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Is A.C. actually @AC Benus ? You are a composer, are you not? Okay Krista, take a shot

My heart goes out to everyone here and his family and friends that loved, liked and embraced Carlos, I'm sorry for everyone's loss. Our site will be that much less without him around and participating. At least his stories will be here for years to come for everyone to continue to touch him through them, or learn from him by reading them. It is said that a man's life can be judged by his effect on the world. That can be anything from being a good friend, spouse, or really anything else. If you affected one person in a positive way, then you have done a great job. I'm sure we will learn how much of a force he was as more people hear the news I do know that he was a strong advocate for the Miami-Dade gay rights scene as well as the rest of Florida. We lost a good man today

Thanks., Cassie. I guess it is Country Sunday in my mind now 🥲

** Ear Worm Warning ** Skidamarink a doo, I love you. Skidamarink a dink a dink, Skidamarink a doo, I love you. I warned you I was out at a mall today, and I heard this kid singing this song, which I haven't heard in years! Well gosh darnitt , now I can't git it out of my head. Maybe since I shared the song with you all, it will finally leave my consciousness I liked the song as a kid because it had the word dink in it Can I say that word here @Myr ? Now before I forget Please make sure you have your Secret Author Contest Entries in by July 1st. We are looking forward to guessing who you are! So what all happened this week at the GA News Blog? I'll tell you what Monday, our most excellent Review Team got together and put forth a great review done up by @spike382. Make sure you check it out! Thursday, Valkyrie had us take a look that the guidelines for our annual Anthology (in addition to Poetry). Make sure you check it out. If you have questions, make sure to ask: Friday finally came, and Valkyrie was in for the Prompt Team with a couple of new ones: I bet you are thinking that is enough for one week, but if you are, you are very, very, very wrong. Comicality came in with a new writing article for us all: Oh, oh, oh, don't forget about the week's Words of the Day: pardoner, imbecility, natation, whim-wham, lapboard, gadfly, baldric Upcoming Writing Events Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 - get the information here! Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets! Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories 1940, 1970 and Today – plus other poems by AC Benus Shelter by Comicality The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Graduate School by Carlos Hazday The District - Summer of '22 Book VIII by Carlos Hazday The Big Apple - Summer of '22 Book VII by Carlos Hazday The Grand Hotel - Summer of '22 Book V by Carlos Hazday Prospect Street - Summer of '22 Book IV by Carlos Hazday Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Best Wheel Forward by Altimexis Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Bending the Iron by Libby Drew Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories Writings of a Drunken Stone by astone2292 Recently Updated 'Author' Stories Kidnapped by a Vampire by Thirdly Stronger Than Lions by Sean J Halford Disputed Sea by quokka Thicker Than Water by John Henry 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox ARROW by CLJobe Soulmates by Ajbt2001 Gods and Ancients by Grumpy Bear Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Heartbreak To Healing by D.K. Daniels Incandescence by Demiurge The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 The Vile Prize by Adam Andrews Johnson **Complete** @drpaladin said, "It's a unique, if bizarre, retelling of Rumpelstiltskin from a different point of view. Thanks." Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Luminosity by paren01 Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Palingenesis by frozenphenix Inherited by lomax61 Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

Hmm, i might know of a story that might have happened there

So is this a rule to live by? This review by @spike382 of a great story, I'm partially into and I would highly recommend the read!! Good Guys Don’t Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox Reviewer: spike382 Status: Complete Word Count: 227,576 My favorite genre of story to read here on GA has always been Romance. But a particular flavor of Romance I particularly enjoy is that of the College Romance. Maybe because I wasn’t lucky enough to have a romance of my own in college? A particular story that caught my interest late in 2022 was one such college romance, Good Guys Don’t Date Bad Boys, by Laura S. Fox. In Good Guys Don’t Date Bad Boys, we’re introduced to Jonathan Hamilton, a young college student who has changed schools in his junior year, fleeing undisclosed “drama” that has left him guarded when meeting new people. Apparently , trusting new people previously was partially the cause of his current predicament. It soon becomes apparent that Jonathan comes from money and privilege, and yet he brought none of that with him when he started at his new school. Shortly into the new semester Jonathan encounters a seemingly rowdy group who, in his mind, are stereotypical frat boys. One in particular stands out, Maddox Kingsley, a tight-shirted, perfectly sculpted, perfect specimen, emitting nonchalance. Or, in Jonathan’s first impression, a douche. Maddox is the apparent BMOC, with a reputation of girls throwing themselves at him, and competing in some form of “illegal fighting.” He comes with a requisite nickname “Mad Dawg.” Yet, upon seeing Jonathan, takes an inexplicable interest in him, and determines to get to know him. To which, in what might be one of the funnier introductions of all time, Jonathan simply replies “not interested.” After all, Maddox is an obvious bad boy, and Jonathan has determined good guys don’t date bad boys. Thus begins one roller-coaster ride of a romance with twists and turns, and revelations you’ll never see coming. I had a great time reading this, and a great time interacting with the author as she posted. It’s a fun, sweet story and I highly recommend, if you haven’t had the chance, check it out today. Category: Fiction Genres: Comedy, Romance Sub-genres: Comedy Modern, General Romance Tags: young adult, gay, north america, anal, oral, light-hearted Rating: Mature

I know regionally YouTube can block, but I was able to glance before it said video unavailable, so here is a link I could see I agree, Cassie! It is a good summer kick off song

You didn’t let me down, Cassie. Thank you I only wish that all of our parents, friends and others would have the same characteristics as Julie. Open, understanding and non judgmental. if Ryan’s first name was David, then it could be my first bf. Confident, assuring, finding the cuteness in shy guys. At least I knew I was gay, but didn’t stop me most likely thinking like Mikeal did, should I run and if I do, how fast? It can be overwhelming but also very rewarding to find out. Let’s hope Mikeal finds out.

Interesting way to start of the blog this week Sooooooooo, I think I listen to this song at the beginning of each summer as my kick off song to the summer. I like the lyrics and the video. I always wanted to be a boy of summer for a boy . Add in the fact that the kid playing the drums is so intense, who couldn't like this video? I'm not sure if putting links to videos takes up a lot of bandwidth or not, but why not post a link to your favourite kick off to summer song. I'm sure everyone is different, so want to see what gets you in the mood for the summer! BTW, got the opportunity to see Don Henley sing this live as a single set during the Eagles Hell Freezes Over tour in 2013. I was taken aback hearing it live, with the music vibrating the stadium. psst, Myr, if it does take a lot of bandwidth, let me know and I will crack open my piggybank to help pay for this weeks blog Now on Monday, Cia gave us a new CSR for the month of June! Did you check it out? I've actually started reading it and I'm intrigued by the green haired boy ! Throw in a guy getting a lecture on a corset and I'm looking forward to this tale. The great thing about a CSR day on Monday, it means that we are going to have it followed up on Wednesday with an all new Ask An Author 3.0: Speaking of getting in the mood of summer, how about checking out our latest flashback to get us in the mood for the upcoming Secret Author Contest: Then we are off to my favourite day of the week, Friday 🥳. It also means a couple of new writing prompts, this week by Cole: Saturday, Comsie asked a question that I hope not a lot of authors ask of themselves: Now what would be a wrap up without a wrapping up of the Words of the Day: auspicious, druid, phlox, precocial, officious, hoard, pavilion Upcoming Writing Events Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 - get the information here! Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets! Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories Gap Year by Mark Arbour Operation Hammerhead by JamesSavik 1940, 1970 and Today – plus other poems by AC Benus The Best Year by Krista Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Bending the Iron by Libby Drew Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories Retail Ninja by astone2292 **Complete** @Dan South said: "I couldn’t agree more with @chris191070 : you need to read this. I haven’t checked the story tags but I hope one of them is #retail. So many retail truths in here. This is a fun and funny romp. This is also about profit and loss. Literally and figuratively. Profit and people. Profit versus people. I laughed out loud many, many times. As long as Karens roam the earth in search of bargains there will be room for a sequel. Well done Mr. Stone and thank you❤️ Recently Updated 'Author' Stories Stronger Than Lions by Sean J Halford The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Playlist by coriander ARROW by CLJobe Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Disputed Sea by quokka Thicker Than Water by John Henry A New Dream by EricMorrison Soulmates by Ajbt2001 Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC Kidnapped by a Vampire by Thirdly Incandescence by Demiurge Canaan Club by Westley D. The Summer of the Selfless by James Carnarvon **Complete** @Hero said: "This book was excellent, so well crafted, the story like a puzzle where you are not ever certain how all the pieces fit together. You search to see if a piece fits where you think it might. You hope certain pieces fit together as you are swept up in the emotions. During the whole time you are transported to another world evoked with great skill. In the end the puzzle is complete, all the pieces come together, and there you are, looking at a beautiful picture with a certain satisfaction and a wonderful feeling. All this thanks to a marvellous author who has created such magic!" Gods and Ancients by Grumpy Bear The World Out There by Drew Payne Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

If @JeffreyL feels late to the party, then I’m showing up after everything has been packed up and gone. Just glad someone left the power turned on I’m intrigued. You do create characters that catch ya. From Julie’s sense of how Mikeal is feeling, to Mikeal total hate of being at the com, to probably not wanting to leave without seeing green hair guy again. Reading the chapter and I was thinking Cassie won’t leave us hanging without seeing green haired guy again 🤨. Then I think most of the comments seemed like they felt his was an episode of a boy toy and would be done. I want to see more of him. Then I saw the above quoted comment and am exited to get to chapter 2. Thanks

I think we have a topic of what are you listening too, what are you reading off site, but do we have one of what are you watching? Well let me know here Personally this weekend I watched a series, 2 seasons, called Ragnarok. It is dubbed into English from Danish as I like to watch and listen to a show, not read it. That is what books are for, right? It is an interesting take on Norse Mythology put into modern day settings. So if you sez to yourself, great another super hero movie about Thor, scratch that from your mind. This is more true to Norse Mythology than a superhero MMU film. I wonder if @Timothy M. plays Magne or maybe even Laurits Not having a huge knowledge of Norse mythology, for some reason it seems more realistic in a modern day series. It does have a bit of climate change storyline, so let that be a forewarning. Now it is your turn While I was watching tv, many others were busy doing up the GA News Blogs over the week. Monday was our CSR Discussion Day: On Thursday, Val took us on a psychedelic Flash Back to the 2017. I think I was 25 back in 2017 Maybe I'm the only one on psychedelics here. Were any of you others thinking of a gorgeous dark haired guy from Sweden in Roxette, when Aditus brought us the two new prompts this week? Saturday, Comicality brought a new article using the name from a famous book's characters. One that I haven't read On the Words of the Day: Sunday was langur. Monday was languor. Tuesday was enchilada. Wednesday was all about turbit. Thursday was ripsaw. Friday was a two meaning word, rummy. Finally an interesting discussion on Saturday about jaywalk. Upcoming Writing Events Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 - get the information here! Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets! Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories Man In Motion by Mark Arbour **Complete** @Gary L said, "For those of us who were adults in the 80’s this powerful AIDS/HIV-dominated story will resonate strongly.. And yet, the more dominant theme is love in all of its torturous glory. This isn’t the easiest book in the CAP series but deserves a 5***** rating like the others. Magnificent writing. Translation Trashbin by AC Benus 1940, 1970 and Today – plus other poems by AC Benus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy My One True Weakness by Comicality Homophobia and the Zombie Menace, plus other essays by AC Benus The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Bending the Iron by Libby Drew Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories Retail Ninja by astone2292 Recently Updated 'Author' Stories Thicker Than Water by John Henry The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Stronger Than Lions by Sean J Halford Inherited by lomax61 Kidnapped by a Vampire by Thirdly 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch The Summer of the Selfless by James Carnarvon Gods and Ancients by Grumpy Bear Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Ark II by R. Eric The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Playlist by coriander From Nescience by Solus Magus ARROW by CLJobe Incandescence by Demiurge Soulmates by Ajbt2001 Palingenesis by frozenphenix Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Warming The Cold One by garfwiz The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

Are these the monkeys that are constantly beating off at the zoo How many parents have found them trying to deal with small children asking, :What are they doing to their bodies?"

@Mikiesboy or maybe @Dodger might be able to confirm this... In downtown Toronto where like most places pedestrians have the right of way, but there they take it literally. Someone walks out of their office in the middle of the block, and want to cross the street, they just cross knowing the cars will stop. But then again, I haven't really driven in DT Toronto since the 90's. Who knows, maybe things have changed in the past twenty five years and pedestrians are like playing a game of Pacman with your car

I wonder if turbits like to feast on turbot?

Most guys would be satisfied having one enchilada, but it appears you are having more than one with the plural of enchilada

Another week, another day, another hour . I had a nice short week last week as in Canadia we had the Victoria Day Long Weekend last weekend, and I believe some 'mericans have the Memorial Day Long Weekend going on right now. I believe our friends back across the pond in the UK have this weekend as one of their Bank Holidays. Tomorrow I do believe the French have Whit Monday, I also think in the Australian Capital Region they have Reconciliation Day on Monday, but does the the rest of Australia have anything as well? New Zealand, let's hear from you!! With the exception of the Southern Hemi, usually this week is the official kickoff of the summer holiday season. So let's go summer!!!! We have a lot of people that have reading lists here at GA. Maybe something caught your eye like in a Signature Author Feature, like @Dodger's feature this week, or maybe a Review from our Review Team and you have put it on your reading list. What about the CSR, any stories from there? So I want to know, what story is on your reading list to be tackled next? Yes, your opportunity to get a plug in for an author's story here in the Weekly Update. Being the 4th week of May, we tend to be a bit busier this week than most So let's get to wrapping it up Monday, Cia was kind enough to bring us an all new Signature Author Feature with a nifty little signature that you can use if you are not currently using yours for something else: Don't forget on Wednesdays, we have the Signature Feature Excerpt: Continuing on the secret theme, Val took us back to 2016 to look at another set of stories in a 'secret' contest: Friday, Cole brought the new prompts. Spurned by a real life event, he had some interesting takes on pets that I'd like to read one or two about: Interesting article that Comicality wrote for Saturdays blog. Something that I might have to really pay attention to and give it a shot . Maybe he can teach this old dog some new tricks: Words of the Day included: rave, lithe, beryl, axolotl, quatrain, eucalyptus, robin Upcoming Writing Events Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 - get the information here! Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets! Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Sneak Away by Comicality Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Bending the Iron by Libby Drew Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Conversations by Dabeagle Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Retail Ninja by astone2292 Recently Updated 'Author' Stories The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Playlist by coriander The Summer of the Selfless by James Carnarvon Forever My Love by vanalas 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch ARROW by CLJobe Soulmates by Ajbt2001 Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox The Icebox by JujuTheDruid The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Thicker Than Water by John Henry Twist of Fate by Remijay Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC Incandescence by Demiurge Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Consulate Boy by quokka Higher Education by WolfM **Complete** @Rkench said, "A wonderful continuation of the “Running With the Pack” series. While you certainly can read it first, it would be far more impactful to start with the first story. Trevor — a self-proclaimed man whore with the ladies — packs about as much personal growth as you could possibly expect in one summer internship, and not just with sexual horizons. He quickly develops from one of the least-interesting characters in the “pack” series to one of the most compelling. With each new story of his saga, @WolfM builds on the world and themes of the whole, told through compelling, relatable characters with action, humor, lust and love. Oh, and I can’t forget the intricately detailed depictions of interesting places found along the way Personally, I think this is one of the strongest entries in the series. Hated to see it end. Looking forward to catching up with these guys again. Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard The Second Circlet: The Old Places by MrM Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

The only thing that comes to mind is a rotating weekend party in abandoned warehouse and such with a liberal use of drugs that pop up with little notice though social media, to keep the cops away for as long as possible Now my question, I've heard of White Parties, are the essentially raves?

"A dead robin is a good robin" Wildone 2023 I do believe that your cute, red breasted robins are one of the main factors of West Nile Virus and other virus that kill other birds and even humans!! From my understanding is that if a mosquito has a mild form of WNV, and they bite a robin, then the robin becomes an incubator and multiplies the intensity of the virus. Then further mosquitos biting the robin have the super version of the WNV to go and bite other birds and humans, some resulting in fatalities. Don't trust a robin, I say

So it is not safe to eat eucalyptus and koalas?

No you won't there is too many other shows on there that you watch

I so glad that you enjoyed it @Leo622!!! With all the feedback, I might consider it. The thing is, I've never written more than one chapter anthologies or prompts It would be out of my comfort zone, but any time I write among all the great authors here at the site, I feel a bit like an imposter. This might though motivate me to try though. As I'm sure @Valkyrie and @Slytherin will tell you, I usually kill off my character at the end Dang, might have to go back and rewrite the ending

But, but, but.. Don't agree with Krista, @lawfulneutralmage What part of her comment did you agree with? Or was all of it? Thanks so much for reading and commenting.

Thanks, @Gary L. 😍 I did look at the end of it to see how many words it was, and shocked how an idea got so long. I really appreciate the compliment, it makes me want to write more

Thanks, @tabaqui I'm glad you had fun reading it, I had fun writing it