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 Monday of the month, February 29th. Don't miss it!

Wednesday was our monthly Ask an Author feature organized by Dark. We heard from Bill W, Robert Rex, and Sasha Distan. Do you wonder who Bill's favorite Castaway character is? Or how Robert Rex makes up his men? Or if Sasha Distan is really one person? Next month Dark has questions answered by M.A. Church, Julie Hayes, and Carlos Hazday.

Thursday was it! V-day... or at least the deadline for the Secret Admirer's Short Story contest! Renee took the time to load up all the stories sent in by the authors--who remain anonymous--and now it's time to vote for your favorite. You still have time to pick your favorite of the 13 stories and vote before the polls end on February 11th.

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
  

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