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Genre Deep Dives

Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 5

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 Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Co
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Signature Feature

February Signature Feature: Clouded Purity by Cynus

What do you do when you love something or someone so much that you have to make the hardest decisions of all? This story is Book 2 in Cynus' series, The Trial, so I really recommend you read them all in order if you enjoy fantasy work in order to be able to understand this one. But it's worth it!  Description: Eight centuries before Salidar thulu-Khant's reign, the world was much different. Technology, not magic, defined the world, though political machinations and civil unrest had pu
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Feb. 9 - Feb. 15)

What up, guyz?   Don't you like old men that try to talk like they are young? Oh wait, do we have any young people here ? I guess when I think young, I think of like 20 and under, not sure why. Actually I do, I guess I don't consider myself that old. They say you are only as old as you feel. I guess I am older when I get up in the morning and then I'm back to a teenager as the day gets later, watching late night talk shows at night, and then wondering why I feel so old in the morning . 
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Feb. 9 - Feb. 15)

What up, guyz?   Don't you like old men that try to talk like they are young? Oh wait, do we have any young people here ? I guess when I think young, I think of like 20 and under, not sure why. Actually I do, I guess I don't consider myself that old. They say you are only as old as you feel. I guess I am older when I get up in the morning and then I'm back to a teenager as the day gets later, watching late night talk shows at night, and then wondering why I feel so old in the morning . 
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Anthologies

Diverse Diversity

Before I get into today's blog, I just want to say how thrilled I am that submissions for both anthologies have started coming in! I'm loving the enthusiasm.  You guys are what make this site so amazing ⭐   Now back to today's regularly scheduled blog feature... One of the reasons I chose the theme "Diversity" for our poetry anthology is because poetry is... well... diverse.  There are so many forms to choose from, and exploring those forms can be a fun aspect of writing poe
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Genre Deep Dives

Poetry Deep Dive 5

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. a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Complete Love Looked at Me and Laughed and other poems by AC Benus Complete Audre Lorde Knows What I Mean – 2021 in review by AC Benus Long-Term Hold 1940, 1970 and Today – plus other poems by AC Benus Complete Second Sight:
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Featured Stories

Featured Story: Bonds Unbroken by Cia

Not sure where you are, but hope you are staying warm (me ) or staying cool! What is cool is @W_L's review that he has done up.     Bonds Unbroken by Cia Reviewer: W_L Status: Complete Word Count: 34,110 If you’re looking for an action-packed story with a straightforward plot, engaging characters, and the promise of a larger world featuring “partial”-shifters, then you’re in for a treat from Cia, one of GA’s renowned authors. In this universe, shifters retain the c
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Feb. 2 - Feb. 8)

Interesting day I had today   First went to a ringette game on one side of the city. Then off off to a flag football game in the central area of the city. Then to a youngins, U14 hockey game in the south side of the city. Finally a Junior B hockey game outside of the city in a neighbouring city. Two games my team won, two they tied. Now you get to guess which were the ties and the wins . Oh, I did come home after.  I was thinking on my drive home that I need to get traveling. I realize
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Feb. 2 - Feb. 8)

Interesting day I had today   First went to a ringette game on one side of the city. Then off off to a flag football game in the central area of the city. Then to a youngins, U14 hockey game in the south side of the city. Finally a Junior B hockey game outside of the city in a neighbouring city. Two games my team won, two they tied. Now you get to guess which were the ties and the wins . Oh, I did come home after.  I was thinking on my drive home that I need to get traveling. I realize
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Anthologies

Diverse Connections

When I interviewed for a job a few years ago, one of the questions they asked me was "what does diversity mean to you, and why is it important?".  I told a story in that interview about a woman I had worked with at my old job who uses a wheelchair and is also non-speaking.  She had a communication device and was capable of using it; however, she wasn't very motivated to do so.  She frequently refused therapy and was depressed.  I knew her abilities and things that she enjoyed doing in the past,
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Author Interviews

Ask An Author 3.0 #40

Apologies all around. I'm running a little late with posting, but I'm also a little under the weather. I blame the fluctuating temperatures. Sixty-five Fahrenheit in January, then back down to near-freezing? Nonsense!  But I'll tell you what isn't nonsense, and that's this month's interview for Ask An Author. We got GA's finest Signature Author when it comes to historical fiction, folks. Before I go back down for another nap, here's @Mark Arbour! • • • • • Mark Arbour 33 Stor
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Genre Deep Dives

Non-Fiction Deep Dive 5

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. An Advent Calendar by Aditus Complete A Summer Happy Place by Lee Wilson Complete It’s Not How I Remember It by paren01 Complete Pride Month, and other Haibun by A
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CSR- Can't Stop Reading

February CSR Feature: Just Keep Swimming by JJQuinn

Welcome to the 2nd month of 2025! Hopefully your year has started off well, but if not, you can always escape into a fictional world when you need a break. How about a novella-length tale that didn't quite make it into the recent anthology?  Just Keep Swimming by @JJQuinn Length: 41,320 Description: Successful, but romantically repressed computer programmer, Liam Bailey would've blown a homeless man for a taste of stale after spending almost a week chasing down his energetic
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Jan. 25 - Feb. 1)

Oh well, at least February is only 28 days this year I find February the most boring month of the year. We are about to head into the -20 to -30 C or -12 to 18 F this upcoming week  That might be why I hate it. Have to tell my annual February joke too! If you are a farmer, you cannot look at it  No posting it in the chat below either   As I mention the weather, someone I know said I chose to live here . When I thought about it, I came to the realization at the age I am, I have chose
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Anthologies

Diversity Exercise

Diversity is a topic that has been on my mind lately, which is perfect timing since it's the theme of our annual Poetry Anthology.  One of the things I love about my job is the diverse nature of the individuals I serve.  I've gotten a bunch of new referrals lately; many from cultures I am only rudimentarily familiar with.  So, I've been doing a lot of research to ensure I account for these individuals cultural heritage and beliefs when providing services.   I recently attended a continuing
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Genre Deep Dives

Mystery Deep Dive 5

Top 1 Most Read Mystery - Amateur Sleuth Features characters who are not professional detectives but get involved in solving mysteries due to personal interest or circumstance. Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis Complete 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
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CSR- Can't Stop Reading

January CSR Feature Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall

Did you read this month's CSR by Headstall, Boundaries: An Old West Tale, or it's followup? @Headstall always takes great care to make the setting and events come alive in his historical fiction, and the character's tales pull at your heart, head... or, well...  What did you think of this month's feature? Share your thoughts in comments below, but first, the interview! Do you eat your fruits and vegetables? Absolutely! Berries and red grapes every day, and whatever looks fresh in the p
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Jan. 19 - Jan. 25)

Lonnnnnnnng day Monday, Cia came by with an all new Signature Author Feature. You may have heard of him : Tuesday was Myr's chance to Deep Dive into Literary Fiction: Being that Monday was the Signature Author Feature, Cia followed up with the Signature Author Excerpt on Wednesday: Thursday, Valkyrie came to solicit what you would like to see in upcoming Anthology Blogs: Friday, Aditus dropped on by with what could be a couple of fun Prompts to tackle:  
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Anthologies

Future Anthology Blogs

I have some exciting plans for the anthology blog this year, including a series of writing tips.  I'd like to get an idea of what else authors/readers would like to see here in the Thursday anthology blog.  Please comment or message me about any topics you would like to see addressed, and I will do my best to accommodate.  Also let me know if you like the anthology rewinds, where past anthologies are re-featured.  It's not too early to get started writing for our Poetry Anthology - Diversity or
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Genre Deep Dives

Literary Fiction Deep Dive 5

Top 1 Most Read Literary Fiction - Bildungsroman A coming-of-age story that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood. "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger is a classic example. Milo by Talo Segura Complete Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Contemporary Literary Exploration of the human condition in modern times.  Kept Boy to Made Man by empath In Process Those Left Behind by Robert Hugill In P
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Signature Feature

January Signature Author Feature: Shared Blankets by Comicality

Who doesn't love snuggling under the blankets with someone? Whether it's hot or cold where you are, I think we could all use a little... moment. Check out how Comicality shared these characters enjoying their time during the 2020 Anthology themed "The Storm".  Length: 8,264 Description: Max is currently at home alone during the big snow storm of 2011, Chicago's 'Snowpocalypse'! But his friend, Cedric lives just across the courtyard in the same apartment complex! What will they do
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Jan. 12 - Jan. 18)

Who's on holidays? Me  Who has nothing really to do on holidays? Me . What should I do on my 2 weeks off? I should do some reading  . Maybe some cleaning  . I'm bored already   What do you all think I should do? I want to fly down to the states and visit Krista but she has a very, very, very long list on how she will kill me if I ever show up . We were discussing why I think she can get a side by side for the family, and I said how else will she get my body out to the back forty and sh
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Anthologies

2025 Anthology - Creature Feature - Guidelines

I'm super excited about this year's theme!  There are so many possibilities.... Do I go with a cute fluffy kitty?  Or maybe a fire-breathing dragon?  Or an army of Norse penguins fighting Canadian otters?   It's a good thing there's a lot of time before the deadline, although with my prowess at procrastinating, I probably won't start till the week it's due   The guidelines for this year's anthology are posted below.  So now that we know the theme and the parameters... start writing!  
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