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  1. Ron
    Congratulations on your promotion Mikiesboy.
  2. Ron
    I'm with you in not particularly liking the photo. I feel like the moment is being stolen by the photographer. This is another notch in his belt; it's just another empty kiss caught on film. The photo represents a theft to me. This is why context is important. Did the artist mean for the photo to represent the ideal that MacGreg reaches for? If so, for me, Mr. McGinley fails in his intent. It is said that 'context is everything,' but with art we are often left to draw our own conclusions, within reason. It is not unreasonable to dislike the photo.
  3. Ron
    Congratulations on the promotion, Aditus.
  4. Ron
    Past can be used as an adverb or preposition to show movement or place.
  5. Ron
    William, you and some others seem to be missing the point that stories, for practical purposes, are meant to be a consistent quantity on GA. What that means, and what that allows, is that each reader can fine tune each story to their own reading preference within the various parameters provided by the stories software and reader view in web browsers. Stop worrying about format and codes my friend, concentrate on your writing and post your story. Let your readers decide how they want to view what you write. This is, or, in my estimation will soon be, the only way to go. I get that design is a part of your creative process but bucking the system will leave you lagging behind, fluttering about fruitlessly and eventually left in the Stone Age.
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    If I were gone...

    Ron commented on Kitt's blog entry in Just a thought

    This idea has been running around in my thoughts for quite a long time, at least since my first year of writing for, and otherwise participating in GA. Unfortunately, in practice, the idea has been on my 'to do' list just as long. I've mentioned to my sister, who is also a GA member (supportive, though mostly inactive), about letting people here know if I suddenly dropped dead, but that was in passing conversation. I may have to make an effort to stress the point.
  7. Ron
    Congratulations, LitLover.
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    Fool Me Once

    Ron commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Fool Me Once

    This was messy - fussy - what? a limo? - perplexing - reasonable - why didn't they take a cab instead of walking all the way to Chinatown? - oh, Oliver deserved that little something-something - I knew it - stupid school - and, FINALLY some hope! Pretty cool, I'd say.
  9. Ron
    Congratulations! Now stop thinking dirty thoughts about hiring processes.
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    Served Cold

    Ron commented on Puppilull's story chapter in Served Cold

    What an enjoyable read this is. Very nicely done.
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    Getting Caught

    Ron commented on jfalkon's story chapter in Getting Caught

    "First you feel an urge, then a sudden surge—hysteria!" I especially liked the snide commentary after the pranks, those focused on who was the chosen suspect of the moment, that worked well.
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    Fool's Gold

    Ron commented on Cole Matthews's story chapter in Fool's Gold

    Ha! What a kick I got out of reading this, Cole.
  13. Ron
    Nice to see you back at writing.
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    Prompt #566

    Ron commented on Hudson Bartholomew's story chapter in Prompt #566

    Nothing ambiguous about this short piece, Hudson, loneliness and loss are quite abundant. I think it fair to ask for some tiny ray of hope for the reader to grasp onto, even in a short story, even if the main character doesn't recognize it as such. I understand that working hope into a longer work is much easier to do and so the writer of a short story faces a challenge. Rise to the challenge and you'll have readers lining up.
  15. Ron
    Eat everything and in moderation, and not too much of it during any one sitting. That seems to me sound advice. But, kiddos, educate yourselves about where your food comes from, please.?
  16. Ron
    "This is not the chili from the chili mix package. It is not super thick and gloopy. It is fresh tasting, mildly spicy and not full of that chili mix/spice flavour i'm not so fond of." If you have an immersion hand mixer, or blender, and a can of chipotle in adobo sauce then you've got a real nice spice for chili. Blend all the contents together until smooth and add (to taste) to your chili mix. Save the leftover sauce in a jar with tight-fitting lid in your fridge for a long time. Sauce is good to mix with mayo for a smoky/spicy aioli, too.
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    https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/story/ron/apromptresponse/1 Hard to believe that this was my first prompt response. What an emotional dump (Note to self: bad headspace, Ron). Story told from a removed narrative perspective -- you'll have to decide if that's a plus or minus in the telling of it.
  18. Ron
    Julie Czerneda is an author (one of my favorites) who writes very female centered science fiction books. While you won't find any trans-related characters (to the best of my recollection) her female characters are strong, intelligent and interesting—there are several series. I've found every book of hers to be highly entertaining to read.
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    Sound Bites

    Ron commented on Ron's story chapter in Sound Bites

    Thank you for reading—and for saying such nice things, northie.
  20. Ron
    Here is a quick read of mine: Sound Bites a response to first line prompt #332. You'll have to try very hard to get through 176 words. I dare ya!
  21. Ron
    Congratulations, Caz.
  22. Ron

    Prompt #550

    Ron commented on Hudson Bartholomew's story chapter in Prompt #550

    Ain't nothin' like a good ole titty twist to put things into perspective, is there? Your story was cute and it fit the bill quite nicely, HB.
  23. Ron
    Ha-ha! At least poor Dereck was able to have himself a dramatic exit.
  24. Ron
    Wow! First impressions, just throwing it out here... I completely sympathize with the first character.
  25. Ron
    Some people get stuck in the process on the way to the end of the game. But if you step back and look at the bigger picture you realize the game never stops. Think of this chapter of your life as but one level of the game, knowing that the act of learning new things is ever ongoing. So get your certificate and move on to the next level. Meet new people, accept new challenges and learn new things. You'll be glad you did. Im going to add that from reading your post it sounds, to me, like you have exactly the right drive to succeed in what you set your mind to.
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