Love Knows No Bounds
There’s a reason
why my author tagline is Love Knows No Bounds. While society has seen
tremendous changes over the last 10 years, we still have a ways to go.
In my writing, I
don’t necessarily start out to write a M/M or a F/F, or even a ménage. Often, I
let the characters talk to me. Who are they looking for? Who is their love?
From a marketing standpoint, I’ve been told it can cause difficulties. Readers
don’t know what to expect from me. I don’t just write straight M/F or gay
romance.
My argument?
Readers can expect a good love story. That is my primary focus – showing how
two (or sometimes more) find their mate in this great big world we have. And
often it includes some very hot sex.
Anyway, when I
was in high school, only a couple –
of a boy and a girl – was allowed to attend the prom. It’s definitely not 100%,
but I love seeing same-sex couples given the option to attend or even singles.
Hopefully events
such as this one, and continued awareness will bring further change: I see it
even within my own daughters. Many from the next generation bend the sides of
that box, and are breaking out.
Stay strong and
push forward.
Be who you want
to be
Date who you
want to date
Love who you
want to love
Contest: I’m giving away a super-cute rainbow
Mickey keychain. Bought at the resort. Shipping U.S.
only. If you’re
international, and win, I’ll substitute a $5 Amazon gift card. To enter, tell me: How have you seen change, and
please leave a valid email address. Winner will be chosen randomly by entries, after the hop on May 25.
Thank you for
visiting my stop on the tour, and please say hello to the other contributors. Here’s
the main page http://hopagainsthomophobia.blogspot.com, or visit the links
below. The International Day Against Homophobia,
Transphobia and Biphobia is May 17. For more information, visit their
link page: http://dayagainsthomophobia.org/
Until next time.
Louisa Bacio
I think the biggest change I've seen is within my own children. Through their ever changing questions. How I hear them education kids their own age about equal rights, and loving the person on the inside.
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That's fantastic to hear. Thanks for stopping by Diverse Reader!
DeleteHi. First I think this is a great thing you all are doing. I guess the biggest change that I see is religiously. I the ignorance that has been taught in the past are being debunked as more of the LGBT community shows the world they are human. The more they and those people who truely support them insist on equlity, I think slowly but surely it will come to pass.
ReplyDeleteWell, and when it comes to religion, the more people who are out publicly and who are still part of religious groups, will show that it encompasses all kinds of people.
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Thank you for your post and participating in this blog hop. I have seen the LGB portion of the community get more positive media representation over time. I am working to get the same for transgender people as well.
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Well over the past 10 years I've definitely seen more change with people finally opening up and not afraid to be who they are. I love them for there strength and for not backing down from hatred. I've seen it in my own family as well. When it comes to your own door no matter what you may have thought before that it brings acceptance it opens you up and gives you freedom as well as many possibilities to come :)
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your post.
ReplyDeleteI think the biggest change has yet to come or at least i hope it has still to come.
There are some good changes like same sex couples can get married and can adopt children etc. etc. but this sadly isn't the case in all country's and we have to keep spreading the word so this will happen :) there is still to much discrimination and the best way to keep fighting that is education.
ahpg(at)ziggo(dot)nl
I have seen good and bad changes, but what really worries me that some US states are travelling back in time.
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I think there have been a lot more change and accepting attitudes since the new millennium.We have a black president, marriage is legalized in several states and a few countries. People just seems a bit more open minded.
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I've seen change via more encouragement to express your sexuality as a female. I've seen once homophobic girls come out as bisexual recenty. Heck, i've even slept with them. :)
ReplyDeleteOther changes:
Gay marriage in my state
Pride parades getting more sponsorship from local businesses
very excited to see what the future holds!
-Jen
http://www.butiadoreyouu.blogspot.com
iadoreyouu at gmail dot com
Prom! *groans* Not to mention the ostentatious display of wealth...
ReplyDeleteA lot of authors separate their work into pen names for various pairings. I can see why, but it's also nice to see an author try a little of everything.
Plus, we know you like big spoons.
people have been more accepting
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I've seen some change. I grew up in a small town where no one would every come out. These days the kids are out and proud.
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