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Author Interviews

Interview: Dolores Esteban

Have you downloaded your copy of this month's signature background? If not, before you do so, check out this week's interview that Cia did with Dolores Esteban on her story Cold Case.   Interview with Dolores Esteban   Single people often have more time to write. Are you single? Yes, I’m single, but I don’t feel I have more time. No long evenings and lonely weekends   Are you a person who makes their bed in the morning, or do you not see much point? I make my bed in the morning.
Featured Stories

Featured Story: Cold Case

For those that missed this month's signature background announcement, this month's Signature Background is "Cold Case" by Dolores Esteban. If you haven't already downloaded the background, there's still time! As our featured Monday post, we're sharing a review that Cia provided us. Cia obviously enjoyed the story and hopefully, after reading today's review, you'll decide you want to take a look for yourself. Enjoy!   Cold Case   by   Dolores Esteban Signature Au
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up!

I hope everyone has had a great week so far. Before we get to this week's wrap up, I'd like to remind everyone that the first round of voting for the 2016 Anthology Themes is currently going on. Voting is open until August 15th at 11:59 pm MST. There hasn't been too many votes as of yet, so if you haven't voted, go to the Anthology Forum and vote! Whether you're a reader or author, we'd love to have you vote. If you're a reader, vote for the themes you'd like to read about or the ones that migh
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Author Interviews

Ask An Author #30

The first Wednesday of the month, for anyone that follows the GA News Blog, you know what that means! It's time for another edition of "Ask An Author". For those new to the site (or to reading the blog), Ask An Author is our month feature provided by Dark. GA Members are able to send questions they'd like to ask their favorite author and Dark tries to get the answer and compile them in the monthly Ask An Author! Now, let's see what Dark has for us this month!   Ask an Author #30
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up!

I'm going to get right into the wrap up, but this week we're going backwards and starting with Saturday. If you haven't already done so, make sure to go and vote in Round 1 of the 2016 Anthology Theme Voting. This first round of voting will go from now until August 15th.   We had two Saturday posts this week, the second one was the August Signature Background announcement. This month we're looking at Cold Case by Dolores Esteban.   Friday brought two brand new prompts and a prompt feature of
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CSR- Can't Stop Reading

C S R Discussion Day: Frozen Heart By Dianjin

This month I featured Dianjin's Frozen Heart. This story features two boys who have a lot to overcome in their lives... and it's just possible they might be able to help each do that. Did you find the time to enjoy their journey this month? What did you think? We won't be doing any chat time, since unfortunately Dianjin is sans internet for today, but please remember to share your thoughts about Max and Aaron's story.   Single people often have more time to write. Are you single? As I wrote F
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up!

Hope everyone has had a great weekend so far. It's almost time to start a new week, but before we do that, we get to look back at what happened this past week. Also, don't forget that we're currently taking theme suggestions for the 2016 Quarterly Anthologies. If you have an idea that you think would make a great theme, don't forget to share it in the Anthology Forum topic. Please make sure to read the theme guidelines in the first post.   To start our week off, Valkyrie provided us with a rev
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up!

Sorry all, I'm a little behind on the wrap up for this week! It's time to look back at what happened this past week, but before we do that, a quick reminder. The 2016 Anthology Theme selection is going on now. If you have a suggestion for next years themes, please post them in the 2016 Theme Suggestion thread! However, please read the quidelines I've posted. Now, let's get on to the Wrap Up!   This past Monday started the Signature Week off with a review of Adam Phillips' story Crosscurrent
Author Interviews

Author Interview: Adam Phillips

Our July feature for the Signature Author Background is "Crosscurrents" by Adam Phillips. If you're a fan of Adam's story, I hope you'll like the background featuring the moment in the story where Andy and Matt's relationship takes a turn. Haven't read the story yet? Never fear, we have a lot of incentive to get you excited. Download your background, check out Tyler's review from Monday's blog, and then read this interview with Adam... then get started!   Author Interview: Adam Phillips on
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Featured Stories

Featured Story: Cross Currents By Adam Phillips

It's Monday, but never fear, we have something to keep you entertained through the week... cause it could take that long to read this story! Have you read Adam Phillip's epic-length novel, Cross Currents? First go take a peek at the Signature Background we featured last week and download your copy, then enjoy the reviews some of Adam's fans shared about his story!   Cross Currents   by Adam Phillips Signature Author Reviewer: Tyler Status: Complete Length: 288,
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Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up!

Hope everyone has had a great weekend so far. It's almost time to start a new week, but before we do that, we get to look back at what happened this past week. Also, don't forget that we're currently taking theme suggestions for the 2016 Quarterly Anthologies. If you have an idea that you think would make a great theme, don't forget to share it in the Anthology Forum topic. Please make sure to read the theme guidelines in the first post.   On Monday, Cia announced this month's CSR feature. Hav
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C S R Feature: Frozen Heart By Dianjin

Are you enjoying July yet? This is the pivotal month of the year, hottest or coldest depending on where you live. Most of us just try to get through it, hiding inside whenever possible to enjoy the heat or AC. So, while you're inside, why not check out a new story?   Frozen Heart by Dianjin   Length: 34,082   Description: Ice, the best barrier one could hope for.   A Reader Said: Very sweet. Thanks for taking the time to write. ~ Fiddlerbob101   Don't forget to read and re
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up!

I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July. We went to the stock car races, watched 2 fires burning, and then watched the fireworks. How did you spend your 4th of July? For those who don't celebrate the 4th, how did you spend your Saturday? While you contemplate answering that question, here's what happened this past week on the GA News Blog:   Monday was the CSR Discussion Day for Where Life Takes Us By Kuragari129. Cia did an interview with Kuragari, and then the comments were opened
Author Interviews

Ask An Author #29

Dang, it's hard to believe that it's already July! This year is just flying by. Today we have the next installment of Dark's Ask An Author feature. Before we get to that, I want to remind everyone that I am now taking theme suggestions for the 2016 Quarterly Anthologies. If you have a theme suggestion, make sure to post them in the thread which will remain open until July 31st. Please read the beginning post before posting your suggestions.   Ask an Author #29   Welcome back to another
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C S R Discussion Day: Where Life Takes Us By Kuragari129

This month we featured a compelling story about an orphan and his journey to find a home in Where Life Takes Us. Did you get a chance to read it? What did you think? Today we're going to discuss and share thoughts with the author, Kuragari129, one of our newer authors on the site--though not new to writing--so don't be shy with the feedback!! Of course, first you get to enjoy my interview with him!   Single people often have more time to write. Are you single? I am Single   Chocolate or Vani
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up!

It was a great week this past week, and now it's time to look back at what happened in the GA News Blog. Don't forget that tomorrow, Monday the 29th is the CSR Discussion for Where Life Takes Us by Kuragari. Also, another reminder, the theme selection for the 2016 Quarterly Anthologies will open on July 1st, so make sure to get your thinking caps on and post some suggestions once the topic opens.   On Monday, we had a review of Twisted_Dreemz story Denn's Mobile Circus. The review was provided
Featured Stories

Featured Story: Denn's Mobile Circus

Being the start of a new week, Monday's are also a good time to take a look at some of the different stories that can be found on Gay Authors. With so many great works, it can be easy to overlook one and Monday's provide an opportunity for us to help make one of them stand out and maybe catch your interest. Today, we're bringing you a review by AC Benus of Twisted_Dreemz's story "Denn's Mobile Circus." Enjoy!   Denn's Mobile Circus by Twisted_Dreemz Author    
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up!

First off, let me start by saying Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there. I hope you all have an enjoyable day. We're going to get right into the weekly wrap up this week.   On Monday we took a look at a Cia's premium story, The Experiment. Mann Ramblings provided us with a great review to start our week off. There's also all the information you need if you'd like to become a premium member.   Tuesday, Myr took over the blog to share some site info and ask for suggestions from members
Featured Stories

Featured Story: The Experiment

Every once in a while we like to highlight a story that can be found in the Premium section of Gay Authors. For today's review, Mann Ramblings has provided us with a review of "The Experiment" by Signature Author: Cia. The Experiment is one of many stories that can be found in the Premium section of Gay Authors.   While the majority of content remains free, the Premium section is a thank you to those who help support and keep Gay Authors going. Premium subscriptions also make improvements poss
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up!

Renee's off enjoying some family time in the summer sun, so today you're getting the weekly wrap up from me! This is a crazy busy time of year for me too, as summer returns and the kids get out of school. This month we have a lot going on at GA with the summer anthology, our Gay Pride Month contest, and the general shenanigans happening. Let's see all the happenings this week:   On Monday I reviewed the featured Signature Author story, Crash Landing, by Bill W. This story was written as part o
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Anthologies

2015 Summer Anthology: Road Trip *now Live*

Sorry all, no prompts for this week. Hope you all are ready to do some reading! The 2015 Summer Anthology: Road Trip is NOW LIVE for your enjoyment. Eight new stories to help you get through the weekend. Don't forget to leave the authors a review to let them know what you think of their hard work. Now, what are you waiting for? Read!!!!             3 PM aditus   The office in the back of the coffee shop didn’t have the space to take more than three medium-measured stri
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Author Interviews

Author Interview: Bill W

Our featured story this month for the June Signature Background is "Crash Landing" by Bill W. If you haven't already downloaded your background, the month isn't even half over yet so you still have plenty of time! We started out Signature Week with a great review that Cia did, and now it's time to hear from the author himself. Hopefully you enjoy this interview that Cia did with Bill W.   Author Interview: Bill W. on Crash Landing   Are you a person who makes their bed in the morning
Featured Stories

Featured Story: Crash Landing

What better way to start off a new week than to take a look at a story that you might have overlooked amongst the thousands in GA Stories. To start off Signature Week, Cia has provided us with a review of Crash Landing by Bill W. If you haven't already done so, you can go and download this months Signature Background to go with the story. Enjoy!   Crash Landing by Bill W Signature Author       Reviewer: Cia Status: Complete Word Count: 11,032   When I first read C
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up!

Hope everyone has had a great weekend! This past week wasn't near as busy as the last, but there was still plenty going on. The deadline for the 2015 Summer Anthology has now passed and we are working to get the anthology ready to go live. We'll also soon start the 2016 Anthology theme selection, so start thinking about what you'd like to write about for next year.   Cia took the opportunity on Monday to announce this month's CSR selection. If you haven't already read Where Life Takes Us By Ku
Author Interviews

Ask An Author #28

I can't believe it's already June!!! Not only that, but it's the first Wednesday of the month, which can only mean one thing. It's time for another Ask An Author feature provided to us by Dark. If you have questions you want to ask your favorite authors, but don't want to ask the questions yourself, you can always send your questions to Dark for inclusion in the Ask An Author feature.   Ask an Author #28   Welcome back to another quirky question and answer session with your favorite
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