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Featured Story: Sold Into Freedom

Well we are in the second week of September already, so you know what that means. Another great review! This one by @chris191070   Sold Into Freedom by Mikiesboy Reviewer: Chris1910770  Status: Complete Word Count: 82,796   This story is hard hitting, gritty and heartbreaking. We follow Matt, a young man who is taken from the street and sold. He suddenly finds himself in a situation that no one would want to endure. During his time he does meet some people who
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Sept. 1 - Sept. 7)

Did you see the new trailer for the new Transformers movie     Why do Steve's take so much abuse   Well I guess there is some things going for us: National Steven Day is celebrated on December 20th every year   There is an Otter named Steve that is popular on the interwebs Some of the smartest people in the world were named Steve: Stephen Hawkins, and Steve Jobs. Some of the funniest people are named Steve: Steve Carrell, and Steve
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Wee Nede Pruf Teem Memberz

First, the deadline for the 2024 Anthology - In too Deep - is fast approaching, so I hope there are lots of authors working on getting their stories ready for the proof team!  Mine is about halfway finished, and I can't wait to share it with you all Second, if the title of this blog entry has you twitching in the corner clutching your blankie, then you're just the person we need!  We need people with a good eye for catching spelling errors, misused words (such as they're, there, their), in
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Genre Deep Dives

History Genre Deep Dive 4

Learn more about the History Genres here: Top 9 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 Falling Apart by craftingmom Complete Do Over by dkstories Complete Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Complete Let's Do It by dkst
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CSR- Can't Stop Reading

September's CSR Feature: La Tombola by drsawzall

Welcome to September! The return to school and another year (work for me, boo!), the changing of the seasons for most of us, and life continues to march on for another month and we're that much closer to the end of another year. Where DOES the time go? Enjoy it here on Earth while it lasts, because it might not be forever, and then where would humans end up? (no more pumpkin spice, that's for sure!) Check out this month's CSR story by @drsawzall to see what he came up with! La Tombola
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Aug.25 - Aug. 31)

I know there is a thread going on what you are listening to now, and probably watching too! I haven't been watching or streaming too much of late. Maybe it has to do with the summer. I have Apple, Disney+, Netflix, Prime and Crave which is kind of like HBO for Canada. I got into a couple of series over the past few years and I've tried to get back into them, and just can't. Sweet Tooth and Cobra Kai.   So I'm curious, what series have you watched over the  past few years and dropped them li
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General Fiction Deep Dive 4

Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Coming of Age Follows the personal growth and development of a protagonist from youth to adulthood. "growing up" Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete Adam Blake by CLJobe Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA by Riley Jericho Complete Gap Year by
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Aug. 18 - Aug. 24)

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, du verkörperst unsern Weinachtstraum! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter! Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit, Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit. O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter! Yes folks! It is that time of the year when the Weekly Wrap Up falls on the 25th of the month . That means I get to remind you all that you have exactly 4 months to plan, buy and send me my Christmas Present  You all are the
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Secret Author Story Contest Winners!

Thank you to all the authors who participated in the contest! You make this whole event possible by sharing your stories with the Secret Author (that evil devil themself!) so we can play this fun game each year of guessing who wrote what. Our winners will both get 3 months free Premium membership. This year our theme was Secret, and I've kept the winner of the poll a secret until now. However, the favorite story of this event was....  Hide and Seek by @kbois And, while it was a tr
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Genre Deep Dives

Fantasy Genre Deep Dive 4

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 Of Pride and Power by W_L In Process Mine! by Cia Complete Fortitude by Cia Complete Goon by dkstories Complete Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Temporary Hold The Spirit of the Plum B
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Aug. 11 - Aug. 17)

Interesting question for you all, I think. Boxer or briefs ? No, not that one, I've asked that before. Also I know I would have to add in the granny panties option for one particular Author here at the site . Nope. This might cause some fighting  Are you a dog person, a cat person, both, or neither? I"ve never had a pet and I don't think I really want to ever own one to be honest. But it seems like I am judged for that opinion . So if you must judge me, go ahead, I have broad shoulders. 
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Secret Author Stories... Revealed!

That's right, at LONG last! I know you've been waiting so long, with bated breath... and yet, you gasp, knowing... you guessed... so WRONG! *cackles maniacally* Authors, you all did great keeping everyone guessing! 🕵🏻‍♂️Thank you so much for playing along with this contest and keeping the fun going for so long. It's been a blast. But yes, the Secret Authors have been unmasked, and now, your hard work must be revealed. Just click below, if you must know.  Revealed by randomized story listing
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Genre Deep Dives

Comedy Genre Deep Dive #4

Top read stories since May 2024 Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern Funny and less serious stories set in modern times Return to Sender by Andr0gene In Process Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete The Best Year by Krista Complete Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete Confounded: Part II by Andr0gene Complete Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where
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Reviews

Featured Story: The Rip

Enjoying August and the last real month of summer? Well if you are, or aren't , take the time to check out this excellent review on an excellent story, done by our excellent reviewer, @Parker Owens!   The Rip by Mark Ponyboy Peters Reviewer: Parker Owens Status: Complete Word Count: 42,794 It’s summer, at least here in the Northern Hemisphere. The sun is high in the sky, and the beach or deck lounge chair beckon, along with a good story. It’s just the time for The Rip. 
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Aug. 4 - Aug. 10)

Hmmm, what can all the gif's be about?  Quick straw poll, how do they say that? Gif as (g)if or (j)if? I've always been a (g)if person myself   So I survived camping, barely?  I sat down in a hammock and promptly fell over backwards and landed on my back on a tree root and knocked the wind out of myself. Still in quite a bit of pain (yes, I've seen a doctor and no broken ribs, just soft tissue damage in an awkward spot). Tore open the back of my calf on my one good leg and promptly got
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Secret Author Story Contest Quiz Time!

Okay, readers... time to flex those thinking caps. Did you guess the Secret Author was... 😮me? That's right, me, Cia... I've been doing all the posting. That's just a HUGE shocker, huh?! 😋😆 There are far more authors behind the Secret Author, and I have a list of those and the stories for you to guess. I'm going to put that in the Secret Author Contest Talking Topic, just to keep it all in one place. We'll also have a poll next week for you to vote on your favorite story. Keep an eye on the topi
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Genre Deep Dives

Action/Adventure Genre Deep Dive 4

Most Read Adventure Stories since May 1, 2024 Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Action Fiction focuses on fast-paced action and physical challenges.  Often involves a hero or protagonist facing intense obstacles and overcoming them through physical prowess and skill. Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete Shadow Effect by kbois Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
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Announcements

Secret Author Contest Updates...

Edit to add: My organizational skills failed and missed there were 2 unpublished stories, not one! But that just means you have one more to go on Wednesday!  Hey Secret Author Contest fans! I know you're eager for details, and there have been so many secret stories revealed. Guess what, there's just one more to come tomorrow! First off, let's check again for the stories that have been posted aren't secret. Tomorrow, you will get the last story. Then keep an eye on the Secret Author Story Ta
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up (Jul. 28 - Aug. 3)

What’s up Buttercup? 😜 So I’m saying that to portray that I’m in a happy mood. I have been creating the wrap up all week with the plan of handing off to Myr on Saturday night for him to add the story list and publish. So the entire blog was done, ready to go. I just was putting in the last secret author entry, went to hit save, a pop up came up and asked me if I was sure. As normal, I didn’t read what I was doing and deleted the whole thing 😮 Happy thoughts, Steve. Happy thoughts   So
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Reading

Genre News Email

Gay Authors sends out a Genre News email that shows the top-read stories on-site in different genres each week of the month.  In your profile, if you set you like "everything" for genres, you'd get an email each week of the month.  If you set a preferred genre, set "Yes" to genre news, and Yes to receive Newsletters, you will get an email with the content below.   Gay Authors stays open thanks to subscribers of our Premium Membership.  If you enjoy Gay Authors and our site, pleas
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Secret Author Contest-Stories and More Stories!

Well, I know everyone has been enjoying these stories our Secret Author is posting... Way to go on the comments and reviews!! And the Secret Author Contest Talking Topic is going strong too! Are you having fun guessing who wrote what? *cackles*  Let's see what has posted so far!  As, always, keep chatting on our talking topic too! We still have more stories to come, but after they are all posted I will share a list of all the story titles and the author names for members (authors can
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Genre Deep Dives

Western Deep Dive 3

Top 1 Most Read Western - Weird West Fantasy in a Western. (Cowboys and Centaurs) GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Author Passed Away Top 2 Most Read Western - Western Historical Classic Old West story.  This is an 'old west' story with focus on 'old west' tropes, versus the Historical Western, which is focused on more historical accuracy while being set in the West. Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall C
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CSR- Can't Stop Reading

July CSR Feature: Sneakin by penguinsrgay

So... clearly I was not good at Sneakin... because last month I failed to get the CSR out on time! Luckily this month penginsrgay answered some questions for me. Did you read this story about someone else not so good at sneaking around? Share your thoughts below! Q: Do you eat your fruits and vegetables? A: Religiously! Q: If you were an animal, what would you be? A: Next! Q: What’s one location you’d love to go to research for a story? A: Probably China. I've met a few gay
Weekly Wrap Up

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

I’ve got a secret, secret, secret 🤫  No, I’m not going to sing all of Mr Roboto by Styx. That song was in my mind though when writing this. Go to YouTube if you don’t have a clue what I’m talking about 😀 The secret is out though, partially. Rather than doing the blogs in chronological order, let’s jump to Thursday where Cia kicked off the 1-a-day Secret Author contest. Now all you have to do is read, react, comment and then guess who you think the author is. No problem.  Being Sunday n
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Secret Author Stories Kickoff!!

That's right! Get your spy glasses, red herring hunting, secret revealing blacklights on (okay, maybe not that... who knows what you'll see?!!) 🫢But today is the kickoff for the Secret Author Story Contest Stories. One will be posted per day until they've all been revealed... but the authors are still hidden. Just who wrote these stories?!   Read today's kick off story here or find each day's new story featured in the Stories tab.      Discuss your thoughts (after you read
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