""Tennis became my entire personality," he tells Queerty. His newfound love for the sport ignited a desire to see more representation of gay players in tennis."
"Though there's been numerous out icons in the women's game, beginning with Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova, there's a dearth of representation at the men's level."
"The Open Era follows the budding romance between the recently-turned-pro and long-out tennis player Austin Hardy and the 'very hot, very talented, probably straight' Diego Cruz."
"It starts as a friendship, because Diego is a straight man. But Austin wonders why he's giving him attention."
Edward Schmit, initially indifferent to sports, developed a passion for tennis after attending the U.S. Open. His fascination with the sport led him to question the absence of gay male players in tennis. This prompted him to write his debut novel, The Open Era, which explores the romance between a newly professional tennis player and a straight man. The novel addresses themes relevant to the queer community, making it relatable beyond just tennis enthusiasts.
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