tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post5686488192429696587..comments2024-03-14T19:47:17.502-04:00Comments on Unwritten: March Author Series #12: No Sex Please! We're British by Jenny TwistMystihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-52834574764259165742012-03-21T09:51:28.727-04:002012-03-21T09:51:28.727-04:00Very cute!
I remember back in freshman year in h...Very cute! <br /><br />I remember back in freshman year in high school when the nun teaching sex education asked the class where the umbilical cord went after birth. No one had a clue.<br /><br />Finally, one courageous boy raised his hand and said, "I believe that it works like a fishing pole. The thing shoots out at birth and then gets reeled back inside where it is stored until it is needed for the next birth.<br /><br />Lol. I think he eventually became an accountant.<br /><br />Great Post!<br /><br />Laurel W.Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11906089638356227232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-17191443861918186512012-03-20T05:43:12.361-04:002012-03-20T05:43:12.361-04:00When I realised, I assumed they must have done it ...When I realised, I assumed they must have done it twice, but obviously couldn't be doing it any more, not at their age. (They must have been all of 35!).Jenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-61097148635807156432012-03-19T12:35:04.554-04:002012-03-19T12:35:04.554-04:00I have to admit to the queasiness of learning that...I have to admit to the queasiness of learning that my parents could possibly be doing "that!" when I got my first inclination of "the birds & the bees". You are right, should have turned us off right away!!! Then we grow up and learn all about the good parts.JoanneRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006772943846563634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-60425214146230207082012-03-19T04:53:32.710-04:002012-03-19T04:53:32.710-04:00How times have changed! I told my boys to be sure ...How times have changed! I told my boys to be sure they had their Mates with them when they went out on a date and they rolled their eyes and said, "Mum, honestly!"<br />I'm so glad this generation has a better idea of what they're doing!<br />Love <br />Jenny<br />xxJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-25435449182895566142012-03-18T13:32:35.118-04:002012-03-18T13:32:35.118-04:00Growing up I was the only girl with brothers in co...Growing up I was the only girl with brothers in conservative Massachusetts and looking back I was a handful! As a teenager my parents kept me in a turret like Rapunzel watching my every move. I tell my friend's teenagers now, use protection, they always laugh and their parents<br />rolls their eyes, but noone told me ANYTHING!<br /><br />Thanks, Jenny. What a fun post. Happy Sunday all!Word Actresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041865850513656748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-34607520695225795812012-03-18T05:39:16.661-04:002012-03-18T05:39:16.661-04:00Hi Janice. I'm so glad there are people out th...Hi Janice. I'm so glad there are people out there that do like it. I'm hoping to sell some copies! Love to your mom. xxxJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-3669645479555014222012-03-18T05:20:16.765-04:002012-03-18T05:20:16.765-04:00I don't think there are any hard and fast rule...I don't think there are any hard and fast rules. It's just that I, personally, prefer it toned down. You've got it about right for me (I loved The Faberge Secret) but other people may prefer it a bit more raunchy. Love Jenny<br />xxJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-1316266138007422192012-03-17T13:33:45.640-04:002012-03-17T13:33:45.640-04:00My mom would like to read your books, as she prefe...My mom would like to read your books, as she prefers sweet romance.<br /><br />Good luck with your release.<br /><br />Janice~Janice Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-42438435941076349852012-03-17T12:15:57.078-04:002012-03-17T12:15:57.078-04:00Jenny, I look forward to reading Domingo's Ang...Jenny, I look forward to reading Domingo's Angel. I love your topic about sex in novels. It gives me food for thought about just how sexy should a sex scene be. :) StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-63806811352656608682012-03-17T12:15:40.722-04:002012-03-17T12:15:40.722-04:00You are one of my very favourite people. Thanks, T...You are one of my very favourite people. Thanks, Tara<br />xxxxJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-48290949774435390522012-03-17T12:09:51.020-04:002012-03-17T12:09:51.020-04:00Hi Linda. I agree. In books it's more fun. In ...Hi Linda. I agree. In books it's more fun. In real life?......Jenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-43325907894007545412012-03-17T10:12:32.696-04:002012-03-17T10:12:32.696-04:00Uproarious post, Mrs. T! :) I loved it!Uproarious post, Mrs. T! :) I loved it!Tara Fox Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754949710437719259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-60861091392927402532012-03-17T08:17:52.609-04:002012-03-17T08:17:52.609-04:00Jenny, British authors aren't the only ones wh...Jenny, British authors aren't the only ones who skip the sex.<br /><br />I'm American, and my sex scenes are mostly behind closed doors, too. But my characters are certainly thinking about it. And I think innuendo is tons of fun. Maybe not as much fun as sex, but still plenty of fun. *g*Linda Banchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143074276306710646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-34096350543867529732012-03-17T05:29:57.706-04:002012-03-17T05:29:57.706-04:00You too, eh? I kind of suspected it would be the s...You too, eh? I kind of suspected it would be the same in Scotland. Did you understand D H Lawrence? I think I was probably a bit slow on the uptake. No doubt caused by the initial belly button confusion thing. Love xxJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-69020431751101092952012-03-17T05:26:18.023-04:002012-03-17T05:26:18.023-04:00I know a very puritanical American - I'm not s...I know a very puritanical American - I'm not saying who! But I don't know how typical that is. Maybe it depends whereabouts in America. So nice to talk to you, SarahJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-77661984624619360382012-03-17T05:19:20.893-04:002012-03-17T05:19:20.893-04:00Thanks, Eva. You always make me happyThanks, Eva. You always make me happyJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-88487382226759859892012-03-17T05:18:41.424-04:002012-03-17T05:18:41.424-04:00Great post, Jenny - I remember all that very well ...Great post, Jenny - I remember all that very well in my Scottish schools! I too like the sex in books left tastefully to our imagination, although I did study DH Lawrence with interest.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-34994624230364872282012-03-17T05:17:29.663-04:002012-03-17T05:17:29.663-04:00But you must take the lessons on board. Brush your...But you must take the lessons on board. Brush your teeth after every encounter and on no account let him anywhere near your belly button!<br />Nice to meet you, Tuffy.Jenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-69791100235583426802012-03-17T05:09:28.731-04:002012-03-17T05:09:28.731-04:00Hello, Nicky. How nice to meet you. Was it what yo...Hello, Nicky. How nice to meet you. Was it what you were hoping for?<br />Love<br />JennyJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-11666782790159640332012-03-17T05:07:04.494-04:002012-03-17T05:07:04.494-04:00I loved the bits about the rude parts, especially ...I loved the bits about the rude parts, especially the last chicken in Sainsbury's. The image still haunts me. (Anyone who hasn't read Deborah's book is missing out on some vital sex education: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/city-chronicles-a-tale-of-nine-cities/18940992?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/1)- my God, that's some link!Jenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-91508723759659275412012-03-17T04:59:36.502-04:002012-03-17T04:59:36.502-04:00It's a great pleasure to me to make you laugh,...It's a great pleasure to me to make you laugh, Su. You have been so supportive. Love you lotsJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-4274999033026600972012-03-17T04:57:31.349-04:002012-03-17T04:57:31.349-04:00Hi Daniel. So they actually told you the truth, di...Hi Daniel. So they actually told you the truth, did they? Did it make any difference in the teen parent rates? I think in England proper sex education probably reduced it. At least they know something about contraception now. But I'm fascinated that your class thought it was boring!<br />What's a cootie, Mysti?Jenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-249957661351219052012-03-17T04:51:37.544-04:002012-03-17T04:51:37.544-04:00Hi John. I always suspected nobody understood our ...Hi John. I always suspected nobody understood our humour except us, but I've been proved wrong! Thank you, JohnJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-54008508674505379922012-03-17T03:59:24.590-04:002012-03-17T03:59:24.590-04:00I'm so glad it wasn't just us! Lovely to m...I'm so glad it wasn't just us! Lovely to meet you, CassieJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716569675973035423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-78715863926459869452012-03-16T18:20:59.473-04:002012-03-16T18:20:59.473-04:00I think Americans are more puritanical than you ma...I think Americans are more puritanical than you may imagine. I always thought the Brits were a bit more open.<br />In any case, I got my sex education from the people I thought knew more than my parents--my rowdy friends. <br />A very entertaining blog, Jenny.<br />All the best...Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.com