I write gay romance, but that’s not the reason I see myself
as part of the GLBT community. I have many friends who are bi, lesbian, or gay.
My best friend is gay, and when he came out to me during a movie date it didn’t
register on a richter scale. It wasn’t that I had guessed or I already knew,
but it just didn’t matter. He was himself regardless of his orientation. He was
my friend I loved him then as much as I do now.
But even having friends doesn’t make me a part of the
community. I’m a part of the GLBT community because I want my friends and the
millions of strangers out there to have the same freedoms and rights I receive.
I read the news and my heart hurts for the abandoned youth and couples denied
basic human rights.
My novels are not strictly for naughty entertainment. I don’t
think any political statement made in them could change the world, but there’s
no telling what might open an eye somewhere.In my latest release Paid Leave I built the story around two statements I wanted to make without making it obvious. The lead struggles against hate for his badge and for his sexual orientation. Benji is lucky enough to be in a novel where happy endings are expected, but not everyone lives where they can believe it will get better.
And that’s another reason I’m a part of GLBT community.
Until the world is equal, I’ll be around doing what I can to stop prejudice and
hate.
That said, if you ever want to donate to some awesome sources, don't forget HRC and It Gets Better. They do the hard work.
That said, if you ever want to donate to some awesome sources, don't forget HRC and It Gets Better. They do the hard work.
Hayley’s giveaway:
Leave me a comment. One winner will be selected to receive a
Paid Leave coffee mug and coffee from the shop that inspired Beans. (Neal's shop in Paid Leave)
Queer Town Abbey grand prize giveaway:
To enter, answer this question: Where did my best friend come
out to me?
(for more info on the grand prize, and to read the other blogs in the hop, visit Queer Town Abbey.
(for more info on the grand prize, and to read the other blogs in the hop, visit Queer Town Abbey.
