Fact and fiction

So I’ll just start, shall I? As a straight woman who writes gay male romance stories, part of my daily routine involves checking out any stories on the gay rights front (also, as a human being on this planet, I like to celebrate when my fellow humans are slowly accorded equal rights). Lately, there’s been a lot to follow – state after state and country after country have been stepping up to legalize gay marriage. A professional basketball player comes out and most of the world says, “Hey, good for you! So, what’s this about a team called the Wizards? When did that happen now?” Every one of these developments thrills and warms my heart because I much prefer not to live in a world where the loudest and most powerful voices are...