So I've been wondering, how is adult material in fantasy-fiction taken by the community? Is it acceptable? Is it frowned upon? Should a writer be leery about including it in his work. And by adult material, yes, I do mean sexual encounters - but only the romantic types, not the horrific - I have no interest in such things, nor will I ever put such things into a work of writing.
So, are sexually explicit scenes acceptable by the fantasy community? I'm not talking about full blown pornographic writing, just intense romantic encounters... Same difference right? Or how about just hinting towards it? I know many things can be added that only more mature readers will understand. My works have enough, and will have more bloody battles, but I don't want to throw away the entire younger audience.
Your thoughts?
So, are sexually explicit scenes acceptable by the fantasy community? I'm not talking about full blown pornographic writing, just intense romantic encounters... Same difference right? Or how about just hinting towards it? I know many things can be added that only more mature readers will understand. My works have enough, and will have more bloody battles, but I don't want to throw away the entire younger audience.
Your thoughts?