Preston
Preston asked Josh Lanyon:

Ms. Lanyon, why don't you state your gender in your Goodreads bio like other writers do?

Josh Lanyon As far as I'm aware I've checked the "female" box on all social media, including Goodreads, so I guess you're suggesting that I should specifically make a point of my gender in my bio? Just in case someone is too lazy to do the research? Because being female is a really important fact that everyone would urgently wish to know?

Perhaps I could also have a "W" branded into my forehead for public appearances? Or wear an arm band? You know, just to make sure no one could possibly miss such crucial information?

Yeesh.

I guess I keep my profile gender neutral because it bothers people like you so much. :-)

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