Maryann Taylor asked Victoria Laurie:

I read many of your Ghost Hunters series, and I loved Coached to Death. However, I was so disappointed in Coached to Murder. It could have been one of your very BEST books, but having the main character go to bed with two different men (in the same week!) spoiled it for me. I also got tired of Gilly's constant sleazy sexual innuendos. You are such a gifted author--why did you include these things?

Victoria Laurie Wow. I think I'm a little stunned by the entitlement of this "question," which isn't so much a question as it's a reprimand in "disguise". I do not write for you, Maryann. I write for me. My novels are written for my own pleasure and shared with the rest of the world because I love sharing a good story with friends and I'm always looking for fellow kindred spirits out there who love a good story To that end, I write novels pretty exclusively about modern, empowered, strong, independent women who should NEVER be reprimanded for their sexuality. Who I choose for these women to go to bed with isn't open for discussion. Period. If you don't like what I write, please feel free to venture into other book stacks, and also perhaps reconsider exerting that entitled attitude to my fellow peers should you disapprove of some other author's choices. I doubt any comment like the one you've left for me will be met with as much cordiality as I've currently afforded you.

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