Welcome, Goodreads readers to my author's profile. Justin Durand is a pen name because, while most people like a romantic story with lots of passion, when it's told by a friend or relative it falls in the category of too much information. In real life, I’m a gay person who had some challenges early but managed to survive them and find a loving partner for life. Every gay person has a coming out story and everyone who has been in love has a distinct story as well. So here from a complete stranger you have my stories of love, crushes, coming out and surviving all of the above. Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.