When I was a teenager, the first book with queer characters I that recall reading was Armistead Maupin’s “Tales of the City.” I was embarrassed to check it out from the library, and then promptly hid it in my closet (of all places!) when I got home. What does "Reading with Pride" mean to you? I knew that Dolly-or in my book, the fictional country music legend Wanda Jean Stubbs-would serve as a great inspiration for my main characters, two boys who are trying to follow their own dreams in a world that isn’t always ready to accept them. As a fan, I’ve always felt a pull toward the classic female singers of the genre, women who sang bold songs and defied expectations to find success in a male-dominated industry. She was my introduction to country music. What was your inspiration behind your most recent book?ĭolly Parton, without a doubt. Kennedy, author of "A Little Bit Country," didn't want to just write a "opposites attract" love trope: Kennedy also wanted to write about two boys finding their authentic selves.
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