So what is new in your neck of the woods?

Well I know that the news is something we are watching closely or avoiding due to the nature of it. When I log into GA, I think of all our members in all the different hot zones and hope that all of you are safe, if you in there or anywhere else . I was noticing over the past week that a few pop up topics have arisen in the Lounge to lighten the mood. Maybe pop into the hilarious topic, Make Us Laugh #2. Or you could go old school and check out where it all started with @jamessavik kicking it off with Make us Laugh, but be warned some of the pics have disappeared or hard to see behind watermarks.

Or do you want to get something of your chest? You joys, fears, happiness, frustrations or whatever is on your mind. Why not post a personal blog. I know for sure that you will find people that can relate to you, and it is also cathrtic to just get stuff off of our chests . In case you don't know how to post a blog, check out this help topic that was created by Renee.

Lastly, for those of you that work in healthcare, work in grocery stores or any of the other essential services that we are so dependent on during these times, we appreciate what you do and the risks you are taking to ensure we are as safe and can stay safe as possible .

Now what did the staff get up to this week on the Staff Blog?

On Monday, Renee featured a great Review Team Featured Story by @Parker Owens on a short but great story!

Then on Wednesday, Renee was back with another timely reminder of the upcoming Anthology deadline coming up. I was impressed some have their entry(ies) in all ready

Then on Friday, reliable Wayne, aka comicfan was back with a couple of new prompts for you.

I thought we would look at the reading Stats! There is a lot of you reading and commenting which is great!! If I were an author I might put up a new story as there is a captive audience waiting for you  

Anthologies

• Author Anthology Questionnaire - Click here to participate
• Anthology 101 - New in the Anthology Forum. Everything you need to know about GA Anthologies
• 2020 Spring Anthology: The Storm - Due May 15th

Blog Opportunities

• Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author)

• Guess the Author: Open to all GA authors. PM @Renee Stevens to participate

Premium Updates:

The Horse Thief by Laura S. Fox *Premium*

Classic Updates:

Corners by Dabeagle

Signature Updates:

Disasters, Delights and Other Detours by Parker Owens

Endings by Headstall

Ranger by Carlos Hazday

tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy

Unicorn Quests by Cia

Promising Updates:

Amateur Night 1 - Upstairs by Sasha Distan **Complete**

Amateur Night 2 - Downstairs by Sasha Distan **Complete**

Flash In The Pan by northie

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