It's Wednesday again and that means it's time to feature some more stories from GA's very talented authors. Houdinii has done a great review of "Charlie", a touching story by Promising Author Hamen Cheese.

We also have a guest reviewer who is a board member but would rather do reviews anonymously, and we agreed as long as all of these reviews are under the same reviewer name. So here is "Fozzy Bear" with their first review - and what better first story for them to review than Mr. Anonymous by Author K.C..

Reviewer: Houdinii
Status: Complete
Word Count: 163,568

Upon joining GA, I had certain expectations. I wanted nifty-style stories, with a little class, and I was pleased with what I found. Being a fan of the younger generation, and connecting with my own childhood, Charlie was about the best thing for me. It's truly a rare occurrence when I'm only a couple of paragraphs into a story and already hooked. Without even going back and re-reading I can still remember Charlie saying “Can I be Derek's friend?”

The great majority of stories I agree with are met with a strong level of naysayers and such, but there are very few that can say something bad about “Charlie”, and I'm sure we all agree that Hamen outdid himself on this project. I suppose I should actually be getting to the review part of this, but it's not easy. There is way too much to say, and very little space to write.

I can count on one hand the number of stories that truly make me tear up, and this is definitely one of the few. It's been numerous times I've spoken with fellow readers and was enabled to hear their review of our current top story, and was happy to say I voted for it myself.

After reading upwards of over a hundred stories, I happened to be happily surprised and welcomed by Charlie. Little did I realize when I began reading, I was going to find a story I fell in love with, and couldn't stop reading, and I doubt even Hamen knew what was taking place. Seriously, did ya? Surprise or not, you begin with a little kid that you instantly fall in love with, and follow his story to his teens. And that's just Derek. Once Charlie was introduced, it was over. It's difficult for a lot of writers to develop their characters, but Hamen did just that, and I can picture these kids in my head as they go throughout the story.

I'm not sure if you've ever met me or not, but I'm not one to give praise second hand. While I've only read a handful of authors, I can truly say this may be the best story I've seen written on GA, and I am appeased to have the opportunity to voice my true appreciation for this story. Hamen, kudos on a job well done, and I truly believe this is a story that every new member, and us old folks need to read. On a personal note, I'd like to tell you directly, I seriously think you outdid yourself, and I am ever happy to write this review. Congrats on a job well done, and I'm elated to have been asked to write this.

Reviewer: Fozzy Bear
Status: Complete
Word Count: 45,856

Wokka, Wokka, Wokka. Well somebody has to pay a little attention here to an author with a wicked sense of humor. Let me introduce all of you to one K.C.. He has been a member of GA for nearly a year now and has continued to pump out stories for the Anthologies, Novella Contests, and other delightfully wicked tales. From vampires and werewolves, to first love, from personal looks to dealing with pain, KC crafts some incredible stories.

In Mr. Anonymous, KC has recently created the story of Percy Giannopoulos, a closeted gay man, who runs a publishing company. His life is compartmentalized and he finds in order to protect his world and the life he leads, his only chance to be himself is when he is far away on vacation. Things might continue that way if not for his chance encounter in a gay chat room where he takes a chance talking to someone from his own city. While working behind a nickname to remain totally anonymous, Percy finds himself falling for his chat partner, and it appears to be mutual.

To add to the mix Percy is surrounded by beautiful women, including his right hand girl Roxie, and his Greek mother who desperately wants to see her son married. There are cute guys, and some real scoundrels as well.

What will happen when Percy’s straight world and his gay world collide? Will he ever meet his chat partner? What happens when blackmail is added to the mix? Read on oh gentle reader, just beware, Percy’s desires can really heat up a page.

This thirteen chapter story will keep you flipping from page to page, chapter to chapter till you sit back and ask for only one thing – more!
After this adventure I’m sure you will join the rest of asking for and waiting for the next project KC puts forth for our consumption.

This is Fozzy Bear saying “Wokka, Wokka” and read KC’s stuff. Fozzy Bear is inspired by KC’s avatar of Animal. No muppets were harmed in the making of this review.

Thank you to all of our reviewers. How about you? Is there a story that you have read and would like to see featured on the blog? Why not write a review for it! If you're interested, please contact Trebs or Renee Stevens.