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Anthology Flashback: Summer 2012 - Choices

Welcome to another week of Anthology Flashbacks. This week brings back to the summer of 2012... Do you like these weekly flashbacks? Let us know in the comments below. Click Follow on the Anthology News Blog at the top of the page. And, of course, be sure to review stories to let the authors know how you felt about their stories!

Myr in Anthologies

June 28, 2018

Writing World

site tips Cia's Torturing Me: Mod Queue Tips

Cia’s Torturing Me! by Cia If you’re an author, I’m sure you’ve thought that at least once, right? I swear, it’s nothing personal! GA’s posting system is complicated, and there is always a learning curve for new authors to figure out the ins and outs of posting here. I'm also the primary staff member who reviews Stories submissions, so I am not picking on any one person if you receive more than one PM; I'm simply the staff member who reviews everything in the qu

Cia in Writing Tips

June 27, 2018

Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom

Just returned from watching Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Or should I say dragged to see the flick. I should start by saying that I am a huge fan of Jurassic Park, a satisfied fan of Jurassic Park 2, a meh for Jurassic Park 3, and a very disappointed viewer for Jurassic World. For all the amazing CGI of the first one, they did not skimp on the story and characters. All I have to say is Alan Grant. Jurassic Park 2, the sequence when T-Rex squared pushes the camper off th

Jason Rimbaud

June 27, 2018

Gay Authors Archive

Tech Tuesday - Story Archive Next Version

So I shared a sneak peek of this post in our Writer's Circle. I encourage authors to join the club if you haven't yet because there are a ton of great posts in there, and sometimes early information about upcoming features for authors. So, we've got the new Stories user interface worked out, and we're fixing the bugs. Here's a sneak peek at it: The quick Title search will now be on every page. The previously empty search field now has "Search stories..." to g

Myr in Technology Archive

June 26, 2018

Of Gratitude, Goofing Off, and Good Times

Gratitude

I was invited to this site by @Rambling Robin a few years ago. I didn't even know that such a forum existed and the rich diversity of authors it contained. Though we are not on the same page for everything in life (as few people are, regardless), both Robin and I realized that we wrote as therapy and as a means to entertain ourselves and to take breaks between our hectic work, university, and home lives. I am grateful that though we butted heads on many occasions, especially in our early beginni

Thirdly

June 25, 2018

movies Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

As I mentioned in my book blog a couple weeks ago, I have been a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia for a long time. I've always been a bit disappointed that they didn't do all the books as movies, but they also seem to run out of steam in the process. (this series included). That said, I think they did a good job with 3 movies they did in this series. The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe was the best of the 3 though, I think. If you haven't watched it and you like fantasy, this was well d

Myr in Movies

June 25, 2018

csr discussion June CSR Discussion Day: Anthologies by Mark Arbour

June flew by! Alas, all too many years have passed since these times in the stories written by Mark Arbour in this month's CSR selections, Furlough and War's End. Did you have the chance to read these anthologies? They do tie together, so you really should read them that way so you can review both of them. If you haven't, first enjoy this interview with Mark and then go check out the anthologies and then come back and share your thoughts in the comments below! If you had 30 minutes of free

Cia in CSR- Can't Stop Reading

June 25, 2018

Weekly Wrap Up (June 17 - June 23)

First off, let's do a plug here at the beginning of the wrap up to recognize GA's original Hosted Author, on his 20 years of posting on the interwebs, Comicality. He is definitely one of our largest drawing authors to this day. So putting Tuesday in front of Monday, lets see what Myr and others had to say: So back to Monday , Cia introduced us to a new Classic Author for June. Actually this worked out good going from Monday to Wednesday, Cia followed up more with our Cl

wildone in Weekly Wrap Up

June 24, 2018

books Ranger's Apprentice 1: The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan

This is an interesting fantasy world that doesn't really have magic. There is a very large series of these books, including a couple of spin-off series. It's a well-developed world and the books do have some good emotional impact. There is one note of caution here. For some strange reason, the books in this series are NOT stand alone. They end abruptly without warning and start right back up in the next book. So be aware, that if you pick up this book and like it, you're looking down

Myr in Books

June 22, 2018

Writing World

Writing Prompts #676 & #677

I hope everyone is having a great week! I'll be filling in for Renee for a while. It's time for this weeks prompts, supplied by our prompt guru, Comicfan. Just a reminder, and for those who haven't worked with the prompts before: prompt responses under 1,000 words must be posted as part of a collection. Prompt 676 – Creative Tag – The Myth There are myths all are all around the world to explain nature. Your task is to write a ta/’le explaining why volcanos explode.

Myr in Prompts

June 22, 2018

Anthology Flashback: Spring 2012 - It Wasn't Me

The first thing I need everyone to do today is click on the Follow Button. This blog is something Authors should be following as a great way to participate in the community. Whether it is writing an anthology story or two or three for the Fall Anthologies or reading the ones below and leaving a review, participation is a great way to get yourself or your stories in front of more people. And in case you need this... *hint* *hint* This week's flashback brings us up

Myr in Anthologies

June 21, 2018

A pale pink

A pale pink Lightly shields Conceals A darkly heated Will Gilded ego With imitation patience For kindly meant Compliment You look nice today 6.21.18

June 21, 2018

Riding Thoughts

gay pride My oh-so-gay hometown

Although nearly 15 years old, this New York Times article still provides a good description of my city. https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/15/us/a-gay-boomtown-is-more-mainstream-and-less-the-cliche.html I dug it up after walking through closed-to-traffic Wilton Drive—the town’s main street—during the Stonewall Festival this past weekend. The outrageous outfits, loud music, and alcohol consumption were still there, but what grabbed my attention was something else. Lots

Carlos Hazday

June 20, 2018

classic feature excerpt Classic Author Excerpt: The Union of Darkness and Light by Lugh

Well, it's Wednesday. Did you check out this month's Classic Author feature on Monday, or download your copy of the graphic for your signature? It's definitely an unusual little tale and has an ending I don't think you'll expect. Well, if you read Lugh's stories, you probably already know that the story won't go like you think it will and the ending is never far from assured. But let's talk about another part of the story, because there's a hint in the beginning that just captures the attention

Cia in Classic Feature

June 20, 2018

Gay Authors Archive

Happy 20th Anniversary Comicality!

Instead of the usual Tuesday Tech Blog this week, I'm taking the day to wish my first online author friend a very very happy 20th Anniversary of him posting his stories for us all to enjoy! On June 19, 1998, 20 years ago today, Comicality posted his first chapter of New Kid In School on Nifty. https://www.nifty.org/nifty/gay/highschool/new-kid-in-school/ (If you look at chapter 1-2, you'll see the date stamp) Comicality hooked me right away on his stori

Myr in News Archive

June 19, 2018

quokka's Blog

Book Three of New Beginnings

Book 1 - New Beginnings Book 2 - New Direction and now, the next and last book of this story... Book 3 - A New Chapter Coming very soon...

quokka

June 18, 2018

movies Eragon

I mentioned the Eragon books a few weeks ago. They did make a movie out of the book. I liked the movie enough, but it has some weaknesses. The director's leather fetish for the young male actors was not one of them. This is worth seeing if you enjoy fantasy, dragons etc. The effects were done well and Jeremy Irons always adds some gravitas to what he shows up in. And the bad guy is played by John Malcovitch. Check it out.

Myr in Movies

June 18, 2018

classic author feature June Classic Author Feature: The Union of Darkness and Light by Lugh

June is transition month... hot to cold, cold to hot, the spring equinox. The month of weddings for many; gay pride month. The end of the school year and the start of summer vacation. And this month, June is also the month we're featuring a different kind of transition, and union, with Lugh's short story, The Union of Darkness and Light. An interesting tale spanning years in the lives of the characters, we see the tale from multiple POV and learn that all we think is good and light and bad and d

Cia in Classic Feature

June 18, 2018

Weekly Wrap Up (June 10 - June -16

One down, 20, 30, 40 maybe 50 more to go Well let's hope not . Let's look at the week we have just finished up here at GA. Monday, Cia shared a story review from Timothy M. Tuesday Myr got us up to date with the somewhat new look of the Clubs. Why don't you join, the more the merrier! Wednesday was a repeat, but well worth it. Wednesday was a repeat, but well worth it. Thursday, Myr took us on an Anthology Flashback.

wildone in Weekly Wrap Up

June 17, 2018

All day

All day I have... All day I can... All day I will... What? Hold hands Hide burning eyes Smile calmly Stand and walk out Leave Speeding Unmoving Unmoved Untouched Unabled Gripped Hard Demanding What? A smile A tear Both Anything Nothing It yearns with grace Visit Over 6.16.18

June 15, 2018