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Slander, sir, slander.... 😒 followed by assault by nude mental imagery. 😰

I'm an original fiction writer. I do sell ebooks, more in the past than now, and try to keep up on trends but I write what flows for me. If I am not interested in writing it, I don't think it will be interesting for readers to enjoy it. Otherwise I'd write het fiction with female leads. *shudders*

Bouncer was up and snarling, his rumble a deeper counterpoint to my pissed off hissing anger. I only wished I sounded that intimidating. It didn’t matter, I had a cerops to back me up, and once I figured out who had touched Garjah, I would hunt them down and together we’d rip off all four of their arms so they couldn’t go around touching other people who shouldn’t be touched by anyone but— The ramble in my brain didn’t end as I circled Garjah who stood very, very still. No, it only got more

Surprise! No, we didn't go back in time, and it's not an April Fool's week joke. But I am bringing you this week's Wrap Up, so buckle your seat belts... it may be a bumpy ride! It's been a while since I did a Wrap Up, so I hope I don't forget anything. What's the bumpiest ride or scariest ride you've ever been on? For me, it was an old wooden rollercoaster. I thought my brains would rattle out! 🥴Oh, and FYI it's the final few weeks before the anthology submission. 🕚 Get that writing done, fast and furious, so your story is ready! Monday started off with the feature of another staff member's writing work, @Graeme Read this short story and revisit the Discussion blog on Monday, May 🗓️! Wednesday saw my Carthera trilogy featured in Ask An Author. 😊 Thank you to my questioner, readers, commenters, and @astone2292 for doing this fun blog for GA readers to enjoy! This Friday @comicfan brought us 2 more prompts. Which prompt will you choose? First Line or a Magic Kingdom.... How did our authors and readers do this week? SO close on a few goals, but we didn't quite meet any. Let's get those goals this week!! Special Feature! If you recommend a story in May, and share the story title with your reason in this topic, you could win a free month of Premium! Anthologies 2021 Anthology #1 Top Theme 1 - On The Road - Extended to May 31st, 2021 2021 Anthology #1 Top Theme 2- Forbidden - Extended to May 31st, 2021 2021 Anthology #1 Pot Luck Themes - Extended to May 31st, 2021 Anthology 101 - In the Anthology Forum. Everything you need to know about GA Anthologies Anthology 101 - In the Anthology Forum. Everything you need to know about GA Anthologies Ask an Author Ask an Author 3.0 - Submit a story you like and 3 questions you would like to ask the author about. Send them to @astone2292 and @Renee Stevens **Please submit so Aaron can have a bank of stories and questions** Blog Opportunities Guess the Author: Open to all GA authors. PM @Renee Stevensor @wildone to participate Story Review: Send it in to @Renee Stevens or @Timothy M. Premium Updates: On Fire by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Crossroads: Tales from the Heartland by Altimexis Do Over Redux by dkstories What You Leave Behind by Dabeagle Signature Updates: After Practice by Comicality Ancalagon by Cia Cadet by Carlos Hazday Demon Dream by AC Benus Double Concerto by Parker Owens Flight of the Dodo by CarlHoliday Foolproofed by aditus Gap Year by Mark Arbour GFD: Sins Of The Father by Comicality My One True Weakness by Comicality tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (and Recommend with a share to the forum topic!)

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Thank you to my questioner for the interesting questions about my Carthera stories! It was fun thinking about it and revisiting the series in my own head. And maybe just have Dav on the side and keep your Noah, @astone2292... a little fictional boyfriend never hurt anyone. LOL Thanks for featuring me. Thank you! Um, I'm lost... cat and dog series? I post stories on GA and my personal blog for the last few years. That's about it, and most of my published works started here and stayed here too. And all 5 of my Carthera stories are here. Did I write something I completely forgot about? 🤪 Thank you, Aditus! I love the snake man... snake? No. Well, maybe one day. It's okay to have your preferences for story types.

“You don’t need to be scared,” Garjah said. He hurried over to the bed and sat next to me. The bunk edge sank under his weight. I leaned against him. The scent was even better straight from the source. Timok stepped closer, and I snapped my head up. He eased back, raising his hands. “Okay, so I’m going to say the bonding is not yet complete.” “You think?” I wanted to snap, and I was probably shorter than I even thought that came out considering I couldn’t stop glaring at him. Garj

I too ran the mean streets of life in the country to fall and pick myself back up again. Essell... well, let's just say there's more than what's on the surface going on with him, and that's a lot!

Wow, can you believe by the time you read this story and come back to share read my interview with Graeme... the year will be almost half over? I can't either! Yes, it's May! And with May comes this "tearjerker" because sometimes I can't resist a story recommendation like that. Join me in enjoying this short story and come back to share your thoughts at the end of the month! Torn in Two by @Graeme Length: 9,024 Description: Scott's heart is torn in two directions. He wants to leave Greenwood to be with his boyfriend, but he can't leave his grandfather, who needs him. A Reader said: This is a beautiful story about devotion and love,- and obligation. Hypocrisy and bias figure large, as well as does sacrifice. Oppression is something we are all familiar with, and how it can shape our lives and maybe even ruin them. Mostly it's about love though, courage, and family. Love rules! ~ Stephen Don't forget to come back to share your thoughts on Monday, May 31st!

“I’m sure you have seen aliens who turn red before,” I muttered. “We have.” Timok put down a scanner on the table. He turned to Garjah. “You didn’t tell him?” I scowled. “Tell me what?” “Your eyes. Did you even notice how dim it has gotten in here?” Not really. I had notice the bright light when the door opened, but… “Are you saying my eyes changed color?” “And the pupils have elongated. If you’re seeing in this lower light, they’re clearly more effective than human leve

Well, I don't know about you, but I absorbed this entire story is one sitting. I loved the dog shifter aspect, but the alpha/omega dynamics had a bit of a fresh twist too. What did you enjoy? Don't forget to share your thoughts below in the comments, but first, my interview with Thirdly! What brought you to GA? Robin introduced me to the site around 2014, if I’m not mistaken. The GA community is welcoming, diverse, and absolutely amazing. If you were writing a book about your life, what would the title be? The Least Violent Angel of War. Is there a literary character (in the whole universe of fiction) that you’ve read who you really identified with? Of all the characters...Mogget the cat from Sabriel. What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Drawing. I’m in the process of finishing the last season of the pg-13 comic version of Crossing the Moon as we speak. What has been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What has been the best compliment? Criticism? That would have been Robin’s input on one of the first stories I ever completed. She found it difficult to read through a story that jumped from one perspective to the next, and I am still working on overcoming the challenge of sticking to one character’s perspective from beginning to end to this day (and to keep it all engaging and entertaining). The best compliment? That’s even more difficult to narrow down. I feel the best whenever readers consider my writing to feel balanced in terms of the serious moments versus the comedy that I always try to sneak in. I’m not at the level I want to be when it comes to storytelling, but I feel like I keep getting a little bit closer to it. My Faceless Bus Stalker has a shifter culture that encompasses canine species… but are there other shifter species in your world, maybe in another city or continent? Or just canines? The story was inspired by an amusing camaraderie between our family pet and the neighbor’s German Shepherd (that passed away a few years ago). I envisioned them in a world full of canine shifters of all species. I imagine an alternate world full of feline shifters (and other species) exists, but the world of that particular story only had the canines. You use a few recessive traits to individualize some characters. How/why did you pick the ones you used (personal experience, interesting research, a random inspiration…?) Though inspired by a common Yorkie and a common German Shepherd, I couldn’t bring myself to write about them as they were (I wouldn’t be able to look our family yorkie in the eye if I did...it would be as if Shaggy would judge me harshly). Instead, I searched about different yorkies and came across the image that sparked up the idea of Avion. It became a bit of a deep dive into research after that and, soon after, I came across the image that became the inspiration for Lexus. Do you identify more with Avion or Lexus? I adore Avion, but I identify more with Lexus (though definitely not in terms of wealth...if only!) He was moved around a lot and didn’t have the opportunity to make close friends until later on in life. Lex also had to go against his parents’ wishes on more than one ocassion and I know what it’s like to try to forge a better life without familial support. What is your favorite scene or line in the story? I enjoyed Morgan teasing Avi’s budding relationship with Lex. They have a lovely friendship. I also enjoyed the handshake between Avion and Nestor. They both needed it, even if on a subconscious level. Can you share any of your current or upcoming work (published/unpublished/in planning stages) with readers? I am currently working on finishing up a story that involves wyverns that also happen to be shifters with alpha, omega, and beta dynamics. The world these wyverns inhabit is quite different from that of Avion's. But, I feel I’ve chosen the best character to provide the introduction. Robin and I are also inching ever so slowly towards Lust and Propriety’s conclusion.

So funny @Myr I'm only cooking dinner about 1/3 of the time you message me. And yes, there is a weekly menu on the side of the fridge so I can pick what to make each day and ensure all the ingredients are ready. Organization rules! 😆 Yep, definitely meat, meat, and more meat! In the freezer right now are homestyle meatballs, bbq pork ribs, smoked pork loin, turkey burgers, turkey breast, chicken breast, turkey burger, venison burger, venison backstrap, bear sausage/pepperoni, breakfast sausage, andouille sausage... Troll and Troll jr. like their meat. The bottom shelf has a whole bunch of stir fry veggies, country veggies, plain veggies, veggies with cheese, stuffed pierogies, etc... for the girl and myself who are "more than meat" menu fans. "Now I don't mean to brag, but I make a mean weedrat stew!"

And it's EVERYWHERE when you can't eat. TV shows, commercials, books, when you are out driving, heaven forbid you enter a store... The world revolves around food, I swear.

Garjah cursed, his arms squeezing me so tight it was hard to draw a breath. I pulsed around his length, and he ground against me. Rumbling, he softened, leaning us to one side and then curling around me. I stilled and the throbbing inside me was for almost like being massaged by a water shower wand. I had come all over Garjah’s hand, the white fluid coating thick green fingers. He rubbed it into my belly, holding me to him. I lost the ability to speak, my chest heaving as I struggled to cat

This scene is what inspired the banner. It's a rare moment of simple enjoyment in Kevin's life, but you can see he's hesitant to burst the bubble. Why? What has taught this youth to be so thankful for a day with his dad? Well, that's explored before this scene and more comes after. Read on and see what you think! Want to read more? Click here

This isn't an easy story to read, but sometimes that's what we need. Live the ups and downs with Kevin as he struggles to learn how to come to terms with life and all the uncertainty it can throw at a person, no matter what their age. Length: 114,942 Description: Kevin has always had turbulence in his life, but things when suddenly go from bad to worse and he has no where to turn, he sets off to return to the one place where he was able to build good memories in his young life. A reader said: Thanks for a really heart-warming in depth exploration of a young man coming to terms with himself. Quite an amazing story really. ~ Jaro_423 If you want to spread the word about NickolasJames's story, download the graphic below and add it to your signature! Make sure you come back on Wednesday to see the excerpt I chose to share!

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Yes, we are going to continue to prune inactive members in the future as that helps keep the site from being bogged down. However, as this hasn't been done in years due to technical issues, there's a large backlog and a large group of removals happening now. That is why you are seeing a small change in your overall reputation that numbers in the hundred thousands.... To be fair, we use the reputation system to ensure new members are active before access to some areas of the site, to utilize the new author moderation queue, and allow members and readers to show appreciation for stories, post, blogs, etc... on the site. However, once you have an active account and you are out of the moderation queue, the points don't affect your account. I'd say if you are used to getting likes on content and all of a sudden DON'T get any on new content, that might be an issue to worry about, but losing some here or there on older content is probably not going to be a site issue or bug other than something like this pruning and overall has very little affect on current site member activity.

Garjah knelt between my legs. I slowly pushed up on the bunk so I could pivot on a knee and then face away. My breath sawed in and out of my chest, and I moved almost as slow as I had when the gravity had pressed down on me. I gripped the top edge of the bunk with my arms, and balanced on my other forearms, lowering my torso toward the soft surface. “Like this?” I murmured. “Yes.” Garjah grunted the word. He leaned forward, tracing one hand over my back. “Your color is amazing. So pink

“I don’t know what Timok told—” Cutting of Garjah, I said, “He didn’t tell me things. I asked him for… information to read.” Folding his arms, Garjah glowered. “What did you read?” If I had something to feel guilty about, I would have. He was very stern. I shivered, enjoying the arousal, but I raised an eyebrow. No need to let him think he could bark and drop my trousers. Even if he probably could. “About pair bonding.” He dropped his arms. “Oh. I would have told yo

That doesn't sound familiar, sorry, but can I recommend logging in and creating reading lists or activity streams for content you enjoy? I hate it when I lose a story and can't remember what I read. A list can save you from events like this in the future! Hopefully some details will trigger for another GA reader. Good luck!

Welcome to April! It's spring, love is in the air... so why not a story about a stalker alpha? How could that possibly go wrong? LOL My Faceless Bus Stalker Alpha by @Thirdly Length: 38,016 Description: As if it wasn't bad enough that Avion was a Yorkshire Terrier shifter with albinism, he also had to deal with his impending birthday and a crazy Alpha. A reader said: I missed my sassy doggos. Can't wait to see what you put out next ~Hellsheild Don't forget to come back to share your thoughts on Monday, April 26th!

Bouncer’s hide was no comparison to my face when I finished reading. It was exactly what I’d thought it would be. Pair-bonding was sexual. Genetics played a huge role, but from everything I read, it was emotional as well. Was Garjah emotional? I leaned back against the bed. He didn’t say much, but he took care of me. He brought me food. Made sure I had Bouncer. He’d pinched his slim nostrils shut and glared at Bouncer on the bed when he brought the midday meal, but he hadn’t said anything.

Is your March coming in like a lion? Or how about an Elf Hunt? Because that was the story I featured this month, The Elf's Hunt by Yeoldebard. We went from space to soul searching fantasy. What did you think about the story? Share your thoughts in the comments below, but first! A Q & A for your enjoyment. Chocolate or Vanilla? It depends on the characters. The Elf's Hunt sticks to the vanilla, but doesn't really have much material to go off of. What brought you to GA? I was looking for an audience that would be likely to enjoy the type of stories I like to tell. Originally that was romance and fantasy, but I am constantly growing as a writer. What is one location you would like to go to research for a story? Oh, this is a tough one. My heart calls me to Germany, as it was the original birthplace of two of my characters. however, a trip to Greece would be amazing for cultural inspiration on the Egaro species. What is the best part of being an author? Honestly, being able to entertain myself with the stories I write down. my mind is constantly filled with what ifs about various stories. Having readers who enjoy the stories I write is just a hefty layer of icing on the cake. If you could give advice to yourself when you first started writing, what would it be? The biggest piece of advice would be to never be afraid to write what you want. You never know who else out there shares your view of the universe, and could be taking enjoyment or even inspiration from your work. You write all sorts of paranormal and fantasy characters, but which is your favorite? That is another tough question. Sticking with the theme of the Elf's Hunt, I would have to go with elves. We have our own ideas of what elves are, often influenced by classics such as The Lord of the Rings. Sometimes it is fun to subvert those ideas, and give elves their own flaws. What is your favorite story that you have written and why? I'm going to have to go with The Neko's Tail. It was my first foray into true science fiction, and it gave birth to a universe with a myriad of beings that each have their own ways of thinking. Do you identify more with Elluin or Hope in The Elf's Hunt? Both characters carry a bit of me in them, from Elluin's aloofness to Hope's sass. However, if I had to choose, I would have to go with Hope, because I, too, am a huge pain in the butt to deal with. What is the best line or scene in the book? Can you share anything special about your current or upcoming works with readers? I can't say exactly what it is, but there will be a rather painful twist in Egaran Stars. Here's hoping it won't be too painful.

Encourage a new author to join in the anthologies, if you read their work too! It's a great way to get more exposure. I do my own taxes, which can be a bear. I have a spouse, 2 kids, a house, 4 different revenues including 2 self-employment income streams with multiple sources of documentation, AND my husband works in a state that taxes income even though we live in a state that doesn't, so I have to file federal and state taxes. It can take HOURS. I'm usually a nightmare to all around me during those hours, but we've only had to pay once. Not this year. Take that, government! (I'm not uttering those specific acronym people, they're always watching! )