u/southafricannon

I have a serialised erotica that I'm working on, but I haven't got to the point of publishing anywhere yet. I just don't know how to start drumming up an audience, or preferably a community with input. Is it just "publish and wait"? Or are there specific channels I should be shouting in (like discords or subreddits)? I have a feeling that making a post saying "hey, I published this and think you might enjoy it, follow me for more" is a bit on the nose and desperate.