Bound to Be a Groom (27 page)

There were many factors that contributed to the ideation and execution of this book. Writing hot sex for its own sake is fun, of course, but I also wanted to write about a time in history when homosexuality, bisexuality—really
all
sexuality—was not perceived in the binary context under which we now (I think) suffer. These imaginary characters have no such cultural paradigms to contend with. I believe in a broad spectrum of human attraction—both physical and emotional—and I am grateful this book gave me the opportunity to explore some of the nuanced permutations of that spectrum.

This morning, I was listening to a BBC Radio 4 podcast about David Hockney’s
In the Dull Village
, and it summed up very nicely what I was trying to accomplish with this book: “[Hockney] felt a responsibility to stand up through his art for his own rights and to join the growing campaign for the rights of others like him. Characteristically, he was determined that his approach would not be heavy-handed. These etchings don’t preach. They smile and they sing.”

I hope this story smiles and sings for readers.

Megan Mulry

November 11, 2013

Sarah Frantz’s editorial direction was an integral part of this story. I loved working with her at the happy intersection of our interests. The opportunity to discuss welts, Wellesley, and wedlock all in one email does not come along very often. I am also grateful for early reader feedback from Magdalen Braden, Anne Calhoun, Shelley Ann Clark, and Janet Webb. Lastly, I am so honored that Pam Rosenthal took the time to read and comment.

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Megan Mulry writes sexy, stylish, romantic fiction. Her first book,
A Royal Pain
, was an NPR Best Book of 2012 and
USA Today
bestseller. Before discovering her passion for romance novels, she worked in magazine publishing and finance. After many years in New York, Boston, London, and Chicago, she now lives with her family in Florida.

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