Anthology month continues with the third installment of the 2026 Anthology. I'd like to extend a huge thank you to all who have supported, read, commented, and reviewed all the stories that have been released so far. We've had 11 stories over the past couple of weeks, with 5 more today If you haven't checked out the first two installments, check out the banner at the top of the page, which will take you to the blogs listing the stories. Will there be a fourth installment? You'll have to be s
The year is almost over! You deserved a long read, and this is a long month so you get one! Woohoo, but maybe this is also one that makes you think. You can escape your own family during the winter doldrums or holidays while you wonder at the drama going on in Ben's because it is a doozy. Then something even stranger enters his life he didn't expect... did you? Make sure you read this story and be ready to share your thoughts!
Designed for You
by @mastershakeme
Length: 83,938
Welcome to week 3 of the 2023 Poetry Anthology, and the release of several great poems or poem collections by some of GA's authors & poets. This year the theme picked is so open, authors really can take readers anywhere on a journey of...
Exploration
*Additional poetry chapters posting this week: Backwoods Boy's Autumn Explorations, Headstall's Treasures Found, & Parker Owens/AC Benus' Cadence
Don't forget to like, comment, and review!
The one good thing about taking forced holidays is you get a lot of crap done that you should have done way in the past Let's see, I finally got my painting done that I started in November. Bought new appliances that I wanted to do before Christmas and got some new furniture too! So I will host the next GA Friday night party, and you all are invited . You can all crash on my new couch
Now what to do in the week ahead ? Any recommendations? I am working my way slowly through the Poetry An
While i've not gotten Covid, it did a number on me and lots of others, too, i know.
This week i managed to write and post a poem, the first in what 2 years? I am so very nearly finished with Kidnapped (working title) ... i have edited the first 6 chapters and finishing writing chapter 20. I will finish it.
i was inspired to after events in the last week. my FiL has cancer he's been fighting it for over a year now, and on Saturday, my MiL called and said that he'd like to see everyo
Did you catch Monday's blog where I featured Cynus's story, Shadow Honor? This is one of my favorite genres, and I have to agree with @JeffreyL because I really like the way that @Cynus used the tattoo magic in the storyline. Have you read this story? Share your thoughts below if you didn't get the chance to share your love on Monday. If not, maybe this except will draw you in enough to make you go read (warning: You're going to want to have NOTHING else to do for a while!)
Want to read
Okay, another long story feature and this one has themes of fantasy which we all know I love! If you haven't given this Signature Author's story, Shadow Honor by @Cynus, a shot, what have you been doing?? Better yet, it's part of a series! Full of political intrigue, magic, demons, and more.... there's a ton in store for intrepid readers!
Length: 126,057
Description: In the depths beneath the Everbright City lies a vast complex of caves known as The Shade. The Underking of the Sh
Catharsis
Every now and then, I like to ask my fellow writing colleagues on this website or in my emails this question, because it really does vary from person to person, from age to age, and from culture to culture. And sometimes, depending what era of time we happen to be living in can make a huge difference. Emails and online forums have given way to text messages and social media, hot encounters of fictional sex and shallow beauty has given way to extended and meaningful storytelling and
Did you notice we had an announcement this week that you won't probably see regular blogs about every week?
It was a bit busier week than usual on a Anthology release week. Now that we have two weeks of poetry anthos out, tell me 2 things. 1, how many have you read. 2, which one would you recommend to others? Okay, you don't have to choose just 1, but was thinking that we might get a wide range of likes. Maybe even tell us what you liked about it as if you were a salesman selling poems lik
Have you ever read anything that just totally tore you apart?
I mean something that just took apart your psyche down to the foundation, then rebuilt it from the ground up leaving you naked and confused at how you view yourself, how you view the world, because it touched those old wounds years have buried and shook up the core of your being?
I recently came back to GayAuthors because back in the day, me and another author who by the way is now listed as a 'Classic Author' by the name sh
Welcome to week 2 of the 2023 Poetry Anthology, and the release of several great poems or poem collections by some of GA's authors & poets. This year the theme picked is so open, authors really can take readers anywhere on a journey of...
Exploration
Additional poetry chapters posting this week: AC Benus' Second Sight: Remembering Some San Francisco Neighborhoods
Don't forget to like, comment, and review!
Yes, we've conscripted another one! In honor of all the hard work Valkyrie has been doing for the Prompt Blog, coordinating the Anthologies, Writing Contests, and in general awesomeness volunteering her time on the site... we've tagged and bagged her officially. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Valkyrie in becoming GA's latest admin!
@Valkyrie
Author * Prompt Promoter * Anthology Organizer
Hi all. So after missing last month's blog, I got my act together. Thanks @Timothy M. for kicking my butt. So with much ado, enjoy!
Jay's Loelife
by Mrsgnomie
Reviewer: chris191070
Status: Complete
Word Count: 180,437
This is a truly amazing story from Mrsgnomie, everything is just perfect about it. But before attempting to read this story you really need to read Boss Nanny first.
We follow Loren as he becomes top of the Social Media industry. Loren didn't
Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo.
My rating: 5 out 5 stars
If, like me, you spend much of your time reading queer fiction, it's very easy to fall into the trap of assuming the majority of main characters are young(ish), white(ish) and come from (more or less) privileged backgrounds. It's a phenomenon that's particularly prevalent in romance but can carry over into other genres.
The hero of 'Mr Loverman' is none of these things. And it is such a pleasure to encounter an authenti
In storytelling, "brackish" serves as a powerful metaphor from transitional spaces, moral ambiguity, and the collision of opposing worlds. Because brackish water is the literal mixing of fresh river water and salty ocean water, writers use it to represent characters, settings, and themes that refuse to be purely one thing or another.
Here is why brackish spaces and concepts are so valuable in narrative craft:
Setting the Scene for Cultural and Social Tension:
Brackish
The word brackish comes from the Middle Dutch word brak, meaning "salty" or "worthless," combined with the English adjectival suffix -ish. The Dutch root entered English in the 1530s from Scottish or Middle Dutch brak (or brac), meaning "salty". Related forms exist in Middle Low German, German Low German (brack), Danish (brak), and Swedish (bräck). The suffix -ish derives from Old English -isc and Proto-Germanic *-iska-, meaning "somewhat" or "having the character of". Over time, the term ex
Brackish is a standard English adjective—not a formal slang term—that means slightly salty, unpalatable, or repulsive.
Primary Meaning
Literal definition: Water that is a mix of fresh water and salt water, such as in a river estuary where it meets the sea.
Extended / Descriptive definition: Something that tastes or smells unpleasant, stale, or harsh (like old, bitter office coffee or muddy pond water). It can also describe a harsh, unpleasant personality o
Just the facts:
BRACKISH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
BRACKISH Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
brackish
/ˈbrakiSH/
Brackish is an adjective that primarily describes water that is slightly or moderately salty because it is a mixture of fresh water and seawater.
Key Definitions
Literal Meaning (Water): Refers to water that is saltier than a fresh stream or river, bu
Oh wow, what a lovely surprise to wake up to! 🥰 Thank you so much for featuring Designed for You! I'm really honored and hope everyone enjoys Ben and Julian's story! ❤️
In my town of about 14,000 persons, there are three taxi services available, plus Uber, Lyft, and two shuttle services. With the shuttle services you can ride locally all day for a flat fee, but you are expected to tip the driver at every stop where you exit the shuttle.. If you go out of the immediate area you negotiate the shuttle cost by the trip.
Generally, in my area you only have Uber, I don't think Austin, Texas or any of the surrounding areas have any surviving taxi services available. More mixture in some areas or cities that still have taxis, but I do admit the drivers from Uber/Lyft/etc.. seem to be more personable.
As always, thanks for the weekly update, and can't wait to start reading that latest stories that were posted last Thursday, finally have time to set down and do so.