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  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 . You can all crash on my new couch  

Now what to do in the week ahead ? 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  

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  

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 ). 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 .

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

But don't fret  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

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

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