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    Weekly Wrap Up (Sept. 15 - Sept. 21)

    By wildone

    First thing first, I really need anyone who is thinking to enter our yearly Anthology, please see Val's Thursday blog and if you fingers haven't started typing, get them going! As you read this, I am indisposed. Read into that what you want . But I'm up by a lake in the mountains looking at the colours change for fall.  So next week in the northern hemisphere, we flip into fall, autumn, whatever you like to call it. Down under the equator, they are about to hit spring   What is y
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Rise and Shine

Mimei Ogawa, the Bright Star Who Flickered Out Quickly

In English-speaking countries, children might read Grimm or Andersen, or for modern authors, Roald Dahl, C.S. Lewis, Astrid Lingren, Dr. Seuss, Beatrix Potter or even people like R.L. Stine. What do Japanese children read? What helps inform their world view and shape their moral spirit? Well, some of the same stories do get translated and Japanese children are exposed to them to different extents, but what about Japanese literature written by Japanese people?   If you were to ask this question
thebrinkoftime

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huktaunluv's Blog

I'm Exhausted!

I've been up since 4:30am. I was awakened by stabbing pains in my lower back which induced nausea. I was so nervous, I went to the ER and was just released an hour ago. My doc thought it was kidney stones but it turned out to be just a severe muscle spasm. I tried to go back to sleep but I'm still feeling the pain in my back. Now, I'm hanging out in my living room, on the couch, watching the first season of "2 Broke Girls", and debating which season of "The Big Bang Theory" to watch. Decisions.
huktaunluv

huktaunluv

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Gay Authors News

Weekly Wrap Up!

We had a pretty active week here at the GayAuthors.org News blog. The week started with a review by Lisa of JBlakeview1's story Boystown.   Our Wacky Wednesday writing tip of "Flashbacks: Friend or Foe?" sparked quite a bit of great discussion.   Finally, our great writing prompts were back (after a week absence due to the release of the fall anthology) - and once again, comicfan lives up to his reputation as the best prompt-guru around. Check out his two new creative prompts and have a go a
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advocatus diaboli's Blog

Thunder storms.

I absolutely love them. So much.   The concept of thunder snow gives me shivers and is something I want to see in my life time.   It's just, so pretty. When I was younger, my father lived in a series of apartments. One in particular, the view was spectacular. The outside wall of the apartment was all glass. We used to sit in his room and watch the storms, at night. One night in particular stands out, for no real reason. The storm must have been at least 10 km away, but we could see it perfec
advocatus diaboli

advocatus diaboli

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Life is worth an entry

An idea for Halloween fun on GA

I know GA has not done anything yet official for Halloween, but do any writers want to try writing a horror story and set it to show on Oct 31st?   It's not my forte, but I'd love to try and have some fun with writing a spooky story. and it'd be great to share this with others   To make it more interesting than a random horror story, what if each writer can only use one Horror plot theme and no other author can use the same.   I don't anticipate this to be a huge thing and maybe no one wan
W_L

W_L

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Writing World

Writing Prompts #262 & #263

Oh dear, it is Friday again and I'm a bit late getting this up. I'm sorry one and all. This is what happens when you work a weird work schedule in retail. It has been two weeks since I could offer you a new prompt. I hope everyone enjoyed the anthology that went live last week, but I shouldn't just keep rambling should I? I won't hold you up any longer so let's get right to the prompts.   Prompt 262 – Creative Tag – Friday the 13th It is that time of the year again, and it is Friday the Thirte
comicfan

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Methodwriter85's Blog

Millenials: We Suck and We're Sorry

So, there's this Youtube vid that's already garned 183k views after being out for a day, and I thought it had some pretty thought-provoking material there:     If I'm interepreting this video correctly, it seems to be saying: "Please do not denigrate our generation as being lazy and self-indulgent, because we're not as far along in established life goals as the Baby Boomers were. Our parents brought us all up to think that we were special, without having to really work much towards be
methodwriter85

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huktaunluv's Blog

Today's My Birthday!

I find myself asking two questions: I'm another year older (37) but am I another year wiser? Am I still supposed to make mistakes at this age?   I've made choices in one instance which inadvertently ended a friendship. In this case, I know what I did wrong but my former friend takes no blame for her part. She sees herself as the person wronged in this situation and refuses to even talk to me. I give people chances. I gave her multiple chances for us to talk but she chose each time to walk away
huktaunluv

huktaunluv

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Blashi Blog Blog

The Moral of the Story Is....

Yesterday was a fruitful day for me. It was a time of reflection (so reflective, I was soaked in my own thought and forgot to bring my tripod... to a night photography session).   Everyone has heard of the saying "pen is mightier than sword." And throughout the history we have witness that effect: how Jane Austen redefined marriage as a function of love (rather than a function of family duty), Charles Dickens showed the uglier side of Industrial Revolution (and none of the revolution fought
Ashi

Ashi

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Rise and Shine

What is the Point?

As of the time of this entry, they say that our little rock in the cosmos has somewhere between 192 and 196 countries on it, apparently, depending on how you argue it. It is tricky to know what it's like to be somebody living in any of these countries, especially if you haven't done it yourself.   My country has enjoyed a rather infamous history since it became more widely known to the world. Some people say they love it. Some people express less enthusiastic thoughts. Some people like the way
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Life is worth an entry

So, how many people understood my status?

Thanks Brink for translating, you were the first one to recognize it as the opening lines to the Tao Te Ching.   道可道非常道, 名可名非常名   Most of far eastern philosophy has either roots or been influenced by the book; even when cultures don't hold Taoist religious principles, there are philosophical points that extend outwards towards Buddhism, several Indian religions, and scientific principles.   I translate it a little differently than you do Brink:   "The way that is known is not the true wa
W_L

W_L

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Writing World

Writing Tip: Flashbacks, Friend Or Foe?

As we've mentioned before, FictionStoriesOnline.com is a "sister" site of GayAuthors.org with some great writing advice and tips. With permission, here is one that ran last year, but the advice is great and we hope you enjoy it!   Flashbacks: Friends or Foe?   I had a discussion in a chat room recently over flashbacks. Specifically, how does an author relate history in a story of another character that isn't the main POV? This was especially important, as he wasn't known to the main
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mr.chris' blog

Let's Defecate Correctly

Let’s Defecate Correctly   Young children have it best. Chores are done for them, they are spoon fed with playful attention, and of course, they enjoy the luxury of nappies. The vicissitudes of growing up entails a process of moving past said juvenile methods of defecation. Today, the use of the toilet is a challenge that most children must socially accept.   What about the dilemmas of the modern toilet? Maybe the seat is too cold or even too warm? It is not clean enough. Will I fall int
mr.chris

mr.chris

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huktaunluv's Blog

Who knew writing a coming out chapter could be so taxing?

I never had to come out as being straight, it was just something known by everybody who knows me. I haven't the slightest idea what it means or how it feels to come out as being gay. So how do I go about writing my main characters coming out having not had to go through it myself? I went on instinct. I had numerous directions I could go writing in the way they came out and the reactions of the parents. Do they accept them? Are they indifferent? Are they quoting from the Bible while throwing holy
huktaunluv

huktaunluv

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Methodwriter85's Blog

Miss America is Not American?

So, history was made last night when the first Indian-American Miss America was crowned. And quite predictably, racist comments were made. Ugh. Here's this wonderful response video by a guy basically saying what I think about this:     America is basically defined by the fact that it's a melting pot that has never had any kind of singular culture, given the fact that it's the size of a continent. Even before Columbus got here, you had a pretty big variety, from the Mohawks to theLenni L
methodwriter85

methodwriter85

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Life is worth an entry

Nothing happened....Just a Bad Sandwich

No politics for today's blog as I don't want to go into the DC shooting, I do give my sincerest prayers for the 14 injured people from the incident, who are still in the hospital, and 12 dead. Others will argue on the points, everywhere else.   I want to talk about nothing really important....just the quality of food. I went to a Caribbean sandwich shop, Dominican based, and I wanted to try their Sour Sop and pickled ham sandwich. It tasted good, but I paid for it later.   I have had the run
W_L

W_L

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Wayne's Updates

Endings, Beginnings, Friends, and Weddings

Life always seems to go in cycles. There are ups and downs, good times and bad times. I think we all go through them.   My father went out to see my brother for eleven days. It was nice to have peace and quiet. While he was gone I probably did more than I should have. Today, knowing he was due home I went full out like I haven't since I hurt my back. At least the house is clean and he came home to a clean bed, fresh blankets, and no problems. As a result of the non-stop movement all day, my ba
comicfan

comicfan

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Percy's Blog

Chinese 3; Americans 0

Last night my partner and I were grilling out near our pool house. It was twilight and we noticed one of the new residents watching us from his unit. This particular condo recently changed hands, and the new owner moved in last weekend. We met him then, a young guy from Beijing who works down the road at Google. The gentleman watching us was older than the fellow we’d met; I guessed him to be a relative, probably the owner’s father. After about 10 minutes of pacing in the window, he came o
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The Saga Continues...

Why Blacks Won't Push LGBT Equality Across The Finish Line

An article published on gay.net asked the question? “Will African-Americans Push LGBT Equality Across the Finish Line?” The answer is a big, bold, NO! President Obama has the task of cleaning up the mess left by President Bush who ruined our great nation and leaving it in shambles. Unemployment was at an all-time high, banks were going bankrupt, the economy was shot to s**t!, the Stock Market crashed with countless number of people losing everything they had, the auto industry was crashing at
WNevinJ72

WNevinJ72

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Blashi Blog Blog

A Gay Separatist....

I noticed I am on my way to become a gay separatist... (kind of like radical lesbian feminist separatist, except I am not vocal about it and I am not a woman). I don't know why and I don't think it's healthy. This is especially weird because the world is becoming more gay tolerant (than when I grow up).   I wonder if it's because I am getting older and just want to get a BF and hopefully a committed marriage (sorry I am so skeptical nowadays, I have to put that qualifier in), and forget about
Ashi

Ashi

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The Saga Continues...

Political Battle Rages on in Texas Over HIV/AIDS Drugs for Low Income Patients

inShare0   Dallas County Health officials are pleading and begging with the state NOT to cut funding for HIV medications. Why? Because there's an epidemic of HIV/AIDS in Texas that places the State at number 4. The Senate subcommittee on Medicaid is recommending elimination of funding for HIV drugs for low income patients, some 14 thousand statewide. Zach Thompson is director of Dallas County Health and Human Services. Thompson says his department serves more than 1800 HIV/AIDS patients
WNevinJ72

WNevinJ72

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Gay Authors News

Featured Story: Boystown

I want to thank Lisa for offering to do today's review - she had written us since she loved this story and wanted to bring it to more people's attention. I hope you enjoy it and check out JBlankeview1's story, Boystown! BOYSTOWN by JBlakeview1   Reviewed by Lisa Word Count: 30,904 Status: In Process   Have you ever read an online story where every chapter ends with a cliffhanger and you just cannot wait until the next chapter comes out? Sort of a silly question since you’re
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The Saga Continues...

Epidemic in the School Yard!

The HIV/AIDS epidemic is now in the playgrounds of schools throughout the nation, and is becoming a horror to parents who find out that their child is one of the statisics in the epidemic. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, condoms are being given to 11 year olds in lieu of Barbie's for girls, and Tonka Toys for boys.   Philly has the highest number of sexually active teens, and one of the lowest number for those using a protection. Philadelphians are being infected at a rate more than 50 percent
WNevinJ72

WNevinJ72

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