Author E. Lynn Harris Passes Away at 53

[jitterbug13]

I am sad and heartbroken about E Lynn's passing. I have been reading his books since I was 15 (I'm almost 30) and his works never let me down. The few times I have seen and met him in person, he was very kind, funny and in love with his fans. The last time I saw him was almost a year ago during our national convention. I would have never thought that I would be seeing his obit yesterday.

Rest in peace, E. Lynn.

((carnation))

[MexicanMami0286]

A tribute essay about E. Lynn Harris one of my classmates published in the Washington Post.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...072404037.html

[jojapeach]

carnation, you have my complete sympathies, and I know you are replaying your treasured memories. (((HUGS)))

Originally Posted by MexicanMami0286

A tribute essay about E. Lynn Harris one of my classmates published in the Washington Post.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...072404037.html

Thank you for sharing that. Your classmate truly understood our beloved E. Lynn. I have similar feelings for E. Lynn because his writing helped me to relate to one of the minor characters in "Invisible Life" and ultimately embrace a part of who I am: unashamed and unapologetic for loving "the kids" to death. I will support and embrace my gay friends at any time and dare someone to say something to me about it. I am so grateful to E. Lynn for sharing his stories with us and enlightening so many people including myself.

I also met him once and delighted in his beautiful personality and smile. I went to his booksigning at Outwrite Books in Midtown Atlanta, and he was gracious in meeting fan, signing books, and taking pics with every single one who asked.

RIP, E. Lynn