Renee Stevens

Thanks for the review Lisa! And yes, six inches of snow and there is still school. During my two years of High School where I live, we only had ONE snow day and that was because over a foot of snow dropped in about two hours. They kept the majority of us at school and only bussed out those that lived a distance out, the rest of us they released after it was late enough we wouldn't have to make it up. It's a very common occurrence here and it takes A LOT for them to cancel school. Those used to driving in it here don't put it in 4-wheel drive until it's needed. Put it in too early and if we get stuck, we're stuck, because we're already in 4-wheel drive, lol. Now for the rest of it, a lot of that I can't really answer without ruining some of the stuff that will be coming later, so as much as I hate to say "wait and see"... well... wait and see, lol. Look forward to hearing your future thoughts!

Thank you Robert!!! They are over fast, but they are so much fun to write. Hope you enjoy the next one as well!!

Thanks Joann! So glad when I hear that readers are excited when they see a new update from me! That's one of the biggest plus sides with doing these shorties, I'm able to get one out every week. Don't forget the update that will be out this coming Saturday, it could prove to be interesting!

So it's Wednesday again which means it's time for another Wacky Wednesday post. What should we look at today? We have a couple of different options, but I think this week we will take a look at those pesky little adverbs. That's right, adverbs! Andy021278 wrote a piece to explain adverbs in their usual role as describing words for verbs. Enjoy, and thank you Andy for this informative article! Adverbs An adverb is a describing word. They are the words we see scattered about stories which provide us with more detail: prettily, bluntly, usually, quietly, loudly etc. First off, I’m not going to tell people whether to use them or not. I know some people don’t like them, some people view them as the Devil incarnate, and then there are out, loud, and proud adverb users. Whether to use them or not is down to the individual in my opinion, but if you are going to use them, then hopefully what follows will help a little. How do I know if it is spelled “-ly” or “-lly” The easy answer is that it is always “-ly”. The more complicated answer is that it depends on the spelling of the adjective you are conjugating into an adverb. Let’s work through three examples. Starting off with a nice easy one: Take the adjective “public”. Is the correct spelling of the adverb “publicly” or “publiclly”? To form the adverb you add “ly” to the end of the adjective (“public” + “ly”). So “publicly” is the correct spelling. Now for a more difficult one: Take the adjective “accidental”. Is the correct spelling of the adverb “accidentaly” or “accidentally”? To form the adverb you add “ly” to the end of the adjective (“accidental” + “ly”). So, the correct spelling is “accidentally”. How for a downright mean and nasty one: Take the adjective “simple”. Is the correct spelling of the adverb “simplely” or “simplelly” I know I said to form the adverb you add “ly” to the end of the adjective. I kinda forgot the annoying “-le” ending adjectives. You just change the “e” on the end to a “y”. The correct spelling is “simply”. As I said at the start, adverbs always end “-ly” and never “-lly”, but at least you now know the reasons why. There are adverbs that don’t follow the “add ly” rule, but that’s another story for another day. Adverbs from made up words If, as a writer, you have invented a word or words of your own, then the “-ly” rule already explained is actually very easy to apply, and should be the way you create adverbs from your fictional world. The made up adjective “exvegert” becomes “exvegertly” (“exvegert” + “ly”). The made up adjective “herthal” becomes “herthally” (“herthal” + “ly”) The made up adjective “zertle” becomes “zertly” (the “e” at the end becomes a “y”, to give the “ly” ending). Of course, since it is your own made up word in your own made up universe, you could create your own adverb rule, such as they could end “ax”. That would give “exvergertax”, “herthalax” and “zertleax”. The only problem with that is that your readers will not expect your adverbs to have an unfamiliar ending, and so may not recognise them as adverbs and just think are other invented words. Words borrowed from non-English Borrowed words from non-English languages may appear to be more difficult to deal with, but the same “-ly” rule should ideally be applied. Although you will not end up with the proper adverbial form of a word, as it would appear in the original language, you will, at the very least, have the expected adverbial form that English-speaking readers will expect to see. As an example, the Welsh word for “perfect” is “perffaith”. If you were to use “perffaith” as a word in an English-speaking fictional world, the adverb you would need to create would be “perffaithly” (“perffaith” + “ly”) in order for it to be recognized as an adverb. If you were to use the true adverb form of your borrowed word in the original language, then your readers would have a very difficult time, if not face an impossible challenge, in identifying your adverbs. To follow on from our example, the true adverb form of “perffaith” (i.e. the Welsh word for “perfectly”) is “yn berffaith”. So, would any non-Welsh speakers recognise “yn berffaith” as the adverb form of “perffaith”?

Thank you Myiege! When I first decided to do this story, I was worried that no one would like it because of the shortness of the scenes/chapters. I'm so glad to see that's not the case!

Thank you Stephen! I'm glad that you are enjoying it enough to be looking forward to the next installment. It should definitely be an interesting chapter next week. As far as Tony, you'll just have to wait and see

Thank you Daithi! I'm glad that you enjoyed this chapter. It was a little longer than the previous ones, almost double, but I really didn't want to end it smack dab in the middle of the parent teacher conference. And yes, it really should be

Thank you Mann! It's a bit of a struggle to make things work like I want them too, especially with this format, but I am doing my best and am glad that you are enjoying it! There is a lot more to come, so I hope to hear from you again!

Thank you Joann! And the parent teacher meeting is now up! I think Jamie is going to be an interesting character through this little tale, though how many actual appearances she'll have I don't know. Hope you continue to enjoy it.

Running a little bit behind today, but it was another big week here at Gay Authors!! On Monday we had the discussion on the CSR Bookclub's pick of the month, Josh's Blog by Carl Holiday! If you haven't already joined in on the discussion, there is still plenty of time, so go check it out. On Wednesday we featured Ask An Author #4, brought to us by Dark! This week we had answers from four authors instead of three. Go check it out to see what Comicfan, Cia, CJames, and Comicality had to say! On Friday, Comicfan brought us two new prompts, both seem to already be ringing some bells with some of our authors here at GA. I look forward to seeing what they come up with. For the featured prompt story, Comicfan picked "Line of Sight" by yours truly, or as Trebs would say "Radiant Renee Stevens." Check it out . UPCOMING ANTHOLOGIES: Summer Anthology "Roll the Dice" - Due June 8th Summer Premium Content Anthology Event - (Paid Submission Call) 3 Themes! Due by June 15th. NEW READING: In Premium This Week: There And Back Again by Michael9344 Binding by Lugh By our Hosted Authors this week: The Secret Life Of Billy Chase 7 by Comicality, Book 7 of The Secret Life Of Billy Chase 9.11 by Mark Arbour Recovery by Nephylim Flash Fiction - Second Shot - The Senior Year by Andrew_Q_Gordon One Night by Cia Palouse by Rec Adverse Effects by Cia, Book 2 of Saving Caeorleia Line of Sight by Renee Stevens By our Promising Authors this week: The Talents of the Fallen by JMH, Book 1 of Fallen The Game They Played by Michael 9344 Pour Me Another by K.C. Well, there you go! These are all the stories posted up until midnight Friday night. Enjoy!! Read, Write, & Review!!!!

“Please, tell me that time is wrong, or I am in so much trouble!” Murray cocked his head to the side and looked at me like I’d lost my mind. I probably had considering I was talking to the dog and actually asking him a question like I expected an answer. I shook my head and locked Murray in his kennel and sprinted out the door. I nearly fell on my ass as my feet hit the light coating of snow on the porch but managed to stay on my feet. I couldn't afford any delays; I had less than fifteen

Thank you for picking this one Wayne Thank you Mann! I've had a lot of fun trying to write this prompt response story and there is so much more to come! I just have to find the right first line prompts! Thank you Joann! Glad that you are enjoying it. I've been having such a hard time writing lately, that I finally decided that around 1K coming out once a week is better than nothing coming out. Plus, being so short, these aren't as stressful to write!!!

Now that April is over, what better way to usher in May than with some answers from our favorite Authors. Dark once again brings us a new installment of Ask an Author. Do you have a question you've been wanting to ask your favorite author and haven't for one reason or another? Let Dark know! Ask an Author #4 Welcome back to another quirky question and answer session with your favorite authors! In AtA #3, we had questions for authors Luka Fox, Johnathan Colourfield, and Andrew Q Gordon. In AtA #4, we hear from some authors whose GA name starts with ‘C’: comicfan, Cia, C James, and -- bonus! -- Comicality. For their protection, the members who asked these questions shall remain nameless (unless they choose to reveal themselves). Please note that all author replies are copied as is, spelling errors and grammar eccentricities original to the individual. Today’s first author is comicfan, a New Yorker and self-proclaimed Shakespearean fool and Peanuts fan. A member for 2 years, comicfan has befriended many and worked hard behind the scenes as a beta reader and editor. His own works include fan favorite Accidents Happen and my personal favorite A Cat's Life. With 33 other stories, you’re sure to find something you like, and don’t forget to check out comicfan’s responses to the prompts! To comicfan: Pick any of your characters to go to the Olympics... What sport(s) would they succeed in? In the story Accidents Happen, I have a character named Wade Benjamin. He is the lover of Richard Wagner Junior, and it is stated he was in practice to become an Olympic swimmer. So as far as picking a character of mine who might go and what sport, well that is pretty much a given for me. Today’s next author is Cia. An amazing cook, redhead, and mother (as well as published author), it’s hard to find something around GA that Cia’s not involved in. She’s a moderator and on the Writer’s Support Team. It was her brilliant idea to revive the GA Blog and she is the main instigator behind the CSR Club. She’s also one of the few brave enough to poke the bear. Journey on over to Cia's Stories and enjoy the free excerpt to her recently published novel Pricolci. To Cia: How did your husband respond to your writing not just M/M romance stories, but the sex scenes as well? He asked me once why I felt the need to write sex into stories, specifically sex between two men. I like reading sex scenes when it fits with a romance story and I'm one of the lucky few that thinks two people coming together, regardless of gender, is appealing. So while I don't want to be a guy (and I'm really not a man, no matter what some readers think) I don't have any problems writing mm sex. I try to make it as authentic as I possible so maybe I think about it a little too much though, lol. In the end we just made an agreement; if I write it in and he reads the story, I tell him what parts to skip. Everyone knows of or has heard of “The Goat,” our dear, beloved King of Cliffhangers, C James. Having been around GA long enough to have had a finger in many things, these days C James restricts himself to being merely a Hosted Author and Moderator. Writer of the neverending story, Circumnavigation, C James can most often be found pleading for someone else to win the yearly cliffhanger trophy or devoutly protesting that his latest chapter absolutely positively does not end in a cliffhanger! The first question sent to C James: What are your plans after finishing “For your Love?” I'll answere you questions anytime, but I really can't answer the first one; what I'll do after For the Love. That was five novels ago. The next one was "Let the Music Play". Oops!! That was a really long time ago, wasn’t it? Gosh, just how old is C James? The next question sent to C James: Haha, you’ll have to wait until next time to find out! As a bonus this time, we have a fourth author’s insights to share. This author is one of GA’s founding members: Comicality. Legend says that Myr was a big fan and dragged Comicality kicking and screaming to the fledgling teen fiction website. Truthfully, GA would not be what it is today without the support and fabulous writing of Comicality. If you have a premium account, go check out Comsie’s latest, the horror/sci-fi story Empty Corners. If you don’t have a premium account, well, you’re missing out. To Comicality: What’s been a motivation for you when writing stories? I actually find writing to be very therapeutic for me. It helps me organize so many awkward and random thoughts and feelings that go buzzing around in my head at all times. I think I would be quite insane if it weren't for me having the ability to use my writing as an outlet for everything that I'm feeling, past, present, and future. Also, just one email from someone who really connects and can relate to something that I wrote...it not only makes me feel good, but it lets me know that I'm not alone. None of us are. And there's no greater comfort than that. I think that keeps me motivated the most. That’s it for now! For more info on these authors, go check out their stories, post in their forums, and/or catch them in chat! Coming next time: wrathofmagneto, Naptowngirl, and C James (redux). Want to ask your favorite author a question? Simply PM me (Dark). Until next time! Dark

Thanks Michael! Yes, he is adorable, and obviously hard to say no to, lol. Don't worry, only a few more days and the next one will be posted!

Thank you Michael! Glad you are enjoying it and aren't you happy the next chapter was already up, so no waiting for it

LOL Lisa, my three are pretty good during the night, it's during the day that they are a bit obnoxious. As for Jake, you'll have to wait and find out this coming Saturday hehehe... Thanks for the review and glad that you are enjoying it!

Thanks Terry, I'm glad that you are enjoying it! I have quite a few plans for this story so I hope you continue to enjoy it as much as I'm enjoying writing it!

Thank you Daithi! And yes, I definitely know the joys of puppy training... And sometimes it seems it never ends. Thanks for reading and hope you continue to enjoy this story!

"Murray, do you really need to go out now?" I stumbled into the kitchen and flipped the light on as the yapping escalated at the sound of my voice. These early morning wakeups were already getting old and it hadn't even been a full week since we'd got the mutt. The only thing that made it tolerable was that Jake absolutely loved the puppy and was finally starting to be the happy go lucky kid that he used to be. "Hold your horses dog." I could hear the wind beating the snow against the hous

That's right, I'd forgotten, lol.

Thank you once again to Comicfan for providing a couple of new prompts for you to take a shot at. Make sure you share in the Writing Prompt Forum! Prompt 226 – Creative Tag – The Lover You finally have found the perfect mate. Someone who listens to you, shares your tastes in music and art, loves your movies. However they have just one small flaw. What is it? Prompt 227 – Creative Tag – List of Words Use the following words in a story: cane, pillow, car, medicine, and toilet paper. Since no one took a stab at last weeks prompts, we're going to visit a response to prompt #224 by Dolores Esteban called.... Stabbed. Want more? Finish reading it here and leave a review for Dolores!

Thank you Jo Ann!! Glad that you went against what you were telling yourself and decided to take a look at it! Hopefully you continue to enjoy it and with these chapters being "flash" pieces, I will be able to post once a week much easier!

Thanks Lisa! I'm glad that you are enjoying this little story so far. I'm having a lot of fun writing it and hopefully you'll enjoy the next installment just as much!

Thanks Stephen! How could I go wrong with a puppy and a little boy?? Well, there are many ways, but hopefully I don't go any of those! As for the title, I always have a hard time coming up with titles, but by the time all is said and done, the title will completely make sense!

Thank you Fishie! I'm actually having a lot of fun with this and while I normally tend to write in third, I do occasionally slip into first. One thing I have found is that when I start to write a story I just see how it comes and whichever POV it comes out in naturally, that's the one I go with. Otherwise it tends to feel forced. Glad you are enjoying it and I hope to hear from you after the next installment!