Naughty Boys in the Backseat posted an interesting article today about the theme of "taking home strays" in m/m fiction, and gave The Angel of 13th Street as an example:
I have to confess I have a humongous soft spot for the stray stories. Maybe it's because I'm a mother and I can't fathom a child being abandoned that way (at any age). Hits all those "mama bear" buttons. :-)
Yeah, me too. I just reread Shayla Kirsten's Thirty Days last night. Another good "stray" story. Warning, it contains mention of severe abuse, and is major hurt/comfort.
I asked her once on an ebook chat if she'd ever do a third one. At that time she wasn't planning it. I'd love to see what happens to Cavan after a few years.
There are a lot of stories about strays, but considering how many kids get kicked out of their homes when they come out to their parents, it doesn't feel unrealistic.
I never understood kicking your kids out. I was told I couldn't have kids; my two "miracles" are precious to me. Raising them wasn't always easy, but they're mine and I love them unconditionally.
I have to confess I have a humongous soft spot for the stray stories. Maybe it's because I'm a mother and I can't fathom a child being abandoned that way (at any age). Hits all those "mama bear" buttons. :-)
ReplyDeleteYeah, me too. I just reread Shayla Kirsten's Thirty Days last night. Another good "stray" story. Warning, it contains mention of severe abuse, and is major hurt/comfort.
ReplyDeleteGod, I cried during that one and the sequel, broke my heart. Make me want to kick someone really bad. LOL
ReplyDeleteI asked her once on an ebook chat if she'd ever do a third one. At that time she wasn't planning it. I'd love to see what happens to Cavan after a few years.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of stories about strays, but considering how many kids get kicked out of their homes when they come out to their parents, it doesn't feel unrealistic.
ReplyDeleteTom Robinson has a great song called "Chance" about being a stray.
Wow! What an amazing song! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI never understood kicking your kids out. I was told I couldn't have kids; my two "miracles" are precious to me. Raising them wasn't always easy, but they're mine and I love them unconditionally.
You are very welcome. His song "Glad To Be Gay '04" is also excellent.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand parents who kick their kids out, either. :(
I'll have to check that song out. You do have a knack for finding great, thought-provoking music.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks. :)
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