Category Archives: New Adult

New Adult as a genre is still new and in development. The protagonists are mostly between 18 and 25 years old. Topics are the first steps into self-employment, the discovery of one’s own sexuality and the way into professional life. The genre has attracted attention above all through a number of female authors who have achieved bestseller status with novels published as e-books on the net – such as E. L. James, whose “50 Shades of Grey” is considered the initial spark of the New Adult.

Nude pictures as a currency of love: sexting among teenagers

In recent years, the cloud accounts of actresses have been repeatedly hacked and nude pictures of them have been published on the Internet. Surprisingly, the blame is placed less on the hackers and more on the women involved: If you didn’t want these pictures to circulate, you shouldn’t have taken them in the first place, … Continue reading Nude pictures as a currency of love: sexting among teenagers

The Top 5 Tips for New Adult Erotic Writers

New Adult is a relatively new genre that has quickly gained popularity in recent years. This genre explicitly targets readers transitioning from young adult novels to books with a more mature tone. Due to its popularity, New Adult has become a favorite among authors, especially those who prefer writing erotic stories. This blog post will … Continue reading The Top 5 Tips for New Adult Erotic Writers

Teenagers, Sexuality, and Unplanned Pregnancy: Understanding the Impact and Addressing the Issue in New Adult Fiction

Teenagers and sexuality have been a topic of discussion for decades. While sexual health education and access to contraception have improved over the years, unplanned teenage pregnancy remains a significant issue worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 16 million teenagers worldwide become pregnant unintentionally every year. Such pregnancies can be devastating, affecting … Continue reading Teenagers, Sexuality, and Unplanned Pregnancy: Understanding the Impact and Addressing the Issue in New Adult Fiction

“Normal People” by Sally Rooney: an Analysis of the Best-selling Novel from the Complex World of Young Adults

The “New Adult” genre has gained popularity in recent years as it focuses on the life experiences of young adults navigating the transition from adolescence to adulthood. One outstanding work that makes impressive use of the building blocks of this genre is the novel Normal People by Sally Rooney. In this analysis, we will examine … Continue reading “Normal People” by Sally Rooney: an Analysis of the Best-selling Novel from the Complex World of Young Adults

Battle Zone Self-Consciousness: Why it is Particularly Important in New Adult Novels

New Adult novels are quickly gaining popularity as they cater to the demographic of readers who have outgrown young adult but are not quite ready for adult novels. One theme that is common in New Adult novels is the protagonist’s journey towards self-confidence. This is a crucial aspect of character development that is necessary for … Continue reading Battle Zone Self-Consciousness: Why it is Particularly Important in New Adult Novels

The body image intervention program of the University of Salzburg

The body image intervention program of the University of Salzburg 2020 aims to improve the body image of young people. Various methods are used to reduce negative self-perceptions and strengthen participants’ self-esteem. But what impact does this program have on the literary industry, particularly New Adult novels and erotica? In this blog post, we take … Continue reading The body image intervention program of the University of Salzburg

New Adult – the literary genre that has redefined eroticism

Do you love romance books with a touch of eroticism? Then the literary genre “New Adult” is just right for you. This genre deals with issues that affect young adults in the transitional phase from adolescence to adulthood. The genre presents a combination of romance novels and erotica that will get readers’ adrenaline pumping. In … Continue reading New Adult – the literary genre that has redefined eroticism

Sandra Manther: Trust Walk

While in the German edition The second volume of the Gamma-Xi-Delta series was called “Blind Walk“, I have chosen the somewhat more precise term “Trust Walk” for the English version. Because I found out that for this kind of group dynamic exercise in America the term “Trust Walk” is more common. Since I use the … Continue reading Sandra Manther: Trust Walk