Support the Site by Purchasing this Book from Us!
U Can't Break Me
Jarold Imes
ISBN:978-1-934195-03-1
Was : $10.99
NOW: $8.79
Save 20% off the
List Price
FREE SHIPPING
Our Voice: Cassandra Carter
When Kimani Press released their press release touting their new young adult and mature teen line, I was very pleased to see that at least one of the authors was a mature seventeen year old ready to take on the publish world by storm.
Not only did she take the time to do a full length interview which will appear in our November issue of OurTeenVoices.com, she, along with her mother took the time to fill out our Safe Sex in Literature survey.
OTV: What Genre Do You Write In (or read the most if you are not an author)?
CC: I currently write Young Adult Fiction, but I mostly read and have drawn inspiration from the Urban fiction genre.
OTV: When did you read your first book?
CC: I’m not sure. When I was three, I used to memorize the story from when my mom read it to me and then repeat it while turning the pages as though I was reading lol. I’d have to say soon after that though, probably around four or five. I started early.
OTV: In your opinion, what is the difference between romance & erotica?
CC: I think romance involves deeper emotions and surrounds a relationship, whereas erotica focuses more on physicality and pleasure.
OTV: How old were you when you first read a romance or erotic book?
CC: I was in the eighth grade, so I was either 13 or 14. I wouldn’t say it was a fully erotic or romantic book, but it had sex scenes in it.
OTV: When do you think it’s appropriate for a teen to read romance, erotica, street/urban/hip-hop lit?
CC: I think it all depends on how mature the teen is. Especially these days.
Interviewed with Cassandra Carter's mother – Ms. Susan Green
OTV: How do you address sex situations with your teens?
SG: Cassandra and I have always had an open relationship, and I wanted to make sure she knew she could always talk to me about anything when she needed to. We’ve sat down and discussed the issue, and I encourage all parents to have that talk with their teen.
OTV: What is the difference between romance and erotica twenty to thirty years ago to romance and erotica today?
SG: I wouldn’t really say there is a difference. The more things change, the more they stay the same, you could say.
OTV: How should young adult authors handle the sex issue?
SG: Young adult authors should make the scenes subtle and subdued, not raunchy. They should make it so the reader can continue the fantasy on their own because when reading fiction, it’s all fantasy.
OTV: What situations in literature would be taking it too far for teens?
SG: Any scenes that describe an explicit or violent sex-related act.
OTV: What books that talk about sex would you recommend for teens?
SG: Anything educational, but not instructional!
Copyright 2006 - 2010 Abednego's Free, LLC & Jarold Imes