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Dale Thele

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in Ponca City. Oklahoma, The United States

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Fiction, Gay and Lesbian

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Dale Thele is an acclaimed bestselling author recognized for his adult fiction, particularly the Shane Davison Chronicles Series. This series compellingly chronicles the experiences of a gay teenager coming of age while facing the realities of a predominantly heterosexual environment. Born and raised in a modest, ultra-conservative oil town in north-central Oklahoma, Dale’s diverse career in the service and retail industries has shaped his perspectives. Following a path marked by both challenges and inspiration, he now resides in Austin, Texas, where he channels his life experiences into creating vibrant characters and dynamic narratives infused with a distinctive LGBTQ perspective.

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	Clipped Wings: a novel 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	BLURRED LINES (Shane Davison Chronicles Book 2) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Roadhouse Friday it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2018	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Harvest Moon it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2018	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Masked Identities: novella of fictional proportions it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Naughty Gay Adult Bedtime Stories it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Literature has long served as a powerful medium for self-expression, reflection, and social commentary. Among its most profound contributors are LGBTQ+ authors, whose works have not only enriched the literary landscape but also provided crucial insights into the complexities of identity, love, and societal norms. This blog post will delve into some of the most renowned LGBTQ+ authors, exploring th Read more of this blog post »

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“If one places people in neat little-labeled boxes, one misses out on the beauty of a diverse world.”
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“Writing is about vulnerability; to extract the gut-wrenching pain pent-up inside and exposing it through written words.”
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“My life is far from being simply black and white, it's every hue of the rainbow.”
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“Just because a protagonist is gay, does not make for a gay story.”
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“Writing is about vulnerability; to extract the gut-wrenching pain pent-up inside and exposing it through written words.”
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“If one places people in neat little-labeled boxes, one misses out on the beauty of a diverse world.”
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“The writer, the musician, the artist can't force their craft; not without first surrendering to the will and whims of the muse.”
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Sep 26, 2022 04:48PM

Colton wrote: "Dale,

Thank you for your friendship on GR!

Regards,

Colton T. Freelove"

Looks like I'm going to have to add PROWL to my To-Read-List.

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message 1: by Colton

Sep 22, 2022 06:00PM

Dale,

Thank you for your friendship on GR!

Regards,

Colton T. Freelove

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