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Weekly Wrap Up (Apr. 16 - Apr. 22)

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The one good thing about taking forced holidays is you get a lot of crap done that you should have done way in the past :gikkle: Let's see, I finally got my painting done that I started in November. Bought new appliances that I wanted to do before Christmas and got some new furniture too! So I will host the next GA Friday night party, and you all are invited :D. You can all crash on my new couch :yes: 

Now what to do in the week ahead :unsure:? Any recommendations? I am working my way slowly through the Poetry Anthology. Need to go back and leave some comments, I'm one of those guys that like to think about comments and come back later. I did my spring cleaning in my house as I was painting and maintaining it, but probably can now do a good cleaning inside and out of my vehicle. Kind of watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so Go Winnipeg Go!! ;) 

Enough about me. I know we have different forum topics on what you are listening too, what your reading off GA, etc. The past week I finally finished off reading Going Down in La La Land. Have any of you read it? What did you think? Or, what interesting non GA stories might you be reading? Oh, unbeknownst to me, I guess it was made into a movie. Need to add that to my my list for the next week :P 

So on Monday, Cia introduced us to this months Classic Feature for the month of April. Make sure to drop by and see who and what is being featured. There is also a neat little signature image that you can put in your own signature with a link, if you so like. I do it every month :yes: 

On Wednesday, Cia was back and she also brought with her the Signature Author Excerpt. See if this makes you add this story to your reading list:

Like all things in life, there always an end to what is the best :( (Unless I'm wrong :o). But turn that frown upside down and check out the last week of our 2023 Poetry Anthology. I've started on it, and will continue on :P.

As always, we like the the Anthology entries be the focus for the rest of the week.

 

But don't fret :o Here are the words of the day!

seismic, splotch, lad, auspice, bovine, bicuspid, culinary

 

Upcoming Writing Events 

Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 - get the information here!

Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1

 

Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!

Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories

  1. Paradox Lost by Libby Drew

Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories

  1. Cadence by Parker Owens **Complete** Anthology Entry
  2. Treasures Found by Headstall **Complete** Anthology Entry
  3. Second Sight: Remembering Some San Francisco Neighborhoods by AC Benus **Complete** @raven1 said, "A poem about one of the revered west coast cities I loved to visit in my youth.  It captures the city and will  capture your heart! "
  4. Shelter by Comicality
  5. Master Dog by Mikiesboy **Complete**  @MichaelS36 said, "Mildly dystopian story which explores our need for companionship. Here Adan learns this after meeting a stray dog. A very pleasant read from a favourite author. "
  6. Sneak Away by Comicality
  7. Luz de Catilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday
  8. The Best Year by Krista
  9. Gap Year by Mark Arbour
  10. Welcome to Absurdistan by Aditus **Complete** Anthology Entry
  11. Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia
  12. Bragi's Bagatelles by Parker Owens
  13. Zero to Hero, a Guide by AC Benus
  14. tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy

Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories

  1. Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx
  2. Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W

Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories

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Recently Updated 'Author' Stories

  1. Poem Collection - MythOfHappiness by MythOfHappiness
  2. Blueblood 5.1: Red Alert!! by R. Eric
  3. The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium **Complete** @Dan South said, "Stories from Old Photographs’ has been a fantastic read. Thank you!"
  4. Autumn Explorations by Backwoods Boy **Complete** Anthology Entry
  5. Travelling Vets by quokka
  6. 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch
  7. Consulate Boy by quokka
  8. Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox
  9. His Beautiful Boy by CasualWanderer82 **Complete** @Gary L said, "I feel as if I’m in Italy.  Great story."
  10. Jacob's Advocate by Jeff Burton
  11. Men Of Honor by CasualWanderer82
  12. The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21
  13. Canaan Club by Westley D.
  14. Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly
  15. Bible Sex Laws - An Exploration in Limericks by Refugium **Complete** Anthology Entry
  16. Coming to Love by Tim Hobson
  17. Coming alive by leo4567
  18. As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels
  19. Twist of Fate by Remijay
  20. From Nescience by Solus Magus
  21. Higher Education by WolfM
  22. Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard
  23. Inherited by lomax61
  24. Salvaging the Road to Redemption by Jeff Burton
  25. Playlist by coriander
  26. Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct **Complete** @drsawzall said, "So nice to see that love will find a way...thanks for sharing!@"

Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories

  1. Blackbird Singing by raven1

Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

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AC Benus

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The poetry anthology can't be done . . . I know @MythOfHappinesshas something in the bullpen, and I suspect there's more too :yes: (We should make poetry month 12 months long, what'd ya say?!) 

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wildone

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LOL, see!! I knew I was wrong :P I looked at what was posted in the anthology thread and how many have been posted, I was off by one so I must have screwed up counting. Only having two hands and one foot limits me to only counting up to 15 ;) Well, 16 :whistle:

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Bill W

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@wildone said, "you all are invited :D. You can all crash on my new couch :yes: "

Hmmm, that should be cozy and interesting!  😈

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Dodger

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Winnipeg? Hmm, not much joy there. Perhaps ML will finally win a series.

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9 hours ago, wildone said:

LOL, see!! I knew I was wrong :P I looked at what was posted in the anthology thread and how many have been posted, I was off by one so I must have screwed up counting. Only having two hands and one foot limits me to only counting up to 15 ;) Well, 16 :whistle:

You forgot your nose.

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Bill W

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1 hour ago, drpaladin said:

You forgot your nose.

I'm glad you said nose.  I thought you might suggest another appendage.  

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drpaladin

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9 minutes ago, Bill W said:

I'm glad you said nose.  I thought you might suggest another appendage.  

Like ears?

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19 hours ago, AC Benus said:

The poetry anthology can't be done . . . I know @MythOfHappinesshas something in the bullpen, and I suspect there's more too :yes: (We should make poetry month 12 months long, what'd ya say?!) 

All of the anthologies that were submitted to site staff by the deadline were published with the event to date in the 3 weeks of planned blog announcements, plus this week's Wrap Up which will review the overall event. Authors are always welcome to publish their works afterward and mention they were intended for the event if they didn't meet the deadline, word counts, etc... however. 

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On 4/23/2023 at 5:24 PM, Cia said:

All of the anthologies that were submitted to site staff by the deadline were published with the event to date in the 3 weeks of planned blog announcements, plus this week's Wrap Up which will review the overall event. Authors are always welcome to publish their works afterward and mention they were intended for the event if they didn't meet the deadline, word counts, etc... however. 

@Valkyrie

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@Cia has addressed any issues with anthology entries with the authors directly.  This year's poetry anthology is now complete, and there will be a wrap-up this Thursday, as Cia mentioned.  I had planned on two entries myself, but did not get my second one completed in time, so will be posting it later this month once I manage to actually finish it (It's my first attempt at skyscrapers).  I would agree about making poetry month 12 months long, but I have enough work to do lol  I'm thrilled to have such interest in the poetry anthology, though.  

I'm exhausted, not feeling well, and heading to bed now, so any additional concerns should either be addressed to Cia or I will respond to them tomorrow when I get home from work.  

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Bill W

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10 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

@Cia has addressed any issues with anthology entries with the authors directly.  This year's poetry anthology is now complete, and there will be a wrap-up this Thursday, as Cia mentioned.  I had planned on two entries myself, but did not get my second one completed in time, so will be posting it later this month once I manage to actually finish it (It's my first attempt at skyscrapers).  I would agree about making poetry month 12 months long, but I have enough work to do lol  I'm thrilled to have such interest in the poetry anthology, though.  

I'm exhausted, not feeling well, and heading to bed now, so any additional concerns should either be addressed to Cia or I will respond to them tomorrow when I get home from work.  

My only concern is that you start feeling better soon.  

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wildone

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Get better soon, Val :hug: 

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MythOfHappiness

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I must have just slipped through the cracks somehow 🤷‍♂️. No big deal. Thanks for speaking up for me @AC Benus.

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2 hours ago, MythOfHappiness said:

I must have just slipped through the cracks somehow 🤷‍♂️. No big deal. Thanks for speaking up for me @AC Benus.

You're a class-act, Myth! ❤️

 

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3 hours ago, MythOfHappiness said:

I must have just slipped through the cracks somehow 🤷‍♂️. No big deal. Thanks for speaking up for me @AC Benus.

I'm looking forward to reading your poems :) 

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Valkyrie

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7 hours ago, MythOfHappiness said:

I must have just slipped through the cracks somehow 🤷‍♂️. No big deal. Thanks for speaking up for me @AC Benus.

I'm sending you a PM.  

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