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Monday, April 13, 2009

A new mission

Over the last few days, it's become more clear what my mission is.

I've been saying for months that Shades of Gay is more than just a novel; it's a part of the LGBT rights movement. This weekend, that became even clearer as I began working on my cafepress site.

One of the reasons for Cafepress is, of course, to sell t-shirts. But my primary reason for having the site is to be an advocate for LGBT teens. When Shades of Gay is finished and people read it, they'll see that it's an illustration of the struggles that LGBT teens face, everything from bullying to self-destructive behavior.

I mentioned last week that the real reason I'm writing and publishing Shades of Gay is to stem the tide of LGBT suicide. The new site attempts to address that issue, as well as bullying, the need to explore relationships, etc.

Check it out at http://www.cafepress.com/shadesofgay. I don't have everything up yet, but you should be able to get an idea of what's coming.

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