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As I continue to write and grow as a new M/M Romance author, I find myself drawn to certain basic themes: family, rural and urban living, the wide variety of settings possible in my home state of California, and to the ongoing struggles of LGBTQ people to find happiness, prosperity, acceptance, and love in a world that is getting better, but which has a long way to go.

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Jay D. Clark I grew up listening to family stories from both parents. I also had a mom who taught me to read and write at a very early age. And my first library ca…moreI grew up listening to family stories from both parents. I also had a mom who taught me to read and write at a very early age. And my first library card was unrestricted, having parents who believed that if I could read it and wanted to, I should, no questions asked. Sharing stories is in my blood. So, life itself and the lives around me inspire me constantly.(less)
Jay D. Clark I swam competitively in my youth. I grew up Mormon but could not accept the homophobia behind Prop 8. And I have both friends and relatives who live g…moreI swam competitively in my youth. I grew up Mormon but could not accept the homophobia behind Prop 8. And I have both friends and relatives who live good lives with High Functioning Autism/Aspergers. So, when I had the opportunity to write in response to a Love's Landscapes author prompt, I instantly felt compelled to draw from these three vital topics and issues in writing.(less)
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Help Wanted, Hero Needed

After quite a while away from writing due to a lot on my plate in my real life, I got back to crafting an M/M short story in response to a Title-to-Tale challenge prompt. You can find it here: Help Wanted, Hero Needed. It was fun to write, and I hope to read. I would also encourage others to take a try at writing a short M/M romance story in response any of the prompts provided. Thanks. Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 26, 2016 10:07
Edgar Rice Burroughs
“Am I alive and a reality, or am I but a dream?”
Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Return of Tarzan

Robert A. Heinlein
“Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwards.”
robert heinlein

Mark Twain
“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.”
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Mark Twain
“Supposing is good, but finding out is better.”
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message 18: by Noah

Noah Happy Holidays! :)




message 17: by Noah

Noah Happy Holidays, Jay! :)



message 16: by Jay

Jay Clark J. wrote: "" Haha. Thanks. Merry Christmas to you, too.


message 15: by Jax

Jax


message 14: by Levi

Levi Hi , thanks for friend request i tried to send you a msg in private but i don`t know how :P , thanks again , and let me know how i can send you msg :P


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Jax


GatbsyLover20 Excuse me Jay, can you tell me if your gonna finish your character and be more active? :)


message 11: by Tully

Tully Vincent A fellow Californian... *waves*


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Al


Manuela Hi Jay, thanks for the invite to be friends. :)


Lucía Lagos Hi Jay,
Thanks for accepting my friend request.
Greetings!


Lucía Lagos Hi Jay,
Thanks for accepting my friend request.
Greetings!


message 6: by Jay

Jay Clark I just bought and downloaded Unjustified Claims. I can't wait to start reading it.


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Jay Clark ~Lei ~ Marco's Fan ~ Reading Is An Adventure ~ wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friendvite, Jay. Please don't hesitate to rec books or peruse my shelves. I'm always looking for new reads for the tbr mountain.

A quote I thought you might like:

“Wheth..."


Thanks for accepting. And thanks for the cool quote.


~ Lei ~ Reading Is An Adventure ~ Thanks for accepting my friendvite, Jay. Please don't hesitate to rec books or peruse my shelves. I'm always looking for new reads for the tbr mountain.

A quote I thought you might like:

“Whether in music or in fiction, the most basic thing is rhythm. Your style needs to have good, natural, steady rhythm, or people won't keep reading your work.”

Haruki Murakami https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/4498...


message 3: by Jay

Jay Bell Thanks for the friendship add. Can't say I write much like Anthony or King, but I sure love their stuff!


message 2: by Alvin

Alvin Thanks for accepting man!


Awilk -never sleeps- Thanks for the friend invite. I hope we can both add to our tbr's by each others reviews.


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