SEX SLAVERY

Some people might find the references to 18th century sex slavery in my novel The Pilgrim's Staff, from which this blog originates, to be outrageous and unworthy of belief--and more particularly the comments by my 21st century narrator, the artist David Soames.  These readers may find it hard to believe that sex slavery is still active in the United States today.  Well, I invite them to take a look at Nicholas Kristof's op-ed piece in the New York Times today.  This is a well-informed and respected reporter, who writes fairly frequently about the subject, and always with appropriate outrage.  Take a look...