Reading Jill Johnston at the time of my first woman lover really impacted me. Influenced by Adrienne Rich, both her writing and knowing her in Santa,Cruz, CA
Admirer of Joan Nestle. and Lesbian Herstory Archives.Both are Jewish lesbians who gave me courage to write about Holocaust. Much respect for  Ayaan Hirsi Ali author of Infidel for her courage to speak up for Muslim women.