Leslie aka StoreyBook Reviews asked Victoria Laurie:

I've noticed in the last few Psychic eye books there were some F* bombs. I do not recall them from earlier books. Is this something we are going to see more of in your books? I realize that situations might warrant a harder word but am hoping that if you do use them, that you keep them to a minimum!

Victoria Laurie Leslie,

My favorite word in the entire English language is the "f*bomb." I've dropped lots of them in my career, and, I'm unapologetic about it. Asking me to use less of them is, I'm so sorry to say, completely inappropriate. I know you don't mean to insult me, but can you see how insulting it is to ask an author to censor herself in the future? It's bad form and truly not appreciated. I would end by telling you that if you didn't like the words that I use to please find another author to read, but more than anything I don't wish to upset you, or make you feel bad. I simply wish to educate you, and make you look at this from a different perspective - mine as the story's creator. You wouldn't limit an artist's use of vibrant colors, so please don't attempt to limit my pallet either. More than anything I wish for you to accept my writing as it is, and enjoy it for what it is,...f*bombs and all.

My best to you,

Victoria

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