I wouldn't say that absolutely nothing is sacred - I wouldn't have turned David into a girl, for example, but getting published does require certain compromises. You could go with a mainstream publisher who'd probably be okay with the darker overtones, but might want the sex to be less overtly erotic - there are always tradeoffs.
I think that the control that Michael had over Jon can be explored in a non-sexual context. The religious aspects of the relationship alone, given the time period and Jon's belief system, would almost be sufficient on their own. I mean, look at how many otherwise intelligent people blindly followed cult leaders in places like Jonestown and Waco.
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Date: 2007-10-29 03:43 pm (UTC)I think that the control that Michael had over Jon can be explored in a non-sexual context. The religious aspects of the relationship alone, given the time period and Jon's belief system, would almost be sufficient on their own. I mean, look at how many otherwise intelligent people blindly followed cult leaders in places like Jonestown and Waco.