Liam Klenk

Author of 'Paralian', passionate writer, addicted to the ocean, cats and chocolate…

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Reading bits from Paralian

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Reading bits from Paralian during yet another successful book presentation in Dusseldorf last Friday. A big thank you to BCG for giving me the opportunity! I love presenting and treasure direct contact to my readers. First London, then San Francisco, now Dusseldorf… next up is a keynote speech at a book meet in Southampton on Sept 4^th.

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This entry was posted in Book, Inspiration, LGBT, Memoirs, Writing and tagged #betruetoyourself, #book, #bookrecommendation, #inspiration, #LGBT, #LiamKlenk, #lifejourney, #lovewriting, #memoirs, #notjusttrans, #odyssey, #paralian, #presentation, #transgender, #worthreading, #writing on August 15, 2016 by liamklenk.

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solitaire285 August 19, 2016 at 12:06 pm

Am currently reading your book Liam. What a wonderful, open and honest book it is too. You display a wonderful positivity. Wish you all the best.

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1. liamklenk Post authorAugust 21, 2016 at 11:39 am
  
  Sorry for responding so late. Thank you so much! Wishing you all the best, too!
  
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