Is your March coming in like a lion? Or how about an Elf Hunt? Because that was the story I featured this month, The Elf's Hunt by Yeoldebard. We went from space to soul searching fantasy. What did you think about the story? Share your thoughts in the comments below, but first! A Q & A for your enjoyment.
Chocolate or Vanilla?
It depends on the characters. The Elf's Hunt sticks to the vanilla, but doesn't really have much material to go off of.
What brought you to GA?
I
Taxes, taxes, taxes, oh my
I do believe my friends to the south have to have their taxes in by April 15th this year, and we up here in the Great White North have to have them in by April 30March 31. Thanks @Mikiesboyfor correcting this. No relief with Covid. I wonder what it would be like to have no taxes whatsoever like some countries in the world. No federal, no provincial/state, no sales tax, etc. I do have to admit that when I do mine and my dad's taxes every year it isn't that big of
What creates a story? What creates an unexpected thrill? What connects the writer to the readers that they're attempting to entertain?
These are all questions that should be lingering in the back of your mind when you're writing your story. NOT in the forefront, because writing a story isn't all about catering to an audience. Instead, it should be about exploring your true self and your deepest emotions. Having an audience enjoy and appreciate what you do is a thrilling side effect to all o
First off, let me start by saying that the Anthology deadline of April 1st has been extended to May 31st!!!! Hopefully that will give everyone time to write something for the anthology.
So, what does that mean for the mid-year anthology? Well, that deadline has now been extended to October 31st.
Which leaves us with the Pre-2021 themes anthology. Sometimes we have to make some tough decisions, and it's become clear that the anthology participation has been declining for the past few
Upcoming Anthology
Due: April 1, 2021 (1 week remaining)
Top Themes
On the Road
Forbidden
Pot Luck Themes
But Wait; There’s More - Through a Glass Darkly - Of Gods and Monsters - It Takes All Kinds - Darkness Falls
Boys of the Hills - You Wouldn’t Understand - On the Beach - Great Balls of Fire
Well, it's time to see who our mystery author was for this month. Do you think you got it right? Well, let's take a look shall we? This month's mystery author was.....
Carlos Hazday
Did you get it right? Check out these stories from Carlos!
As always, a huge thank you goes out to our review team. Without them, I don't know what you'd review on these featured story days!
Broken - A Camp Refuge Story
by Wayne Gray
Reviewer: Parker Owens
Status: Complete
Word Count: 38,510
Broken is the fourth story in Wayne Gray’s Camp Refuge series. The story revolves around Lee, a young man with a horrific past and who has drawn the interest of the police. Camp Refuge is the last stop, the last chance, before getting swallowed
Well happy first day of Spring. Not too often I will share a joke, but @AC Benus' status update had me laughing . It is kind of related to Easter, well loosely to Easter It has a rabbit in it And a priest and minister , Curious yet?
https://gayauthors.org/profile/18130-ac-benus/?status=143484&type=status
Go over and enjoy
So what happened this week at the GA News Blog you ask! Well I will tell you! Free of charge, no subscription fee, no monthly payments. Free, free, free
Hahaha! Raise your hands if you saw the title of this writing article and immediately groaned and rolled your eyes at the idea of hearing me talk about it!
Yes, yes...I know. If you thought it was a secret, it's not. I am well aware of my use of teen angst in my stories, and have gotten countless angry emails about it over the years. Trust me...I know.
BUT...if any of my readers feel angry, impatient, worried, or sexually FRUSTRATED beyond belief, when reading my stories...then congra
March is flying by and we are already halfway through the month. Where did the time go? And the are expecting snow? Oh well. It is Friday, that means it is time for the new prompts.
Prompt 868 - Creative
Tag - Oh, Pup!
It snowed last night and you woke to a foot and a half of the frozen mess. You made coffee and were about to head back to bed when you heard a thud near the back door. Afraid that ice had fallen onto your grill, you open the back door to check. Instead of ice, you s
Upcoming Anthology
Due: April 1, 2021 (2 weeks remaining)
Top Themes
On the Road
Forbidden
Pot Luck Themes
But Wait; There’s More - Through a Glass Darkly - Of Gods and Monsters - It Takes All Kinds - Darkness Falls
Boys of the Hills - You Wouldn’t Understand - On the Beach - Great Balls of Fire
I swear, every time Myr posts a Word of the Day, I discover a whole new corner of English I’ve never visited. At this point, I’m convinced my vocabulary is basically duct tape and vibes. I am sooooo uncultured.
Just the facts:
FILIGREE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
FILIGREE Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
FILIGREED Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
FILIGREES Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
filigree
/ˈfiləˌɡrē/
Filigree is a delicate and intricate form of metalwork made from fine, twisted gold, silver, o
In architecture, filigree refers to delicate, lacy, and intricate ornamental work—often made of metal, timber, or concrete—that acts as an openwork screen or decorative veil over a building's facade.
Key Characteristics & Uses
Openwork Design: It features thin, interlaced threads, scrolls, spirals, or perforated patterns that allow light and air to pass through while casting complex shadows.
Structural Separation: Unlike solid construction that defi
Reunions are always a dance of half truth, boasts, and deliberate omissions.
My father was the master of this specialized deception.
I wanted to write about what happens when two men finally tear the lid off of their lives and admit the truth to each other.
Bad books, stairlifts, and living with mom. Not to mention one very maligned and mangled Mercedes that has seen better days.