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The idea of never again being able to be engrossed by one of Geron's flights of imagination is depressing. I will just have to be thankful for all the stories he did share and the fantastic journeys I was taken on. Which is not to forget the many that were grounded solidly on this planet. In both types love was clearly evident.
I can only hope that somehow he has ended up on Engris with Browbeat, surely the most enchanting of his non human creations, along witht the squirrels of Twombly, as company.
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timmy
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Location: UK, in Devon
Registered: February 2003
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I think, if there is any sort of afterlife, his afterlife will be driving a big Mopar up and down route 8, always just ahead of Buford T Justice and Junior. He'll probably take a Route 66 road trip, too.
Author of Queer Me! Halfway Between Flying and Crying - the true story of life for a gay boy in the Swinging Sixties in a British all male Public School
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Ponyboy
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Registered: January 2026
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"timmy wrote on Sat, 06 June 2026 10:31"I think, if there is any sort of afterlife, his afterlife will be driving a big Mopar up and down route 8, always just ahead of Buford T Justice and Junior. He'll probably take a Route 66 road trip, too.
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Oh, wouldn't that Route 66 trip with our friend, Geron be something?!?!?!
I am already missing my online discussions with him, and can only hope that he is at peace!
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Bisexual_Guy
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Location: USA Midwest
Registered: September 2015
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Although it seems unlikely, I still hope we hear something positive soon. I enjoyed every story I read by Geron, including the two which seem exclusive to this site -- "A Rainbow for Jack" and "An Admission of Guilt".
We know that he had two middle names. We know that in his business dealings he went by the middle names and not as Geron Kees. We know he moved to the United States from The Netherlands when he was about nine or ten years old. Also, he said that the Charm stories were a little bit of parallel to his growing up years in the US. He said he might do an eighth "Charm" story.
He also told me that he had some notes for another story in the series which started with "The Odd, Onward Door" and a few notes toward a sequel to "The Case of the Short, Short Prince." He also planned a third "Road" story.
His stories live on, here and on Gay Authors.
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Toby Johnston
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Location: United States
Registered: September 2022
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After my very first challenge story, Geron reached out to tell me how much he'd enjoyed it. Of course, I'd already read many of his stories, so I knew exactly who he was--not often Picasso reaches out and compliments your painting!
I kept the note he sent--great thoughts and advice to any budding author.
Hi Toby,Your first story is always the most nerve-wracking. Will people like it? Will I hear from people about it?
I thought the story was well-written and flowed well. You're a natural writer, and you really should keep at it. Especially if you feel you have some stories to tell.But if you do it, do it because it's fun for you, because feedback can be hard to come by. For every one person that reads your story and bothers to write, there are probably a couple of hundred more that read it and liked it, but have their reasons not to write. A lot of people only feel safe reading on these sites anonymously, and many will not feel comfortable writing to you for that reason.
So you should accept the fact right away that you probably won't get tons of fan mail, even though you will surely develop fans. You write too well not to have fans!The main thing is to keep at it if you enjoy it, and just know you will have fans, even if they aren't always writers. Iomfats is a good site for readers, and it you post stories there, they will be read.
I know I'm looking forward to your next one!
Best,Geron
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timmy
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Location: UK, in Devon
Registered: February 2003
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"Toby Johnston wrote on Thu, 11 June 2026 12:37"After my very first challenge story, Geron reached out to tell me how much he'd enjoyed it. Of course, I'd already read many of his stories, so I knew exactly who he was--not often Picasso reaches out and compliments your painting!
I kept the note he sent--great thoughts and advice to any budding author.
Hi Toby,Your first story is always the most nerve-wracking. Will people like it? Will I hear from people about it?
I thought the story was well-written and flowed well. You're a natural writer, and you really should keep at it. Especially if you feel you have some stories to tell.But if you do it, do it because it's fun for you, because feedback can be hard to come by. For every one person that reads your story and bothers to write, there are probably a couple of hundred more that read it and liked it, but have their reasons not to write. A lot of people only feel safe reading on these sites anonymously, and many will not feel comfortable writing to you for that reason.
So you should accept the fact right away that you probably won't get tons of fan mail, even though you will surely develop fans. You write too well not to have fans!The main thing is to keep at it if you enjoy it, and just know you will have fans, even if they aren't always writers. Iomfats is a good site for readers, and it you post stories there, they will be read.
I know I'm looking forward to your next one!
Best,Geron
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That says so much about him.
Author of Queer Me! Halfway Between Flying and Crying - the true story of life for a gay boy in the Swinging Sixties in a British all male Public School
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