Blaine D. Arden

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December 22, 1968

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Blaine D. Arden is an EPIC Award winning author of Romantic Speculative Fiction and Suspense who sings her way through life in platform boots.

For most of her sheltered youth, Blaine read, day dreamed, and made up stories. As she grew up, she slowly transitioned from telling them to her favourite doll and acting them out with her Barbies, to putting pen to paper. Her motto is Our difference is our strength, and her stories are often set in worlds where gender fluidity and sexual diversity are accepted as is.

When not writing or reading, Blaine has singing lessons and hopes to be in a band some day.

Pronouns: Blaine is non-binary, asexual, and androromantic. She's not fussed about being called he/she/they, but prefers Mx Arden when addressed fo
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Aliens, Smith and Jones (The Primrose Files #1) by Blaine D. Arden Working for a secret organisation specialising in alien cover-ups, Connor Smith is no stranger to the abnormal or dangerous. His love life on the other hand… not so exciting. Until he reluctantly agrees to a blind date and attracts an alien stalker. 👽

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message 22: by Blaine

Blaine Macky wrote: "We both loved it Blaine, definitely Bristol next year... And I know Im going to like the book a lot. I love Lyskel already and Ariv is definitely ticking my boxes. ;) "

Cool :) Would be lovely to see you both again!

ps: just saw your review. Thank you :D I'm glad you liked it


message 21: by Macky

Macky Blaine wrote: "Macky wrote: "Yaaay Blaine!!! Thanks for invite, I'm honoured to accept... I'm also squeeing again! Lol. So great to meet you and chat yesterday, it was a fabulous day meeting fabulous people. :D"
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We both loved it Blaine, definitely Bristol next year... And I know Im going to like the book a lot. I love Lyskel already and Ariv is definitely ticking my boxes. ;)


message 20: by Blaine

Blaine Macky wrote: "Forgot to say just downloaded and started The Fifth Son. Xoxox :))"

I hope you enjoy it :)


message 19: by Blaine

Blaine Macky wrote: "Yaaay Blaine!!! Thanks for invite, I'm honoured to accept... I'm also squeeing again! Lol. So great to meet you and chat yesterday, it was a fabulous day meeting fabulous people. :D"

It was very lovely to meet you, too :D And your sister, of course!
I'm glad you enjoyed the UK Meet :) So many new ppl this year, and it was lovely to see so many readers attend as well


message 18: by Macky

Macky Forgot to say just downloaded and started The Fifth Son. Xoxox :))


message 17: by Macky

Macky Yaaay Blaine!!! Thanks for invite, I'm honoured to accept... I'm also squeeing again! Lol. So great to meet you and chat yesterday, it was a fabulous day meeting fabulous people. :D


message 16: by Blaine

Blaine Dustin Adrian wrote: "Howdy Blaine!
This Texas cowboy appreciates the friendship, darlin'.

Dustin Adrian Rhodes"


*tips her hat*
Same here :)


message 15: by Blaine

Blaine Rachel wrote: "WAHEY THAR, darlin!"

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


message 14: by Rachel

Rachel Haimowitz WAHEY THAR, darlin!


message 13: by Blaine

Blaine 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 12: by Kaje

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


message 11: by Blaine

Blaine 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 10: by Kerstin

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


Blaine 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 8: 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 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 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 :)


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


Blaine 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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