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Weekly Update Weekly Wrap Up!

I hope everyone has had a great week and an even better weekend. Before we get into this week's wrap up, I'd just like to do a quick reminder that Spring Anthology entries are do to the proof team in only 5 days!!! Hopefully we'll have a few more come in before the deadline, otherwise I might have to try and write one and we don't want that!!! LOL. Now, lets take a look at what happened in the GA News Blogs this week! For our Monday Featured Story, Timothy M provided us with a review for Tr

February 21, 2016

Prompts Prompt Me!

Who's missed the weekly prompts? It's been a few weeks since we posted some new prompts to help spark some ideas, but they're back. Not only do we have two new prompts for you, but for those that missed it, we also have the new poetry prompt for you! Don't forget that anything under 1000 words needs to be in a collection and that authors are allowed 5 different collections without Admin approval. Prompt 478 – Creative Tag – List of Words Use the following words in a story – roses, bacon, a f

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February 19, 2016

Writing Tips

Writing Tip Grammar Rodeo #8

Ever wonder what the correct word to use is? Cia has written a blog entry to help show which word should be used in different instances. It's been a while since we had a Grammar Rodeo, but I find these posts to be rather informative and we hope you do too. Commonly Misused Words When writing, most authors know there are homophones to watch out for, and we all know the big ones like your/you’re/yore and there/their/they’re. But there are a lot of words that are harder to figure ou

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February 17, 2016

Story Review Featured Story: Trouble Plus Trouble

Time to take a look at another story that can be found in GA Stories. This week, we're taking a look at Trouble Plus Trouble by Palantir. Thank you Timothy for the review. Don't forget, if you've read a story that you'd like to see featured, contact Renee Stevens. Trouble Plus Trouble by Palantir Reviewer: Timothy M. Status: Complete Word Count: 170,574 Trouble Plus Trouble was quite a challenge the first time I read it. I could see myself in Peter, a serious,

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February 15, 2016

Weekly Update Weekly Wrap Up!

It's been a rather busy week here at Gay Authors. I think we'll get right to it. Monday started the February Signature Author feature for Bill W of his story Butterflies Fly Free. You can see some of the reviews from the story and if it sounds good to you, then you can check out the excerpt that was posted on Wednesday! Voting for the Secret Admirer Short Story contest ended on Thursday and we started the Secret Admirer Guess Who game prior to the Secret Admirer Winners & Reveal on F

February 14, 2016

Signature Excerpt February Signature Excerpt: Butterflies Fly Free By Bill W

This month we're featuring Bill W's story, Butterflies Fly Free. Did you check out Monday's post with his ad graphic and reviews by some of his readers? You should! You can also download a copy of the signature graphic if you want to help promote Bill's story. Butterflies Fly Free Bill says: Sometimes you have to give those you love the chance to spread their wings, like a butterfly, and if they return, your being together was meant to be. Want to read more? Check out

February 10, 2016

Signature Feature February Signature Feature: Butterflies Fly Free By Bill W

For February's Signature Feature, we're bringing you one of the earliest GA authors who has represented our Signature group for a very long time. Have you read any of his short stories or novels on the site? He has a ton! If not, why not start with this month's feature, Butterflies Fly Free. Length: 83,133 Description: Leo meets Colt as he’s leaving a gay bookstore. Colt is on his own and looks young, but there is an instant connection them. Leo wants to help, so will a bond

February 8, 2016

Weekly Update Weekly Wrap Up!

It's been busy this first week of February! There's a lot going on for readers and authors to enjoy. I'll remind you, just in case you missed something or put it on the back burner (there's so much to read this week!!) Monday we started off with the CSR (which stands for Can't Stop Reading, btw, since so many people don't know!) Book Club. This month Aditus story, "The Holly and the Ivy" is the feature. He'll be answering my hard-hitting questions and replying to reader comments on the last Mo

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February 7, 2016

Author Interviews

interview Ask An Author #36

It's the first Wednesday of the month again (can you believe it's already February?!) which means that it's time for our monthly Ask An Author feature. A big thank you to Dark for their continued contribution to the blog with one of our most popular features. Don't forget, if you have a question you'd like Dark to cover, send a PM! Also, a reminder, the Secret Admirer Short Story contest is tomorrow at 2:00 PM EST! Ask an Author #36 Welcome back to another quirky que

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February 3, 2016

CSR- Can't Stop Reading

CSR Book Club February C S R Feature: The Holly And The Ivy By Aditus

February is a month for romance! Many people, even if they aren't part of a couple, really associate this month above all with love and devotion--or overpriced chocolate treats and sappy cards. I wanted to keep with the romance theme, but I didn't want to take readers through a run of the mill romance, not at all. That's why this month, we're featuring an alternate earth tale with aliens and vampires. Enjoy!! The Holly and the Ivy by Aditus Length: 45,321 Descriptio

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February 1, 2016

Weekly Update Weekly Wrap Up!

Before we get started on this weeks Weekly Wrap Up, I wanted to remind everything that the deadline for the Secret Admirer Short Story Contest is descending on us! If you're an author and want to participate, the deadline for submissions is February 4th by 2:00 PM EST. For those who have already sent in their story, I'm working on getting them uploaded and will send you a PM as soon as your story is uploaded. Also, if you'd like to do an Author Promo for the blog, take a look at the thread and t

January 31, 2016

Prompts Prompt Me!

Who's ready for a couple of new prompts? Can't believe it's already the end of January. This month has just flown by it seems like. Remember, if your prompt response is less than 1,000 words, it can be posted in GA Stories as long as it's part of a collection. Now, let's see what comicfan has for you this week. Prompt 476 – Creative Tag – First Line “Quick, call an ambulance!” Prompt 477 – Creative Tag – Sleeper Things had never been perfect for you growing up. Your parents always were a

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January 29, 2016

Author Promo Author Promo: Mann Ramblings

Looks like it's time for another Author Promo! This month we're taking a look at Signature Author, Mann Ramblings. For his author promo, Mann was asked to pick three stories and answer the same three questions for each story. As a Signature Author, Mann also had the option of picking one of his published stories that could be found on Amazon. Hope you enjoy this look into Mann's work. Mann Ramblings Signature Author 11 stories * 1209 reviews * 442,572 total words A Sen

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January 27, 2016

CSR- Can't Stop Reading

CSR Book Club C S R Discussion: The Life Of Seeon By Comicfan

Can you believe the first month of 2016 is almost over already? Well, it is! This month’s feature was a story by our prompt guru, Comicfan. The Life of Seeon is a fantasy tale DrPaladin called “very imaginative”. Did you read it? Share your thoughts with our other readers or feel free to ask Wayne your questions about his writing and this story. The Life of Seeon By Comicfan Think back, way back. Can you remember what brought you to GA? Honestly, I was looking for something

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January 25, 2016

Weekly Update Weekly Wrap Up!

I hope everyone has had a great week so far and that everyone is staying safe and warm. We had a busy week here at Gay Authors, so let's just get right down to it and take a look at what we had going on. We have so many stories here on GA that sometimes it can be hard to find something you want to read. To help with that, Monday's are our featured story day in the blog and this week we featured Toy Soldiers by Dabeagle! If you haven't already read it, then this is your chance to check it out

January 24, 2016

Prompts Prompt Me!

Wow, this month just seems to be flying by. Here we are at another Friday, and that means it is once again prompt time. Just remember if you decide to write a story and it is under one thousand words you must make it part of a collection. I don't want to keep anyone in suspense so here are this week's prompts. Prompt 474 – Creative Tag – List of Words Use the following words in a story – a historic document, a reporter, a lunch bag, a rat, and a rose tattoo. Prompt 475 – Creative Tag

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January 22, 2016

Weekly Wrap Up!

I hope everyone has had a great weekend so far. Now it's time to take a quick look back over what has happened this week. Before we do that, just a quick reminder that the deadline for the Secret Admirer Contest is approaching, so make sure to get your entries in soon! Now, let's see what happened in the blog this week. To start our week off, Cia brought us the January Signature Feature: Beloved By Don H To continue Signature Week, we looked at an excerpt of Beloved. Friday, Comicfa

January 17, 2016

Prompts Prompt Me!

Well, we're slowly making our way into the year and we already are up to the third Friday of the month. If it is Friday, then it is time for some new prompts. So let me see what I can tempt our writers to create this week. Just a reminder - any story under a thousand words needs to part of a collection. Prompt 472 – Creative Tag – First Line “When did you expect me to get that done?” Prompt 473 – Creative Tag – Personal Pet The last thing you expected was a pet from your partner. However

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January 15, 2016

Signature Excerpt January Signature Excerpt: Beloved By Don H

This December we're featuring Don H's 600k plus story, Beloved, for our Signature week. This story originally brought me to GA, and it's still ongoing six years later. Are you a fan? If you are, make sure you check out Monday's feature showcasing the new Stories ad as well as a downloadable graphic you can place in your signature to spread the love. There are many great moments in this story, but back when I used to follow it, this was one of my favorite between the two main characters, Cam

January 13, 2016

Signature Feature January Signature Feature: Beloved By Don H

Midway through January, and it's time to feature a new ad designed for one of our Signature Authors! This month's author is Don H, and the feature is his still ongoing serial (now over 500k!) story, Beloved. For all of our fans of coming of age stories, this is one of the long-time epics available on GA. Length: 643,157 Description: Cameron MacKenzie and Kevin Stolz had been best friends and almost brothers their entire life. When a series of bad things happens to their

January 11, 2016

Weekly Update Weekly Wrap Up!

I hope everyone has been having a wonderful weekend. It's time to take a look back and see what's been happening in the GA News Blog. On Monday, we had the CSR Announcement. To start out the new year, we've chosen The Life of Seeon by Comicfan. If you haven't already read it, make sure you do so that you can participate in the discussion on January 25th! On Wednesday, we had this months Ask An Author Feature. This month featured questions to AC Benus, Aditus, and Mark Arbour. Hopefully y

January 10, 2016