Comments for http://blakedeveraux.com Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:53:11 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Farewell to GRL 2011 by Jon Treadway http://blakedeveraux.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-grl-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Jon Treadway Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:53:11 +0000 http://blakedeveraux.com/?p=138#comment-35 Hi BLake, I was very happy to meet not only you, but all the authors, readers and other attendees at GRL. My main reasons for going were to raise awareness of my name and to get a kick in the butt to start writing again. Not only were those two goals met but OMG I had the time of my life! And I received so much more than that. Your post says it so well! It was wonderful to wallow with others who love gay romance (and people) as much as I do... I'm dying for next year's reunion. Jon aka Jen Hi BLake,

I was very happy to meet not only you, but all the authors, readers and other attendees at GRL. My main reasons for going were to raise awareness of my name and to get a kick in the butt to start writing again. Not only were those two goals met but OMG I had the time of my life! And I received so much more than that. Your post says it so well! It was wonderful to wallow with others who love gay romance (and people) as much as I do… I’m dying for next year’s reunion.

Jon aka Jen

]]> Comment on Farewell to GRL 2011 by Amanda http://blakedeveraux.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-grl-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Amanda Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:03:53 +0000 http://blakedeveraux.com/?p=138#comment-33 Beautiful post Blake. And, so true. I had a fantastic time there and I really can't wait for next year. I also feel like I have made many friends for life and I love being able to be myself! Big hugs to you. Beautiful post Blake. And, so true. I had a fantastic time there and I really can’t wait for next year. I also feel like I have made many friends for life and I love being able to be myself! Big hugs to you.

]]> Comment on Farewell to GRL 2011 by T D McKinney http://blakedeveraux.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-grl-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-32 T D McKinney Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:27:35 +0000 http://blakedeveraux.com/?p=138#comment-32 Blake, we've talked about this so you know my feelings. I'm just so thrilled you could come to New Orleans and have that experience. I wanted that for you so much. Blake, we’ve talked about this so you know my feelings. I’m just so thrilled you could come to New Orleans and have that experience. I wanted that for you so much.

]]> Comment on Farewell to GRL 2011 by Jaime Samms http://blakedeveraux.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-grl-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Jaime Samms Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:36:25 +0000 http://blakedeveraux.com/?p=138#comment-31 Hi, Blake: I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time in New Orleans. I did, as well, and though I never did get a chance to talk to you, I was so happy to see you there, see you're smile, and next time, I'll try and overcome my shyness and actually say hi. :) Hi, Blake:

I’m so glad you had such a wonderful time in New Orleans. I did, as well, and though I never did get a chance to talk to you, I was so happy to see you there, see you’re smile, and next time, I’ll try and overcome my shyness and actually say hi. :)

]]> Comment on Farewell to GRL 2011 by Johnny Miles http://blakedeveraux.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-grl-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Johnny Miles Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:53:19 +0000 http://blakedeveraux.com/?p=138#comment-30 Blake: A moving post indeed my friend. I understand how you feel because the retreat WAS something very special. I daresay even magical! And to think that I almost didn't go. I think we can all relate to what you wrote because there was a comfort level that was truly fantastic. It's pretty much the norm for me; at least within the last 15 years of my life. However, I know this is not the case for all gay men and women. Remember that we've all gone through that discrimination in one form or another whether gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and to this day, even straight women. Many still continue to experience bigotry and racism. But all you have to do is reach out. We might not be with you in person but we're definitely with you in spirit. I send you a huge hug Blake. Until next year. Blake:

A moving post indeed my friend. I understand how you feel because the retreat WAS something very special. I daresay even magical! And to think that I almost didn’t go.

I think we can all relate to what you wrote because there was a comfort level that was truly fantastic. It’s pretty much the norm for me; at least within the last 15 years of my life. However, I know this is not the case for all gay men and women.

Remember that we’ve all gone through that discrimination in one form or another whether gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and to this day, even straight women. Many still continue to experience bigotry and racism. But all you have to do is reach out. We might not be with you in person but we’re definitely with you in spirit.

I send you a huge hug Blake. Until next year.

]]> Comment on Farewell to GRL 2011 by Missy Welsh http://blakedeveraux.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-grl-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Missy Welsh Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:29:54 +0000 http://blakedeveraux.com/?p=138#comment-29 Blake, I'm one of the people who adored meeting you, hearing your story, and adding your books to my to-read list (box of tissues at the ready!). I especially loved hearing you talk during your social about "being raised right" -- which one cannot properly say, apparently, with an Ohio accent :P Be prepared for a tight hug from me next year, buddy! For me, this event was the shot in the arm I desperately needed without realizing I did. I've been unemployed all year, feeling very isolated, wondering at my worth... Then GRL attendees were almost instant friends with shared ideas and opinions and loves. I looked forward to each morning and actually managed to start them without coffee! Next year will be like a family reunion and I already can't wait. .-= Missy Welsh´s last blog ..<a href="http://missywelsh.com/2011/10/25/christmas-story-blurb/" rel="nofollow">Christmas Story Blurb</a> =-. Blake, I’m one of the people who adored meeting you, hearing your story, and adding your books to my to-read list (box of tissues at the ready!). I especially loved hearing you talk during your social about “being raised right” — which one cannot properly say, apparently, with an Ohio accent :P Be prepared for a tight hug from me next year, buddy!

For me, this event was the shot in the arm I desperately needed without realizing I did. I’ve been unemployed all year, feeling very isolated, wondering at my worth… Then GRL attendees were almost instant friends with shared ideas and opinions and loves. I looked forward to each morning and actually managed to start them without coffee! Next year will be like a family reunion and I already can’t wait.
Missy Welsh´s last blog ..Christmas Story Blurb My ComLuv Profile

]]> Comment on Farewell to GRL 2011 by My Reflection on GayRomLit… | Bryl R. Tyne http://blakedeveraux.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-grl-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-28 My Reflection on GayRomLit… | Bryl R. Tyne Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:25:19 +0000 http://blakedeveraux.com/?p=138#comment-28 [...] this first GayRomLit, but today I ran across one I especially want to share with everyone if I can. Author Blake Deveraux summed up the retreat most precisely and more eloquently than I ever could, and I do think if you [...] [...] this first GayRomLit, but today I ran across one I especially want to share with everyone if I can. Author Blake Deveraux summed up the retreat most precisely and more eloquently than I ever could, and I do think if you [...]

]]> Comment on Farewell to GRL 2011 by Bryl R. Tyne http://blakedeveraux.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-grl-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Bryl R. Tyne Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:03:50 +0000 http://blakedeveraux.com/?p=138#comment-27 I came away from GRL with much the same feelings, but you've put it into words much better than I ever could! I'm sure most of us experienced that sense of belonging and acceptance that many of us forever yearn. I know, I did. GRL was a truly unforgettable time that I too will cherish as one of the top 10 experiences of my life. Excellent post. I came away from GRL with much the same feelings, but you’ve put it into words much better than I ever could! I’m sure most of us experienced that sense of belonging and acceptance that many of us forever yearn. I know, I did. GRL was a truly unforgettable time that I too will cherish as one of the top 10 experiences of my life. Excellent post.

]]> Comment on Farewell to GRL 2011 by Silver http://blakedeveraux.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-grl-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Silver Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:30:10 +0000 http://blakedeveraux.com/?p=138#comment-26 I hear what your saying but the problem with hiding sometimes you miss out on the people around you who do accept you for who you are.. I have learned over the years that its harder to hide than it is to be who i am.. Love me or hate me most of the time i could careless.. Do i have moments where i take a pause and think i really wish these people would get off their high horses yea.. does it hurt sometimes yea but i never ever let anyone how deeply, how much or that they have the power to hurt me.. If i keep the power the hurt isn't so back.. I am glad you found your place and acceptance even if it was for a short period of time.. To me life is too short to live my anyone else's standards but my own.. BUT i know why you do what you do and respect you for your choices... I am glad you had a blast in NO wish i could have been there but i think in the long run it was best for me to not have been there lol... Thank you for a look into your life dear.. oxoxoxox .-= Silver´s last blog ..<a href="http://pixiesnaughtycorner.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-review-of-come-by-chance-by-aj.html" rel="nofollow">My Review of Come By Chance By AJ Llewellyn</a> =-. I hear what your saying but the problem with hiding sometimes you miss out on the people around you who do accept you for who you are.. I have learned over the years that its harder to hide than it is to be who i am.. Love me or hate me most of the time i could careless.. Do i have moments where i take a pause and think i really wish these people would get off their high horses yea.. does it hurt sometimes yea but i never ever let anyone how deeply, how much or that they have the power to hurt me.. If i keep the power the hurt isn’t so back.. I am glad you found your place and acceptance even if it was for a short period of time.. To me life is too short to live my anyone else’s standards but my own.. BUT i know why you do what you do and respect you for your choices… I am glad you had a blast in NO wish i could have been there but i think in the long run it was best for me to not have been there lol… Thank you for a look into your life dear..

oxoxoxox
Silver´s last blog ..My Review of Come By Chance By AJ Llewellyn My ComLuv Profile

]]> Comment on Farewell to GRL 2011 by Susie B. http://blakedeveraux.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-grl-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Susie B. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:21:24 +0000 http://blakedeveraux.com/?p=138#comment-25 Awe Blake, ((Hugs)) I had a wonderful time and have only positive and happy memories of the weekend. I know I will talk with you again through out the year, but I am also looking forward to seeing you again next year. I have already started saving. Awe Blake,

((Hugs)) I had a wonderful time and have only positive and happy memories of the weekend. I know I will talk with you again through out the year, but I am also looking forward to seeing you again next year. I have already started saving.

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