Reading MM
The vast majority of gay romances are written by women. White women. Straight, white women. Straight, white women who, in their “about the author” sections, talked about their husbands, children, cats, chickens, and love of artisanal cured meats. New release shelves for all audiences are stacked with queer books, but they leave some of us wondering who exactly these books are being published for. If publishing houses are looking at what readers want, like Davis says, which readers are they listening to? 
Who's writing all the gay books?
When Lauren Blakely, a married straight year-old woman living in Seattle and a voracious reader, came upon the literary sensation Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman, a gay romance that was made into a movie starring Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer, she devoured it in a weekend. Then read it twice more. And then she decided she wanted to write a romance between two men. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Aaron Aceves and Savy Writes Books debate why gay stories written by presumably straight women have become so popular — and the backlash that ensues.
Gay Romantic Comedies are written by Straight Women
Jamie Fessenden, male author of gay fiction, on women writing MM romance: MM Romance publishers have provided another avenue for gay male authors—a lot of gay male authors. It’s been a boon to us. Like any market, it has restrictions as to what sells and what doesn’t sell, and it does little good to complain about that. The written word is an incredibly powerful tool that can be used to foster understanding and healing. Everyone deserves representation. Gay male books
Aaron Aceves and Savy Writes Books debate why gay stories written by presumably straight women have become so popular — and the backlash that ensues. Comments Showing of 48 48 new post a comment ». Dec 21, PM. 
My Hot Take
My Hot Take: Why I, As a Queer Woman Romance Author, Will Not Write Gay Men. The written word is an incredibly powerful tool that can be used to foster understanding and healing. It’s important that all voices be allowed a chance to tell their stories. BIPOC, Queer Folks, people with different religious, cultural, or mental-health backgrounds. So often, though, for queer people, the options are either super whitewashed or rooted in hurtful stereotypes. When I started working as a book reviewer in , gay romance was exploding as a popular romance genre.
Why Are So Many Gay Romance Novels Written By Straight Women?
Straight women consuming narratives about gay and queer men isn’t new at all, but they do tend to read stories mainly written by other straight women. Straight women aren’t necessarily the problem; it’s the fact that the books they find themselves reading aren’t an accurate description of my experience. .
What To Do If Your Inner Tomboy Is a Homo
I am also writing a book about a gay man. I worried about it at first but there are women and straight men writing about gay men. Kate Christensen wrote Jeremy Thrane, about a gay man. Call Me By Your Name, listed by some as one of the best gay books of the year was written by a straight man. And Allison Burnett (think that's his name) is a straight guy who has written a SERIES about a gay man. . Why Are So Many M/M Romances Written by Cis Women?
Writing gay romance allows women writers to explore other sides of their sexuality that might not be allowed in other aspects of their lives. It becomes a safe place for sexual fantasies that women readers can imaginatively participate in. Writing gay romance allows women to create more equal relationships between two men. .