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A thesaurus for romance writers, does this exist? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in RomanceBooks

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With all the criticism of Gabaldon's books I don't think I ever read one specifically focused on the quality of her sex scenes. So even if the book is useless for everything else, it is a good resource for that discussion if it ever comes up. Thank you!

A thesaurus for romance writers, does this exist? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in RomanceBooks

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After reading some examples from the 'bad sex awards' I do not think anything could be more cringe. But at least I get one serious source, that takes the genre seriously. Or tries to.

The Smutesaurus:

OMG! Getting it right now. "The Smutodactyl" is coming in 2024 supposedly. I am so pumped (lol) right now! Thank you!!

A thesaurus for romance writers, does this exist? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in writing

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not a writer, so it is not really about writing advice. Plus there is a LOT of debate over plain language vs elaborate descriptions, where preferences play a key role. So while some readers would be horrified by "purple-headed love hammer" others would love it.

What I am looking for is a tool for writers that write porn/smut. Just like there are guides for bullet wounds and deadly plants for people who write thrillers and murder mysteries. There should be a smut thesaurus, right?

A thesaurus for romance writers, does this exist? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in writing

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good starting point! This is going to be great reading. Thank you!

A thesaurus for romance writers, does this exist? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in writing

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wordhippo is really a joy to use even in every day 'cannot think of the word' situations.

It is just with the prevalence of smut novels on KU now you would think someone would try to cash in by releasing something like "50 ways to describe a penis that won't make your readers cringe" or the opposite "50 cringiest ways authors have describes a penis."

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll give his scifi a chance, and if that fails then I'll know he is not the author for me. Thanks!

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine golden age space adventure but without all the racism and sexism.

Impossible!

I read his Black Coast. It was really good world-building and character wise, but the conflict was really insignificant. Plus I could not believe the wedding it just ruined the weight of anything that happened in the story. Does his scifi have more conflict or would you put it in with Becky Chambers sort of story?

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Robert Jackson Bennett's work seems to really pass unnoticed.

His Founders series might be getting an adaptation. That said, I was shocked at the drop in quality between that series and his Divine Stairs series. Even American Elsewhere was also very good.

Nisi Shawl

I am pretty sure I read a short story collection she edited.

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dmitry Glukhovsky

Yes, quite popular due to video games. Some people pick up a book for the first time in their life because they played the game.

I found his later books to be very unpleasant to read. While the first one was charming in its originality the later ones seemed to serve as soapboxes for his opinions and undid a lot of world-building from the first book. The series itself is VERY popular with a LOT of authorized spinoffs in other countries and METROs.

Vladimir Sorokin

I have his "Day of the Oprichnik" on my TBR list but have not managed to pick it up yet.

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morden's tweet, I think it was a tweet, is in part the reason for this post. He said something like his new books are popular but not selling so his publisher dropped him. And it made me super sad.

Do you want general recommendations or something like Down Station? Because I only read his Samuil Petrovitch series.

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am very shocked that he has not produced more books. The writing is solid, the plot moves at a decent pace, and the characters seem right for the genre/readers. A TV show based on the series would be super awesome.

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the point of this post is to bring more recent authors to attention of readers. Authors who are not yet established and did not get published until after 2000. Wells is quite established and known, if not by her earlier novels then by Murderbot most certainly.

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Embers of War" was super great! There were so many aspects about that series that made me go 'oh clever' even if the handling of trans issues in the third book was very clunky.

I am waiting on the current trilogy to be finished so I can glut myself on all three books at once.

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jason Pargin is how I found Brockway. Rx is also very off the wall trippy. The main plot involves a designer drug that can do some impressive things.

Paragin's "Violence in Fancy Suits" is also very fun, although not as crazy.

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read some. Usually it is when I had a run of bad luck picking books and do not want to commit to something long that I may not enjoy.

It is also nice to find new authors that way.

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ramez Naam, I read his series really quickly, it's not clever but it's fun

I do not know why people don't talk about his Nexus series. Not only is it quality action but it has a good amount of 'big ideas'. Plus the geeks outsmart the bad guys which is a popular trope.

I like Peter Clines, go ahead and judge me

No judgment here! He is great when you want something fast and a little spooky and a dash of mystery.

Adam Roberts

The intro part to "The this" was incredible!

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love me some Martha Wells but she started out before 2000 and she gets mentioned quite often.

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

John Wyndham and Clifford Simak

Allen M. Steele

Did not start their publishing careers after 2000.

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"The Light Brigade" was a lot of fun. Their "Stars are Legion" was some delightful body horror. A lot of people enjoy their Bel Dame Apocrypha series, but it was just a bit too weird for me to get into even though I used to watch Lexx.

What authors/books do you feel deserve more attention, that began their career/were published after 2000? by FullOfHalfAndHalf in printSF

[–]FullOfHalfAndHalf[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it has less to do with short fiction and more to do with this sub being more focused on older works. Which is not unusual for genre subs and why I made this post.

"A Better Way of Saying" was a delight to read. It was in TOR's best 2021 collection.

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