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Dirty Minds
Tom, a widower and aspiring author (with a penchant for Hobnobs) is in need of a new start. Inspired by his therapist, the ‘Fifty Shades Phenomenon’, and his lack of literary success, he sets out to write an erotic novel – after all, how hard can it be?
But as writing erotica proves a challenge for a man more unsure than hardcore, Tom finds himself enlisting the help of an eclectic group of co-authors. Brought together by their authorial ambitions and fondness for innuendo, their project becomes a collaboration that will change lives, open minds … and prompt the purchase of an unfortunate PVC catsuit.
But as writing erotica proves a challenge for a man more unsure than hardcore, Tom finds himself enlisting the help of an eclectic group of co-authors. Brought together by their authorial ambitions and fondness for innuendo, their project becomes a collaboration that will change lives, open minds … and prompt the purchase of an unfortunate PVC catsuit.
- GenresRomanceContemporary
249 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 30, 2013
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About the author
T.A. Williams
46 books599 followersFirstly, my name isn't T A. It's Trevor. I write under the androgynous name T A Williams because 65% of books are read by women. In my first book, one of the (female) characters suggests the imbalance is due to the fact that men spend too much time getting drunk and watching football. I couldn't possibly comment. Ask my wife...
I've written all sorts: thrillers, historical novels, short stories and now I'm enjoying myself hugely Cozy Mysteries. I lived and worked in Italy for a number of years, married an Italian, and fell in love with the country. I set almost all my books in Italy and I hope that my love from the country shines through my work.
I‘ve lived all over Europe, but now I live in a little village in sleepy Devon, tucked away in south west England. I love the place. That’s why you’ll find leafy lanes and thatched cottages in most of my books. Oh, yes, and a black Labrador.
I've been writing since I was 14 and that is well over half a century ago. I'm now approaching 1 million books sold worldwide and I find it wonderful that people as far away as India and New Zealand are reading and enjoying my work. Thank you to everybody who reads my stuff.
I've written all sorts: thrillers, historical novels, short stories and now I'm enjoying myself hugely Cozy Mysteries. I lived and worked in Italy for a number of years, married an Italian, and fell in love with the country. I set almost all my books in Italy and I hope that my love from the country shines through my work.
I‘ve lived all over Europe, but now I live in a little village in sleepy Devon, tucked away in south west England. I love the place. That’s why you’ll find leafy lanes and thatched cottages in most of my books. Oh, yes, and a black Labrador.
I've been writing since I was 14 and that is well over half a century ago. I'm now approaching 1 million books sold worldwide and I find it wonderful that people as far away as India and New Zealand are reading and enjoying my work. Thank you to everybody who reads my stuff.
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May 6, 2019
I was intrigued to discover there were a couple of the books by this author that I haven't read and set out to rectify that matter, starting with this -one of the first books he ever had published. His inherent humour still shines through and there's the ubiquitous black Labrador as usual but this is definitely different as it centres on a group of authors endeavouring to write erotica!!
Tom is a widower, struggling with bereavement after the tragic death of his wife after struggling with cancer. He's seeing a bereavement counsellor who suggest he writes a more less serious book, maybe something on the lines of 50 Shades of Grey and he decides he needs help. He advertises for other authors to collaborate with him on this book and this collaboration brings together a group of six potential co-authors for a weekend of getting to know each other and planning the book. This is a weekend full of surprising revelations, rekindled and new romance - and lots of drama and laughs!
The characters are, as usual, well developed and most are easy to relate to. There's plenty of humour and laugh out loud moments in the story but I can definitely see why this book was originally called 'Dirty Minds'! I dread to think what the author's internet browser history showed whilst he was researching this book! As the co-authors endeavour to carry out their own research and experimentation there are many aspects of sexual encounters discussed as part of the story, however it is essentially a story of the group of people discovering more about themselves and finding love in the process.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and can see how the author has developed his skills since this first book but his "author's voice" still shines through in this one, just a little quieter than in his latest stories. It is a fun read packed with great characters, humour and love and one that I really didn't want to put down until I'd finished it - it really is a light hearted read to make you laugh!
Tom is a widower, struggling with bereavement after the tragic death of his wife after struggling with cancer. He's seeing a bereavement counsellor who suggest he writes a more less serious book, maybe something on the lines of 50 Shades of Grey and he decides he needs help. He advertises for other authors to collaborate with him on this book and this collaboration brings together a group of six potential co-authors for a weekend of getting to know each other and planning the book. This is a weekend full of surprising revelations, rekindled and new romance - and lots of drama and laughs!
The characters are, as usual, well developed and most are easy to relate to. There's plenty of humour and laugh out loud moments in the story but I can definitely see why this book was originally called 'Dirty Minds'! I dread to think what the author's internet browser history showed whilst he was researching this book! As the co-authors endeavour to carry out their own research and experimentation there are many aspects of sexual encounters discussed as part of the story, however it is essentially a story of the group of people discovering more about themselves and finding love in the process.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and can see how the author has developed his skills since this first book but his "author's voice" still shines through in this one, just a little quieter than in his latest stories. It is a fun read packed with great characters, humour and love and one that I really didn't want to put down until I'd finished it - it really is a light hearted read to make you laugh!
December 31, 2015
When I first started reading this story I wasn't quite sure what to expect. But once I got into it I realised this was a humorous read with some smut thrown in for good measure!
But this story is so much more than that. Yes from the book synopsis you will automatically get an idea of what it is going to be like. But it is a lot funnier, yet serious at times, than the synopsis suggests.
Tom has had a difficult few years, and has taken some time out of work to get his head together. He is seeing a therapist who suggests he write a book, going outside his comfort zone to push himself a bit.
So Tom comes up with the idea of writing a historical story, with erotic scenes. He realises being a man he can't do it on his own. So he comes up with the idea of advertising for a female co-writer.
However in placing that advert Tom opens up a can of worms which leads him to expand on his original idea of one co-writer, and go instead for the 6 he has short listed.
This leads to an extremely interesting, different, and eye opening getaway to a country hotel.
Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, sometimes romantic, this story has it all. I loved learning to know all the characters as they struggled, or didn't, to write erotica with a historic theme. I feel there may well be a sequel due to the way it ends, and I hope the author doesn't dismiss this idea.
A recommended read.
But this story is so much more than that. Yes from the book synopsis you will automatically get an idea of what it is going to be like. But it is a lot funnier, yet serious at times, than the synopsis suggests.
Tom has had a difficult few years, and has taken some time out of work to get his head together. He is seeing a therapist who suggests he write a book, going outside his comfort zone to push himself a bit.
So Tom comes up with the idea of writing a historical story, with erotic scenes. He realises being a man he can't do it on his own. So he comes up with the idea of advertising for a female co-writer.
However in placing that advert Tom opens up a can of worms which leads him to expand on his original idea of one co-writer, and go instead for the 6 he has short listed.
This leads to an extremely interesting, different, and eye opening getaway to a country hotel.
Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, sometimes romantic, this story has it all. I loved learning to know all the characters as they struggled, or didn't, to write erotica with a historic theme. I feel there may well be a sequel due to the way it ends, and I hope the author doesn't dismiss this idea.
A recommended read.
November 7, 2013
*I received a free ARC of Dirty Minds from Harleqin UK Limited / Carina UK via Netgalley in exhange of an honest review*
Dirty Minds is a very funny contemporary romance, in which the main plot is several authors getting together to write erotica.
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
Dirty Minds is a very funny contemporary romance, in which the main plot is several authors getting together to write erotica.
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
July 21, 2014
Bought having read the freebie "When Alice met Danny", I wasn´t disappointed. A good, funny tale of collaborative writing, with lots of old-fashioned romance set against the creation of a much more modern 50SoG competitor.
November 2, 2013
Definitely something different! Dirty Minds was at times hilarious and sweet with a large cast of likeable characters and a great story. I am looking forward to more from T.A.!
September 21, 2019
Not up to usual standard
I have read a lot of books by this author this one, though was different from his usual storyline I felt was a bit drawn out
I have read a lot of books by this author this one, though was different from his usual storyline I felt was a bit drawn out
October 14, 2022
cute and funny
Love all the different characters and how the variety of personalities mesh. Definitely a terrific book to read when you want to laugh and relax w a good boos
Love all the different characters and how the variety of personalities mesh. Definitely a terrific book to read when you want to laugh and relax w a good boos
June 19, 2023
Another very enjoyable book by the author that kept me giggling all the way through. T.A. Williams' books always leave me wishing for more.
August 23, 2014
What a curious, clever, and ultimately wonderful story with fabulous characters.
December 27, 2014
A generally funny book.
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