Comment on TFOB Part I – Writing Heroes of Diversity by Jonathan S. Pembroke
Those are fair points, Beth. I understand it is not just about the superficial trappings of diversity (skin color, etc.). At the same time, I was also once accused of (If you'll pardon the expression) of whitewashing racial issues in a story because the characters of darker...
Comment on TFOB Part I – Writing Heroes of Diversity by Beth Turnage
I guess when you read enough calls for submission that say "we actively support diversity in our selection process" or some such you start thinking "hey, maybe I need to get on that diversity bandwagon." But diversity is more than the color of a skin or sexual orientation. IMO...