When I told people my debut novel, ‘A Proclivity To Prurience,’ was classed as ‘Erotica’, many called it porn – maybe in jest, maybe not – but why? Many films and television programmes today contain ‘adult scenes’ and ‘strong language’, yet retain their ‘drama’ or ‘fiction’ status – is Game of Thrones classed as porn? Yet a few sex scenes – sometimes a few more – and a few choice words and a fascinating book becomes erotica and loses its respectability. An erotic novel can be just as dramatic as the next thriller and the days of cringe-worthy metaphors are, thankfully, way behind us so don’t di