I know I have friends who would fall into these gaps…

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Updates

01/22/04. I have interviewed 20 women. The response has been huge and enthusiastic, which is great. I have made contact with women here in the Bay Area and all over the country, ranging in age and background. I have started networking to determine the best publishing route.

01/31/04. I get asked if there are gaps in the distribution of women who are responding. I’m getting women of all ages, so that’s not an issue. The gaps that are emerging include: women of color, and women who didn’t have to fight an early homophobic environment. I will advertise shortly in other venues to get women like this, but feel free to spread the word if you know anyone in these categories.

02/25/04. I have interviewed 60 women. I am still adding women to my list. The question is turning out to be as rich and complex as I had anticipated. I am very much enjoying this project. The gaps that I currently have are: women of color, and women over 65.

06/14/04. I have interviewed 114 women. I still have gaps with women of color and women over 65 (as well as women under 30); I could also use more bisexual women. I am putting together a sample chapter so that I can begin talking with publishers.