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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Jun. 28 - Jul. 4)

Well a belated Happy 250th Birthday to our American neighbours  Someone told me @Myr came over, not on the Mayflower, but another boat and tossed tea into Boston Harbour . Seems kind of far fetched though  . So question 1 for all out Weekly Wrap Up readers, if you live in the U S of A, did you do anything special on Saturday or Saturday night. Or are you still celebrating on Sunday AM when this is posted? 250 years is quite a long time, in North American terms. Also a happy belat
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Anthologies

Secret Author Event-Forbidden Knowledge is due July 15th!

Wow, it's July 1st already?! There's a time warp somewhere, I swear. Or some sort of spell on my life at times, perhaps from a book of Forbidden Knowledge? Or each day I pass through the front door and enter a rift through which I lose time due to... well, who knows? What isn't forbidden is reminding all my site author friends that they need to get their themed stories to me ASAP if they want to participate in this year's fun! Click the banner to go to the event details. And readers, get ready t
Cia

Cia in Anthologies

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Genre Deep Dives

Paranormal Deep Dive 10

The Top Read Paranormal Stories Since Deep Dive 9 Top 2 Most Read Paranormal - Cryptid Features creatures from folklore, mythology, or cryptozoology, such as Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, or Chupacabra. The narrative often revolves around encounters with these mysterious beings. A Night on Pine Ridge by Myr Complete Lovesquatch: A Culinary Cryptid Romcom by Rafy Complete Top 5 Most Read Paranormal - Cursed Objects Focuses on objects with supernatural or
Myr

Myr in Genre Deep Dives

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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Jun. 21 - Jun. 27)

Technically speaking, it is still June 27th in my neck of the woods. Technically speaking it might be June 28th in your neck of the woods. Technically speaking, it could be June 29th in your neck of the woods. What am I technically trying to say   You have less than 6 months to decide what to buy me as my Christmas present this year  OH, and less than 2 weeks to get your Secret Author entry in!! Let's move on, shall we.   I'm trying to see if I'm missing any important days on Sund
Genre Deep Dives

Non-Fiction Deep Dive 10

Top Read Non-fiction Stories Since Deep Dive 9   Top 10 Most Read Non-Fiction - Autobiography is a self-written account of one's life. Takes stock of the autobiographer's life from the moment of composition. While biographers generally rely on a wide variety of documents and viewpoints, autobiography may be based entirely on the writer's memory. An Advent Calendar by Aditus Complete Memoirs of a child of the past century by old bob Long-Term Hold It’s Not H
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (June 14 - June 20)

I'm writing this early on Saturday as I may or may not be able to write on Saturday evening   I'm off to watch a Canadian Football game this evening. I guess there is some soccer tournament going on as well in Canada, Mexico and the US of A  As I'm writing this, the tunder and ligting has started 😮 Hope it ends before the game. I usually get a lot of silence when I talk sports. I know though a lot of the world doesn't have the US and Canada's interest in our major sports, football (Nor
Anthologies

Anthology/Contest Flashback - 2023 Secret Author Contest

So the Penguin is a bit under the weather from partying too much on her birthday, and the big guy is busy, busy, busy! That means you get me today   Now I'm not one to follow the rules  as in I was asked to do an Anthology Flashback. Well to H E double hockey sticks with that! I'm going to do my own thing  We are less than a month away from This Year's Secret Author Contest, so why not look back at the first year that got us on this track of a summer contest every year. Way back in 202
Genre Deep Dives

Mystery Deep Dive 10

Top Read Mystery Stories Since Deep Dive 9 Top 5 Most Read Mystery - Amateur Sleuth Features characters who are not professional detectives but get involved in solving mysteries due to personal interest or circumstance. Reap the Whirlwind by Josh Aterovis Complete Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis Complete Life is Like a New Suit of Clothes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete Face Value by empath Temporary Hold SONS OF MAYHEM MC -- HIS TO KEEP
Signature Feature

June Signature Feature: Stranger at the Grave by Parker Owens

A short read for a long month! This will give you more time to make those connections count.  Length: 4,430 Description: A sad visit to a new grave; an unknown mourner. What does it mean? A reader said: Stranger at the Grave is a poignant short story centering around themes of familial neglect and the consequent loss. It gives us pause to consider what is truly important in life and why it is that we seem so absorbed in the trivia of career over family.  ~Doha   If
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Jun. 7 - Jun. 13)

WOW I've lived in my humble little city of Calgary for a year or two  and about this time every year I talk about the upcoming Calgary Stampede , The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth (I'm not being compensated for this shameless plug ) I will be volunteering so far 6 of the 10 days to help out a charity   I was thinking I should get a western shirt or two since the chester drawers disease is getting worse  The chest is dropping down into my drawers .  One thing about Calgary is ther
Anthologies

Why Write Short Stories?

I love reading short stories.  Well-written short stories pack a punch and make the reader think.  I still remember reading stories like The Lottery and Flowers for Algernon in school.  I won't say how long ago that was...   I also love writing short stories.  For me, they're an experiment.  Sometimes it's a thought experiment - I wonder what would happen if.... Sometimes it's a form experiment.  Writing in third person vs first person or writing a story without dialogue. @Libby Drew wrote a won
Weekly Wrap Up

Horror Deep Dive 10

Top Read Horror Stories Since Deep Dive 9 Top 3 Most Read Horror - Body Snatcher Revolving around the invasion or replacement of human bodies by extraterrestrial beings, parasites, or other entities, body snatcher horror explores the loss of control over one's own body. Curing Humanity by Wayne Gray Complete A Queer Encounter by W_L Complete Frosty by MythOfHappiness Complete Top 7 Most Read Horror - Gothic (aka gothic romanticism; and dark rom
Featured Stories

Featured Story: What the Ship Remembers by Andy Cannon

Happy June everyone!! In my neck of the woods it is staying somewhat light out until after 10 PM 😮 What that means is I'm up a bit later and I can read a bit more   I'd like to introduce you all to our latest member of the Review Team! @Gary L !! Gary approached me a few months ago and said he can help out with a review or 2 a year. Which is great, and really appreciated!! Looking at his first review, you all are in for a treat.     What the Ship Remembers by Andy Cannon 
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (May 31 - Jun. 6)

I want to get into the question of the week right away   I loved the Weekly Prompts this week from Aditus! So much so that I'm going to borrow his question  Do you listen to music, and if you do, what do you prefer? Radio, streaming, playlists, one person said satellite TV/ Maybe someone out there has an 8-track or cassette player that they haven't retired. If you have an 8 track, I honestly don't believe there is a 8 track tape that has survived this long  For you younger folks, look it up
Anthologies

Writing Events Reminder

We have two upcoming writing events - the Secret Author contest and the annual Anthology.  All the information about participating can be found in the links below.  While we are not allowed to talk about writing for the SA contest  , we can talk about the anthology.  How are everyone's stories coming along?  Feel free to share any teasers in the comments.         
Genre Deep Dives

History Genre Deep Dive 10

Top Read Historical Stories Since Deep Dive 9 Top 10 Most Read Historical - Alternate Nazi's win WWII, Napoleon win's the Battle of Waterloo, Roman Empire never fell without fantasy/speculative fiction items (other than alternate history). The Man in the High Castle A Knight in the Darkness by Topher Lydon Complete Falling Apart by craftingmom Complete Do Over by dkstories Complete Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold Do Over Redux by dk
CSR- Can't Stop Reading

June CSR Feature: FrankD's Fourth Down: Second Quarter

Well, we're hitting the halfway point of the year, so why not a story that literally mentions a halfway point of something? Some might also consider parenthood a halfway point in our lives in adulthood, between youth and middle age (I'm not old just because my children are grown!)  Here's this month's feature for you to enjoy, rated 5 stars with several recommendations as well!  Fourth Down: Second Quarter by @FrankD Length: 38,744 Description: Hunter and Dale are all set for
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (May 24 - May 30)

What's up puddy cat, whoa, whoooa! Don't read more into that than me just being goofy  Wait a minute.  I had to go check Myr's fun and new emotes to check in with your moods! Got mine done now. What do you think of them? I wonder, I need one for Diet Coke the true #1 Cola in the world  Are you listening, @Myr ? See, there is a story behind this. Back in the very early 70's when I was a wee little lad, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I don't know if at 4 I was drinking cola
Site Tech News

Gay Authors - The Next Update and Survey Discussion

What We’re Hearing from the Community Survey — and Where Gay Authors Is Going Next First, thank you. We asked members to take time out of their day to tell us what is working, what is frustrating, and what would make Gay Authors better. Many of you did exactly that. We have heard from daily readers, occasional visitors, authors, editors, Premium members, longtime community members, and people who mostly enjoy the site quietly in the background. That range of feedback matters. Gay
Genre Deep Dives

General Fiction Deep Dive 10

Top Read General Fiction Stories Since Deep Dive 9 Top 9 Most Read General Fiction - Big City / Urban Life Stories centered on city living, independence, anonymity, ambition, reinvention, and relationships shaped by urban environments. Straight to the Morning by Boy Mercury X Complete Bearding the Lion by Boy Mercury X Complete Kismet by E K Stokes In Process Indian Summer by Boy Mercury X Complete The Confused Traffic Light by Lee Wilson Comple
CSR- Can't Stop Reading

May CSR Discussion Day: Ghost in the Guitar by Lee Wilson

Have you read this month's short story feature, Ghost in the Guitar, recently finished by Lee Wilson? I often feature older stories but sometimes you just have to put a light on the recent gems too! Share your thoughts below, but first enjoy this interview! Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate; with chocolate syrup. What’s something personal about you people might be surprised to know? This is/was the hardest question, so it requires a preamble. “People” are all part of one of two very
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (May 17 - May 23)

Happy Memorial Day Weekend to my 'merican neighbours     I did not realize that every US flag in the US no matter on state or federal property is to fly at half mast on Memorial Day for fallen and current and retired soldiers! If you did not know, now you do   Let me know if I'm missing any other countries that might be taking off from work on Monday   I worked 25 years in retail, I did my share , I always thought it was unfair that holidays really didn't mean anything
Genre Deep Dives

Fantasy Deep Dive 10

Top Read Fantasy Stories Since Deep Dive 9 Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Alternate History Story takes place in alternate version of history, such as what if the Nazi's won "The Man in the High Castle" by Phillip Dick.  Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card The Merge: Through a System of Control by astroguy In Process Mine! by Cia Complete Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete Goon by dkstories Complete Confessions
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