I belong to an organization called Romance Writers of America. It's considered the romance authors' guild. We offer training and information to those choosing to work in the romance industry. There are 10,000 members around the United States, with RWA chapters in most major American cities. (Seattle has three chapters, for instance.)
RWA chapters fundraise to cover meeting expenses. One of the things most chapters do is offer contests. In other words, one pays an entry fee. If you win (or "final",) your work will be seen by agents and editors that volunteer to judge the finalist entries. Over the weekend, a chapter in Oklahoma decided they would not allow LGBT entries in their contest. In other words, anyone entering a same-sex romance (which are gaining popularity in the genre,) would be excluded.
Imagine my surprise to learn that RWA does not feature the typical anti-discrimination verbiage in their bylaws at both a national and local level.
Romance Writers of America is being SHELLED today by angry members. If you're curious to read some of the fallout, please click on the following.
http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/blog/romance-writers-ink-contest-an-exercise-in-discrimination
Suzanne Brockmann is a multi-NYT bestselling author. She writes romantic suspense. She has featured same-sex relationships in her novels. To say she's outraged is an understatement.
http://www.facebook.com/notes/suzanne-brockmann/thoughts-on-the-discomfort-of-discrimination-my-books-are-not-welcome-at-mtm/270910816310433
Obviously, most of ASAH isn't affected by this, but again - another brand is falling on their sword, instead of taking steps to remedy an obviously unacceptable situation.