S he went on to say that the library's action is censorship and that censorship is dangerous and destructive. They are for people to enjoy fantasies that thousands and thousands of others share. I wanted to write them as authentically as I could. Many people have voiced the opinion that the library has no right to control what others read and that the removal of the books is setting a dangerous precedent. Rice said she was surprised and pleased with the response from those who objected to the library's decision.
Censorship is foolish.
Rice said she has been pleased by the positive response from people who have read the Beauty books - mothers and daughters, children who ask her to sign their parents' books and couples who read the books in bed. Apparently Rice does not plan to write any further erotic works. All rights reserved. Contact Barry Veinotte with questions or comments regarding this site.