Category Archives: Lesbian

This category of My Writing includes my publications and BLOG entries about lesbian issues and community.

Erin Moore – Dallas Pride Grand Marshall

Story by Renee Baker – Dallas Voice Tavern Guild Pullout 2010 When Erin Moore got the message she was selected for Grand Marshal in the Pride Parade this fall, she said she was “flabbergasted and honored, but taken aback.”  Moore … Continue reading

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Lesbians play big role in Women’s Foundation

Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, Sept 17, 2010 Dallas organization dedicated to supporting, empowering makes diversity a cornerstone principle Wendy Lopez likes to say, “When you help a woman, you help a community.” Lopez and her partner, Connie Moore, … Continue reading

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Beyond Butch

A Dallas Voice BLOG Entry by Renee Baker, June 22, 2010 If there’s one thing I’ve discovered in life, it is that I don’t have to take many steps forward before I stick another foot in my mouth. This time, … Continue reading

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Bitch N Brunch grows to more than 500 members

A Story by Renee Baker, Sept 03, 2009 Group focused on family-oriented activities empowers women If you were to suggest to Cheryl Daniel, in days of insouciance only of course, that she is a bitch, she will be happy to … Continue reading

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From Courtroom to Online Courting

A Story by Renee Baker, Nov 7, 2008, Edge Publications Teresa Cain was born in Mississippi and grew up in Dallas, but she was raised on paperback books. She’s now a Texas attorney with a heart for romance and a … Continue reading

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Law professor and student reunite after fling in Carsen Taite’s latest book

A Story by Renee Baker, Edge Publications, August 18, 2009 When it comes to writing courtroom briefs, her legal name is Teresa Cain. But when it comes to writing about lesbian courtship, her nom de plume is Carsen Taite. She … Continue reading

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The Mystery of Coming Out

Edge Publication by Renee Baker, Aug. 20, 2008. Who am I? Who are you? When am I not I and you not you? Why are we not ourselves? Why do we hide? What happens when we reveal ourselves or not … Continue reading

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Get Into the “Blue Moon” Groove

Edge Publication Story by Renee Baker, Friday Jul 25, 2008. Dancing is Cynthia Schepps’ prevailing passion in life, so it’s no surprise that she was alarmed upon learning her favorite dance event was going to end. Instead of accepting it, … Continue reading

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Dallas author takes a new look at workplace diversity

An Edge Publication Story by Renee Baker, June 13, 2008 A co-worker once told Dr. Susan Gore that she would burn in hell for her lifestyle. That same man, however, also said he would go to great lengths to support … Continue reading

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