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    May CSR Feature: Dejection and Hope by Demiurge

    By Cia,


    CSR- Can't Stop Reading
    Well May's a nice, loooong month, so you get a nice looong story. Let's see if you can get past the urge to just keep reading. I know I started to check which story I wanted to feature, and once I read chapter one, before I knew it I was on chapter ten... so I knew this was it! 
    Dejection and Hope
    by @Demiurge
    Length: 129,052
    Description: All Seth wanted was ramen. A small, androgynous, blond was not on his shopping list. Nor was an outspoken new friend and therapy. He’d obviously turned down a wrong aisle somewhere.
    Noah has a great best friend, a great job, an okay car, and an awesome apartment. Things are great. Except he’s watching his life from inside the closet. Also, he has…eclectic tastes. Most of which involve lace and silk. He didn’t mean to take “niche” and run with it.
    Will the closet door open? Will everyone accept Noah? Most importantly, will Seth get his ramen?
    A reader said: So worth the read! ~ leeoeder
    Don't forget to come back and share your thoughts on Monday, May 29th!
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    April CSR Discussion Day: A Love to Last by vanalas

    By Cia,


    CSR- Can't Stop Reading
    April showers bring... May showers, at least where I live! How about you? If you've been stuck indoors, maybe you checked out this month's looong featured CSR story, A Love to Last? Or it'll be this week's evening entertainment of choice after this interview with the author, vanalas! (Or maybe you might pick another of vanalas' stories!)
    Q: Are you a person who makes their bed in the morning, or do you not see much point?
    A: It depends with my mood. There are mornings when I wake up and want to be responsible and other morning when a demon of laziness possesses me lol
    Q: If you were an animal, what would you be?
    A: Definitely a cat. I like to be a little mischievous sometimes…. Okay, lots of times.
    Q: Did you like to write in growing up or start as an adult?
    A: I started as an adult. I was 17 when I wrote and published my first story, don’t know if that’s adult.
    Q: What brought you to GA?
    A: One of my fans on the first site I published my stories (Literotica) suggested I also Publish my stories on GA. I checked it out, registered and I’ve been publishing ever since.
    Q: What is your favorite genre to read, and do you like to write it as well?
    A: Hmmmm… quite a number, but I am gonna go with fantasy. And Yes, I love to write it. My fantasy series “Unbroken” has been a major hit.
    Q: What is the first thing you do when you start a new story? After you end a story?
    A: I try to think and find ways of developing it in a way that will get my fans hooked. And after I end it, I always take a deep breath, lie down and think about the journey I have had with the story.
    Q: What inspired the plot for A Love to Last?
    A: A TV series I was watching and I loved the plot. So, I said to myself, let me make something similar but not exact.
    Q: Do you identify or connect the best with any of the main characters: Ben, Jim, Jerome, or David?
    A: Definitely Ben. This is a character I took so much time developing because I wanted people to relate to his emotions and I am glad they did. I did too.
    Q: What is your favorite scene in the story?
    A: I have got a couple of scenes that I can mention. But if I can pick one, it has to be when Ben and David first met, the connection David felt.
    Q: Can you share anything about your current or upcoming work with readers?
    A: I have got an amazing upcoming series at the end of the year. Unfortunately, I cannot give any information. Let me just say, “stay tuned”
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    2023 Poetry Anthology: Week 3 Now Live!

    By Cia,


    Anthologies
    Welcome to week 3 of the 2023 Poetry Anthology, and the release of several great poems or poem collections by some of GA's authors & poets. This year the theme picked is so open, authors really can take readers anywhere on a journey of... 
     Exploration
     
    *Additional poetry chapters posting this week: Backwoods Boy's Autumn Explorations, Headstall's Treasures Found, & Parker Owens/AC Benus' Cadence
    Don't forget to like, comment, and review! 
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    Okay, another long story feature and this one has themes of fantasy which we all know I love! If you haven't given this Signature Author's story, Shadow Honor by @Cynus, a shot, what have you been doing?? Better yet, it's part of a series! Full of political intrigue, magic, demons, and more.... there's a ton in store for intrepid readers!

    Length: 126,057
    Description: In the depths beneath the Everbright City lies a vast complex of caves known as The Shade. The Underking of the Shade, Salidar thulu'Khant, seeks to free the demons imprisoned in the city above and use them to unseat King Neredos, the immortal ruler of humanity. The future of the world rests in the unwilling hands of young thief and Shade native, Styx, who is thrust into the middle of a conflict which has perpetuated for centuries.
    A reader said: Cynus has created an interesting world and populated it with some great characters! Styx, a young theif from the Shade, is caught up in an ongoing battle. There are secrets and powers and magic and double-crosses enough to keep the reader guessing. I really enjoyed reading this. I especially enjoyed the tattoo magic! ~ JeffreyL
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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 Monday's blog where I featured Cynus's story, Shadow Honor? This is one of my favorite genres, and I have to agree with @JeffreyL because I really like the way that @Cynus used the tattoo magic in the storyline. Have you read this story? Share your thoughts below if you didn't get the chance to share your love on Monday. If not, maybe this except will draw you in enough to make you go read (warning: You're going to want to have NOTHING else to do for a while!) 
    Want to read more? Click here
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    Welcome Valkyrie, GA's Newest Admin!

    By Cia,


    Announcements
    Yes, we've conscripted another one!  In honor of all the hard work Valkyrie has been doing for the Prompt Blog, coordinating the Anthologies, Writing Contests, and in general awesomeness volunteering her time on the site... we've tagged and bagged her officially. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Valkyrie in becoming GA's latest admin! 

    @Valkyrie
    Author * Prompt Promoter * Anthology Organizer
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    2023 Poetry Anthology: Week 2 Now Live!

    By Cia,


    Anthologies
    Welcome to week 2 of the 2023 Poetry Anthology, and the release of several great poems or poem collections by some of GA's authors & poets. This year the theme picked is so open, authors really can take readers anywhere on a journey of... 
     Exploration
     
     
     
     
    Additional poetry chapters posting this week: AC Benus' Second Sight: Remembering Some San Francisco Neighborhoods
    Don't forget to like, comment, and review! 
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    March is already half over, but that just means you need to take a break to read this little gem of Comicality's. It'll get you in the feels. 

    Length: 6,562
    Description: Three years ago, Sawyer and Josh showed up to help build a park playground as a part of a mutual friend's Eagle Boy Scout project... and ended up sharing a moment that they'll remember for the rest of their lives.
    A reader said: Boy o boy...did this bring back memories, the nerves and angst of reaching out to make a 'connection' with another like minded boy!
    This deserves a one-off chapter later, perhaps a retrospective a few years down the road as they live their lives!!
    Well done and thanks!!! ~drsawzall
    If you want to spread the word about Comicality'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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    2023 Poetry Anthology: Week 1 Now Live!

    By Cia,


    Anthologies
    Welcome to week 1 of the 2023 Poetry Anthology, and the release of several great poems or poem collections by some of GA's authors & poets. This year the theme picked is so open, authors really can take readers anywhere on a journey of... 
     Exploration
     
    *Additional poetry chapters posting this week:  AC Benus' Miracles & Aditus' Delicious Delights. 
    Don't forget to like, comment, and review! 
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    April CSR Feature: A Love to Last by Vanalas

    By Cia,


    CSR- Can't Stop Reading
    For me, April feels like it stretches on forever. So I picked a slightly longer story, and the title matches that feeling. Enjoy this month's selection and don't forget to come back and share your thoughts on the discussion day! 
    A Love to Last
    @vanalas
    Length: 120,112 
    Description: Ben and Jim are half-brothers and sons of self-made billionaire Jerome Henandez. The Henandez sons are handsome, charming and intelligent, groomed to lead and head the multi-million empire set up by their father. Though half-brothers, their love for each other is manifested in everything they do.
    However, everything changes when David enters the picture. Their lives become intertwined through scandals, rivalry and romance when Jim falls hopelessly in love with the handsome hunk who on the other hand has his eyes on the kindhearted, mysterious and strong-headed Ben. Who will rise and fall in this game of love?
    A reader said: Wow! I am at a loss for words. ~mikeuniqueac
    Don't forget to come back and share your thoughts on Monday, April 24th!
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    Okay, even if you're not a fan of anime or Freaky Friday, or if you're new to Laura S. Fox's writing... I hope you took a chance and read this month's featured selection! It was fun, right? Share your thoughts in the comments below, but first! Of course, she did an interview for me.  
    Chocolate or Vanilla?
    What’s vanilla? Death by chocolate all the way.
    What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
    I read a lot. I read extensively, fiction, non-fiction, literary works, mystery novels, sci-fi, romance, thrillers, you name it. Not even cookbooks are spared. I also like listening to music, another area where my tastes are as much a mess as they come. I listen to classical music when I write, but I also know who BTS is (don’t ask me to name all the boys, though). I like a little out of everything, I think.
    What’s one location you’d love to go to research for a story?
    An old library. I’d like to explore every nook and cranny, to see how it works, how the books are organized, what a regular day in a librarian’s life is like there. And, of course, browse through all those old tomes. The story would be about some secret society, and the main character could be a detective sent to investigate unusual phenomena happening in the library.
    Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
    As everyone, I suppose, I have several strong points and several weaknesses. I found it the most natural to write dialogue, but when it comes to descriptions of people, places, and so on, I find myself lacking the vocabulary necessary for writing them off the top of my head in a way that I’d consider satisfactory. So, that’s where I stop and start doing research.
    If you could give advice to yourself when you first started writing, what would it be?
    Have more confidence in your writing. If you like what you write, the chances are that other people will like to read it, too. There’s no one that unique on the face of the earth not to encounter likeminded people, and that’s a good thing.
    What brought you to GA?
    I was searching for writing platforms where I could publish my M/M fiction, and I believe it was Google who told me about GA. I hope my memory isn’t playing tricks on me. It happened more than five years ago.
    So… anime. Do you read, watch, etc…? And what’s your favorite if so?
    First I watched a few yaoi and BL animes and progressed from there to reading manga, and later manhwa, and manhua – which are basically the Korean and Chinese versions of the same style of comics. It’s hard to tell an absolute favorite after all this time, but I think titles like Ai No Kusabi, Haru Wo Daite Ita, and more recently, 19 Days, Killing Stalking and Painter of the Night, will always remain on top of the list.
    Who is your favorite of the two main leads who essentially Freaky Friday switch in This Strange World Needs a Kicking?
    It all started as Kai’s story, but I must admit that I favor – just a little – Sebastian, because he somehow developed into a more complex character than initially intended. While Kai is just finishing high school and is still like a kid in many ways, his malleability and ability to adapt to what’s happening to him makes things easier for him than for Sebastian. Where Kai doesn’t find it that strange that he’s suddenly the hero of an isekai adventure, Sebastian believes he’s the victim of a curse. However, dealing with the challenges presented by the switcheroo appears not as that much trouble to Kai as it is to Sebastian. He fights the harder fight in some ways, so to speak. So, maybe, just maybe, he’s the favorite child by less than an inch of affection.
    Can you sum up the story in one line?
    It only takes a body swap to find love and the real you on the other side.
    Can you share a little of your current or future story you’re posting on GA with readers?
    I’m currently in the process of publishing Chasing Rusty Parker here, on GA. It is the sequel to my other story published here, Good Guys Don’t Date Bad Boys.
    I think it’s the first time I’m using a character’s full name in the title, and it’s all for a good reason. This story centers more on the main character than my other works, in the sense that besides the usual interactions with the MC’s love interest and his friends, I invite the readers to spend more time in Rusty’s head than I have done previously. That said, I hope that the journey through Rusty’s kinky and clever mind will be worth the time wasted on reading the story.
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    March is a month for magic... of a sort. C'mon, any month where there's a holiday that features gold at the end of a rainbow has to be magic, right?! And this story has magic... of a sort. It certainly made me laugh, and I could use some of that. What about you? It's way longer than normal, but it's a recent-ish finish in the last year and it does tend to suck you right in. I hope you will enjoy Laura's story and come back to share your thoughts at the end of the month! 
    This Strange World Needs a Kicking!
    by @Laura S. Fox
    Length: 182,757
    Description: If only I got transported to another world like in those cool anime series – is what Kai Martin thinks when Milo, his best friend, suddenly confesses and asks him out.

    Next thing he knows, he’s in a huge bed, in what looks like royal chambers, and there’s a handsome naked guy next to him. Who glares at him and asks him something about another round.

    Another round of what?

    And then, a guy in butler's livery walks through the door and looks at him like he just spat in his food.
    A Reader said: I made the mistake of planning to read just the first chapter then go to bed..... I read until my eyes closed some 8 hours later.  I then carried on the next day until the very last word 
    I laughed, I cheered and I absolutely loved this story.
    Thank you so much for transporting me to a magical kingdom and a very happy ending. ~Blue Fan Lady
    Don't forget to come back and share your thoughts on Monday, March 27th!
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    February CSR Discussion Day: Crisscross Moon by Rich Eisbrouch

    By Cia,


    CSR- Can't Stop Reading
    Did you ever think you so strongly did something, you didn't even worry about it? Well, I've been doing the CSR blogs for over 10 years (Yes, I checked, they started in Jan. 2013!) and was sure I'd sent Rich his interview for Crisscross Moon. I did not. Sorry again, Rich!! If he gets his (very late) interview back to me, I'll add it here, but for now I wanted to feature the thoughts of some readers who enjoyed his story so you can also share yours below! Plus a graphic because that's also what I do! 

      
    Ironic character choice in fiction?
    I’m not entirely sure what this question means.  A character I created that turned out to have ironic repercussions in today’s world, or a character another writer did that seemed to predict or parallel the future?  Since I write pretty lightweight stuff and try to stay away from politics, I can’t have much impact on the world, except to try and distract from its frequent complications.
    Do you eat your fruits and vegetables?
    Oh, yeah, partly out of laziness.  I used to eat big salads in the summer, when it was easier to make them than to cook, but when I moved to Los Angeles 30 years ago and realized it was always summer, I pretty well quit cooking at home and ate salads.  And I eat a lot of apples and toss dried cherries and cranberries in my breakfast cereal.
    What’s one location you’d love to go (or have been) to research for a story?
    Since my stories are so people and dialogue centered, the locations become far less important, as long as I don’t get them wrong.  And, actually, the caves in Crisscross Moon are the product of research, remembering my trips to Carlsbad Caverns, and walking and light hiking done in the domesticated, suburban, Los Angeles parks, particularly in the Santa Monica mountains.  So it might be fun to explore the area where Crisscross Moon is set and correct what I got wrong.
    If you were writing a book about your life, what would the title be?
    He Thinks He’s Being Funny.  It will be chiseled on my headstone.
    What brought you to GA?
    I was searching the Internet for a good website to post on and Gay Authors came up.  I posted an early book as an experiment, got the spacing wrong for that and several others I next posted, and I slowly go back and correct that between other projects.  But the site has been a very good fit for me, I have a handful of interested readers who sometimes even stay through my personal projects, and I like what other people are posting.  Still, I’m afraid to read too much fiction because I’m always worried about unintentionally plagiarizing, so I can’t read as much as I’d like.  But someday, when and if I retire from writing.
    What inspired you to do a parallel historical/modern storyline in Crisscross Moon?
    It was actually a response to Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code.  As mentioned, I don’t read a lot of fiction, popular or otherwise, but that one was really popular, and one of my friends had a copy, so I borrowed it from her, read it, and thought, “I can do that.”  I had a different idea in mind at first, using a series of iconic American landmarks, but eventually, that evolved to focusing on the Cliff Dwellers, which I first learned about in high school.  Research showed me how little I knew about the subject, but it also gave me more to work with.  The title, by the way, was lifted... er, inspired... by the Hardy Boys book, The Crisscross Shadow.  See what I mean about plagiarism?  There’s also the structure of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, which also has antecedents, so I felt less guilty about borrowing it.
    Is there a favorite line or scene in the story for you as the author?
     In my books?  Nothing in particular.  In all of literature, fictional or otherwise: Way too many.  There are so many really good thinkers and writers.
    After posting, where there any reader reactions or insights that surprised you?
    That they held on.  This book isn’t quite as weird as the Alan Danshroeder series, both in terms of content and form, but there is a lot of back-and-forth that people have to be patient with.  I was surprised they were.  Also, the parallel isn’t exactly right, and I keep meaning to go back and try to fix that.  It should be two guys in the present and two guys in the past.  But I can’t get the details right, so I leave the book alone.
    Can you sum up Crisscross Moon in one sentence for prospective readers?
    Two guys in the present try to unsnarl a mystery in the past—and there are bears.
    Will you share something about what you are currently working on or any future projects?
    593 Riverside Drive.  I’ve been patiently finishing The Waldron Police stories so I could get to this, which is both personal, family inspired, and almost completely fictional.  My sister found the transcripts of our great-aunt’s mid-1920s divorce trial, but when I read them, I realized they made my great-aunt too helpless.  I needed to fix that.  Plus, I needed to narrate the book by my mother, so that meant a bit of juggling in time.  It’s kind of fun, but I’m not sure how much it’s going to get read on this site.  I’m hoping for my usual 100 readers.
     
      
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    Did you catch Monday's feature of Cole Matthew's story So Weep's the Willow? If you've ever indulged... ahem... a little too much, you might identify with the feelings at the start of this excerpt. Now the hows and whys the character makes the choices that go on in the story? Maybe, or maybe not, but that's the beauty of getting to follow along with another's story, right? Enjoy!! 
    Want to read more? Click here
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    I went another route, tugging at the heart strings again with this read. Plus the visual was just too good to pass up! If you're stuck inside due to yucky weather, why not try this super long read of Cole Matthew's! 

    Length: 104,569
    Description: Jake is having a rough time.  His career's at a dead end.  His love life is a disaster.  His mother is a mess.  Finally, he decides to turn things around. 
    This is his story. 
    A reader said: Brilliantly crafted, full of surprises and a satisfying finish. Cole Matthews at his finest. Don't miss this one. ~Mikiesboy
    If you want to spread the word about Cole Matthew'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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    February CSR Feature: CrissCross Moon by RichEisbrouch

    By Cia,


    CSR- Can't Stop Reading
    I know I often theme stories based on the month, and February is love, love, love, and romance, romance, romance. Sorry, folks, life is just too crazy for me right now. (Don't worry, those who know my hubby from the past--*snorts* that was an adventure of a membership--he's still very much my hubby) But I wanted to go for something a little more... more. Now, there's still romance in the sub-genres, but also adventure, comedy modern, and light mystery! 
    Crisscross Moon
    by @RichEisbrouch
    Length: 43,469
    Description:  A couple of young guys in the present try to figure out a mysterious legend from the past.
    Meanwhile, some years earlier, a young, Native American wife is being admired by a young warrior from another family, temporarily stranded because of an injury.
    And there are bears.
    A reader said: Very intriguing story. Love the way you told the parallel stories and brought them together in the cave at the end. Very nicely done and most entertaining. ~ Jaro_423
     
    Don't forget to come back and share your thoughts on Monday, February 27th!
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    Well, did you find out about the little prince? Just what happened to him? Quite the change in circumstance... but what about fortitude? Share your thoughts in the comments below, but please enjoy this interview (long delayed!) with Georgie first!
     
    Q: Do you eat your fruits and vegetables?
    A: Vegetables regularly, mostly every day. Fruits is not my thing or I don’t take the time for it. So it is a banana so every now and then on an incidental basis.
    Q: Are you a person who makes their bed in the morning, or do you not see much point?
    A: Yes, I do. Being a rather chaotic person, who suffers from creative chaos on a continuing basis during daily life, I bring structure in things and one of these is making my bed. But the same goes for cooking a meal. OK, some days I end up with throwing a pizza in the oven but mostly I make a full meal. And I wash the dishes afterwards, so no stacks of dirty dishes in my kitchen…grin….
    Q: If you were an animal, what would you be?
    A: Most certainly a dog or maybe its wild predecessor, the wolf. But one of these is a certainty.
    Q: What’s something personal about you people might be surprised to know?
    A: That’s a tough question.
    When I answer it in relation to the stories I write I guess the most personal thing is I was a juvenile care kid myself and had my share of severe mental problems, resulting in psychiatric treatment from my 16th to my 26th. But then I was healed and life became bright!
    As a result I mix autobiographic facts from my turbulent past into stories. It doesn’t mean a whole story is autobiographic but there are always little parts or even a single sentence that is autobiographic. With the sole exception of Juvenile Care Lovers which is largely autobiographic.
    Apart from that,…I really wouldn’t know. Maybe that I used to be singer as well, mostly old blues and hard rock. And maybe that I really like to translate old, even medieval Dutch poems in modern English that appear on line on GayAuthors in cooperation with ACBenus in his Mirror of Same Sex Love-Poetry.
    Q: What brought you to GA?
    A: I was looking for a way to expand my number of readers on a quality platform and after a tip from an American colleague-author I just joined. I remember it took me some time to understand your computer system.
    Q: When do you get your best writing inspiration ideas (morning, evening, reading, images, music…)?
    A: Inspiration is a purely intuitive thing with me. Everything can inspire me, something I see, hear, read, smell, touch, no matter at what time of the day… it triggers something or it doesn’t. Thinking it over (or like I usually call it: dreaming it up) and developing it into a story theme is mostly an evening- and nighttime job, mostly when hearing classical music so I can concentrate. It is purely an inexplicable artistic process of free association from the trigger to the story theme. And from the central theme I start researching and writing the actual story.
    Q: What’s one location you’d love to go to research for a story?
    A: I like to go to Nijmegen, a city in the Netherlands. Although I wasn’t born there that is where my roots are emotionally. It’s the city where I discovered my homosexuality and made my first (and partly pretty extreme) experiences. On top of that: it is not a metropole; we don’t have them in the Netherlands. But for Dutch conditions it is a big city with a population of about ¼ of a million and all the associated big city problems. But it is easy for research, because the size makes the scale of problems manageable to research and transparent. Besides, I have my contacts there to find information.
    Q: Was there anything particularly challenging about twisting an old fairytale in The Little Prince That Turned into a Beggar?
    A: This question made me laugh. Your question proves to me the disguise was letter-perfect.
    Your assumption is very nice, but it is just the other way around. I didn’t turn an old fairytale into The Little Prince That Turned into a Beggar. It was just the other way around.
    The challenging and tricky part was to take a real 21st century sad story of a real-existing boy, who struggles with his homosexuality and his being non-binary and who receives no support from his family but is only greeted with rejection and condemnation. Since I promised him to keep him out of the spotlights, I turned the story into an innocent-looking fairytale by mixing in the well-known and well-proven fairytale ingredients, like the cruel king, the good fairy and of course the prince on the white horse. But if you read it again with this knowledge you might discover the true, heart wrenching story underneath it, including the time in prostitution. Because it is everything but an innocent fairytale. On the other hand: most fairytales aren’t very innocent. They are all based on archetypes representing good and bad, often in very extreme and violent forms.
    Q: Is there any particular line or scene you love the best in the story?
    A: That’s another hard question. I can’t really choose.
    There are two scenes in Dance over the Thunderclouds (another fictionalized story of a real life story, by the way) and they are on a kind of shared first position. One of them is the scene with Rebel, the therapy dog, which shows the intimate emotional connection of trust between dog and man (Rebel was modelled after my own Golden Retriever).
    The other is the haunting final scene of building up the harrowing tension of Dominic’s dance, which leads to the climax of his death. To be honest: it took me days and nights to write it but for myself I’m really satisfied with the result. And reader’s comments share this point of view.
    And in The Unwanted I really like the scene is which the grandfather sings a jolk, the traditional Sami chant, and then explains its meaning to the boys.
    Q: Can you share a little of your current or future work with readers?
    A: About current work I prefer not to share too much, since the first 5 chapters of Maddog & The Pope are already up and running. Chapter 6 is in the process of final editing (together with my marvelous editor Luca E), but since everyone takes a break with the holidays, I assume it will be up shortly after New Years Day with the other chapters following after that. Just let the reader read and enjoy the story.
    About future work…I’m working on two stories simultaneously. One is camouflaged as a thriller but it isn’t. It is about the dark side of the gay world, the dark side of the human mind into the extremes, about homeless kids and corruption in the police force, all intertwined by an igniting and blossoming love affair between a middle-aged detective and a young boy.
    The second one is rather fluid at the moment, but it is for the biggest part situated in the circus world. And being a psychological writer you can expect that they as well will be largely based on emotions and thoughts and not on sex on itself.
    But both will take some time to finish so don’t expect them to be on line very soon. Maybe I’ll dream up some short story to fill the gap.
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    January Signature Author Feature: Insomnia by CassieQ

    By Cia,


    Signature Feature
    I might be known for burning the candle at both ends, and I often feel the ill-effects of insomnia, so I loved this take by @CassieQ on the topic several years ago. For some people, insomnia means not getting to sleep, or not staying asleep, but we've all had moments where our minds played tricks on us after a long night, much less day after day of long nights. I hope you will like taking a look back at the creative take on the theme. So... what keeps you up at night?

    Length: 23,332
    Description: Between the dreams, the sleep deprivation, and the hallucinations, teenage loner Casey is left wondering if he really is going crazy.  
    A Reader said: A beautiful story with just the right amount of fantasy. Thank you for sharing! ~ Puppilull
    If you want to spread the word about CassieQ' 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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    2022 Reviews Revisited

    By Cia,


    Reviews
    Our Review Team has put together a list of all the Reviews they did in 2022. You can click on any of them to see the actual blog. Maybe there was one that you said you'd read, maybe one piques your interest now, or maybe one looks like it would be a foray into a different genre. No matter what the reason, here is your second chance to see the Review.
    Of course, we wouldn't get these great reviews without GA's Review Team, and they have room for more! Would you like to share your thoughts on a story or two in a featured blog each year?! Please PM @Timothy M. and @Cia to volunteer! 
    Thank You, Review Team!!
    @Aditus
    @chris191070
    @Parker Owens
    @spike382
    @Timothy M.
    2022
    January 24: 2021 Reviews Revisited - Timothy M.
    Reader comment: This is a valuable feature of GA. Cheers to all of the team's hard work!!!
    February 14: Valentine's Day Review (repeat) - Review team
    Reader comment: Some fantastic stories, I look forward to reading them.
    March 14: Spirit Wolves by Kbois - chris191070
    Reader comment: If there’s two things kbois does well, it’s drama and attraction. 
    April 11: Moving On by Rob Colton - Timothy M.
    Reader comment: I love this story, like I love all of Rob Colton's stories.  He's one of the few authors I can read over and over. 
    May 9: Brothers by Yeoldebard - chris191070
    Reader comment: I loved the way Devyn's trouble with understanding human behavior was portrayed.
    June 13: CDMX by Carlos Hazday - chris191070
    Reader comment: Carlos doesn't just describe a scene he makes you feel as though you are there.
    July 11: Damphir by Nephylim - Aditus
    Reader comment: It is a strange story with strange and exotic characters.  The writing is first rate.
    August 8: A New Family Unit by Ajbt2001 - spike382
    Reader comment: It's a great story from Ajbt2001 that is well worth a read.
    September 12: Careme in Brighton by AC Benus - Parker Owens
    Reader comment: A truly amazing story, with some amazing food. I definitely recommend you give this a read.
    October 10: Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall - spike382
    Reader comment: A well written review of a well written story. The setting may be a western but the story is universal. An excellent read.
    November 14: The Purple Door by Valkyrie - Aditus
    Reader comment: Anthology 2022 inspired a lot of great stories.  The Purple Door is one of the best written by an outstanding author.
    December 12: Finding Good Trouble by Ronyx - chris191070
    Reader comment: It is an excellent piece of literature!
  22. Cia
    Did anyone else have plans that didn't quite go, well, as planned over the last month of the year? Well, once again you're not seeing a deja vu, I'm giving you a second chance to read Georgie's short fantasy twist and come back to comment at the end of the month! 
    The little Prince that turned into a Beggar
    by Georgie DHainaut
    Length: 4,664
    Description: An”old”  fairytale, but one with a true and modern background in many a real life
    A reader said: Very nice story. Long enough to allow the main character to come to life and concise enough to be a single session reading. Thanks for sharing…hope my fairy visits me soon. ~ Leo662
    Don't forget to come back and share your thoughts on Monday, January 30th!
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    October CSR Discussion: There Once was Love by Remijay

    By Cia,


    CSR- Can't Stop Reading
    It's a visit from the Ghost of Blogs Past! We had a missed CSR Interview in October, so nope, that's not a typo in the blog title... Today you're getting the CSR Interview for Remijay's story, There Once was Love, featured in October and we're shifting Georgie DHainaut's twisted fairytale feature again to January so you have more time to read that bite-sized story! Feel free to refresh your memory on Remijay's story, or the feature, through the links above, check out the interview below, and share your thoughts in the comments! 
    Have you ever gone out in public, realized your shirt is on backwards, and just don’t care?
    Yes I have. Most of the time, it's a whatever kind of thing.
    What’s one location you’d love to go to research for a story?
    The woods, in a small town.
    What’s something personal about you people might be surprised to know?
    My characters are spontaneous, and wild, carefree individuals.
    What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
    Watch a lot of TV, or work
    Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
    The thinking process. There are so many characters, their challenges, their stories and backgrounds, how they think and react.
    What’s the first thing you do when you start to write a story?
    The most important part is figuring out who is the main character, and how to start their story.
    What do you think makes There Once Was Love stand out compared to other “similar” teen stories?
    The struggle, the emotion put into it. What the main character had to overcome, and deal with. I know that with other stories, revolving around teenagers, it's about the same. Or those characters had their own issues, and problems. Some even worse than my own. I envy some authors on GayAuthors. They write with so much details, and emotion. It's surprising.
    Do you identify with any character in particular in the story when you wrote it?
    Yes, when i write a story or even a chapter. i put myself in the characters shoes. It doesn't matter who the character is. They are all my children in a sense.
    Which part of the There Once Was Love is your favorite?
    It's a split between THE PARTY chapter and PROM NIGHT chapter.
    What would you like to share with readers about your current or upcoming work?
    Yes, I have a few in the works. That are currently being hosted on Gayauthors. I also have one book that I am writing. It isn't posted on any site yet. I kind of want to finish it before it's posted. But the books theme is, werewolves. It might also some magic involved. I hope when I do post it people will like it. And request for a sequel.
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    December Signature Feature: Melvyn Ford by Carlos Hazday

    By Cia,


    Signature Feature
    Nostalgia, family, and the many generations coming together is often a theme around the holidays. I didn't want to feature another holiday story right now, though, since I'm sure readers can find plenty of those to enjoy! I wanted to bring those themes forward that are so common in a new way, so I searched and found this great short story by Carlos Hazday that pays homage to... the family car. 

    Length: 3,249
    Description:  A 1929 Ford Model A Tudor, bought at the start of the Great Depression, is passed from father to son through four generations. Through the decades, Melvyn Ford is a silent witness to joy and sorrow. The car plays a role at family births, weddings, and deaths.
    A reader said: This is an absolutely wonderful story. Seeing something cherished and passed on through the generations of the family will bring a smile to your face. I may be biased towards Carlos' writing, but I highly recommend this story. ~ WolfM
    If you want to spread the word about Carlos Hazday'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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    December Signature Excerpt: Melvyn Ford by Carlos Hazday

    By Cia,


    Signature Feature
    Monday I mentioned how much I wanted to feature a story that brought up the family aspect of this time of year. Well you can't read far in this story without hitting on a touching family moment. Read on, I'm sure you'll be following the link to consume the entire story in moments!
    Want to read more? Click here
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