New Members Welcome-Introduce Yourself!

[CassieQ]

8 hours ago, Odie said:

Hello, I joined Gay Authors on Dec 27, 2025, but am only now checking out all the nooks and crannies of the site.  My name is Onan, but everyone calls me Odie, and that is my username here.  I'm inexperienced at social media, so if I commit some faux pas, feel free to let me know.  I'll be 38 in a month but have only had 9 birthdays.  I've really enjoyed my time on GA and am glad to have discovered the site.  Thank you all!

Welcome!

[Odie]

@chris191070 Thank you!  (Impressive rank!)

@Kileoli Thank you for the "warm" welcome!

@BendtedWreath Thanks!  And here's to us, cheers.  The range of members in this community, by writing style, interests, as well as age is awesome.

@CassieQThanks.  And great tag line, mofo.  : )

[Gugleamo]

Hi, you can call me Gug. I'm here to share my stories about gay cartoon characters.

[chris191070]

4 minutes ago, Gugleamo said:

Hi, you can call me Gug. I'm here to share my stories about gay cartoon characters.

Welcome to GA

[Davide]

Hi, I'm Davide and I'm from Portugal. I created my account in September, and I've been reading since before that, but I never ventured into the forums until now. My pfp is a capybara because I like that they're probably the most chill animal. Sadly, they don't like remotely close to here. Introducing myself and interacting with new people always feels awkward and it doesn't help that it seems like almost everyone posting on the forums is an author, while I'm only here to read. Somehow, commenting on stories and interacting with other comments there doesn't carry that same awkwardness at all for me, I have no idea why. I've rambled enough, that's all.

[Headstall]

6 minutes ago, Davide said:

Hi, I'm Davide and I'm from Portugal. I created my account in September, and I've been reading since before that, but I never ventured into the forums until now. My pfp is a capybara because I like that they're probably the most chill animal. Sadly, they don't like remotely close to here. Introducing myself and interacting with new people always feels awkward and it doesn't help that it seems like almost everyone posting on the forums is an author, while I'm only here to read. Somehow, commenting on stories and interacting with other comments there doesn't carry that same awkwardness at all for me, I have no idea why. I've rambled enough, that's all.

Hello and welcome, Davide! No need to feel awkward on GA. We came in all sorts and flavors, and share that common interest... well... maybe two common interests.   It's great to hear you are comfortable commenting on stories. We authors live for those. Cheers! Gary.

[Valkyrie]

8 minutes ago, Davide said:

Hi, I'm Davide and I'm from Portugal. I created my account in September, and I've been reading since before that, but I never ventured into the forums until now. My pfp is a capybara because I like that they're probably the most chill animal. Sadly, they don't like remotely close to here. Introducing myself and interacting with new people always feels awkward and it doesn't help that it seems like almost everyone posting on the forums is an author, while I'm only here to read. Somehow, commenting on stories and interacting with other comments there doesn't carry that same awkwardness at all for me, I have no idea why. I've rambled enough, that's all.

Welcome, Davide!  I love capybaras too.  They were always my favorite animal to see at the zoo.  Authors need readers, and authors here love interacting with readers, so don't feel awkward.  There are plenty of non-authors who participate in the forums too.  

[Headstall]

On 2/6/2026 at 12:24 PM, Gugleamo said:

Hi, you can call me Gug. I'm here to share my stories about gay cartoon characters.

Hello and Welcome, Gug! If it's what you're looking for, then you've found a home here. Cheers! Gary.

[Headstall]

On 1/9/2026 at 9:33 PM, Boy Mercury X said:

Hello.

I'm new here, as of today, January 9.

I write from the Pacific Northwest. I'm happily married for a long time.

I've published for some years on some other online forums, and only just learned about gayauthors today. I hope to publish something this weekend, after I ensure my profile and other settings are properly set up.

Please excuse the dumb pen name. I used it when that was my tumblr blog, and too late to change now.

If you'd like a more human name, call me Joe.

Hello, Joe, and welcome to GA. 'Happily married' is one of my favorite phrases. Congrats. Gary.

[Headstall]

On 1/29/2026 at 10:03 PM, Odie said:

Hello, I joined Gay Authors on Dec 27, 2025, but am only now checking out all the nooks and crannies of the site.  My name is Onan, but everyone calls me Odie, and that is my username here.  I'm inexperienced at social media, so if I commit some faux pas, feel free to let me know.  I'll be 38 in a month but have only had 9 birthdays.  I've really enjoyed my time on GA and am glad to have discovered the site.  Thank you all!

Hi, Odie. Welcome! You've found a special place for writers and readers alike. Cheers! Gary

[chris191070]

28 minutes ago, Davide said:

Hi, I'm Davide and I'm from Portugal. I created my account in September, and I've been reading since before that, but I never ventured into the forums until now. My pfp is a capybara because I like that they're probably the most chill animal. Sadly, they don't like remotely close to here. Introducing myself and interacting with new people always feels awkward and it doesn't help that it seems like almost everyone posting on the forums is an author, while I'm only here to read. Somehow, commenting on stories and interacting with other comments there doesn't carry that same awkwardness at all for me, I have no idea why. I've rambled enough, that's all.

Welcome to GA

[Kileoli]

36 minutes ago, Davide said:

Introducing myself and interacting with new people always feels awkward and it doesn't help that it seems like almost everyone posting on the forums is an author, while I'm only here to read. Somehow, commenting on stories and interacting with other comments there doesn't carry that same awkwardness at all for me, I have no idea why. I've rambled enough, that's all.

Welcome Davide,

It's cool that you introduced yourself here and readers are important, without them writing makes no fun. So keep on reading.

[Davide]

Thank you to everyone who replied.

[CassieQ]

1 hour ago, Davide said:

Hi, I'm Davide and I'm from Portugal. I created my account in September, and I've been reading since before that, but I never ventured into the forums until now. My pfp is a capybara because I like that they're probably the most chill animal. Sadly, they don't like remotely close to here. Introducing myself and interacting with new people always feels awkward and it doesn't help that it seems like almost everyone posting on the forums is an author, while I'm only here to read. Somehow, commenting on stories and interacting with other comments there doesn't carry that same awkwardness at all for me, I have no idea why. I've rambled enough, that's all.

Welcome Davide!  Readers are very welcome here!

[Gary L]

4 hours ago, Davide said:

Hi, I'm Davide and I'm from Portugal. I created my account in September, and I've been reading since before that, but I never ventured into the forums until now. My pfp is a capybara because I like that they're probably the most chill animal. Sadly, they don't like remotely close to here. Introducing myself and interacting with new people always feels awkward and it doesn't help that it seems like almost everyone posting on the forums is an author, while I'm only here to read. Somehow, commenting on stories and interacting with other comments there doesn't carry that same awkwardness at all for me, I have no idea why. I've rambled enough, that's all.

Greetings from a next door neighbor in Spain.  Enjoy.  I spent years and years as a reader and loved this site and the chance to chat with others.  Now I write a bit but reading is the main reason for being here 

un abrazo

 

 

[Davide]

3 hours ago, Davide said:

Thank you to everyone who replied.

I should have said thank you for the encouragement from multiple people. So I'll say that now and, to avoid spamming, I extend these thanks to whoever else replies, if anyone.