In 2009, I discovered erotic stories featuring gay men. Though I adore my male gay friends, I never thought I'd be turned on by a more detailed view of their lives behind closed doors.
I was wrong.
I saw ways to feature them in my "straight" erotica that was still (and always) positive while adding another layer to my story. The result was delicious. A few months later, I read an article about female authors who are starting to write gay erotica almost exclusively - and one of the biggest demographics who demand more and more of it are - wait for it - women!
Do you know someone who professes tolerance but makes a face if they see two men or two women kissing in public? I've known a lot of them in my life. What about the religious zealots who preach about hell and damnation then get got with a $20 male prostitute in a seedy motel? Yeah...hypocrite much?
I read it. I write it. I love it. If you've never read it, don't dismiss it out of hand. If it's done well - I prefer sensual to raunchy - you'll get tingles on your tingles.
PRACTICE ACCEPTANCE!
2 comments:
It's fascinating to me that the predominant reader of m/m erotica is a person such as you - and I. I never thought I'd enjoy writing a gay male book, but there are many characteristics of gay men that I like. Emotional characteristics that I think we straight women would appreciate seeing a bit more of in our men at times. And I think that's one of the reasons these books resonate with us. the other aspect is it's still a forbidden subject in mainstream media. We are so curious!
I never discard anything blindly and that has opened my mind to many new things (in all areas). I've always featured positive gay men in my work since I have so many gay male friends who've made a big impact on my life. I accept them and love them unconditionally...and now I shamelessly interrogate them about their sex lives. It works out - they love hearing about "weird straight stuff" in return. So glad I've connected with you, Margie!
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