The book I'm writing ids VERY DARK. I need your opinion - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Dawson70 · 07-12-2004, 08:16 PM

I started my third novel a few months ago. It is a new area for me and I am a little concerned it may be a bit too dark. Meaning, it contains, a serial killer, rape scenes, graphic reconstruction of murders and a strong sexual undertone. Is there still a market for this kind of book?
My last two books where more along the lines of secret militray operations ie, Delta Force, etc, etc.
I am almost afraid to hand this one off to the publisher, in fear they may think I've lost my mind. I don't think I have????
I should be wrapping it up in the next few weeks. I will admit, however, it's a well written book. I have even surprised myself a bit on the amount of detail my mind can conger up on such horrific actions.
If I had to sum up the writting style, I would say a mix between Stephen King, Patricia Cromwell meets Penthouse Forum.]
I plan on pushing some heavy marketing on this book. It is my best one yet. I just need your opinion about these kinds of novels. Don't get me wrong, I know people still read this style, but is society changing our reading habits? So much for "Free Speech, when I question my own boundries and limits.

analog · 07-12-2004, 08:41 PM

Sounds excellent. I'm a writer as well, so I certainly appreciate the feelings you're having. Some of the best fucked-up, dark stories exist simply because one person said, "fuck it, i'm giving it to a publisher anyway". Edgar Allen Poe immediately springs to mind.

Let me know if you get it sold, I will want to read it.

-analog.

ForgottenKnight · 07-23-2004, 10:09 PM

There's nothing wrong with dark immagery as long as it's well written. Edgar Allen Poe was one who used dark immagery. So did Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley with Frankenstein. I can't tell you if there is a market out there for it or not, since I'm not a publisher. I would go for it anyways and then hope for the best while expecting the worst. It's better to send it in and be turned down than to not send it in and spend the rest of your life wondering "what if I had sent that one in..." Best of luck!

07-12-2004, 08:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dawson70 Here to Help My Fellow TFP'er Location: All over the Net....(ok Wisconsin)	The book I'm writing ids VERY DARK. I need your opinion I started my third novel a few months ago. It is a new area for me and I am a little concerned it may be a bit too dark. Meaning, it contains, a serial killer, rape scenes, graphic reconstruction of murders and a strong sexual undertone. Is there still a market for this kind of book? My last two books where more along the lines of secret militray operations ie, Delta Force, etc, etc. I am almost afraid to hand this one off to the publisher, in fear they may think I've lost my mind. I don't think I have???? I should be wrapping it up in the next few weeks. I will admit, however, it's a well written book. I have even surprised myself a bit on the amount of detail my mind can conger up on such horrific actions. If I had to sum up the writting style, I would say a mix between Stephen King, Patricia Cromwell meets Penthouse Forum.] I plan on pushing some heavy marketing on this book. It is my best one yet. I just need your opinion about these kinds of novels. Don't get me wrong, I know people still read this style, but is society changing our reading habits? So much for "Free Speech, when I question my own boundries and limits.

07-23-2004, 10:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
ForgottenKnight Jesus Freak Location: Following the light...	There's nothing wrong with dark immagery as long as it's well written. Edgar Allen Poe was one who used dark immagery. So did Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley with Frankenstein. I can't tell you if there is a market out there for it or not, since I'm not a publisher. I would go for it anyways and then hope for the best while expecting the worst. It's better to send it in and be turned down than to not send it in and spend the rest of your life wondering "what if I had sent that one in..." Best of luck! __________________ "People say I'm strange, does that make me a stranger?"

07-12-2004, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
analog Banned	Sounds excellent. I'm a writer as well, so I certainly appreciate the feelings you're having. Some of the best fucked-up, dark stories exist simply because one person said, "fuck it, i'm giving it to a publisher anyway". Edgar Allen Poe immediately springs to mind. Let me know if you get it sold, I will want to read it. -analog.