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Damian's Publications on dofantasy.com

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Not my choice of words thank goodness, they seem to think it will attract buyers, I can't see how though! :):(
Yes, it seems to pander to the notion that this type of fantasy is dirty, and that you should be a bit ashamed to be interested in it. I expect there are people who feel that way, but I'm more interested in the quality of the images and the writing, or at least that's as important to me as the theme. This is "adult" fantasy art, in my view, not smut. While there are people who would think of it as such, I'm not sure it helps to present it as such from the outset.
Anyway, as I said, I simply found it amusing, not off-putting.
 
Yes, it seems to pander to the notion that this type of fantasy is dirty, and that you should be a bit ashamed to be interested in it. I expect there are people who feel that way, but I'm more interested in the quality of the images and the writing, or at least that's as important to me as the theme. This is "adult" fantasy art, in my view, not smut. While there are people who would think of it as such, I'm not sure it helps to present it as such from the outset.
Anyway, as I said, I simply found it amusing, not off-putting.

I agree. I find the use of multiple superlative adjectives off-putting, rather than enticing. It reminds me of a certain political figure whom I won't name. The blurbs for ebooks here tend to stay away from that-they tell you what the story is about and that should attract the reader.

It's really hard to say what works, though. Does a work sell because of the quality, the advertising or just being in the right place at the right time (and conversely for one that doesn't sell)? That's true of all art, literature, movies, etc.
 
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