Sigh. Yeah, it's 2012, but there are still people out there who don't believe that gay romance is "real" romance. I guess that shouldn't surprise anybody.
What did surprise me is that this discrimination takes place in the romance writers' own organization, Romance Writers of America. The Tulsa Chapter's contest judges are (quote) "uncomfortable" with same-sex pairings - and they have therefore banned same-sex entries to the More than Magic contest. I can't even begin to explain why this makes me sad, so let me keep to the professional reasons: Gay romance allows the writer to explore entirely new dynamics when it comes to the characters' interaction as well as plot development - dynamics which aren't there in good old "straight" romance. There's a reason why so many straight women read gay romance. If you disagree with this decision, please go here to sign author Sara York's petition to the RWA.
Lucia
2/6/2012 08:35:11
That they are uncomfortable is something you can't esaliy change, but instead of changing the rules, change your name to straight romance or something, because romance comes in many different ways and the way they solve it now really sounds discriminating to me...
CB Conwy
2/6/2012 12:08:43
I couldn't agree more, Lucia. They've cancelled the contest now, but I can't say that I care much. One thing is for sure: I won't be applying for membership of the RWA any time soon. Comments are closed.
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