Telling My Wife I Was Gay Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

About the Book

In this day and age you would expect full acceptance on the part of the public and individuals alike in matters of  religion, nationality, race, and sexual orientation.  You would expect; however, you would not find. 

            “Telling My Wife I Was Gay Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time,” is a perfect example of what little progress the world has actually made in the understanding and acceptance of Homosexuality.  This novel describes a life lived in secrecy, from childhood experiences to present day, which leads to the trauma of one man’s coming out and the consequences that followed.

            Author Michael Dubé’s greatest fears are faced when he reveals his true self to his family, friends, and relatives.  There’s no turning back once his secret is out (and the truth about his wife).   

If you’ve ever wondered what it must be like to live with such an incredible secret, or speculated what sufferings the queer population is forced to endure, or perhaps you’ve never given it a moment’s thought as you sneered at the very topic of homosexuality; here now is your opportunity to understand.  

“Telling My Wife…” is more than just another story; it’s a ‘How To’ for wives and families alike in the matters of caring for anyone who is part of a minority.  It’s a book of encouragement for those who are the minority (in this case: homosexuals).  It’s a hand out-reached to anyone experiencing a similar existence.  No one is alone in their struggles, no matter how alone they may feel.  Do not hide yourselves away forever: lose who you may lose, and gain what you may gain, but seek out happiness, wherever it resides.  That is what this book is about: moving beyond the hurt to something finer! 

About the Author

Born and raised in a middleclass family in Southern Ontario, Canada, Michael René Dubé is the fifth of six children.  His desire to express himself through the written word first manifested during his high school years, with a keen interest in poetry.  During his early twenties, he dabbled in writing short stories, progressed to novellas, until finally advancing his story-telling abilities to novel-length fiction.     

Years of failed attempts at publication, which included having two novels contracted by literary agencies, left a rather bitter taste for the game in his mouth.  A change in careers and the birth of his twin daughters suspended all further efforts, until the events of this very book presented a new opportunity to write.

At the conclusion of writing this novel, Michael continued to live at his sister, Beverly’s, in Port Colborne, ON.  The harsh reality of having to piece together the fragments of a fractured life was not without its value.  Lessons have been learned, truths revealed, and freedom (in certain respects) has been acquired.  Setting daily goals for himself, Michael persists in his search for inner peace.  With hopes of attending college in 2009 and leaving life as a hairstylist behind him, the future seems promising.   

Experiencing a renewed enthusiasm toward writing, he also plans to pursue his life-long dream of becoming a recognized author.  Following up on “Telling My Wife…” is at the top of Michael’s to-do list.  Also, having a fondness for dark fantasy, the author plans to release a previously written psychological fantasy thriller called “Rack.”  To then be followed by an anthology of poetry.