tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post8517532514895650339..comments2023-09-08T15:27:39.058+01:00Comments on Alternative-Read.com: Shelley Munro | Guest Post & Giveaway! Vibrating condoms?Sassy Brit @ Alternative-Read.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035224672516442455noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-30079575720431127612010-03-18T08:50:18.254+00:002010-03-18T08:50:18.254+00:00I love Shelley's works and look forward in rea...I love Shelley's works and look forward in reading this one.<br /><br />I am a follower.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Tracey D<br />booklover0226 at gmail dot combooklover0226https://www.blogger.com/profile/17837337361837154604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-62753406431147298752010-03-13T21:36:10.183+00:002010-03-13T21:36:10.183+00:00This is not "my cup of tea", but my girl...This is not "my cup of tea", but my girlfriend will be really happy with this book.<br />:)<br /><br />dr.strangelove.vs.citizen.kane<br />@<br />gmail.comCarlos Antuneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296255031484751322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-80888665822180501862010-03-04T18:44:21.613+00:002010-03-04T18:44:21.613+00:00Cari - hi! I've actually had editors and copy ...Cari - hi! I've actually had editors and copy editors mention condoms when I haven't used them for some reason.<br /><br />Beth - it's something that we didn't think about ten years ago. It's interesting how changing times bring changes in our fictional worlds as well.<br /><br />Sassy - I read quite a few m/m stories. Most of the ones I read have condoms. I read mostly contemporaries though, now I think about it. That might account for the difference.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-36876072552330732042010-03-04T18:38:47.945+00:002010-03-04T18:38:47.945+00:00Patsy - I don't think it does either. I always...Patsy - I don't think it does either. I always think of them as part of the scene.<br /><br />Maria - it sounds as if we think alike. I'm writing a paranormal at the moment and not using condoms because pregnancy isn't an issue.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-6449171324411546532010-03-04T13:17:28.116+00:002010-03-04T13:17:28.116+00:00Thanks for your great comments. It's strange h...Thanks for your great comments. It's strange how condoms are not often mentioned in m/m stories - maybe because many women think safe sex, as in 'no pregnancies'- first and foremost? Would it be off putting to even mention STD's in an erotic story?Sassy Brit @ Alternative-Read.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035224672516442455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-42026136631218921522010-03-04T08:35:10.128+00:002010-03-04T08:35:10.128+00:00I don't really have a problem now with condoms...I don't really have a problem now with condoms in the story or lack of them, as long as there is a reason that is usually addressed as part of the story line. Back in the late 90s, I did get a little frustrated with books where there was a lot of hot scenes and the issue never came up at all. No condoms, no discussion, nothing. <br />You are very right, though, in saying that properly done, the use of a condom can actually enhance a scene.<br /><br />commented on the review <br /><br />carolcobun@yahoo.comBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837126194644384743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-84246394503066814462010-03-04T01:45:16.090+00:002010-03-04T01:45:16.090+00:00Fancy Free sounds great, Shelley. I'm very con...Fancy Free sounds great, Shelley. I'm very conscience about condom use in stories I read/write, because I think it says a lot about character, too. Excellent post!Cari Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-23911187686147646252010-03-03T23:38:22.047+00:002010-03-03T23:38:22.047+00:00I like the idea of the writer taking responsibilit...I like the idea of the writer taking responsibility over her characters so I definitely think that in a contemporary romance that the use of condoms should be normal. There are alot of ways ot make it sexy and it can add an extra element of heat to the story.<br />In a paranormal or futuristic tale if the writer says disease has been eradicated, I'm okay with that. I think it would be out of place in a historical.<br /><br />maria63303@gmail.comMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610197634075184793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-92121444744770908282010-03-03T21:29:27.825+00:002010-03-03T21:29:27.825+00:00When reading an erotic scene, I don't believe ...When reading an erotic scene, I don't believe the mention of using a condom cools down the action. It's a fact of life or rather it should be.<br />mom1248(at)att(dot)netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-86502827718548230552010-03-03T19:28:07.068+00:002010-03-03T19:28:07.068+00:00Booksrforever - I agree, but it's interesting ...Booksrforever - I agree, but it's interesting hearing what others are saying about the subject.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-44886646164970004692010-03-03T19:25:34.362+00:002010-03-03T19:25:34.362+00:00Hi Jaime - I hope the editing is going well!
Anna...Hi Jaime - I hope the editing is going well!<br /><br />Anna - you sound like me. That's an excellent point about the lack of condoms building a greater intimacy between the characters. I hadn't considered that, but it's something I'll keep in mind for the future.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-88333761316970352212010-03-03T19:22:38.231+00:002010-03-03T19:22:38.231+00:00Jase - that's interesting. I'm writing a m...Jase - that's interesting. I'm writing a m/m story at present and although we haven't hit the bedroom, in this particular story my characters won't be using condoms.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-87557536535210359422010-03-03T19:19:55.927+00:002010-03-03T19:19:55.927+00:00Sassy - each writer has a lot to consider, that...Sassy - each writer has a lot to consider, that's for sure.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-91845135219988384652010-03-03T19:18:29.423+00:002010-03-03T19:18:29.423+00:00blodeuedd - you're right. At the end of the da...blodeuedd - you're right. At the end of the day we have to remember that each story is fiction! :)<br /><br />Bella - thanks! It's true that the appearance of a condom can stop the flow of the scene. I guess it depends on how an author approaches his or her scene.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-14121538499562473722010-03-03T19:14:27.834+00:002010-03-03T19:14:27.834+00:00Thanks, NJ. It was certainly a fun story to write....Thanks, NJ. It was certainly a fun story to write.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-24619673290390743392010-03-03T15:02:24.026+00:002010-03-03T15:02:24.026+00:00forgot my email too
j-coverholser @ scbglobal.netforgot my email too<br />j-coverholser @ scbglobal.netBooksrforever123https://www.blogger.com/profile/16106285974745341710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-52867023731096740182010-03-03T15:01:39.567+00:002010-03-03T15:01:39.567+00:00in today's disease ridden world, I look for th...in today's disease ridden world, I look for the author's mentioning the use of condoms. Yes, it does yank me out of an erotic story if they are not mentioned as I assume that safe sex is NOT being practiced in contemporary or paranormal fiction. In historical, no it doesn't bother me as they weren't available back then and you wouldn't expect anyone to be using them.Booksrforever123https://www.blogger.com/profile/16106285974745341710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-87887652327397882302010-03-03T14:32:21.599+00:002010-03-03T14:32:21.599+00:00Extra Entries -
*shared on facebook page
http://...Extra Entries - <br /><br />*shared on facebook page<br />http://www.facebook.com/people/Anna-Shah-Hoque/767402866<br /><br />*blogged about it<br />http://s7anna.blogspot.com/2010/03/alternative-readcom-shelley-munro-guest.html<br /><br />*left a comment on the book review by WitchGiggles<br /><br />Happy Reading<br />Anna Shah Hoque<br />s7anna@yahoo.cas7annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315567395060561106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-52044448104149755742010-03-03T14:18:52.021+00:002010-03-03T14:18:52.021+00:00I don't really have a problem with condoms bei...I don't really have a problem with condoms being part of a scene...I mean I think it's a smart thing to include in the story...adds more realism. I have to admit that there have been times in a story I've actually searched for the mention of condoms b/c I want the characters to be having safe sex. I know that's kind of silly to expect in a story but it certainly adds a certain level of relief in my mind b/c the story might involve characters who have just met or multiple partners who are newly involved moving to the next level of intimacy. I feel protective of the characters and I want there to be sufficient time for story development before a pregnancy (unless that's the main plot of the story) and I certainly don't want the russian roulette gambit taken on STDs. It may not necessarily be a sexy part of the story...but an author can make even rolling on the condom a sexy act between the characters. <br /><br />On the other hand, there is another aspect to it...the first time the characters have sex without a condom...that alone can be a momentous event in the story and add great sensuality to the scene so it does work both ways. I certainly find that scenario a very sexy and sensual act itself in a story. <br /><br />Happy Reading<br />Anna Shah Hoque<br />s7anna@yahoo.cas7annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315567395060561106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-36553670723977554802010-03-03T13:42:12.622+00:002010-03-03T13:42:12.622+00:00To be honest, I don't really notice when chara...To be honest, I don't really notice when characters use condoms. Safe sex is something that should always be practiced. ;-)<br /><br />Fancy Free sounds great, Shelley. Wishing you many sells!<br /><br />JaimeJ.A. Saare / Aline Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838678236100016515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-36225413980752999972010-03-03T13:06:13.047+00:002010-03-03T13:06:13.047+00:00As a gay man, all I hear about is safe sex so, in ...As a gay man, all I hear about is safe sex so, in fantasy, I would like to not have to worry about it. I think its so sexy to read of two men having sex without the worry of condoms. <br /><br />I follow the blog openly. <br /><br />Jase<br />vslavetopassionv(at)aol(dot)comJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662191625818415126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-27184708104211796892010-03-03T11:15:44.376+00:002010-03-03T11:15:44.376+00:00Hi ladies,
I have no problem with them either! O...Hi ladies, <br /><br />I have no problem with them either! Obviously they are a major part of the Fancy Free story - but when condoms are not mentioned in some books, it doesn't bother me - since I ASSUME they did, or some other form of contraception was used. :) <br /><br />Of course, if it's not erotica, then I might wonder - are they being safe??? And would hope something was going to be mentioned - unless a pregnancy was part of the story! :)Sassy Brit @ Alternative-Read.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035224672516442455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-74762486370724677762010-03-03T10:45:10.115+00:002010-03-03T10:45:10.115+00:00woops, forgot my email:
bells[dot]franco[at]gmail[...woops, forgot my email:<br />bells[dot]franco[at]gmail[dot]comBella@BeguileThySorrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723984443831411184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-17848605521768013272010-03-03T10:43:18.404+00:002010-03-03T10:43:18.404+00:00I never have stopped to think about condoms missin...I never have stopped to think about condoms missing from the scenes while reading,but I have noticed when the author does write them in because it's like a jerk back to reality, lol! But it's never "ruined the mood" either; if a scene is written well I'll go with the flow regardless of whether specific details like condoms are mentioned or not. I think my brain always assumes they are and that it's just not necessarily mentioned. But I love the concept of Fancy Free too! The fact that she's shy about it is so funny and cute :DBella@BeguileThySorrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723984443831411184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13546215.post-16153483832840406102010-03-03T10:30:36.689+00:002010-03-03T10:30:36.689+00:00I have no problem what so ever with them, and when...I have no problem what so ever with them, and when I read a book where they are not mentioned, well I can always imagine they did use one. I think it is great that you actually mention things like this, and for me it sure does not take anything from the story<br /><br />blodeuedd1 at gmail dot comBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com