BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//InvisionCommunity Events 4.7.24//EN METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN REFRESH-INTERVAL:PT15M X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT15M X-WR-CALNAME:All Calendars - Gay Authors NAME:All Calendars - Gay Authors BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20020331T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20021027T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20030330T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20031026T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Anthology 2026 - Horizons and Unspoken DTSTAMP:20260111T221755Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:109-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n Gay Authors is proud to sponsor the 2026 annual anthology !\n\n\n\n We have two themes this year: Horizons and Unspoken\n\n\n\n TL\; DR: Interpret the themes anyway you like. You can enter either or both the mes with as many entries as you like.  Learn more here:\n\n\n\n\n The sto ry anthology for 2026 will be due in October.\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 ATTENDEE;CN="Myr";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:norpel y@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Thirdly";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="CassieQ";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="chris191070";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTE D:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="northie";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="BendtedWreath";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEP TED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Jeff Burton";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTE D:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="astone2292";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Aditus";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Gary L";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Poetry Anthology - Choices DTSTAMP:20260111T215004Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:108-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n It's time for our Poetry Anthology for 2026!\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n The theme this year is \"Choices\"\n\n\n\n Please RSVP to let us know if you are planning to submit something.\n\n\n\n Details can be found her e:\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330 ATTENDEE;CN="Mikiesboy";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED: norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Lee Wilson";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Aditus";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="kry952";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="MichaelS36";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Anthology 2025 - Creature Feature! - Let Your Creatures Roar —or Purr! DTSTAMP:20250107T024219Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:104-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n Let Your Creatures Roar—or Purr!\n\n\n\n Don’t let th is opportunity slip by. Whether you craft heartwarming whimsy or spine-chi lling creatures of the dark\, your voice deserves to be heard. Submit your stories or verse by October 1\, 2025\, and join a vibrant community of qu eer creators exploring the wildly wonderful.\n\n\n\n RSVP today\, start wr iting\, and let your creatures come to life!\n\n\n\n \n Click to learn mor e!\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 ATTENDEE;CN="Myr";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:norpel y@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="chris191070";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTE D:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Lee Wilson";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Thirdly";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Mike Carss";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Jack Poignet";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPT ED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="BendtedWreath";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEP TED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Enoch";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:norp ely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Rafy";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:norpe ly@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="ASH PHOENIX";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTE D:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="TeamStilinski";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEP TED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Aditus";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Mikiesboy";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED: norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Inkognito";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED: norpely@gayauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Secret Author Short Story Contest - Reveal the Truth DTSTAMP:20250504T184847Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:106-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Cia":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n For 2025\, the Secret Author Contest theme is going to be \"Reveal the Truth\". Now... the only one you can reveal the truth to in real life is your beta/editor\, but in the story there should be some link to the theme of revealing the truth in some way. A juicy secret that come s out\, a bitter reveal that one doesn't want to believe\, best friends th at finally end up doing the horizontal tango and the betting pool reveals who won on how long it took them to get there? Authors\, you decide how it plays out! \n\n\n\n Deadline: July 15th\, 2025\n\n\n\n General Process:\ n\n\n\n \n Write the story in Word or Docs.\n \n \n EDIT it first!\n \n \n Then send via email to Cia (cia@gayauthors.org) or PM (please PM Cia i f you email or share via Docs to make sure she got it). \n \n \n Storie s will be posted via our Secret Author account. \n \n \n Games will be p layed! Guess the Author is always fun. We will also do \"Favorite Use of Theme\" this year. Do NOT reveal the truth! \n \n \n Stories will be ret urned to the authors and the winners of the Guess the Author (reader winne r) &\; Favorite Use of Theme (Author winner) game will be revealed. \n \n\n\n\n Author Info:\n\n\n\n \n Stories must be between 1k - 30k in len gth.\n \n \n Stories will be posted as 1 chapter but can be separated wit h double space breaks/timeline jumps. \n \n \n Stories must adhere to al l of GA's content &\; editing guidelines. \n \n \n Stories must have some use\, even tangentially\, of the theme \"Reveal the Truth\". \n \n\n \n\n Metadata needed\n\n\n\n Title: \n\n\n\n Description:\n\n\n\n Story N ote: \n\n\n\n Chapter Note: \n\n\n\n Genre(s) (3 Max):\n\n\n\n Audience Rating: \n\n\n\n Tags (6 Max): \n\n DTSTART:20250715T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coming of Age - Tribute to Comicality DTSTAMP:20240503T001937Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:84-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n May 2\, 2025 would have been Comicality's fiftieth birthd ay.    We thought that would be a perfect day to feature a tribute to o ur beloved friend\, author\, and mentor.  We're announced this last year so that his fans will have an entire year to work on writing a story\, le tter\, poem\, or whatnot on a topic that resonates with them with respect to Comicality. \n\n\n\n Coming of Age - A Tribute to Comicality \n\n\n\n Due date for submissions:  April 25\, 2025\n\n\n\n No minimum length\n\n \n\n Submissions may contain one chapter\, or one prologue plus one chapte r.  Authors may contribute more than one submission. \n\n\n\n The usual  GA content guidelines do apply. Please use appropriate genres\, tags\, and story/chapter notes as applicable for your submission along with any m essage you wish to add to your tribute. \n\n\n\n This is a Coming of Age themed tribute in honor of @Comicality\n\n\n\n Information can be found he re: \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502 ATTENDEE;CN="Myr";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:norpel y@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Roanthollo";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="SupermanSavesYou";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=AC CEPTED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Lee Wilson";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Hikaru29";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:n orpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Tim Hobson";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="empath";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2025 Poetry Anthology - Diversity DTSTAMP:20250122T024038Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:105-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n 2025 Poetry Anthology - Diversity\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250330 ATTENDEE;CN="Lee Wilson";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ENTRY DUE - Auld Lang Syne - In honor of Carlos Hazday DTSTAMP:20241115T160203Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:102-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241227 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Auld Lang Syne - In honor of Carlos Hazday DTSTAMP:20241115T160444Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:103-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101 ATTENDEE;CN="Thirdly";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gay Authors 2024 Story Anthology- In Too Deep - Due 10/1/202 4 DTSTAMP:20240329T163135Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:64-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n 2024 Theme is: In too Deep\n\n\n\n Feel free to interpret the theme in any way you want. The anthologies are not exclusive\, but in clusive\, so don't worry if you think your entry has only a tangential li nk to the theme. If you are inspired\, then write a short story\, poem\, o r play!\n\n\n\n Please read these submission guidelines carefully.\n\n\n\n You may address these themes in any style or genre you choose. Be creativ e! However\, please note this is an anthology of short stories. By definit ion\, a short story must stand alone and not require reading a prior story . It therefore cannot be a chapter in a serial.\n\n\n\n Who may participat e:\n\n\n\n Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. However\, yo u must be a member here at GA with author or poet status (which is free and can be purchased through the Activities tab: Store link).  Please RSV P to the 2024 Anthology In too Deep event (can be found by accessing the a ctivity tab\, then events) to receive reminders and also to give the antho logy team an idea of number of participants.\n\n\n\n Submission Guidelines \n\n\n\n Submission Date: October 1\, 2024\n\n\n\n Please Note: Submission date is for submission to the Anthology Proof Team.\n\n\n\n Non-Poetry\n\ n\n\n \n No Story Limit: Each story submitted must meet quality and editi ng guidelines.\n \n \n Each story posted as its own submission\n \n \n M inimum word count per story: 1\,000\n \n \n Maximum word count per story: 25\,000\n \n\n\n\n Poetry\n\n\n\n \n Unlimited number of poems\, up to 1 0\,000 words total\n \n \n Posted as a single submission (a collection)\n \n\n\n\n Full details and submission guidelines below:\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001 ATTENDEE;CN="chris191070";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTE D:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="CassieQ";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="CarlHoliday";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTE D:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Jason Rimbaud";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEP TED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="northie";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Rio Mack";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:n orpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Myr";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:norpel y@gayauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Secret Author Short Story Contest - Hidden DTSTAMP:20240505T132705Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:87-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n Need a distraction from your current WIP or want to try s omething new? Our fun summer writing event\, the Secret Author Short Story Contest could be perfect for you to flex your writing muscles! Rules rema in very much the same: You cannot reveal your story to any beyond your bet a/editing team (you will be able to add them to your story after the big r eveal). Your story must be hidden from all others on the site.\n\n\n\n And that's our THEME! \"Hidden\" What is hidden or who\, how\, when\, where.. . or even why\, that's up to you! \n\n\n\n General Rules\n\n\n\n \n One story per author\n \n \n Don't share your story idea\, work in progress\, or completed work with anyone but your team\n \n \n Your story must be \"new content\" to remain anonymous (not set in previous series or world)\ n \n \n Allowed story length: 3\,000 to 30\,000 words\n \n \n Chapters: 1 Story Chapter posted to GA (you can use ** or a double line break to i ndicate scene and timeline jumps).\n \n \n Send Format: Word or Google Do c (PM Cia if you share via Google Docs\, please!)\n \n \n Submission Dea dline: July 24\, 2024\n \n\n\n\n Metadata needed\n\n\n\n Title: \n\n\n\n Description:\n\n\n\n Story Note: \n\n\n\n Chapter Note: \n\n\n\n Genre(s ) (3 Max):\n\n\n\n Audience Rating: \n\n\n\n Tags (6 Max): \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gay Authors Founded - Sep 13\, 2002 DTSTAMP:20240505T135900Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:90-9-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n Gay Authors started as a website on September 13\, 2002.  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020913 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gay Authors Forums Started DTSTAMP:20240505T133944Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:89-9-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n Gay Authors first opened the forums on Mon July 28\, 2003 .  We've been off and running ever since.\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030728 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comicality's Shack Out Back Anniversary DTSTAMP:20240503T003025Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:86-9-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n Comicality launched his writing on Nifty with New Kid In School on June 19\, 1998.\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Anthology 2024 - \"Seasons\" DTSTAMP:20240211T172444Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:63-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n Poetry Anthology for 2024 is due April 1st.  Details her e:\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401 ATTENDEE;CN="Valkyrie";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:n orpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Lee Wilson";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="JACC";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:norpe ly@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Mikiesboy";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED: norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="rdale";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:norp ely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Parker Owens";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPT ED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Aditus";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Ike Rose";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:n orpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="northie";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Carlos Tribute Writing Event DTSTAMP:20231116T131336Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:58-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20240101T050000Z ATTENDEE;CN="Valkyrie";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:n orpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="northie";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="lucretiaseeks";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEP TED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Unlimited Possibilites";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTS TAT=ACCEPTED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="raven1";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="JACC";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:norpe ly@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="JamesSavik";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Defiance19";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2023 Anthology - Leap of Faith! DTSTAMP:20221228T205232Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:9-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n Stories between 1\,000 and 20\,000 words and poetry colle ctions of up to five poems are due to the proof team by October 1\, 2023.   It's never too early to start working on anthology submissions!  I can 't wait to see what everyone comes up with next year.  \n\n\n\n Please s tay tuned to upcoming blogs for further information about the 2023 Antholo gy - Leap of Faith!\n\n\n\n Please RSVP if you are planning on participati ng!\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001 ATTENDEE;CN="Myr";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:norpel y@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Valkyrie";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:n orpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="kbois";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:norp ely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="CassieQ";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Libby Drew";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Dodger";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Octovus";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="astone2292";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Mrsgnomie";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED: norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Krista";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="vanalas";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="drsawzall";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED: norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Wtxguy";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Lee Wilson";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED :norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Refugium";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:n orpely@gayauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Secret Author Story Contest! DTSTAMP:20230106T124738Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:12-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n There's one rule... it's a Secret! You\, and your beta/ed iting team\, may know what you wrote but no one else! Well\, aside from Ci a. That's who you send your story submission to when you're done via PM or email at cia (at) gayauthors.org (DO NOT POST IT). You must include the m etadata information requested below. Since this story must be a secret\, i t cannot be a continuation of a previous series or set in an existing worl d. Stories will be posted to a Secret Author account for the duration of t he contest. After our members enjoy reading and voting on your stories\, t hey will be reattributed to the correct author account. Until then\, abov e all\, it's a secret... so shh!\n\n\n\n General Rules\n\n\n\n \n One sto ry per author\n \n \n Don't share your story idea\, work in progress\, or completed work with anyone but your team\n \n \n Your story must be \"n ew content\" to remain anonymous (not set in previous series or world)\n \ n \n Allowed story length: 3\,000 to 30\,000 words\n \n \n Chapters: 1 S tory Chapter posted to GA (you can use ** or a double line break to indica te scene and timeline jumps).\n \n \n Send Format: Word or Google Doc (PM Cia if you share via Google Docs\, please!)\n \n \n Submission Deadline : July 1st\, 2023\n \n\n\n\n Metadata needed\n\n\n\n Title: \n\n\n\n Edit ors: \n\n\n\n Beta Readers: \n\n\n\n Description:\n\n\n\n Story Note: \ n\n\n\n Global Chapter Note: \n\n\n\n Genre(s) (3 Max):\n\n\n\n Audience Rating: \n\n\n\n Tags (6 Max): \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Anthology - Exploration! DTSTAMP:20230106T124115Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:11-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n If you are going to participate\, Hit Going on the right side of the page.\n\n\n\n We have a Poetry Anthology incoming.  The topic is Exploration and it will be due April 1\, 2023. \n\n\n\n More details here:\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230401 ATTENDEE;CN="Valkyrie";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:n orpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Backwoods Boy";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEP TED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Octovus";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:no rpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Midnightwolfpup";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACC EPTED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Former Member";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEP TED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Aditus";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Parker Owens";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPT ED:norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Headstall";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED: norpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="raven1";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:nor pely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="Refugium";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED:n orpely@gayauthors.org ATTENDEE;CN="MythOfHappiness";CUTYPE=INDIVIDUAL;PARTSTAT=ACC EPTED:norpely@gayauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Anniversary Anthology 2022 Due DTSTAMP:20220826T114058Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:4-1-888353a3db9b99345ed0ba97267d1c3c@gayauthors.org ORGANIZER;CN="Myr":norpely@gayauthors.org DESCRIPTION:\n Due September 1st!\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR