Fifty Shades of Grey author EL James has told fans how she hates hearing her work described as “mummy porn”.
Meeting her British readers for the first time in central London yesterday, the overnight literary sensation said she thought the label was “lazy”.
James, who has sold almost a million paperback copies of her erotic trilogy in just a week, also revealed she has a “favourite toy” – but refused to divulge what it was.
Hundreds of enthusiasts paid £20 for the chance to question her at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in Savoy Place.
They were also able to meet her afterwards and get copies of the book signed.
Information analyst Fiona Mutale described the event as “like talking to a girlfriend”.
The 32-year-old, who lives in St James’ Park, added: “I found it very, very inspirational.
