Dave
Dave asked Sam E. Kraemer:

I notice you've given at least two books written by women five stars each. I know that a very few women can write believable gay men, but that the great majority of women writing in the field don't even try. Have Neuhold and Carrington cracked the code, or are your ratings simply professional courtesy? You might not want to enter this in public, so dmillerparker@gmail.com. I've beeen enjoying your books.

Sam E. Kraemer Hi, Dave! I'm glad you're enjoying my books. I'm always happy to know someone read something I've written and it resonated with them. Regarding your question of whether I believe Neuhold and Carrington have cracked the code regarding creating believable gay characters, I have to say I believe they, and many other female authors, are able to write gay characters that are multidimensional and not just stereotypical of what some believe gay men to be. Since you have read my books and seem to enjoy them, I'm guessing you believe I can also write believable gay men since I'm also a woman.
I don't believe in restricting one's writing to only females should write female characters or only men should write male characters. If we all believed that way, what a boring world this would be.
I hope that answers your question, and I'm not afraid to answer in public.
Cheers!
Sam

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