Katie White asked Eloisa James:

Hi there! I’ve just started reading your books and I love them! My question is about your future work. I’ve noticed that in many historical romances, authors will mention or have a plot point revolve around a supporting character’s queerness, but I’ve never seen an author who does historical romances write a HEA for a gay or lesbian character. Would you ever consider writing a queer historical romance?

Eloisa James Hi there! This is a great question. As an academic, I wrote a book on queer theory, so called, so for me this is a very historical question. People didn't identify themselves by whom they slept with in the period I write about--that didn't come about until Oscar Wilde. So two things come to mind for me. I'm a strong support of LBGTQ writers, and I wouldn't want to move into a patch that wasn't mine, if that makes sense. And second, I don't think I could write a really romantic romance, because the question of history would be foremost for me. More likely, it would turn into a historical novel. I'm so glad you're enjoying my books!! Thanks for the interesting question.

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