Last month I attended a late summer pride event. It was such a fun day with fellow authors SJ Frost, Hank Edwards, Jax Steele, and Deanna Wadsworth (who organized everything for us). One of the best parts of the day: my parents stopped by. I was so proud of them. Not only did they come by our booth, but they also walked all around the event, looking at the various booths and collecting freebies along the way.
They love me and my partner, but they’re not PFLAG people. They don’t wear rainbow gear and march in parades (they’re quiet, introverts like me). I even had to explain to mom what Pride was. So I was elated they came. They even tried to win a free book at our booth, and my mom picked up one of my CDs. I heard her whisper to my dad as she held up the CD, “This is the only way I’ll get to read her books.” Which is funny because previously she had made it sound like she had no interest in reading the “sexy stuff.”
I’m fairly certain she doesn’t get how “sexy” we’re talking about here. Uh-oh.
I’m thinking she probably put the CD in, clicked on my short story MORE THAN JUST A GOOD BOOK, got to the rimming scene, and promptly closed the laptop lid. But hey, THEY CAME TO PRIDE!!
And looky, I even have a picture to prove it.
(c) Sloan Parker 2012
Aw! That’s so sweet. Yay for your parents!
Constance: Thanks! It was definitely one of the highlights of the day for me.
That is just too cute ! your parents showing their love and support even if they don’t understand what you write. lol
Ro: I thought so too. :) They are pretty fantastic.
It is plain to see that your parents love and support the person you are. You are blessed.
Deb: Thanks for those beautiful words! I’m very lucky to have them in my life.
That is so great! Good for all of you. I love going to Pride events. Such a good time for everyone and it’s wonderful that your parents got to experience that.
Sadonna: Thanks! I definitely agree about Pride events. A special day for the community to really come together. I had a fabulous time.
That’s awesome that they were there!!
Chris: Thanks! I thought so too. It was a big deal for me and sure made the day special.