always) male authors tend to be more graphic.
kesummer69(at)gmail(dot)com
Hi Kelsey,
Yep, everything is so subjective, isn’t it? Personally, if I find it hot, I find it hot — no matter who wrote it.
Thanks for taking a chance on my books:)
Trent
I do hesitate to purchase erotic books written by men. Years ago I did and found that most were just about sex, I want a story in my erotica. That experience has influenced my author preference to female. I am open to trying a male erotic author if the story interests me.
susanmplatt AT Hotmail DOT com
Hi Susan,
Completely understandable. You’ve been burned, so you’re wary. Hopefully someday you’ll take a chance on one of us again! Thanks for visiting:)
Trent
Oh yes I have read erotic paranormal by a male and it was fabulous!! Travis Luedke!!! Is a hot make writer!! Very steamy!!
carriefort29@yahoo.com
Oh yes, I’m very familiar with Travis’ stuff. Talented guy!
Thanks for stopping by, Carrie:)
I have bought books that are erotic that are written by men before.
They usually are a bit different than ones that are written by females but I love them!
Thanks for the chance to win!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com
Hi Natasha! Thanks for taking a chance on a few of us dudes:)
Hopefully with time, there will be more of us out there!
Honestly, if I’m browsing for a book, I don’t usually notice the author. I’ll buy something if I like the blurb and the excerpt.
Whoops, email!
dancingcelt at gmail dot com
I desperately TRY not to pay attention to who writes the book – if i like the excerpts or the covers (i’m a cover snob) than i will usually buy it, regardless of who writes it 🙂
OH OH OH! i like the accidental adds! 🙂
julivalenti@tampabay.rr.com
hi i am a arc and beta reader and love to read and blog on the books
desi the blonde at msn dot com
yes, yes, not sure
bn100candg at hotmail dot com
If the story interests me, it doesn’t matter if it’s a male or female author. Sometimes the female authors don’t get it right.
pjmillion(at)comcast(dot)net
Honestly i haven’t seen to many erotic books by men. You’re probably the first I’ve seen, I added some of your books to my to-read list after visiting Romancing the Kink and have to say they sound very interesting. I think that men look at sex differently so they might write about differently but as long as the story is told well then I don’t have a problem with it; after all its all about being entertained.
dragon5174 (at) gmail.com
I don’t think it matters if it is a male or female author… It all depends on how well the story is written… i would buy a book written by a monkey if it has a good plot and characters 🙂
j.m.platt83@gmail.com
jmelter at gmail dot com TY and GL to all
I’d probably go out of my way to read erotica and erotic romance written by a male author because it’s not that common — and I guess the way to “get it right” is to be honest in your POV–I’ve read books that have inspired eyerolls because all I could think was, “Guys SO don’t think like that!”, and I’d be intrigued to read a book written from inside a guys head….lol
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com
To be honest, the only books I have read by a male was historical romance and only then because I didn’t know it was a guy writing! Those damn initials! 😉 And I have read a couple erotica, but they never have a plot line, it’s really more sex from the guy’s perspective that is the whole story.
peassions(at)gmail(dot)com
I have read romance/erotica from the male perspective. I’ve read really good books & really bad books.
sassychassy333 at gmail dot com
I don’t really pay attention to whether the author is male or female…its usually the cover that catches my attention first and then if I like the description I buy it.
farmaki@live.com
I don’t really pay attention either. Just the blurb and reading enough to know if I like the writing.
slehan at juno dot com
This hop is so cool!!! fishinlovingal@yahoo.com
I’ve not read any romance or erotica novels written by men. I sure would be glad to win your books so I can say I’ve read romance & erotica books by both male & female authors.
hms7213@comcast.net
It doesnt bother me to buy from men authors. If women can write mens perspectives why cant men write womens?
-Amber
goodblinknpark(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
I’ve read m/m books by male authors and loved them so I would read any other kind of romance by them.
sstrode at scrtc dot com
I have read some and theyve been good. Thank you for the awesome hop and giveaway! Its tons of fun!
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com