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    Summer Resolutions, Anyone?

    By Aditus

    This year I’m going to clear out the shed. I’ll try this long hike someone recommended. I won’t sleep in every day.  I’ll eat healthy, all these yummy vegetables and fruit that are available now. I will finish the story that has been on hold for so long. Summer break starts on Monday, and I have a very long list. What about you? Maybe try to write a prompt story?   PT Prompt #352   Dale bought an ice cream maker, but vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry are just about that
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Salvaging Claus Day!!!

Want to know what I've been up to recently?   My first offering with Dreamspinner Press under my new publishing pen name J. Alan Veerkamp is now available!   Welcome to my sci-fi holiday short story, Salvaging Claus Day, part of the Dreamspinner Press 2017 Stocking Stuffer Holiday Anthology!   Blurb: For three years, Filo has reveled in silence and solitude as the sole occupant of a space station, where he maintains the communication satellite.   Ever
Mann Ramblings

Mann Ramblings

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Christmas Special Story

Hello to my followers.   Just a short note to let you know that I am in the process of writing a christmas special story, as past of an existing story. That being - New Beginnings.   There are three chapters, each will be posted six days apart, with the last chapter to be posted Christmas Eve my time.   Wishing you all a very happy and Safe Christmas holiday and New Year, and thankyou for all of your support in the past year of 2017.   Preston aka Quo
quokka

quokka

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unintended consequences

in life, there are unintended consequences. today was full of those for me.   getting ready to leave the house just before noon, i asked Phil if He'd like to go to the store with me, as i had to go to WalMart for this week's shopping, and i know He enjoys wandering around there. miracle of miracles, He said yes. He normally passes as the meandering, slow crowds try His patience.   unintended consequence number one, had to go to a pawn shop to look at a thing, some kind o
mollyhousemouse

mollyhousemouse

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Bipolar Bureaucratic Blues

I’m still waiting for a referral from the agency that handles outside referrals for the VA to see a psychiatric or psychological professional because my VA psychiatrist said she can no longer see me long-term, per VA directive. The agency that sets up appointments called me before Thanksgiving to say they would find someone (probably an ARNP) to handle my case. They said that I would be authorized to see that person for only four visits. The interesting thing about this is that I’ve been seeing
CarlHoliday

CarlHoliday

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Holiday Time

Its so easy to fall out of the holiday spirit when you’re missing someone. the lights look dimmer. the wind is just a bit colder and you feel like nothing will ever be the same.   Nothing will BE the same. A piece of your heart is missing. Maybe it was opened up to make it bigger, to hold more love. Ask yourself, would they want you to hide from the world and cry? Or would they want you to remember how much they loved?   @droughtquake said something so beautiful in the Loung
mogwhy

mogwhy

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Update on the Competition

Hello guys I am back   After the half of the competition time(15+ days) over here is the update on it. Overall I have got four sales and some borrowings by Kindle Unlimited members and two reviews from our friends here @Caz Pedroso and @Wesley8890. Thanks for the reviews guys. As you can see I still needed lots and lots of support from you guys. For that:    You can purchase the book You can borrow and read, if you are a Kindle Unlimited member Read and Review
Emi GS

Emi GS

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Sailing

I spent a few hours sailing today and it was bloody awesome...       The yacht was a Beneteau 40 foot, and it was great to have the wind in my face as we sailed in the large harbour, with an average of 15 knot apparent winds.   The Shipwreck in the background,  in the first photo is the Cheyes II, one of the last Whaling ships in Australia.  
quokka

quokka

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I Will Not Let You

Living with mental illness and depression is difficult. Having a partner who suffers, is also challenging, but I will not let him down.  I am proud of him and he is worth all my love and effort.        I watch the ghosts of your past Swamp and overwhelm you Though I intervene, too often Their pull is greater than my power But always I will be your tether And safety net, I will not let you fall      
MichaelS36

MichaelS36

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Status report

Tonight, I started the first chapter of a new story. The working title is “The Black Scandinavian.” The lead character, Troy, comes from the last chapter of “319 Winesap Lane.” Yes, that book is finished, although two chapters remain to be published. (hint, hint, Sharon!) Many of my readers probably will not like the last chapter, but I will not let the cat out of the bag today.   Troy has an identity problem, which is identified in the last chapter of “319.” I won’t reveal it now beca
CarlHoliday

CarlHoliday

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Published a book in a Kindle Competition. Need Support!

Hello guys...   I finally got the time to post this blog entry as my sister's family went to their house today. I was all crazy this entire week with my nephews being home. And this week has been very tension filled one with, of course because of my nephews are home and, the publishing of my new poetry book for the Kindle competition. Kindle held a competition called 'Pen to Publish 2017' and I have published my new NaPoWriMo Poetry Book for the competition. I am very proud to say, it
Emi GS

Emi GS

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a song for sub life

i'll do anything for you, foster the people   never wanna stand up for myself never wanna get in the way, i said it i don't know what the plan is but You can share with me, 'cause i'll be listening here to everything You say, i won't turn away and i will listen, open up my heart and i must say that i love You, so...   every day is a battle i face strange life i live but its what You've decided i'll give it all into Your hands do what You will with me, a
mad_artist

mad_artist

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Souvenirs pour mon cher Cedrick de son Adrien

~~~ Voilà     ~~~ Souvenir (OMD, Moby Remix) Theme General Je Me Souvien (Lara Fabian) Adrien Se Souvient Constant Craving (Glee Cover of k.d. Lang)  Young Lord Cedrick and the Handsome Stable Boy The Boy With The Thorn In His Side (The Smiths) The Daggers Of Our Fathers Memories Fade (Tears For Fears) Farewell To Lucas The Headmaster's Ritual (The Smiths) Attending Eton Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol) The Marquee and
MrM

MrM

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Dating Bi-Curious Men “Mess”

Ask yourself this, what does closure mean to you? As we saw before some questions can be left unanswered while some feelings may be left unspoken. When we part ways with another person, no matter the reasoning we will always be stuck in our heads wondering what we did, or how could this have played out differently, right? In most cases the best thing to do is let it go and move on. Only we have feelings, even if you try to hide them, they are still there. There will come a time we can no longer
AdammadA

AdammadA

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A Win in the Gym

Lot's of people go to the gym and... fail hard.   It's complicated. There's all sorts of machines, techniques, theories, philosophies, and just plain wrong. Even if you spend the bucks on a personal trainer, does he have the smarts to craft a program that's right for you?   It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do. At my age, it would be pretty stupid to try to make myself into Conan the Barbarian.        We've all seen this guy at the gym. I w
JamesSavik

JamesSavik

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Howdy Y'all

Howdy y'all. It's been awhile since I've posted anything around here. I just wanted to let everyone know that I miss y'all so much. I miss chatting with everyone and I feel like I've let some really good friends down. @Mikiesboy @mollyhousemouse @MacGreg @MichaelS36 @BlindAmbition @BHopper2 @Renee Stevens @Kitt and many many many others that I know I'm forgetting....I'm sorry I haven't been around. I've been here, mainly creeping in the corner. I don't know what's wrong with me anymore. Last Wed
JayT

JayT

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GRL 2017

Hiya, all.   So, I've been asked a few times about my trip to Denver for GayRomLit 2017. I thought it might just be easier to post a blog about it. There were a few disappointments related to my trip, but I'm trying not to focus on those too much.   Overall, it was a rewarding trip and I met a lot of people over the 5 days that I was in Denver. Everyone I met was very welcoming and the organizers checked on us newbies quite often to make sure we were okay and weren't too over
Renee Stevens

Renee Stevens

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I Wrote a Hot Sex Scene: End of the Road

Whelp. I didn't make it past the semi-finals, but that's okay, because I never thought I'd make it that far to begin with!! I was up against some published and professional authors and I'm very proud of myself for taking a leap of faith and entering the contest at all.    BIG  to everyone who voted for me!! I  you all! 
Hudson Bartholomew

Hudson Bartholomew

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So much to do

Well, it’s official. I have now entered old age.   Last Thursday, I went to the VA medical center in Seattle to see an ophthalmologist about a previous bleeder on my left retina. Luckily, there was no evidence that it had re-occurred. Unfortunately, the cataract in my right eye has worsened to where it is now operable and I will be going under the knife sometime next month.   During the past couple months, I’ve had a esophageal barium exam and a laryngoscopy to determine why
CarlHoliday

CarlHoliday

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Halloween Loop 2017

Last night I went on the Wilmington Halloween Bar Loop, for my 4th year doing it. It was a really good time- I flew solo again and dropped about 59 dollars total on Uber. (My belief has always been paying 50 to 100 dollars on a cab ride is much, much cheaper than a DUI.)   I hit up Chelsea Tavern, Ernest and Scott Taproom, a Mexican bar, Trolley Tap House, Catherine Rooney's, and Trolley Oyster House. The Loop is no longer utilizing the buses as a free shuttle, so I decided not to hit
methodwriter85

methodwriter85

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Reflections on a weekend of curling

First off, apologies to everyone who wondered where I wandered off to. I went home this weekend to go curling in a local bonspiel (tournament) with my team from two years ago. We just lost on the A-side semifinals, and it feels bittersweet to me.   First the good. I'm so proud of the four of us. We can back together after a season away from each other and we took a perennial provincial qualifier right into the last shot of the extra end. We made the semifinals and to get there we beat
Hunter Thomson

Hunter Thomson

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I Wrote a Hot Sex Scene: Semi-Finals!!!

*RUNS IN FLAILING*    I'M IN THE SEMI-FINALS!!!!      I almost feel bad asking everyone to keep voting for me at this point because I really only thought I'd have to solicit votes for a round or two... not four rounds!! But if you want to keep me in the game, repping GA, and bringing the crown home to celebrate, please keep voting!! Voting ends tomorrow (Friday) at 4pm ET.    http://www.scorching-book-reviews.com/sscenec2017-semi-final-1-pot-a-hudson-lin-vs-amy-andre
Hudson Bartholomew

Hudson Bartholomew

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Firefly

I am very excited to share my brand new short story with you guys. This one is called FIREFLY and is available for free. I wrote this one in one sitting as it was one of those occasions where everything just fell into place in my head. It is darker than my previous short story so it'll be different. Hope you guys like it. Let me know what you think.   For 14 year old Jon, the best thing about his friend Patrick is his good-looking older brother, Spencer. It’s just a crush, after all –
Raphael Farmer

Raphael Farmer

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I Wrote a Hot Sex Scene: Quarter Finals

You guys!! I made it into the quarter finals!! I honestly didn't think I'd even make it out of the first round, and I have all of you to thank for getting this far.    If you want to help me stay in the competition, please follow this link and vote!! Voting ends 3pm Eastern on Tuesday, October 24th.   http://www.scorching-book-reviews.com/sscenec2017-hudson-lin-vs-kryssie-fortune-hudsonlinwrites-kryssiefortune/   To vote, scroll to the bottom and the box that says "
Hudson Bartholomew

Hudson Bartholomew

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