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Blaine D. Arden

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Born
in Zutphen, Netherlands
December 22, 1968

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Blaine D. Arden is an EPIC Award-winning author of Romantic Speculative Fiction. Non-binary and proud, ey sings eir way through life in platform boots and delights in creating magical worlds for queer heroes to bump into the loves of their lives at just the wrong—or right—moment. Ey believes in celebrating the transformative power of diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of life, and that our unique experiences and perspectives are what make us strong: “Our Difference is Our Strength.”

Born and raised in Zutphen, the Netherlands, Blaine spent eir youth immersed in books, daydreaming, and making up stories. Quite content in entertaining emself, ey evolved from telling stories to eir favourite doll, to acting them out with eir Barbies, and
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Blaine D. Arden Being able to share the characters and worlds in my head with readers :)
Blaine D. Arden Hi NannyOgg :)

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Hi NannyOgg :)

I'm hoping next year. (and the same goes for the Forester stories)(less)
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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* :))

"


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
xxx"


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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