This is a controversial topic in any setting, but in a story
that is supposed to be about love and happy endings, it seems to have no place
there.
But, does it?
I think a writer should have the freedom to tell the story
they want to without having to be censored. That being said, I don’t think rape
should be glorified and used in a way that makes it okay or romantic. Because
rape is not about love. It’s an act of violence. Sometimes rough sex can be
misinterpreted as rape, and that can be a gray area if the lines are unclear. But
most probably agree if a woman feels violated, there is no doubt that it is
rape.
If a story calls for a rape scene and it is important to the
plot, a writer should be able to do what is needed for that story. I can think
of at least one example where rape could work in a romance—a woman recovers
from a rape and has to learn to trust men again so she can find love.
It is a subject that should not be taken lightly, but it
shouldn’t be taboo for a writer if it is a key part of the story they want to
tell.
Kelley Heckart, Historical fantasy romance author
Captivating...Sensual...Otherworldly
http://www.kelleyheckart.com
My author page at amazon.com with all my books listed
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