DIVERSITY MATTERS: ‘We’re Here, We’re Queer’ by James Dawson

Tracy

James Dawson is a full-time writer of YA fiction and lives in London.

'When I was fifteen, I thought I was so alone. I read and read and read, but didn’t read about anyone else like me. No-one.'

'No-one at Orion, or my lovely agent, ever raised concerns about the three LGBTQC characters in my novel HOLLOW PIKE. I, however, was ready for opposition and had prepared my defence. At the editing stage, editors edit, but I would have died to protect the somewhat complex orientations of Kitty, Jack and Delilah.'

http://talltalesandshortstories.blogspot.com/2011/09/diversity-matters-were-here-were-queer.html

Tracy

^^ :)

Rosalie

Thanks, Tracy. Great post and a very important debate. I've added a comment to your blog.

PS Though my comment doesn't seem to have appeared yet.

Liz

My friend in the USA (although she's here in Bath at the minute) has a LGB YA book out in the states, and it is up for two awards. It's called 'Of All the Stupid Tings' by Alexandra Diaz.

Tracy

[quote=Rosalie]PS Though my comment doesn't seem to have appeared yet.
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I've just checked - I think your comment's disappeared into the ether I can't see it or find it. :(

Rosalie

I'll try again...

It seems to have appeared now. Maybe it was my fault and I never actually submitted it! :)

Tracy

Thanks Rosalie - I do appreciate it when people take the time to comment. :)
I'm off to add something to the comments section in response to a point you've raised.