I just had my publisher tell me I had to remove a sex scene because, although there is no sexual activity described, it is clear that the characters are teens. Now I don't say their ages. In my mind, they are 18, not 13. I've suggested that I use terms like guy as a replacement, but no, the scene must be deleted. It's frustrating because the scene wasn't written to titillate. If it weren't important, I'd just cut it, but it is. I'm seriously considering returning the $$$$ to the publisher, and look for another paying market.
Grrrrr.
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Grrrrr.
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