Hello all from the province that is on fire  Thanks to all the people from all over the US of A, the rest of Canada, some Aussies and other foreigners for coming to help. Nice to know that everyone can come together and help out when things like this happen  

So, whatcha reading?  I'm just leaving it at that. Or if you aren't reading what are you writing?  Besides a response to me  

Well since we are on the cusp of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, curious if any summer plans are being made? Unfortunately with 35 years with my company, I won't get any this year. The first time in 35 years  I'm not bitter though  So enthrall me with what you all will be doing and I can be jelly. If you are going into Winter, any plans for that? With the heat we have been having, I'm wondering if I should move south  

Enough of my ramblings, lets get down to the brass tacks (I learned that one in the Word of the Day a while back  ).

On Monday, Cia... oh, Cia had a much deserved Monday off  Instead the super Review Team put forth a great review by @chris191070:

We had a bit of a break until Thursday... wait, move along, don't look at this blog. Nothing to see  The Prompt Team gave us a couple of prompts:

Finally for Saturday, Comicality taught us all a valuable writing trick in a new article. Check it out!

Speaking of the Word of the Day earlier, make sure you are checking them out. If not daily then here they are wrapped up in a neat little package:

quince, sow, prolix; sadism, becloud, catharsis, partake

Upcoming Writing Events 

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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. Translation Trashbin by AC Benus
2. tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy
3. Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday **Complete** @pvtguy said, "Seeing and experiencing a visit to a Cuba that can only exist in the CJ-verse is a wonderful journey.  CJ and Oz let us vicariously see a wonderful visit where they get to meet wonderful people, eat great food, and discover a find that will help propel Cuba into a brighter future.  As part of the CJ series of the summer of 2022, this both fills in some blanks and sets up the promise of more to come. 
   As usual, a wonderfully crafted story by an amazing writer, Carlos Hazday."
4. Gap Year by Mark Arbour
5. Some poems if I may by Aditus **Complete** @raven1 said, "This group of poems are a great example of the ingenuity, humor and caring poems created by Aditus.  They are as diverse in form as they are in content and message.  Each will uniquely affect your emotions with their wonderful images and messages.  These are ten poems reflecting many facets of Spring. I recommend you read these gems."
6. Waiting Outside The Lines by Comicality
7. The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus

Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories

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

Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories

1. Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray

Recently Updated 'Author' Stories

1. Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC
2. Soulmates by Ajbt2001
3. Brother in Awe by CasualWanderer82 **Complete** @Jim Fraser said, "This story shows the compelling need to follow your heart. When two soulmates find each other the love transcends all boundaries and obstacles. Even those that may have issues finally see the unconditional love between them and accept them. "
4. Life in Suspension by Jeff Burton
5. The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson
6. 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch
7. The Good Son (Series) by CasualWanderer82
8. Luminosity by paren01
9. Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox
10. The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21
11. As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels
12. Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly
13. ARROW by CLJobe
14. Coming to Love by Tim Hobson
15. Canaan Club by Westley D.
16. Salvaging the Road to Redemption by Jeff Burton
17. Travelling Vets by quokka **Complete** @chris191070 said, "Welcome to Book 3 in the Desert Vet's Series.
    We follow Jexon and Marcus as they undertake an exchange with 2 vets from Cardiff in Wales.
    But things don't run smoothly for Jexon and Marcus. We follow them as they run into problems in Australia and Cardiff, that they must deal with.
    We follow there adventures in the UK, which are full of trials, tribulations and unexpected surprises.
    On there return to Australia, there adventures continue 
    You really need to read the 1st two books in the series, before attempting this one."
18. Higher Education by WolfM
19. Drew's Poetry Prompts by Drew Espinosa
20. Backwoods Reflections by Backwoods Boy
21. Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard
22. Playlist by coriander
23. Inherited by lomax61
24. In All Your Heavy Blue by CasualWanderer82 **Complete** @doha said, "In all your heavy blue, is a story about love and loss and finding love again. The main characters are both believable and charming.
    This is a great summer holiday read. "

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