Sex in books is notoriously tricky. For every delicious climax, there is a cringe-worthy disaster waiting; whether it’s overblown, mired in gender cliches or just plain… yuck. So who gets it right? What are the must-read sex scenes guaranteed to turn new readers on to great books? And what exactly is it that distinguishes a steamy success from a hot mess?
Three authors discuss the challenges and joys of writing good sex - and which authors make them swipe right… or left.
• Bolu Babalola (Love in Colour)
• Naoise Dolan (Exciting Times)
• Kate Davies (In at the Deep End)
• Chair: Shahidha Bari
Sex in books is notoriously tricky. For every delicious climax, there is a cringe-worthy disaster waiting; whether it’s overblown, mired in gender cliches or just plain… yuck. So who gets it right? What are the must-read sex scenes guaranteed to turn new readers on to great books? And what exactly is it that distinguishes a steamy success from a hot mess?
Three authors discuss the challenges and joys of writing good sex - and which authors make them swipe right… or left.
• Bolu Babalola (Love in Colour)
• Naoise Dolan (Exciting Times)
• Kate Davies (In at the Deep End)
• Chair: Shahidha Bari
