I hope that everyone had a wonderful New Year's, and are looking forward to the coming year. It was a busy week in the GA news blog, so let's get right to it.

On Monday we had the story discussion for the CSR book club.

On Tuesday, we announced the next story contest, that will take place in February. If you enjoyed the Secret Santa contest, then hopefully you will enjoy the Secret Admirer contest as well.

On Wednesday, we kept up the busy schedule with our author promo of Albertnothlit.

On Thursday, Myr joined us to discuss some blog changes that we'll be using from this point forward. If you follow the news blog, then you really should check this post out.

On Friday, we had our regular Prompt Me with a featured prompt response from Valkyrie.

Anthology Announcements:

***NOTE: All Deadlines are for submission to the Anthology Proof Team**

• 2016 Spring Anthology: Crossing the Line - Due February 26th, 2016
• 2016 Summer Anthology: Wicked Games - Due May 26th, 2016
• 2016 Fall Anthology: Blindsided - Due August 26th, 2016
• 2016 Winter Anthology: The Forgotten - Due November 26th, 2016
• All Pre-2016 Anthology Themes - Due December 14, 2016
  

By our Promoted Authors:

The Degan Paradox by Rob Colton; Book 3 of Galactic Conspiracies *Premium*

The Lerman Effect by Dabeagle

Gay Metal by carringtonrj

Black Widow by Mark Arbour; Book 16 of Chronicles Of An Academic Predator (CAP)

Falling Apart by craftingmom

HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour; Book 7 of Bridgemont

Thwarted by Renee Stevens

It Had to be Good! - Christmas at Famous-Barr 1929 by AC Benus

No Flash by Cia

My Brother Daniel by Nephylim

Bear in Winter by comicfan

Headstall's Reflections by Headstall

Sword of Kings: Tempered by Fate by Bill W; Book 3 of Sword of Kings

Holding Back by Thorn Wilde

Cards on the Table by Headstall

The G. M. Os. by CarlHoliday

Innocence & Carnality by Mann Ramblings

Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!