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Jay Bell is a proud gay man and the award-winning author behind dozens of emotional and yet hopelessly optimistic stories. His best-selling book, Something Like Summer, spawned a series of heart-wrenching novels, a musically driven movie, and a lovingly drawn comic. When not crafting imaginary worlds, he occupies his free time with animals, art, action figures, and—most ardently—his husband Andreas. Jay is always dreaming up new stories about boys in love. If that sounds like your cup of tea, you can get the kettle boiling by visiting www.jaybellbooks.com. ...more

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Jay Bell I don't know. Maybe because Andreas isn't home. So, what are you wearing right now? …moreI don't know. Maybe because Andreas isn't home. So, what are you wearing right now? (less)
Jay Bell We need to create some sort of character guide or family tree, don’t we? According to my notes, the birthdays of the protagonists are:

Benjamin Bentley…more
We need to create some sort of character guide or family tree, don’t we? According to my notes, the birthdays of the protagonists are:

Benjamin Bentley (Born: October 27th 1979)
Tim Wyman (Born: August 23rd 1979)
Jace Holden (Born: April 2nd, 1973)
Jason Grant (Born: March 18th, 1990)
Kelly Phillips (Born: November 22nd, 1991)
Nathaniel Courtney (Born: May 1986)

Looks like I didn’t give Nathaniel a specific day yet. Or maybe he just hasn’t informed me. Sort of like Marcello, who will only tell me that he’s about to turn fifty. ;)
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Out now! When Ben Loved Jason

When Ben Loved Jason by Jay BellWhen Ben Loved Jason is now available for you to read, but before you rush off, there are a couple of important things I’d like to go over. This is indeed the end of the He Loved Him trilogy. The newest book revisits the events of Something Like Spring but from Ben’s perspective, which was so gratifying to write. We never got that until now. As with the other books in this series, there are some f

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Book six is indeed purple and just came out today. After that, for the final trilogy, we'll be using the trans flag colors. So light blue, white, and pink in that order. 🩵🤍🩷
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“Love isn’t meant to be hidden away and life is too short for shame.”
― Jay Bell, Something Like Summer

“There’s a coward and a fool, and both of them are you, My heart is cracked and broken, but yours is frozen through.”
― Jay Bell, Something Like Summer

“Teach me how to fly, my beautiful butterfly.”
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message 31: by Amanda

Amanda Lowe Thanks for the friendship!!


message 30: by Natasha

Natasha Jay wrote: "Thanks for the friend request, Natasha! I hope you have fun with Hell's Pawn when you read it. You've got a copy, right?"

Why yes I do, thanks! I asked for it when our blog put in the request. :)


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Jay Bell Anna D. wrote: "Hallellujah!! An angel here at GR just told me that [spoilers removed] Phew!!!Thank you! It eases the pain quite a bit.

Your angel is almost correct, although it's not Purgatory. He's in a much better place than that! :)


message 28: by Anna D.

Anna D. Hallellujah!! An angel here at GR just told me that (view spoiler) Phew!!!Thank you! It eases the pain quite a bit.

Btw, I'm really not crazy. I'm truly a normal person - though I tend to care about some of the characters I "meet" in my books.


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Jay Bell Anna D. wrote: "Thanks for being my GR friend!!

Just FYI, Your Seasons series is DESTROYING ME!!! I can't tell you how much and how long I cried over Jace in SLS and as I'm reading SLA now..I cry [spoilers remov..."


I'm happy you're enjoying the books, Anna, although I feel a little guilty that they are destroying you. I'll send you some Band-Aids in the mail. They should hold you together enough to get through Autumn! ;)


message 26: by Anna D. (last edited Dec 02, 2013 09:10PM)

Anna D. Thanks for being my GR friend!!

Just FYI, Your Seasons series is DESTROYING ME!!! I can't tell you how much and how long I cried over Jace in SLS and as I'm reading SLA now..I cry (view spoiler) in anticipation of the ending even if the page I'm reading isn't even remotely sad!


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Jay Bell Salsera1974 wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friend request!"

My pleasure! :)


Salsera1974 Thanks for accepting my friend request!


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Jay Bell Ab2y wrote: "Thank you for accepting my request :) love your books ."

Aw, thanks! That's so flattering! :)


Bror (Abrar) Thank you for accepting my request :) love your books .


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Jay Bell Azure wrote: "Thanks for adding me Jay... *Hugs* ^_^"

Hugs right back! :)


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Azure Thanks for adding me Jay... *Hugs* ^_^


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Jake Jay wrote: "Jake wrote: "Thanks for adding me and officially letting me stalk you =D"

My pleasure! Be sure to bring stilts if you stalk me in person. I live on the 4th floor of my building. ;)"


I'll be sure to make a trip to Germany, purchase some tall stilts and do just that ;P Although would you mind moving down to maybe the 3rd or 2nd floor? I feel the fourth is a tad taller even for stilts haha


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Jay Bell Jake wrote: "Thanks for adding me and officially letting me stalk you =D"

My pleasure! Be sure to bring stilts if you stalk me in person. I live on the 4th floor of my building. ;)


message 17: by Jake

Jake Thanks for adding me and officially letting me stalk you =D


message 16: by Anke

Anke Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day with lots of presents and cake :)


message 15: by Brian

Brian Jay,

Thank you, thank you, thank you for writing Something Like Summer and Something Like Winter! These truly are two of the most amazing books in gay fiction, and I can't wait for the third installment in the "Seasons" series. Keep up the excellent work!


message 14: by Jayhjay

Jayhjay Thanks for the friend request! Look forward to talking to you more! Jay


message 13: by Barry

Barry Brennessel Hi Jay! It was awesome meeting you, too! Hope to see you again soon. And let's plan to sit together again at next year's Lambdas. If we don't sweep, we can vacuum. haha


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Jay Jay thanks for accepting my friend request. Isn't she a cutie... Hugs Jay.


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Darkm Thanks for accepting the friend request :)


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Piper Vaughn Thanks for accepting the friend request!


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Stacy Eaton Jay - Thank you for the friendship!


Betryal Thanks for the accept.


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Jay Bell Charles wrote: "Thanks for the friending, Jay :-)

I'm pleased to find your books on iTunes. I got 'em all last night!"


Thanks, Charles! That's very kind of you. Do you read them on your iPad or iPhone? I haven't had an opportunity to read on either of those devices yet.


Charles Thanks for the friending, Jay :-)

I'm pleased to find your books on iTunes. I got 'em all last night!


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Jay Bell Andrew wrote: "Hi Jay,

Thanks for the invite/accepting. :)"


My pleasure. It's good to meet you!


Andrew Ashling Hi Jay,

Thanks for the invite/accepting. :)


Leaundra Okay, I've been to Stuttgart. Yeah we're about 30 mins from Nurnberg. Nice to meet you also...


message 2: by Jay

Jay Bell I'm in Esslingen myself, which isn't too far away from Stuttgart. I've never been to Bamberg, but I've visited Nürnberg a few times. Nice to meet you! =)


Leaundra Jay, thanks for the add. Where are you at in Germany? I'm in Bamberg. It really is a beautiful country. Good luck with your book. Thanks again...Leaundra


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