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    Well... if you read this story, it has it all. Action, drama, heroes you love to see be heroic even if they don't see it, villains you love to hate, twists you don't see coming, and so much more. Written a decade or so ago, it hits even recent events in eerie ways, but I think you're all okay to read it. Please enjoy this month's feature, and make sure you leave likes, comments, and reviews! 

    Length: 80,099
    Description: Five Colorado teens face the horrors of nuclear and biological war and civil disorder
    A reader said: James, I read this story the first time around and loved it then. I'm having just as much fun reading the second time. The change in view points is a big help in keeping all the action straight. Very Tom Clancy-ish, which are some of the best books in this genre. Nothing beats a good spy-type thriller. ~sat8997 (2013)
    A more recent reader said: This is a fast-paced, exciting read.  The author does a fantastic job of creating a sense of urgency and realism.  Even though our technology and world events have changed a bit since this was published, it felt timely and cautionary. ~CincyKris (2012)
     
     
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    Make sure you come back on Wednesday to see the excerpt I chose to share!
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    Did you catch (get it?!)  Monday's blog featuring Gone Fishing by Headstall? This little lure of an excerpt should reel you right in if not! (Hey, I can't help it if I was raised by diehard fishaholic and know ALL the puns!). Seriously, though, the story has all the feels too. Read on! 
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    Wow, I can't believe it's the end of August already! Back to school (for me) and time for you all to get to enjoy this interview with northie, hopefully after you've already enjoyed Soul Music: Love Encountered. Did you know there's a sequel too? Make sure you leave your comments below, but first... northie took the time to answer these questions. 
    Do you eat your fruits and vegetables?
    Vegetables - absolutely. I enjoy eating vegetarian and sometimes, vegan dishes. Fruit? Not so much. I eat little raw and as I don’t bake or otherwise make desserts, there’s no cooked fruit at home. However, if I’m eating somewhere else that offers desserts with fruit, I’ll eat them with pleasure.  
    If you were an animal, what would you be?
    Something that doesn’t move around a huge amount and doesn’t specialise in chomping other beasts. It should still have a brain though. So not sheep or cattle… Maybe, suggestions on a postcard?
    If you’re not writing, what would we find you doing for fun?
    Playing music. At various times, I’ve played piano, orchestral percussion, and recorders. Recorders are my current favourite. Reading. I’ve rediscovered the pleasures of consuming other people’s writing. Quite apart from everything else, it sparks off all kinds of ideas for experimenting. Gardening. For me, flowers and small shrubs only as my garden consists of 40ish varied pots. I also love hearing about other people’s gardening adventures.
    What’s one location you’d love to go to research for a story?
    All my fiction has been located in the UK so far. I quite fancy New Zealand as a location. A couple of years ago I watched a ‘slow’ TV documentary following a train which left Auckland in North Island and meandered right down to the tip of the South Island. Fascinating country with a fascinating multi-cultural history. Will I ever get there? I suspect that’s quite another story.
    What’s the first thing you do when you start writing a new story?
    OK… well, this is where I should say I plan out the entire thing - plot, sub-plots, main characters, pivotal scenes. *hollow, hollow laughter* On current showing, I sit down with an opening scene, a single principal character, and a vague idea of where it’s going to go. Everything else is left to chance / research / inspiration. I am very definitely a ‘pantser’.
    In Soul Music: Love Encountered there’s obviously music. Research or personal experience?
    Well, I kinda answered that question earlier. I used to sing back in the day, so I’ve plenty of choir memories to draw on as well.
    Okay, another research-related question… your characters have personal quirks that make them relatable. How do you decide what to include for defining characteristics, such as shyness for Geoff?
    Geoff is in many ways an extension of me. All my principal characters reflect aspects of their author but Geoff is the closest. Or the closest to who I was then. Finding my label has made me more confident, more likely to speak out. I still have body image issues but they have a different source now. Geoff as extension was, I think, a consequence of how new a writer I was at the time. Tony’s characteristics came out of what was needed as a foil to Geoff.
    In more general terms, all my characters are flawed in ways that go beyond those traits commonly found in M/M fiction. I try to make them real people.
    What is your favorite scene or line from the story?
    Wow - it’s been so long since I really thought about these guys. The dynamics of them playing piano duets always make me smile - the fun, concentration, competitiveness, and joy. I also liked writing the short scenes of them in the bath together, though I think I’d do a much better job of it now.
    Thinking back over Soul Music: Love Encountered, since it’s been a few years… is there anything you’d change now?
    Some readers have asked whether I’ll go back to their story. Finish it off properly. The answer is no. Part of the reason is there’s so much structurally awry with what’s already there. I was too timid when it came to depicting relationships. I had no real concept of developing backstories for characters. Their motivations and psychological traits aren’t anchored properly, and with the possible exception of Geoff, there is no real sense of character arcs. This growth in my writing is evident in the three books of Eric’s story. The first book dates from about the same time as this one. By the time of the third book in his story, I’d progressed a great deal.
    My invaluable and long-suffering editor / beta-reader, Parker Owens, pushes me much harder nowadays. We know each other much better and we’ve both grown into our roles.
    Will you share a little of your current work or future projects with readers?
    I’ve two projects on the go. The first is two guys in the present day who want to change their lives for the better. Ian yearns to live a more authentic life, even if it means him leaving his current relationship. Luke, a younger guy, is uncertain about what the future holds. He wants to escape his family’s influence, make better decisions for himself, but he’s at a crossroads. Expect music, self-discovery, dysfunctional relationships, the North East of England, and maybe, just maybe, a happy(ish) ending.
    The other is my first attempt at writing a YA story. In a future England, life is very different. The Warming has fractured everything. Heat, drought, ignorance, and the eternal quest for power and dominance form a backdrop to Harb’s first journey beyond the confines of home. Who or what will he find on his way to a long-abandoned city? How will they change his life? This will probably have a more open ending. There again, what do I know? Remember, pantser.
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    Well, August has nearly come and gone if you can believe it not. I chose this story by Headstall because as my summer comes to a close I felt a certain kinship with the description of shattered dreams. Where have all the days gone and all my plans to achieve ended...? How often do we ask ourselves that....

    Length: 11,332
    Description: This is a story of life, dreams, and timing. Anthony's life has come full circle as he retreats to his small home town on a northern Ontario river. With shattered dreams behind him, he has no choice but to choose a path forward. Fortunately, his mom and dad, and even his dead grandmother, have his back.
    A reader said: A wonderful story about a breaking up marriage, going back to childhood place and finding an old and renewed love.
    Definitely 5 stars. I love this story. Thank you, Gary for sharing it with us. ~ Job
     
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    August CSR Feature: Soul Music: Love Encountered by northie

    By Cia,


    CSR- Can't Stop Reading
    Summer is still going hot in the north, so why not feature a heated love story by northie?  Plus, I'm always a sucker when one of the characters is described as shy. 
    Soul Music: Love Encountered
    by @northie
    Length: 57,168
    Description: Geoff is shy, lacking in self-assurance, and not out to his family. When by chance, he meets Tony, a fellow musician, he can't believe that anything will come of it ... 
    A Reader said: Just finished reading and I have to say I love this story so much! I especially like the character of Geoff, he is definitely the type of guy I fall for - shy, reserved and modest, but kind and loving. Also, it's beautiful to see how Tony is patient with him, they are a perfect match for each other. I can't wait for the sequel! ~ WhenItRains
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    Secret Author Stories Revealed!

    By Cia,


    Anthologies
    Yes, it's time to unmask the Secret Author and put all the guessers out of their misery. Just so you don't forget who you guessed, here is the Guess the Secret Author! blog so you can compare who you thought wrote them versus who REALLY wrote these 11 great stories. 

    1.       14,000 Days of Virtue by Libby Drew *Contest Winner* 
    2.       Adrift by James Carnarvon
    3.       Baring My Soul by kbois
    4.       Learned to Lie by Krista
    5.       Life of a Pet by astone2292
    6.       River City by Bill W
    7.       Searching for God by Mikiesboy
    8.       The Book of Poems by Tim Hobson
    9.       The Case of Cloud Rider by Valkyrie
    10.   The Egg Stone by drsawzall
    11.   Unchained by lawfulneutralmage
    AND, since the Secret contest was such a success letting authors try writing stories in new genres for readers to enjoy, we're going to do this again next year! I want to say a big thank you to all the authors above who participated and all the readers who took the time to read and share the 427 likes, 228 comments, and 61 reviews! 

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    Secret Author Contest Winner!

    By Cia,


    Anthologies
    Yes, you did it! You read the stories, liked, commented, reviewed... and voted! I have tallied the poll (it was so close!) and the story receiving the most votes was: 
    14,000 Days of Virtue
    by...

    LIBBY DREW!!!
    Libby has won custom advertising for her story or stories, and one reader who voted is also a winner, and that is:
    @George Richard
     

    to both our winners
     
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    Weekly Wrap UP (July 16 - July 22)

    By Cia,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Wildone is on wild camping vacay, so I'm bringing you the Weekly Wrap up.  We shall all have to hope that he doesn't get eaten by a wild bear (*coughs*) so he can come back next week to resume his usual posting. In the meantime, onward for a refresh on last week's goings on from yours truly. 
    Monday I featured a short story by our very own long-term Signature member and admin, Graeme:
    Tuesday we started voting on the Secret Author Story Contest. Remember1 reader who votes wins free Premium! 
    Did you read the Torn in Two excerpt on Wednesday? 
    Or check out the list of all 11 Secret Author Stories on Thursday (and find out you get to guess the author on Monday?)
    Friday, you were invited to go take a hike... no, it's fine, I promise!
    Saturday Comicality talks about the "Author Experience". What is that? Well...
    Words of the Day: 
    agnosia   coot   whine   muddleheaded   preternatural    corral    bubbletop
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Paradox Lost by Libby Drew (In Process) Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Gap Year by Mark Arbour (In Process) Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour (Temporary Hold) By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens (Temporary Hold) Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie (In Process) Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia (In Process) The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus (In Process) GFD: Fanboys by Comicality (Long-Term Hold) The Cockney Canuck by Dodger (Temporary Hold) The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus (In Process) The Best Year by Krista (In Process) Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Paradox Lost by Libby Drew (In Process) Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx (In Process) Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W (In Process) Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    No stories Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Discovery by Jdonley75 (In Process) The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees (In Process) Kidnapped by a Vampire by Thirdly (In Process) Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox (In Process) Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX (In Process) 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch (In Process) Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson (In Process) Thicker Than Water by John Henry (In Process) Aedan's Story by RichardWrites (In Process) A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski (In Process) Heartbreak To Healing by D.K. Daniels (In Process) Unchained by Secret Author (Complete) Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun (In Process) Never walk alone- Walk on by Andre Delport (In Process) Disputed Sea by quokka (In Process) Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC (In Process) The Egg Stone by Secret Author (Complete) Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 (In Process) ARROW by CLJobe (In Process) The Case of Cloud Rider by Secret Author (Complete) The Book of Poems by Secret Author (Complete) Silvered Spell by PrismaFox (In Process) Quantum Shift by Luca E (Complete) Searching for God by Secret Author (Complete) Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard (In Process) Beyond Imagination by W_L (In Process) Revival with "Firebird" by Georgie DHainaut (Complete) River City by Secret Author (Complete) Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories
    Musings of a Wordsmith by JACC (Temporary Hold)
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    Guess the Secret Author!

    By Cia,


    Anthologies
    All right, then! You've been on tenterhooks with all hush-hush of the Secret Author Story Contest, but here's your chance to make a guess in the blog comments on who wrote which story. Guess one, guess them all.... It's up to you. Bonus, you'll have a few days, since just for funsies, I'm revealing the winning story and author on Tuesday, 7/25, but the rest of the contest authors won't be revealed until Thursday, 7/27. Yes, just because....

    A reminder of the stories for your guesses below, our sneaky Secret Author purloined: 
    1.       14,000 Days of Virtue
    2.       Adrift
    3.       Baring My Soul
    4.       Learned to Lie
    5.       Life of a Pet
    6.       River City
    7.       Searching for God
    8.       The Book of Poems
    9.       The Case of Cloud Rider
    10.   The Egg Stone
    11.   Unchained

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    Secret Author Story Contest Voting

    By Cia,


    Anthologies
    Time to vote! What are you waiting for?! You read, you liked, commented, and reviewed the Secret Author Story Contest stories so now it's time to get out and vote. Wait... not out, stay in! Just click on the vote picture below to go make your choice! 

    Need a reminder of the stories first?
    Click on our Secret Author below (image) to visit the story listing 

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    Voting is happening now! (click the image below) What, you say you didn't get a chance to read all the stories? Well just click on the preceding link or check out the list of awesome stories below! Or... maybe you want to refresh your memory or look for author clues. Yes, that's right! Monday we're going to have a fun 'Spot the REAL author' blog feature. Do you know? Of course not, only I know! Muahahahaha! 
     

     
    1.       14,000 Days of Virtue
    2.       Adrift
    3.       Baring My Soul
    4.       Learned to Lie
    5.       Life of a Pet
    6.       River City
    7.       Searching for God
    8.       The Book of Poems
    9.     The Case of Cloud Rider
    10.    The Egg Stone
    11.    Unchained  
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    July Signature Excerpt: Torn in Two by Graeme

    By Cia,


    Signature Feature
    I know this may seem like a story you've read before... but Graeme has a way of bringing emotions to life that you can't help but absorb and follow as if they were your emotions and your choices. Don't pass up this short story if you ignored the comments by Wildone featured on Monday's featured blog post or this excerpt tidbit! 
    Want to read more? Click here!
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    July has come and with it so many events for me I can't pick between if I'm coming or going... so I chose Graeme's story, Torn in Two, as this month's feature. Please enjoy this short story and leave him a comment or review! 

    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:  I just read the story and loved it ❤️
    As always, Graeme, thank you for sharing your great talent of writing amazing stories.   ~ Wildone
    If you want to spread the word about Graeme'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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    Well, better late than never! You readers certainly haven't been slack in providing your feeback!! Wow! With just one more story to go, I have to feature how the 10 stories so far have been received, and we still have 1 to go. Keep it up!
    10 stories in 10 days
    323 Likes
    190 Comments
    45 Reviews
    Voting will start next Tuesday, so make sure you read all the Secret Author Contest stories so you're ready to vote for your favorite!
    Click on our Secret Author below (image) to visit the story listing or follow the profile to get notifications on all the stories.

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    Yes, Secret Author still has more secrets to unveil! Have you been reading the stories posted so far? Many of you have and then shared likes, comments, and reviews, so thank you! How much fun are you having guessing who wrote what? Just don't tell if you think you have it all figured out! 🫢If you missed any stories, you can check out the story listing below, and follow so you don't miss the last few still to come. 
    1.       14,000 Days of Virtue
    2.       Adrift
    3.       Baring My Soul
    4.       Learned to Lie
    5.       Life of a Pet
    6.       River City
    7.       Searching for God
    8.       The Book of Poems
    Click on our Secret Author below (image) to visit the story listing or follow the profile to get notifications on all the stories.

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    Secret Author Contest Going Strong!

    By Cia,


    Anthologies
    Good morning and whew, what a great start to the Secret Author Story Contest. We've already had 45 likes, 39 comments, and 8 reviews on 3 stories, with one story just posting a few hours ago! Thank you all for taking the time to read these great stories and share your appreciation. The author(s) will share the love right back once Secret Author, that sneaky devil, gives them back!
    Click on our Secret Author below (image) to visit the story listing or follow the profile to get notifications on all the stories.

    Do you think you know who wrote what story? You can guess, but remember, authors....

     
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    Secret Author Story Contest Kick Off!

    By Cia,


    Anthologies
    It's no longer a secret that 11 authors took up the challenge for the Secret Author Story Contest! From today, July 4th through July 14th, a new story will post each day and readers can enjoy these great stories with the theme "secret". Don't forget to like, comment, and review as the stories will revert back to authors once the contest ends. 
    Voting for your favorite story happens on Tuesday, July 18th through Monday, July 24th, so remember, through this whole time...

    Tuesday, July 25th is our big winner reveal! One author will win custom advertising on GA, either for a story of their choice or themselves as an author and one reader who voted will win 3 months free Premium access! Thursday, July 27th, we'll do a blog look back over the whole contest and make sure you get a chance to see what stories were written by what favorite GA author.
    Click on our Secret Author below (image) to visit the story listing or follow the profile to get notifications on all the stories.

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    June CSR Discussion Day: Geeks by CassieQ

    By Cia,


    CSR- Can't Stop Reading
    Delayed a bit, but worth the wait! I laughed out loud a few times, gasped at least once (too many books, no such thing!) and thoroughly enjoyed both CassieQ's story Geeks and her interview answers. Please make sure you leave your comments below for her to share your thoughts too!
    Who was the real villain, ACME or Wile E. Coyote? 
    ACME.  Coyote is just trying to eat.  ACME looks like they supply terrorists.
    If you were an animal, what would you be? 
    Probably a cat.  I excel at lounging around and sleeping all day and have manic bursts of energy around midnight.
    What’s one location you’d love to go to research for a story? 
    France.  I’m learning the language (very slowly) but it just looks amazing and like the perfect setting for a romance.  I also would have loved to be able to visit the Rocky Mountains for research on being trapped in the mountains (news flash:  it sucks), but alas, I had to stick with my Appalachians. 
    If you were writing a book about your life, what would the title be? 
    Too Many Books.  Seriously.  They’re taking over my house.  I need an intervention or something.
    Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing? 
    I’m a pantser and very character focused.  There are parts of my writing where I have to think a lot about plot and plan those things out and I hate every second of it.  Avoiding distractions is a struggle as well.  I try to circumvent some of it by going to the library when I can instead of writing at home. 
    Is your writing process a daily word count goal or more of a burst of inspiration writing flurry? 
    Closer to a flurry.  I write when I want to and while setting a daily habit is a great, having a daily word count goal doesn’t work for me.  It’s too much pressure and I don’t want to sit and grind out words that don’t matter to me just to fill a preconceived quota.  It’s a hobby for me, not a job. 
    You said Geeks was your most popular story, but what has been your favorite to write and why? 
    It’s not my best writing, but I loved writing Reach.  Reach and Not The Sun were some of the first stories where I got to do some world-building and be really creative and I enjoy that.
    Anime is featured in Geeks, so I have to ask, do you like anime and what would you recommend (read, watch, write, etc…)? 
    When I was growing up in the 90s, we had very few options of anime, it was Sailor Moon, DragonBall Z and whatever the Sci-Fi channel was featuring on Saturday Anime.  I don’t care how cringey Sailor Moon was, I will STILL watch it today.  I’ve tried a few current shows, but I’ve not really gotten into anything that has been recommended to me, except for Miyazaki’s works, which are the shit.  If you haven’t seen Princess Mononoke or Spirited Away, please watch them.  You won’t be sorry.
    Can you sum up Geeks in one sentence?  
    Yes.  Anime, Star Wars and lot and lots of sex. 
    What can you share about your current story or an upcoming story with readers? 
    I have a multi-book project currently titled Hazardous that is sitting at a very robust 128,000 words at the moment.  I was hoping to have it wrapped up by 150,000 but that is looking highly unlikely at this point.  I do have hopes that I’ll finish it this year.  It’s currently in the beta reading process, but I have yet to find an editor, in case anyone is interested.  I wanted to go back to my fantasy roots, and this features new worlds, adventures, friendship, fighting and a little bit of sex.  My former beta reader had a thing for catboys, so it has that too.  It’s gonna be wild.    
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    Do you have a good story idea? Are you interested in writing for the Secret Author Story Contest where readers will vote on the Secret Author stories to determine the best of the bunch? 
    STOP! Shhh! Don't tell anyone because it's a secret! 
    The deadline is this Saturday, July 1st!!  Time's running out, but you still have a few more days. If you haven't sent in your story, get it to me (Cia) fast!! Review the contest info here and please, please...

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    June and halfway through the year. I don't know about you, but I truly believe that entire ages have come and gone in 2023 so far. I thought this story, Dawn of Day by Dolores Esteban was intriguing when I read it in the past and so fits how I feel about June so far. What do you think? 

    Length: 40,080
    Description: A gravitational wave sweeps the USS Explorer to the star system 55 Cancri. The crew detects a deserted alien airport on a planet in the habitable zone. The planet, however, is not deserted. A young native and a stranded alien crew spots the arrival of the spaceship from Earth. Unsettling events follow. Will the humans ever return to Earth?
    A Reader said: What happens when an accident send a spaceship with a crew of three earth men on an unplanned trip through time and space? We see how they interact with a more primitive society and a more advanced alien flight crew. Ms. Esteban imagines interesting and some times unexpected interactions between the three groups. I enjoyed reading this story and found it was a thoughtful look at trying to get along. ~ JeffreyL
     
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    Make sure you come back on Wednesday to see the excerpt I chose to share!
     
     
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    June CSR Feature: Geeks by CassieQ

    By Cia,


    CSR- Can't Stop Reading
    Light-hearted, love is just the right mix for the Pride month CSR, and I wanted to feature one of our long-term Signature authors on GA too! What better mix of the two than Geeks by CassieQ! 
    Geeks
    by @CassieQ
    Length: 69,166
    Description: A shy Star Wars geek love falls in love with an outgoing anime geek. As friends, family and old flames get in the way, will the two find a way to make it work?
    A Reader Said: Such a cute story, mikeal is beyond adorable and adam is such a stud. 
    A tale about overcoming obstacles while trying to build a lasting relationship with the boy you love. Very heartwarming with lots of smoldering sex scenes 😍🥵 you won't be able to put this one down.  ~ SnowBear
    Don't forget to come back and share your thoughts on Monday, June 26th!
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    May CSR Discussion Day: Dejection and Hope by Demiurge

    By Cia,


    CSR- Can't Stop Reading
    Did you read Demiurge's story, Dejection and Hope that was featured for this month's CSR? What did you think? Or you can share your thoughts on Demiurge's responses to my interview questions as I dared to let us all get to know them!! 🫣
    Well, first (From Demi):

    Chocolate or Vanilla?
    Neither.
    What’s something personal about you people might be surprised to know?
    I’m an emergency dispatcher.
    What something you like to do when you’re not writing?
    I really enjoy hiking. Specifically in state/national parks with my partner.
    What brought you to GA?
    I came to read originally and then liquid courage persuaded me to post my writing.
    Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
    I hate writing dialogue. I get taken out of a story if the characters I’m reading don’t make me feel something or are difficult to relate to. I feel like dialogue can make or break you and so I struggle to make it sound, “real”.
    How many stories have you written? Do you have a favorite?
    A lot. A metric eff ton. My favorite is a current work in progress that hasn’t made it to the site yet, but hopefully will soon!
    What about sharing your favorite scene in Dejection and Hope?
    My favorite scene, without giving too much away, is a wildly domestic moment between my characters that leads to a slightly traumatizing epiphany for Seth.
    Many authors write pieces of themselves or those they know into their characters. Do you connect with Noah or Seth, or with one more than the other?
    There are bits and pieces of me interwoven into both. This was really the first thing I wrote where I found myself in my characters’ reactions and mannerisms. Dejection and Hope lead to I Hate This town where one of my characters has some of the same mental health struggles/thought processes
    This is vitally important: What is the best add-in to ramen, either on or off a budget?
    Why is this the hardest question? Chasu pork…or yuzu….or chili oil.
    Can you share more of your current or upcoming work with readers?
    My current goal is to finish my fantasy trilogy. After that I have characters from, I Hate This Town that are getting a spin off. I normally have a few things working at once and I’d also really want to branch out into the horror theme.
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    May came in like a scorcher here, and I felt like a vampire hiding from the wicked, evil sun (more than usual). In this story, Zombies Like Us, by Dodger one character doesn't even have to try when it comes to creating his costume... and he's got plans for a select few. I liked this short story shared in one of our anthologies back when I first read it, and I hope you'll like it now too! 

    Length: 10,930
    Description: Jody doesn’t need to dress up for Halloween, he’s already a zombie thanks to his ex-boyfriend who has left him for a woman. When he’s invited to the bachelor party though, he turns up prepared and ready to take revenge!
    A Reader Said:  I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It's about love, loss, and pain with a lot of humor mixed in. ~ Lisa
     
    If you want to spread the word about Dodger'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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