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Originally Posted by HarryT
But is it the sex that's selling it? ie, do you think you'd have the same level of sales if you'd published the story without the sex? It would be an interesting experiment to publish the same story with and without sex, and compare sales, don't you think?
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Harry has an interesting point here. My latest novel (out soon, btw!) handles in what I hope is a sensitive way one of our societal taboos. If the blurb includes information on that, I can expect better sales as the lechers buy the book (hopefully) but I spoil what I hope is one of the surprise elements in what I hope is a drama.
Just in case you're all wondering, I've opted not to reveal the secret, but when the book has been out for six months or so, if it is as successful as my first book, I may change my mind on this one!