Fans of the paranormal and erotica will devour The Blooddoll Factory by veteran suspense writer Stacey Carroll, a tale of lust, deception and intrigue.
About to lose his home to foreclosure and unable to pay mounting bills, unemployed nurse William Wilson applies for a fertility specialist position with Elite Surrogates and Adoption (ESA) that seems too good to be true. Not only is he not expected to explain the reasons he left his previous hospital position after twenty years, he is offered above-average hourly pay and an extravagant sign on bonus. Both are explained during Wilson’s nontraditional employment interview with HR Manager Sadie Jones, where he is asked to prove that his sexual abilities are up to par with ESA's standards. The author's description of Wilson's first encounter with Sadie will leave the reader wanting more. Sadie's apparent experience with testing potential fertility specialists and Wilson's willingness to do anything it takes to secure employment with ESA suggest that their initial chemistry will continue to build as the story unfolds.
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How many books do you read a year? According to Statista, 9% of individuals read up to 3 books each year. Thirteen percent of individuals read up to 5 books per year. Twenty percent of individuals read up to 10 books per year, and 17 percent of individuals read up to 15 books per year. This means that 59% of the population reads books and 41 percent of people either read more than 15 books per year or 0 books per year. The truth of the matter is that everyone should read more fiction books because they will stimulate your brain, improve your creativity and expand your critical thinking skills. You may even be warding off dementia.
1 . You’ll Expand Your Vocabulary
Reading fiction can help you expand your vocabulary faster than reading a dictionary or thesaurus, and it will give you the ability to use the new words. This is because fiction writers often strive to use the most accurate word available to describe a scene, character emotion or action. Some new words I’ve run across while reading fiction include maudlin, abominable, repugnant, unprepossessing and nefarious. If you know what these words mean, that’s fantastic, you can learn even more. If you have never heard of or used these words, you can learn the definitions of these, use them and learn the definitions and uses of even more words.
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Romance and Erotica: How Do They Compare?
The genres of Romance and erotica are similar, but also very different. Romance tends to have a plot that centers around a relationship. Erotica may or may not have a plot, depending on the author. There's a subgenre called romantic erotica, which contains the same plots as a traditional romance book but the sex scenes are explicit as if it were an erotica book.
Read more: The Differences Between Romance and Erotica in Fiction
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The Blooddoll Factory Will Shock and Satisfy Every Reader
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People are always looking to arouse their desires. One of the ways that has become popular is the literary genre paranormal erotica. The genre is filled with magic, cursed people, and romance. This is the genre of someone who wants to see romance happen where science fails to explain what is happening. Another way that people are drawn in is when authors have a new take on old legends. All of this accounts for a popularity that has kept mythology alive and writers still delving into the myriad of possibilities. One simply has to pick up a Laurel K. Hamilton novel to see how far someone can go.
Read more: What Is Paranormal Erotica and Why Should You Read It?
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When you're starting out as a fiction writer, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is which genre to write in. Some genres—like romance, thrillers, or fantasy—have enormous fan bases and commercial momentum. Others are quieter corners of the literary world: genres with smaller audiences, limited demand, or declining popularity.
But make no mistake: less popular doesn’t mean not worth writing. Many authors find purpose, passion, and even success in writing for a niche market. Still, it helps to understand the current literary landscape so you can set realistic expectations, make strategic choices, and think creatively about how to position your work.
Here are seven of the least popular adult fiction genres today, and what you can take away from them as a new writer.
🏜️ 1. Westerns
Once iconic, now niche.
Westerns were once a dominant genre, romanticizing the American frontier with tales of cowboys, outlaws, and rugged justice. But today, traditional Westerns have largely faded from mainstream publishing.
Why they struggle: Modern readers often find the themes outdated or repetitive. The genre’s historical focus and lack of diversity have also limited its reach.
Opportunity: Westerns that break the mold—such as feminist, Indigenous, or speculative takes—are carving out space in indie publishing and film.
Read more: The Least Popular Adult Fiction Genres (And What Writers Can Learn From Them)