Much thanks to the organizers of GayRomLit!

I’m having trouble accepting that I leave here later today. But it’s over. Sadly.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself, met many, many interesting and beautiful people, and come to understand the southern phrase, “God bless his heart” (thank you, Blake). And for filling these few days with meaning and FUN: Rachel Haimowitz, EM Lynley, Clare London, Heidi Cullinan, Marie Sexton, Rowan Speedwell, Damon Suede, Cherie Noel, Taylor Donovan, Kelly Shorten, Poppy Dennison, Brita Addams, Cat Grant, Rick Reed, Lynn Lorenz, Amanda Young, Ethan Day, V. Vee (I’m certain I’m missing many more wonderful people who I’ve had the opportunity to meet, and I’m truly sorry. Just know that you ALL were/are AWESOME!), and to the many readers who stopped me in the halls and at the various events to let me know how much you loved me and my writing–THANK YOU!

Special thanks to the Bourbon Orleans’ staff–Caleb, you are SO in my next book, sugar! Lafitte’s on Exile–you guys rock! Had a blast! Yo Mama’s, Johnny Whites, Cafe Du Monde… YUM!

Truly, my brief time here has been an unforgettable experience.