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Freckleman64's avatar

I love this! I get to explore so many sides of myself through my writing. Fears, desires, shame—all of that comes through my writing. I’m discovering more about myself every day through what I write and the stories I gravitate towards.

You are an inspiration and that shines through your writing!

Gavin E. Black 🖤's avatar

Thanks so much! I've learned so much about myself as well. Like how much of a kink-monster I tend to be. Not in real life so much. But my fiction ... yes, please.

Tali Sarnetzky's avatar

I have enjoyed your stories for a while now, and am deeply grateful that you keep writing. There will always be those who do not understand, who cannot understand. But you know yourself best, and you deserve to express all of you. I am genderfluid, pan, and also write m/m romance, of the historical kind. I don't always know how to explain how I feel when I flow between my inner definitions, or the times when I feel neither gender. I know what fuels me to explore stories of men who, at the time I write about, were persecuted for following their heart; a fact that makes my blood boil. But my voice is in there too, in many ways. I feel I want to tell their stories, because someone should; because I want to show their love in all its beautiful shades and nuances, just as you have said; and most of all, because I consider them part of a family I belong to - the LGBTQIA+ family. (Much like you, my kin.) So please, keep writing, my friend. Keep honouring yourself, expressing yourself in every way that feels right. Your voice should be heard and celebrated. Hugs from here.

Gavin E. Black 🖤's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words. Means a lot coming from someone who knows where I'm coming from. =)

Dragon Ezme's avatar

I love being able to see inside your mind a bit. I already knew I liked your stories and the more I learn about you, the more I like the person. Always be true to you. Something I like to say - I see you, I hear you, and I am listening. 🐉💜