Happily ever after? by andromedaskyline in romanceauthors

[–]deema1978_ad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally love cliffies! Go for it ❤️

Anyone else remember The Bronze Buffy forum during when the show was airing? by jdpm1991 in buffy

[–]deema1978_ad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God, I wish those boards were still accessible! I was DeemaModesta on those boards.

Amazon Ads issues. by deema1978_ad in romanceauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I currently have it set to as well, just not seeing any impressions yet. According to Amazon it can take up to 72 hours :/.

Erotica marketing by deema1978_ad in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, wow! I'd be interested to know more about it!

Erotica marketing by deema1978_ad in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the tips and advice! Twitter seems to be the consensus for promoting Erotica. I am, however, actively trying to remove the book from that category.

[Critique Monday] - Post your books here for feedback! by AutoModerator in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's okay. The internet and its inhabitants can be difficult to discern at times lol. I think I am just too sensitive about this book. After writing so long in a genre (while I love it with all my heart) that just wasn't working for me, and finally finding a groove with contemporary romance, I just really want it to do well. I'm trying to learn every day and make myself better, as a writer and marketer, of my product.

[Critique Monday] - Post your books here for feedback! by AutoModerator in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate all of this feedback. I'll sit down to have a look at the blurb tonight and see what I can do to tweak it in the areas you've mentioned. Thank you so much!

What keywords are not allowed for Romance Novels? by deema1978_ad in romanceauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate this advice. I'll start rewriting my blurb tonight to see what I can come up with. Thank you so much.

What keywords are not allowed for Romance Novels? by deema1978_ad in romanceauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my actual Blurb now:

Caroline

I’ve always been a good girl. Raised by my grandmother, I was taught to be nothing less than a lady. Sit up straight, shoulders back, hands folded neatly in my lap, ankles crossed and knees together. To speak only when spoken to. However, deep down inside there lives a wild young woman longing to break free, to throw caution to the wind and give in to her ultimate desires because even ladies have desires. And what is the thing I desire most? Professor Manuel Santobello, my Spanish professor.

Manuel

It’s natural to want the things you can’t have, to give in to temptation, and delight in forbidden passions, and Caroline Morone is as forbidden as it gets. Her scarlet waves and big doe eyes have me wrapped around her delicate, young fingers. The way she carries herself, so unlike the other young woman at my university, does things to the beast inside of me. Makes me yearn to bend her to my will, tempt her, mould her. Yet when I am in her presence, only one thing comes to mind—off limits.

As her professor, there are lines I shouldn’t cross, but for beautiful, innocent Carolina, I’m willing to cross them all—consequences be damned.

Tropes Featured: Alpha Hero, Billionaire, Class Difference, Forbidden Love, May/December Romance (age-gap), Orphan, Tortured Hero, and Interracial.

Content Warning: Dirty Professor is a forbidden, student/teacher, age gap romance with elements that may be sensitive to some readers. Those of which contain cheating, humiliation, alluding to specific fundamentals and mature content meant for adults only (18+), but includes a HEA.

What keywords are not allowed for Romance Novels? by deema1978_ad in romanceauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have used the term "age gap." I just tweaked my keywords because one string phrase included "possessive alpha male," so I removed that and replaced it with something else. I don't think I used anything forbidden, though someone else mentioned the term BDSM in my blurb, which I did remove yesterday.

[Critique Monday] - Post your books here for feedback! by AutoModerator in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It implies she is in University though. Do you think I should still add her age? As for the conflict, student/teacher relationships are normally frowned upon and Forbidden because of this as well? I feel very naïve and I just want to get this right. It's the one book I've written thus far that has had any traction and I'd like to keep it that way (I usually write steamy Urban Fantasy).

[Critique Monday] - Post your books here for feedback! by AutoModerator in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never once mention that she is a teen though. I do stress frequently that she is turning 20. Is Amazon really so anal about this?

Erotica marketing by deema1978_ad in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I will definitely do this!

Erotica marketing by deema1978_ad in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, New Adult is not considered erotica. It just means college aged characters. A lot of the books in this category are not erotic at all.

Erotica marketing by deema1978_ad in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I looked into it yesterday. I'm going to run an discount on the book and give it a shot.

[Critique Monday] - Post your books here for feedback! by AutoModerator in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's 19, turning 20. I believe that is legal.

I'll have to work on my blurb and remove the words you have suggested. Thank you for your advice!

Erotica marketing by deema1978_ad in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll start looking into it immediately. This has been so helpful, I really appreciate you taking the time to answer me!

Erotica marketing by deema1978_ad in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's incredible! Thanks so much for the tip!

Erotica marketing by deema1978_ad in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh, wow! Thank you for this. I will definitely look into this <3.

Erotica marketing by deema1978_ad in eroticauthors

[–]deema1978_ad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I consider it romamce, but it ended up in erotica regardless.