jdmichael
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Post by jdmichael on Apr 18, 2013 10:39:36 GMT -8
Hello everyone, my name is J.D. Michael. I published my first work on Smashwords yesterday. It is a short story called The Puzzle and is available for free. Have a look and leave a review if you like. www.smashwords.com/books/view/307308Description The Puzzle is a short story about Bill Whitmore who struggles with life, loss, and growing old |
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Post by David Ellis on Apr 18, 2013 18:25:02 GMT -8
Your book description is a bit short. Is there anything else you can tell us? What gives it the adult content rating? Did you rate it that way, yourself?
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Post by jdmichael on Apr 19, 2013 5:16:19 GMT -8
Hey David thanks for your reply. I am glad you brought up the adult content rating as this is an issue I really struggle with. The Puzzle is pretty tame, just some minor language here and there. Can anyone tell me what a good set of rules are in regard to this. I have other stories I'll be releasing soon that have more serious subject matter. One is about a heroin addict and one about a homeless person. Both have strong subject matter and language. Here is what I fear, If I rate them as containing adult content people will assume it is erotica and won't want them. My stories are far from erotica or pornography but they can be very hard edged. Life is like that for these characters. I don't want to alienate people by giving the wrong ratings. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by David Ellis on Apr 19, 2013 23:23:39 GMT -8
Let people know the reason in the description and they will decide for themselves.
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