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Blaine D. Arden

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December 22, 1968 in Zutphen, Netherlands

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Blaine is a purple haired, forty-something, writer of gay romance with a love of men, music, mystery, magic, fairies (the pointy eared ones), platform shoes and the colours black, purple and red, who sings her way through life.
Born and raised in Zutphen, the Netherlands, Blaine spent many hours of her sheltered youth reading, day dreaming, making up stories and acting them out with her barbies.
Though she wrote her first gay fiction as a teenager, Blaine's true inspiration comes from the wonderful gay romance called 'Beautiful Thing' — adaptation of the play by Jonathan Harvey — through which she gained some very dear gay friends and a postponed bout of puberty that caused an introverted and shy Blaine to finally grow into herself.
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Once a week, if it’s not raining cats and dogs, I cycle with a friend around the neighbourhood, enjoying the views and trying to stay active–which for me as a writer, sitting at my desk way, way too much is a good thing, even if it’s only once a week. This morning, with the sun [...] read more »
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Published on May 30, 2012 05:08
Average rating: 3.85 · 500 ratings · 91 reviews · 6 distinct works
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Color Me
3.59 of 5 stars 3.59 avg rating — 179 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
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The Storyteller
3.28 of 5 stars 3.28 avg rating — 61 ratings — published 2012
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The Forester
3.84 of 5 stars 3.84 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2011
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3.44 of 5 stars 3.44 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2012
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Aliens, Smith and Jones
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Color Me by Blaine D. Arden
" Nice satisfying short read that features two deaf heroes. One is a designer and the other a part owner in a bar and grill. Both men have the support of their families, but have personal issues. Jonah hasn't gotten past the death of his friend and... "
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"Syfy wrote: "I'll read it and let you know what I think, if it's bad, um, well, I'll just say "hmmm" ;P "

I think I'll survive being hmmmm'd :)


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Blaine D. Rachel wrote: "WAHEY THAR, darlin!"

ROFL *waves at Rachel*
WAHEY right back atcha :D


message 16: by Rachel

Rachel Haimowitz WAHEY THAR, darlin!


Blaine D. Kaje wrote: "Hey, congratulations on the great review for The Fifth Son at Top2Bottom - 5 Kisses!"

Thanks, Kaje :)
*does happy dance*
They loved it :D


message 14: by Kaje

Kaje Harper Hey, congratulations on the great review for The Fifth Son at Top2Bottom - 5 Kisses!


Blaine D. Kerstin wrote: "Happy Birthday, Blaine! *singing*
Hope you'll have a fantastic day *hugs*"


Almost missed this.
Thank you, Kerstin :) I'm having a great day :D


message 12: by Kerstin

Kerstin Happy Birthday, Blaine! *singing*
Hope you'll have a fantastic day *hugs*


Blaine D. Kat wrote: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! I wish you the best and most wonderful day ever, sweetie!!! {{{hugs}}} *throws confetti* :))

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Thanks for the lovely card, Kat :)
*hug*


message 10: by Kat

Kat HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! I wish you the best and most wonderful day ever, sweetie!!! {{{hugs}}} *throws confetti* :))

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Kerstin Blaine D. wrote: "Kerstin wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friend request, Blaine :)
And once again thank you for your help on our little project! *hugs*"

You're welcome :) *hug*
and I can't wait to see the result o..."


Heck yeah, me too! I'm so excited :D


Blaine D. Kerstin wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friend request, Blaine :)
And once again thank you for your help on our little project! *hugs*"


You're welcome :) *hug*
and I can't wait to see the result of that little project ;)


Kerstin Thanks for accepting my friend request, Blaine :)
And once again thank you for your help on our little project! *hugs*


Blaine D. Anne wrote: "Thanks for the accept, Blaine - great to meet you on GR :))

Anne
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Good to meet you on GR as well :)


message 5: by Anne

Anne Thanks for the accept, Blaine - great to meet you on GR :))

Anne
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Blaine D. L.C. wrote: "Thanks, Blaine. :-)"
You're welcome :D


message 3: by L.C.

L.C. Thanks, Blaine. :-)


Blaine D. Calathea wrote: "Hi Blaine, thanks for adding me as a friend! "
You're welcome :D


Calathea Hi Blaine, thanks for adding me as a friend!


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