I've been pleased that I have introduced several types of characters. Obviously, the main ones are gay, but I've included straight ones, as well (Corey, Natalie, Daryl, college schoolmates and numerous family members). Even the gay characters are very diverse. I have a variety of body types, penis sizes, sexual preferences, financial situations, supportive/nonsupportive families, etc.
Hudson is different. I've never had an asexual character before. It's not that I'm trying to show some specific message, I'm just letting people like Hudson be seen. Some people might view asexual-aromantic individuals as being lucky as they never have to endure dating. Others might feel sympathy because these people don't enjoy sex. But I don't think everyone, whatever you are, fits perfectly into a one-size-fits-all mold. All people are different.
I do like seeing the friendship between Brad and Hudson though. If I had to choose one word that describes Brad, it would be "kind." Hudson sees it. I think the readers do too.
Your addition of Hudson, or rather of his declared asexuality, was a pleasant surprise. Naturally, it's not that common in erotic novels.
ReplyDeleteT, I had a feeling you had something like that in mind -- this is something we haven't had -- when you outed Hudson as asexual. What was nice was that as always you gave us a believable three-dimensional character worth caring about, all the more so when he found himself trapped in life having to move back to the home he'd worked so hard to get away from.
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