RIP Carlos Hazday

After the news the previous week of hearing of the passing of Carlos Hazday, one of the sites most prolific authors from him contributing in so many ways, we held off on the GA News Blog to give everyone the time and Carlos the small amount of respect we could afford him. In case you haven't been on site for a few weeks, here is the blog that was created to acknowledge him and his life as we know it.

Saturday marked the close of the Secret Author contest submitted entries. Just in case you are not over the International Date Line, like in Hawaii, you might have a chance to get your story in after this blog makes it's appearance. I'm pretty sure @Cia knows how many entries we have had submitted but as seems to be the theme of this contest, it remains a secret . Let's anxiously wait to see what and who contributed an entry.

We started back up the blogs again on Thursday where Cia did one last effort to get in any stray stories of the contest. Did you get yours in?  

Friday, Aditus brought all of us a couple of new prompts on Prompt Friday:

On Saturday, Comicality was back again with another writing article for everyone to learn from, and enjoy:

Myr started to bring us back the Word of the Day on Monday, so here is a look at the new and whacky, well more the comments, entries he had:

gnarled, concave, chafe, soporific, peculate, sybarite

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Here is the look at the past 2 weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!

Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories

1. Paradox Lost by Libby Drew  

Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories

1. 1940, 1970 and Today – plus other poems by AC Benus **Complete**@ReaderPaul said, "Good ones.  Especially like numbers 37 and 39."
2. The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus  
3. Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia 
4. A June Memorial for New Orleans, Orlando and Colorado Springs by AC Benus **Complete** @Gary L said, "Not often that I’m reduced to quiet jelly but this does it for me.  Extremely moving.   Thank you x"
5. Lucid Truth by Stellar 

Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories

1. Intermezzo by Altimexis **Complete** @weinerdog said, "Another Altimexis story that's all I need to know. I find the last sentence of the story synopsis " he learns that sometimes the shortest path to one's goals isn't the straightest one." Very interesting"
2. Paradox Lost by Libby Drew  
3. Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx  
4. Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W  
5. Bending the Iron by Libby Drew **Complete** @drsawzall said, "From the desk of one of Gay Authors great authors comes another classic tale of loss, love, duplicitous bosses, and an awaiting future, is the latest enthralling offering from Libby Drew."

Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories

1. Sticks and Stories by astone2292 

Recently Updated 'Author' Stories

1. The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 
2. Thicker Than Water by John Henry  
3. The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees  
4. The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X 
5. Palingenesis by frozenphenix  
6. ARROW by CLJobe  
7. The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra  
8. Kidnapped by a Vampire by Thirdly  
9. Inherited by lomax61 **Complete** @Mancuniansaid, "A true action/mystery that grips your imagination and keeps you guessing from start to finish. The finely interwoven plot lines are expertly written and executed. Every chapter answers questions that the reader will ask, but they will also leave you with more questions and keep you coming back for more. Our main character, Gabriel Redbrick, is a man with a past, a dark past that he is unaware of, does he want to know of his past or not? Will he discover the dark secrets of his past, or will he remain unaware? Only Gabriel can answer those questions, and you will only find out by reading. I will give you this warning, get yourself comfortable with a drink and a snack because once you start you will not want to stop reading. This is a highly recommended read deserving of more than five stars."
10. Quantum Shift by Luca E 
11. 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch  
12. A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski  
13. Aedan's Story by RichardWrites 
14. Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox 
15. Stronger Than Lions by Sean J Halford 
16. Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox  
17. Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC 
18. Disputed Sea by quokka  
19. A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ajbt2001  
20. Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82  
21. The World Out There by Drew Payne  
22. Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly  
23. Games guys sometimes play by PhillMakracken  
24. As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels  
25. Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard  
26. Beyond Imagination by W_L 
27. North Meets South, Worlds Collide by R. Eric  
28. Luminosity by paren01  
29. Incandescence by Demiurge  
30. Brandon Smiling: From the Billy Chase Chronicles (2) by MrM 
31. The Good Son (Series) by CasualWanderer82 **Complete** @camerio1said, "Such a beautiful ending….. love is love is LOVE and the more you give that love to others, the more it comes back bigger and better. Nothing will replace it from your lives and to the life of others that you give it freely and generously. It is the best gift and it is free."
32. Heartbreak To Healing by D.K. Daniels 

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