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[BendtedWreath]

4 minutes ago, Triapze said:

Hello, just joined!  I’m technically not a gay man but an asexual/aromantic man, but I do write exclusively gay stories, so… 

This is a welcoming place for all.  Navigating the forum takes a bit of getting used to, and posting the first story or two is a big adventure (from what I heard). But it's all worth it. There are many amazing members here of all ages and from many different walks of life. You can ask questions about just about anything. When in doubt, the site mods and admins don't bite (unless provoked 🤣). 

[JamesSavik]

Labels are for cans.

[Mancunian]

5 hours ago, Triapze said:

Hello, just joined!  I’m technically not a gay man but an asexual/aromantic man, but I do write exclusively gay stories, so… close enough, eh?  I’m rather new to writing, only just joined a few months back when a game released and spurred me into writing fanfiction of it.  I’ve been moving to original works as of late, though the long-form slow burn fanfic I’m working on is taking its sweet time, so it may be a while until I post anything here.  Thank you for having me!

Forget technicalities and labels, to quote @JamesSavik,

1 hour ago, JamesSavik said:

Labels are for cans.

We are an inclusive community and all are welcome. Relax among new friends and enjoy reading the offerings of other authors, as you are an author we look forward to reading yours when you decide to post. If you need any help check out the help section or just ask, one of us will answer your questions. Some of the hints and tips given to @BentedWreath recently may answer some of your immediate questions. Welcome to GA, I hope you enjoy being part of our community.

[Zuri]

Welcome to GA, Triapze! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask any of us here

What genre is your slow-burn fanfic in? And in which will be your original works in?

Care to share the name of the game? Maybe, others in this thread also played said game or would if someone recommended it to them.

Edited September 9, 2024 by Zuri

[Triapze]

1 hour ago, Zuri said:

What genre is your slow-burn fanfic in? And in which will be your original works in?

Care to share the name of the game? Maybe, others in this thread also played said game or would if someone recommended it to them.

The slow-burn fic is a little combination of everything, each chapter is a stand-alone one, but it’s mostly a romance!  My original works are fantasy, horror, and romance.

 

The game I mostly write for is Arknights, so if anyone here is familiar I’d love to chat!  For anyone who isn’t, it’s a fun tower-defense game with a heavy emphasis on the plot!

[Headstall]

10 hours ago, Triapze said:

Hello, just joined!  I’m technically not a gay man but an asexual/aromantic man, but I do write exclusively gay stories, so… close enough, eh?  I’m rather new to writing, only just joined a few months back when a game released and spurred me into writing fanfiction of it.  I’ve been moving to original works as of late, though the long-form slow burn fanfic I’m working on is taking its sweet time, so it may be a while until I post anything here.  Thank you for having me!

Welcome! I believe you'll find inspiration and support here. Cheers!

[Rowdy Reader]

Howdy I just signed up yesterday and been looking about and it is very exciting to see all the things to read and all the types of different genres to enjoy. I cant wait to see all the amazing stories to dive into.

[Mancunian]

9 minutes ago, Rowdy Reader said:

Howdy I just signed up yesterday and been looking about and it is very exciting to see all the things to read and all the types of different genres to enjoy. I cant wait to see all the amazing stories to dive into.

Welcome to GA @Rowdy Reader, you will find 1,000's of stories to read and enjoy. Most you can enjoy in a binge-reading session, so get yourself comfortable and keep your favourite snacks and drinks within reach, others you can enjoy as they are being posted. Don't forget to leave reactions, comments, recommendations and reviews, we authors appreciate them on all of our stories, past and present, and will respond. Leaving comments and reviews is a great way to get yourself known and make connections, as is getting involved in the blogs and forums.

This is a bit of info to help you enjoy GA more. You can follow a member by clicking on the 'follow member' button on their profile page; you can follow an author by clicking the button on their author profile. Likewise, you can do this on stories, blogs and forums that interest you. By following members, authors, stories, blogs and forums, you can keep up to date on what is going on much easier but don't forget to check for new content that is always being posted.

[Zuri]

2 hours ago, Rowdy Reader said:

Howdy I just signed up yesterday and been looking about and it is very exciting to see all the things to read and all the types of different genres to enjoy. I cant wait to see all the amazing stories to dive into.

Howdy, Rowdy!

Welcome to GA 🎉 If you have any questions or need help with something on this site, please do not hesitate to ask for it 🙂

Beyond that, what @Mancunian said ^^

[chris191070]

4 hours ago, Rowdy Reader said:

Howdy I just signed up yesterday and been looking about and it is very exciting to see all the things to read and all the types of different genres to enjoy. I cant wait to see all the amazing stories to dive into.

Welcome to GA

[Rowdy Reader]

thanks for the warm welcome @Mancunian @Zuri and @chris191070 much appreciated.  Already found an amazing story i am enthralled in. 

[Headstall]

4 hours ago, Rowdy Reader said:

Howdy I just signed up yesterday and been looking about and it is very exciting to see all the things to read and all the types of different genres to enjoy. I cant wait to see all the amazing stories to dive into.

Howdy, Rowdy! Welcome! 

Cheers... Gary.

[Mancunian]

1 hour ago, Rowdy Reader said:

thanks for the warm welcome @Mancunian @Zuri and @chris191070 much appreciated.  Already found an amazing story i am enthralled in. 

That's good to see. Whoever the author is, I'm sure they will appreciate your reactions and comments should you wish to leave them.

[JamesSavik]

5 hours ago, Rowdy Reader said:

Howdy I just signed up yesterday and been looking about and it is very exciting to see all the things to read and all the types of different genres to enjoy. I cant wait to see all the amazing stories to dive into.

Welcome to GA.

One of my favorite character creations is named Rowdy.

[Parker Owens]

7 hours ago, Rowdy Reader said:

Howdy I just signed up yesterday and been looking about and it is very exciting to see all the things to read and all the types of different genres to enjoy. I cant wait to see all the amazing stories to dive into.

Welcome to GA. I’m glad you joined!

[Bill W]

To @Rowdy Reader and all the other new members of GA: no matter who you are or your reason for joining Gay Authors, I believe you'll be glad that you took this step.  Gay Authors is more like a family, than just a place to read stories, and you'll find that you'll be welcome here.  Besides reading a lot of great stories, the are many other opportunities here, like responding to comments in the Forum or even adding your own.  Don't be fearful, because you won't find anyone laughing or being critical of what you have to say.  Many will give positive responses to any topic that you may want to ask about, except political questions/comments can only be made in the "Pit", not in the Forums, such as "The Lounge".  I, and many others, hope you become a very active member here. 

PS: When reading stories, don't be afraid to leave a comment or click on an emoji to let the author know what you thought about the chapter or story that you read.  You'll find that the comments will be greatly appreciated and you might even get a comment or an emoji in return.  Good reading and enjoy your time here.  

[empath]

Hey all,

Long time reader, first time member.  Just wanted to say hi!  

A year ago, at 41, I finally found the courage to come out (in this context, courage is actually defined as desperation).  So, I’m out, albeit somewhat quietly.  It has been a big year for me; I’ve begun to resolve several identity conflicts and integrate the hidden and repressed pieces I have found along the way.

This site, and others, have played a massive role in my exploration and understanding of who I am and want to be (special shout out to @Bensiamin - David and Jackson likely saved my life, although I met them elsewhere on the internet).

My wife and I are trying to make our mixed orientation marriage work (20 years last May).  It was always mixed, but now it is also honest.  We have a son who just started high school.

I’ll wrap this up before I have to tag it as a novel, but I look forward to sharing more through some writing soon.  

It feels good to say hi, even if I’m still hiding behind a screen name!  Much love!

[Gary L]

4 minutes ago, empath said:

Hey all,

Long time reader, first time member.  Just wanted to say hi!  

A year ago, at 41, I finally found the courage to come out (in this context, courage is actually defined as desperation).  So, I’m out, albeit somewhat quietly.  It has been a big year for me; I’ve begun to resolve several identity conflicts and integrate the hidden and repressed pieces I have found along the way.

This site, and others, have played a massive role in my exploration and understanding of who I am and want to be (special shout out to @Bensiamin - David and Jackson likely saved my life, although I met them elsewhere on the internet).

My wife and I are trying to make our mixed orientation marriage work (20 years last May).  It was always mixed, but now it is also honest.  We have a son who just started high school.

I’ll wrap this up before I have to tag it as a novel, but I look forward to sharing more through some writing soon.  

It feels good to say hi, even if I’m still hiding behind a screen name!  Much love!

Welcome!  This is a safe place for all of us in our individual journeys. Best wishes from Spain, Gary.   

[Jeff Burton]

8 minutes ago, empath said:

Hey all,

Long time reader, first time member.  Just wanted to say hi!  

A year ago, at 41, I finally found the courage to come out (in this context, courage is actually defined as desperation).  So, I’m out, albeit somewhat quietly.  It has been a big year for me; I’ve begun to resolve several identity conflicts and integrate the hidden and repressed pieces I have found along the way.

This site, and others, have played a massive role in my exploration and understanding of who I am and want to be (special shout out to @Bensiamin - David and Jackson likely saved my life, although I met them elsewhere on the internet).

My wife and I are trying to make our mixed orientation marriage work (20 years last May).  It was always mixed, but now it is also honest.  We have a son who just started high school.

I’ll wrap this up before I have to tag it as a novel, but I look forward to sharing more through some writing soon.  

It feels good to say hi, even if I’m still hiding behind a screen name!  Much love!

You couldn't find a better place to be than here.  No two roads we walk are the same, so our only want and wish is for a safe journey to our destinations.

[Jeff Burton]

On 9/9/2024 at 3:05 AM, JamesSavik said:

Labels are for cans.

Also James I have no idea why I'm so stuck on this quote lately, the first time I read it I died laughing and now I just keep coming back to it for inspiration.

[chris191070]

26 minutes ago, empath said:

Hey all,

Long time reader, first time member.  Just wanted to say hi!  

A year ago, at 41, I finally found the courage to come out (in this context, courage is actually defined as desperation).  So, I’m out, albeit somewhat quietly.  It has been a big year for me; I’ve begun to resolve several identity conflicts and integrate the hidden and repressed pieces I have found along the way.

This site, and others, have played a massive role in my exploration and understanding of who I am and want to be (special shout out to @Bensiamin - David and Jackson likely saved my life, although I met them elsewhere on the internet).

My wife and I are trying to make our mixed orientation marriage work (20 years last May).  It was always mixed, but now it is also honest.  We have a son who just started high school.

I’ll wrap this up before I have to tag it as a novel, but I look forward to sharing more through some writing soon.  

It feels good to say hi, even if I’m still hiding behind a screen name!  Much love!

Welcome to GayAuthors. 

[Mancunian]

14 hours ago, empath said:

Hey all,

Long time reader, first time member.  Just wanted to say hi!  

A year ago, at 41, I finally found the courage to come out (in this context, courage is actually defined as desperation).  So, I’m out, albeit somewhat quietly.  It has been a big year for me; I’ve begun to resolve several identity conflicts and integrate the hidden and repressed pieces I have found along the way.

This site, and others, have played a massive role in my exploration and understanding of who I am and want to be (special shout out to @Bensiamin - David and Jackson likely saved my life, although I met them elsewhere on the internet).

My wife and I are trying to make our mixed orientation marriage work (20 years last May).  It was always mixed, but now it is also honest.  We have a son who just started high school.

I’ll wrap this up before I have to tag it as a novel, but I look forward to sharing more through some writing soon.  

It feels good to say hi, even if I’m still hiding behind a screen name!  Much love!

Welcome to GA @empath, I'm glad you have taken that step to join us. You will find we are a friendly, welcoming bunch; sometimes we're a bit crazy, but we're still friendly. We will all look forward to reading your comments on the stories you like and choose to read, and look forward to the stories that you post. I've said this before and'll say it again: there are no strangers here, just friends you have yet to meet. 

Edited October 14, 2024 by Mancunian

[Bill W]

5 hours ago, empath said:

Hey all,

Long time reader, first time member.  Just wanted to say hi!  

A year ago, at 41, I finally found the courage to come out (in this context, courage is actually defined as desperation).  So, I’m out, albeit somewhat quietly.  It has been a big year for me; I’ve begun to resolve several identity conflicts and integrate the hidden and repressed pieces I have found along the way.

This site, and others, have played a massive role in my exploration and understanding of who I am and want to be (special shout out to @Bensiamin - David and Jackson likely saved my life, although I met them elsewhere on the internet).

My wife and I are trying to make our mixed orientation marriage work (20 years last May).  It was always mixed, but now it is also honest.  We have a son who just started high school.

I’ll wrap this up before I have to tag it as a novel, but I look forward to sharing more through some writing soon.  

It feels good to say hi, even if I’m still hiding behind a screen name!  Much love!

And now you'll be able to comment on chapters and stories that you read, as well as to be able to click on the emojis to let the authors know what you think of their work.  I'd say welcome, but you've been here for some time now, so instead I'll say congratulations for taking the next step and becoming an active member.  

[empath]

2 minutes ago, Bill W said:

And now you'll be able to comment on chapters and stories that you read, as well as to be able to click on the emojis to let the authors know what you think of their work.  I'd say welcome, but you've been here for some time now, so instead I'll say congratulations for taking the next step and becoming an active member.  

Thanks Bill!  It is kind of surreal talking to you.  I spent so many evenings in the Castaway Hotel (both generations) several years ago.  As you say, I’ve been here, but not fully as myself.  Thank you for reaching out, both now and through your shared words in the past!  

[BendtedWreath]

5 hours ago, empath said:

 It has been a big year for me; I’ve begun to resolve several identity conflicts and integrate the hidden and repressed pieces I have found along the way.

There is neither a deadline nor an expiry date for self discovery (or rediscovery). You were welcome here as a reader and you are welcome now as an official member.