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    "description": " For writers looking to make sure their next physical interlude on the page inspires readers to share the moment rather than to laugh at it, bestselling author Diana Gabaldon divulges the writing secrets behind the sex scenes in her wildly popular Outlandernovels.\n\n\u201cAsk me to your bed,\u201d he said. \u201cI shall come to ye.\u201d\n\nIn this revealing compendium, acclaimed writer Diana Gabaldon shares her invaluable lessons for creating an immersive reading experience, from evoking a mood to using the power of emotions to communicate physical intimacy. You\u2019ll learn the difference between gratuitous sex and genuine encounters that move the story forward, and how to handle less-than-savory acts that nevertheless serve a narrative purpose. Gabaldon also notes that sex can be conveyed instead of described. With such tips as \u201cThe Rule of Three\u201d for involving the senses, handy lists of naughty euphemisms (with instructions for use), and Gabaldon\u2019s own examples from the Outlander novels, \u201cI Give You My Body . . .\u201d is a master class in writing to draw readers in and keep them riveted to the page.",
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