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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (May 3 - May 10 )

Well, it's my last week bringing you the Wrap Up! It's been a busy day, as I was up at 4 (normal time) to volunteer at a triathalon today with the hubby. Those people be crazy! Just setting up, doing the busy work, and being out in the sun has me sunburned, wiped out, and ready for bed by 8 PM. At least it wasn't freezing cold or pouring rain on top of it all. And, here I am, scrambling to put together the news because I forgot to set this up earlier. Good thing I set an alarm! That's the other
Cia

Cia in Weekly Wrap Up

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Anthologies

Upcoming Site Events

Now that the poetry anthology is behind us, it's time to look forward to what's next.  Last week, Cia announced the forbidden secret author contest.   No, it's not forbidden to participate - just to announce that you're participating     We also have our annual anthology, with two themes this year, Horizons and Unspoken.   We'll round off the year with our annual Prompt Team event - details will be revealed later this year.   Should we make it a contest to see w
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Valkyrie in Anthologies

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Weekly Wrap Up

Action/Adventure Genre Deep Dive 10

Top Read Action/Adventure Stories Since Deep Dive 9 Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Action Fiction focuses on fast-paced action and physical challenges.  Often involves a hero or protagonist facing intense obstacles and overcoming them through physical prowess and skill. Shadow Effect by kbois Complete Circumnavigation by C James Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete The Case of the Sh
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CSR- Can't Stop Reading

May CSR Feature: Ghost in the Guitar by Lee Wilson

I often feature older stories that readers might not have seen, but I'm switching it up lately and posting recent content. This story was very popular and garnered quite a few comments and several reviews. What did you think about it?  Ghost in the Guitar by @Lee Wilson Length: 8,546 Description: A musically based story where a young guitar player takes over for a deceased member of a popular group and is guided by his ghost. A reader said: If you like helpful ghost stor
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Apr. 26 - May 3)

I told everyone you'd be seeing a lot from me this week!! Well, if you're not sick and tired of me, or you missed some of the updates from this week, here's the skinny. I won't bore you with a long personal update here, though, because it's warm and sunny in the Pac NW this weekend and my computer has been on my lap for editing all day. I'm hot and tired. Seriously, where's my rain! What's your preference? Cool and cloudy with precip or sun gazing all day? Do you like to stay in and read or writ
Anthologies

2026 Secret Author Contest - Forbidden Knowledge

2026 GayAuthors Secret Author Contest: Forbidden Knowledge This year’s Secret Author contest theme lends itself to rebellion, intrigue, drama, romance, fantasy, mystery and more! What will you come up with and where will you take your ideas?  It’s not just something that’s hidden; it’s something that shouldn’t be known.  Why? Who or what forbids it? And the most important part… who rebels against that boundary, and what will be the consequences? Deadline: July 15, 2026
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Cia in Anthologies

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Genre Deep Dives

Western Deep Dive 9

Top Read Western Stories Since Deep Dive 8 Top 0 Most Read Western - Western - Alternative History Challenge or subvert the traditional conventions of the genre by providing a more nuanced and critical perspective on the historical events and characters. They might question the morality of certain actions or depict Native American perspectives more accurately. No stories Top 0 Most Read Western - Crime Western Combine Western themes with the conventions of mystery
CSR- Can't Stop Reading

April CSR Discussion Day: Parker & Brody: An Alliance by Cap

Did you read Cap's story, Parker & Brody: An Alliance? This recent submission has 5 stars, 3 reviews, and several comments on every chapter which is impressive for a new site author! Wonder how Cap writes realistic military men? Hmm... check out this interview!    Do you eat your fruits and vegetables? Yup! I’m an avid fan of fruits—essentially my candy. I currently have some pineapple next to me (I’m told it has many benefits). On the veggie front, I do a 'Let’s Go Green
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Apr. 19 - Apr. 26)

Well, you're getting a lot of me these next few weeks! I had a few features this week, I'm doing the Wrap Ups for a bit, and next week I'm doing a few more blogs too. Pay attention, there's a special event announcement coming this week. Speaking of special, did you catch the return of this week's featured Signature Author? 📣🎊Check out those posts below.  We also need to thank @Valkyrie for ALL her hard work on the Poetry Anthology. She's the one who takes charge on those events, managing ev
Cia

Cia in Weekly Wrap Up

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Anthologies

2026 Poetry Anthology - Choices - **Wrap-up**

We had twelve poems featured for this year's poetry anthology. What a perfect way to celebrate National Poetry Writing Month! A huge thank you to all who participated by writing poems, reading, reacting, commenting, and reviewing.  Participation is what keeps these events going every year, and I know myself, for one, look forward to the anthologies all year.  I couldn't coordinate the anthologies without help, so I'd like to give a shout-out to the people who make things happen behind the scenes
Signature Feature

April Signature Author Excerpt: Boss Nanny by Mrsgnomie

This month I'm featuring a cute family story... because I can! Not to say there isn't a good bit of drama, hanky panky, and some intrigue in there... because there is! But come on, squishy baby thighs. So cute! (as long as no one leaves the baby at my house either  ) Did you catch Monday's feature ad? Check that out or this excerpt if you haven't read Mrsgnomie's story, Boss Nanny!  Want to read more? Click here
Genre Deep Dives

Thriller/Suspense Genre Deep Dive 9

Top Read Thriller/Suspense Stories Since Deep Dive 8 Top 2 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Environmental Thriller thrillers tied to environmental events that are typically threatening the world.  Ex: The Day After Tomorrow, Geostorm Journey To Proxima Centauri b by Lee Wilson Complete Neon by William King In Process Top 10 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Espionage The spy thriller is a genre of literature that centers around a storyline with secret agents
Signature Feature

April Signature Author Feature: Boss Nanny by Mrsgnomie

Another month, another author and great story for readers to enjoy. This story was posted a few years back, so newer readers might have missed it. Let's get some new likes, comments, and reviews for @Mrsgnomie story, Boss Nanny!  Length: 118,545 Description: It's college. Matt should be worrying about classes, friends, and parties. Not a baby. At least his supervisor is cool when he shows up to work with his infant brother in tow. The owner on the other hand? Matt's sure he'll be
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Apr. 12 - Apr. 19)

Howdy ho   Just wanted to remind you that there is only 76 days to the Calgary Stampede  So if you are coming, let me know and we can meet up  For @Valkyrie, she might be coming up for the Spruce Meadows North American at the same time  . Or you coming up for the Masters in Sept? You could do that and Pride all on the labour day long weekend.  So you know, up in the frigid climates of Calgary, Thursday we got another foot of heavy wet snow that melted over the past 2 days, we are start
Weekly Wrap Up

Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 9

Top Read Sci-Fi Stories Since Deep Dive 8 Top 0 Most Read Science Fiction - AI Consciousness Explores sentient AI and post-human ethics, often questioning identity, consciousness, and morality. No stories Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic concerned with the end of civilization, either through nuclear war, plague, or some other general disaster. Post-apocalyptic fiction is set in a world or civilization after such a disaster. Examp
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Reviews

Feature Story: The Garage Sale by chris191070

Second Monday of the Month and we have another review loaded up for you all to check out and maybe read the story, like, comment and recommend! This month we have a little Reviewer on Reviewer review         The Garage Sale by chris191070 Reviewer: Spike382  Status: Complete Word Count: 4,337     When deciding which story to choose for my next review, I had a particular author in mind for a while.  chris191070 is somebody I interact with pretty much da
wildone

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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Apr. 5 - Apr. 11)

Now that the first week of the Poetry Anthology is out, are you a poet and didn't know it  ?    After I do this, I shall retire to the bedoire and check out some poetry  Even though I don't read a lot, I do like to dabble my reading into the Poets, seasoned and new here at GA. There was something that I wanted to discuss and you are free to pick any of the four. With the Artemis trip to go around the moon now over and they splashed down in the Pacific off of San Diego, I want to k
Anthologies

2026 Poetry Anthology - Choices - **Now Live**

It's time to celebrate National Poetry Writing Month by releasing the first set of poems for the GA annual Poetry Anthology - Choices!  It's always interesting to read the different takes on the anthology theme, and this year is no exception.  Please show support for our site poets and anthology participants by reacting, commenting, or reviewing their poetry.  Stay tuned next week for even more poems!  
Genre Deep Dives

Romance Deep Dive 9

Top Read Romance Stories Since Deep Dive 8 Top 2 Most Read Romance - Academia / STEM Romance Romance set in STEM, academia, or featuring scientists/engineers;  Jody and the Team by KKirk Complete Sparks for Nyx by Myr Complete Top 4 Most Read Romance - Billionaire Romance Romances involving wealthy protagonists, often with power imbalances and glamorous lifestyles. TRAVISTY by Mark Arbour In Process Collateral by Laura S. Fox Complete
CSR- Can't Stop Reading

April CSR Feature: Parker & Brody: An Alliance by Cap

We've already hit one quarter of the year down! How time flies. How about a story about two men who found their time once they found each other? Read this first story posted by a newer site author @Cap recently. Don't forget the interview & Discussion day at the end of the month where you can share additional thoughts you don't add to the comments/reviews!  Parker & Brody: An Alliance by @Cap Length: 61,671 Description: The exploits of the P&B duo; 1st story. 
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Mar. 29 - Apr. 4)

Psst, turn your speakers down I couldn't help to notice @Bill W status was changed to 'Barefoot' and I pictured him dancing to this song in the warm weather. Now that I got that ear worm in your head , let's move on   I'm not sure how many people have the big 3 celebrations with family, or if it just 2, or maybe only 1, but up here in Canada, it isn't necessarily based on religion, as commercialism has won out, but do you do anything for Easter? Up here, it is usua
Announcements

GAs Newest Promising Author: Jeff Burton

Please join myself and the Author Promotion Team in congratulating Jeff Burton as GA's newest Promising Author! @Jeff Burton has been a member here at GA for almost 20 years, but he's only been posting stories over the last few years. Despite his relative newness to writing, he has shown great skill in storytelling, and we look forward to reading more. He writes stories in a variety of genres, so I'm sure you'll find something that appeals. Encrypted, in particular, is strongly recommended.
Genre Deep Dives

Poetry Deep Dive 9

REMINDER: Poetry Anthology Due Mon Apr 6th! Top Read Poetry Since Deep Dive 8 Top 6 Most Read Poetry - Ballad a poem that tells a story and was traditionally set to music. Usually follows a form of rhymed (abcb) quatrains alternating four-stress and three-stress lines. Around the Bend - NaPoWriMo 2022 by Valkyrie Long-Term Hold Bragi's Bagatelles by Parker Owens Complete A year of schoolwork: poems I submitted for a grade by MythOfHappiness Complete
CSR- Can't Stop Reading

March CSR Discussion Day: Break the Day by dragonenthusiast

Did you read this month's featured CSR story, Break the Day, by dragonenthusiast? Share your thoughts on the story below, but first of course, is my interview with this GA author who just passed their first year mark a few months ago!  Have you ever gone out in public, realized your shirt is on backwards, and just don’t care? That actually happened to me just last week. I was sitting at my PC working and then realized something was scratching me on my collarbone, found the shirt tag, a
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