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World Building Deep Dive

World Building is a special genre added to Gay Authors to group together the various elements that an author must develop for a speculative fiction story that occurs outside of our own experiences.  The further outside the more that needs to be developed.  However, modern audiences do not generally tolerate large amounts of exposition (Show, Don't Tell!).  World Building genre is where you can post the various parts and pieces that aren't full on story, but fill your world for those that just wa
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Western Deep Dive 2

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 or crime genres. They may involve detectives or
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Western Deep Dive

Sub-genres of westerns focus on the western United States, the frontier in general, and the rugged individuals that tend to populate such places.  The sub-genres can range from the historical context, the present day, or the weird with fantasy and aliens invading the west. Sub-genres: Weird West, Western Historical, Western Modern, Western Romance, Western Sci-Fi   Top 10 Most Read Western Modern Change of Heart by sojourn Riding Lessons by Andrew To
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Thriller/Suspense Genre In Depth

Sub-genres of Thriller/suspense are similar to action/adventure in that they tend to focus on events and moving things along.  But where Action/adventure is focused more on fun/mystery, Thriller/Suspense is focused more on fear/horror. There tends to be a mystery element as well. Tends to have deeper engagement with the character to make you care if they survive. The Thriller sub-genres tend to be edge of your seat and villan driven. Suspense is more towards the mystery end of the spectrum.
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Thriller/Suspense Genre Deep Dive 2

Top 0 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Environmental Thriller thrillers tied to environmental events that are typically threatening the world.  Ex: The Day After Tomorrow, Geostorm No stories Top 3 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Espionage The spy thriller is a genre of literature that centers around a storyline with secret agents and espionage. Part action-adventure and part thriller, spy stories often follow a government agent racing against the clock to thwart a big atta
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Science Fiction Deep Dive

Sci-fiction sub-genres explore the possibilities of what might be generally through the power of technology.  There are certain sub-genres of science-fiction that have some very strong tropes that you must follow (The tropes themselves define the sub-genre).  Be aware of them when tagging your stories.   Sub-genres: Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic, Cyberpunk/Tech Noir, Dystopian, Hard Science Fiction, Libertarian Sci-Fi, Military Sci-Fi, Science Fantasy, Soft Sci-Fi, Space Opera,
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Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 2

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. Example: 2012, The Day After Tomorrow, I am Legend Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete Shelter by Comicality Long-Term Hold The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
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Romance Deep Dive 2

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Contemporary Romance Set in the present time, focusing on the romantic relationships of characters in modern settings. Life of Phoenix by kuragari129 Complete Seeking Nirvana by LittleBuddhaTW Complete DJ by Doug Spencer Long-Term Hold Palouse by rec Complete North Meets South, Worlds Collide by R. Eric Long-Term Hold The Cardmaker and the Caretaker by Timothy M. Long-Term Hold My Only Escape by Comicality Com
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Romance Deep Dive

Romance stories focus primarily on character relationships and development.  There is a strong trope in most if not all, the sub-genres for Romance for a Happily Ever After (HEA) or Happy For Now (HFN).  Violating the HEA/HFN trope should not be done lightly or at a whim, as this tends to turn off readers of this genre.   Sub-genres: Contemporary Romance, General Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Regency Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Sci-Fi, Romantic Western
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Reading in 2021 - Top 10 Stories in Every Genre!

🥳Happy New Year!🥳 Have you ever wondered what folks were really reading on Gay Authors?  Well... here is a blog for you.  The Top 10 Most Recommended Stories of 2021.  The Top 10 Stories in every Genre and the Top 10 Stories in every Sub-Genre.  This is what people are reading.  Check it out! Did your favorite make the list? Leave a comment and let us know! Top 9 Recommendations 2021 Top 9 Most Recommended Stories Boss Nanny by Mrsgnomie Larkspur: A Sidewinder
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Quarter 4 2022 Reading Report

Quarter 4, 2022 Reading Report Top 10 Most Recommended Stories Quarter 4 2022 Jay's Loelife: A GA Exclusive Epic-logue by Mrsgnomie Shadow Effect by kbois Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 Inherited by lomax61 Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Good Guys Don't Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox The Cat Burglar by Aditus Corrupting the Innocent by kbois I Hate This Town by Demiurge Spirit Wolves by kbois Top 10 Stories
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Quarter 3 2022 Reading Report

Quarter 3, 2022 Reading Report Top 10 Most Recommended Stories Shadow Effect by kbois Faithful to the Cause by Mrsgnomie Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie For Better or For Worse by kbois Spirit Wolves by kbois Luke Hanson's Mind & Punishment: A Teen in Despair by James Matthews Worlds Apart by Grumpy Bear House of Frost by Dabeagle On Track by Headstall   Top 10 Stories
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Quarter 2 2022 Reading Report

Quarter 2, 2022 Reading Report Top 10 Most Recommended Stories Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Hidden Secrets by Mawgrim CDMX by Carlos Hazday Inherited by lomax61 Tied up in Knotts by Mrsgnomie Spirit Wolves by kbois Luke Hanson's Mind & Punishment: A Teen in Despair by James Matthews Awoken by the Wolf by Georgie DHainaut Shadow Effect by kbois The Knight's Tale by Tim Hobson   Top 10 Stories Per Primary Gen
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Quarter 1 2022 Reading Report

Quarter 1, 2022 Reading Report Top 9 Most Recommended Stories Spirit Wolves by kbois Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Boss Nanny by Mrsgnomie Ridley by Krista I Believed In Leprechauns by drsawzall Tied up in Knotts by Mrsgnomie Death in the Shadows by astone2292 Still You Want Me by Mrsgnomie Another Brother by quokka   Top 10 Stories Per Primary Genre for Quarter 1, 2022 Top 9 Most Read Fantasy between 01/01/2022 a
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Poetry Deep Dive 2

Reminder to all Poets out there, the Poetry Anthology 2024: Seasons is due April 1st, 2024. Top 10 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. Lyrics for Tony - a collection of poems by AC Benus Complete a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Complete Audre Lorde Knows What I Mean – 2021 in review by AC Benus Temporary Ho
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Poetry Deep Dive

Poetry is literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm.  There are different types and forms in the sub-genres.   Sub-genres: Free-Verse, Haiku, Limerick, Sonnet, Lyric, Ballad, Cinquain, Rhyming, Epic Poetry, Blank Verse, Mixed Forms, Translation   Top 10 Most Read - Limerick tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy Timmy's Journal by Mikiesboy Fire
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Paranormal Deep Dive 2

Top 0 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. No stories Top 0 Most Read Paranormal - Cursed Objects Focuses on objects with supernatural or cursed properties. The plot typically involves characters trying to understand or break the curse associated with the object.
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Paranormal Deep Dive

Paranormal is the melting pot of several sub-genres that got large enough to form it's own home.  Generally speaking, Paranormal is urban fantasy that limits itself generally to ghosts, vampires, werewolves, shifters, and other creatures.  It should be noted that Paranormal has strongly established tropes in its sub-genres.  The meta-humans in Paranormal are not typically monsters.  You'll find the monster versions of these meta-humans in Horror.  Research of your chosen sub-genre is strongly ad
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Non-Fiction Deep Dive 2

Top 9 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. Luke Hanson's Mind & Punishment: A Teen in Despair by James Matthews Complete An Advent Calendar by Aditus Complete Pride Month, and other Haibun by AC
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Non-Fiction Deep Dive

Nonfiction is prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people. Sub-genres: Autobiography, Biography, Creative Non-Fic, Letter, Reference   Top 10 Most Read - Reference The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Audre Lorde Knows What I Mean – 2021 in review by AC Benus One Hundred and Fifty-Five Sonnets by AC Benus WL's Mainstre
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Mystery Genre In Depth

Mystery sub-genres of mystery focus on investigating events.  Depending on the sub-genre, this can be solving a crime or murder, finding missing persons, finding missing stuff, or solving a grand historical conspiracy.   Sub-genres: Caper, Cozy Mystery, Detective, Historical Mystery, Light Mystery, Noir/Hard-Boiled, Police Procedural   Top 10 Most Read  - Light Mystery Circumnavigation by C James Box Shaped Heart by Laura S. Fox T
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Mystery Deep Dive 2

Top 1 Most Read Mystery - Caper Light-hearted mystery that is easy to read, witty and not too intense.  Can also be more comic in nature.  Examples: Clue, Scooby Doo, Hardy Boys, or Janet Evanovitch books A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ticklishboy30 Complete Top 6 Most Read Mystery - Cozy Mystery also referred to as "cozies", are a sub-genre of crime fiction in which sex and violence occur off stage, the detective is an amateur sleuth, and the crime and detecti
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Literary Fiction Deep Dive 2

Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Contemporary Literary Exploration of the human condition in modern times.  Brian: Taking Courage by Robert Hugill Temporary Hold No going back by Robert Hugill In Process What Happened To The Baxter Boys by Mancunian Complete Thicker Than Water by John Henry In Process Stronger Than Lions by Sean J Halford Temporary Hold As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels In Process The Easiest Thing in the World
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Literary Fiction Deep Dive

Literary fiction is focused on the exploration of the human condition.  Sub-genres: Contemporary Literary, Historical Literary   Top 10 Most Read - Contemporary Literary Stronger Than Lions by Sean J Halford Thicker Than Water by John Henry Brian: Taking Courage by Robert Hugill Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels Audre Lorde Knows What I Mean – 2021 in
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Horror Deep Dive 2

Top 10 Most Read Horror - Horror - Modern General Horror stories set in modern times The Innocence Of Night by Remijay Complete The Talents of the Fallen by JMH Complete GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Long-Term Hold Savage Moon 06 - The New Breed by Comicality Long-Term Hold Resident Evil: Epidemic by PatrickOBrien Complete Bouquet of Poems by Ieshwar Complete GFD 10: Nights Eternal by Comicality Complete To Have and to Hold by
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