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Get better soon, Val

LOL, see!! I knew I was wrong I looked at what was posted in the anthology thread and how many have been posted, I was off by one so I must have screwed up counting. Only having two hands and one foot limits me to only counting up to 15 Well, 16

So interestingly enough, this chapter had Krista and me deciding if the sex scene had any unholy positions or something like Jack in behind of Luke giving him a bj I even took to drawing stick figures to try to simulate the positions to see if anything was out of sorts. Was there? I think I will have Krista do a graphic novel after with me doing the drawings, of stick figures of course, when the story is finished Well, maybe some non stick figures Eg. Cindzilla looking for Luke at the first field party.

The one good thing about taking forced holidays is you get a lot of crap done that you should have done way in the past Let's see, I finally got my painting done that I started in November. Bought new appliances that I wanted to do before Christmas and got some new furniture too! So I will host the next GA Friday night party, and you all are invited . You can all crash on my new couch Now what to do in the week ahead ? Any recommendations? I am working my way slowly through the Poetry Anthology. Need to go back and leave some comments, I'm one of those guys that like to think about comments and come back later. I did my spring cleaning in my house as I was painting and maintaining it, but probably can now do a good cleaning inside and out of my vehicle. Kind of watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so Go Winnipeg Go!! Enough about me. I know we have different forum topics on what you are listening too, what your reading off GA, etc. The past week I finally finished off reading Going Down in La La Land. Have any of you read it? What did you think? Or, what interesting non GA stories might you be reading? Oh, unbeknownst to me, I guess it was made into a movie. Need to add that to my my list for the next week So on Monday, Cia introduced us to this months Classic Feature for the month of April. Make sure to drop by and see who and what is being featured. There is also a neat little signature image that you can put in your own signature with a link, if you so like. I do it every month On Wednesday, Cia was back and she also brought with her the Signature Author Excerpt. See if this makes you add this story to your reading list: Like all things in life, there always an end to what is the best (Unless I'm wrong ). But turn that frown upside down and check out the last week of our 2023 Poetry Anthology. I've started on it, and will continue on . As always, we like the the Anthology entries be the focus for the rest of the week. But don't fret Here are the words of the day! seismic, splotch, lad, auspice, bovine, bicuspid, culinary 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 Cadence by Parker Owens **Complete** Anthology Entry Treasures Found by Headstall **Complete** Anthology Entry Second Sight: Remembering Some San Francisco Neighborhoods by AC Benus **Complete** @raven1 said, "A poem about one of the revered west coast cities I loved to visit in my youth. It captures the city and will capture your heart! " Shelter by Comicality Master Dog by Mikiesboy **Complete** @MichaelS36 said, "Mildly dystopian story which explores our need for companionship. Here Adan learns this after meeting a stray dog. A very pleasant read from a favourite author. " Sneak Away by Comicality Luz de Catilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday The Best Year by Krista Gap Year by Mark Arbour Welcome to Absurdistan by Aditus **Complete** Anthology Entry Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Bragi's Bagatelles by Parker Owens Zero to Hero, a Guide by AC Benus tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories No stories Recently Updated 'Author' Stories Poem Collection - MythOfHappiness by MythOfHappiness Blueblood 5.1: Red Alert!! by R. Eric The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium **Complete** @Dan South said, "Stories from Old Photographs’ has been a fantastic read. Thank you!" Autumn Explorations by Backwoods Boy **Complete** Anthology Entry Travelling Vets by quokka 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Consulate Boy by quokka Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox His Beautiful Boy by CasualWanderer82 **Complete** @Gary L said, "I feel as if I’m in Italy. Great story." Jacob's Advocate by Jeff Burton Men Of Honor by CasualWanderer82 The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Canaan Club by Westley D. Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly Bible Sex Laws - An Exploration in Limericks by Refugium **Complete** Anthology Entry Coming to Love by Tim Hobson Coming alive by leo4567 As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels Twist of Fate by Remijay From Nescience by Solus Magus Higher Education by WolfM Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Inherited by lomax61 Salvaging the Road to Redemption by Jeff Burton Playlist by coriander Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct **Complete** @drsawzall said, "So nice to see that love will find a way...thanks for sharing!@" Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories Blackbird Singing by raven1 Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

I was thinking more like the 'Axis of Evil'

Did you notice we had an announcement this week that you won't probably see regular blogs about every week? It was a bit busier week than usual on a Anthology release week. Now that we have two weeks of poetry anthos out, tell me 2 things. 1, how many have you read. 2, which one would you recommend to others? Okay, you don't have to choose just 1, but was thinking that we might get a wide range of likes. Maybe even tell us what you liked about it as if you were a salesman selling poems like the encyclopedia salesmen of old If you don't know what an encyclopedia is, think Wikipedia in book form but no editing allowed Also it is the time of year that my company comes to year end on Apr 30, meaning I need to take two weeks of holidays or lose them No plans, except maybe flying into Buffalo to meet up with @Valkyrie to hand over the HUGE book I have on a certain member . Somehow I feel this is going to firmly bite me in the ass again Now onto what all happened this week! Monday our super review team put forward a great review by @chris191070, that finally got out to you : Tuesday we had that huge announcement that I was eluding to. In case you haven't heard, pop in and welcome Val to the GA Staff Team: Thursday was our final blog for the week, since we want the Anthologies to be featured for the rest of the week : Although we had 3 blogs, we also had 7 days of Words of The Day: intone, mauve, ophthalmology, arable, lunkhead, surreptitious, applejack 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 Miracles by AC Benus **Complete** Anthology Entry Second Sight: Remembering Some San Francisco Neighborhoods by AC Benus **Complete** Anthology Entry Old Coats: Explorations in the Cedar Closet by Parker Owens **Complete** Anthology Entry Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Dreams Fulfilled by Bill W **Complete** Anthology Entry Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories Wayne's Poems by Wayne Gray Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Recently Updated 'Author' Stories 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Never walk alone- Walk on by Andre Delport Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium His Beautiful Boy by CasualWanderer82 Backwoods Reflections by Backwoods Boy Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Travelling Vets by quokka Coming alive by leo4567 Love Is Everything by Ajbt2001 Playlist by coriander Coming to Love by Tim Hobson The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson **Complete** @drpaladin said, "This continues our journey into this apocalyptic world where a small, jewel like gland gives those gifted with it or those who kill the gifted powers beyond comprehension. It's a violent and lawless world where the different groups mostly hate and distrust each other." Games guys sometimes play by PhillMakracken Salvaging the Road to Redemption by Jeff Burton Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct Jericho's Wall by Rusty Slocum **Complete** @Jjeffalch said, "This was a beautiful story, compelling characters, with just the right balance of light-heartedness and foreboding, and masterfully written. We knew from the beginning that Jer and Mat's time together would be limited, and it was wonderful to see how they both embraced what time they had and cherished the memory of each other thereafter. I have seldom enjoyed a story as much as this one. I really hope you have more of them up your sleeve and will soon share them with us." Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard C.E.C.O. by Thirdly Higher Education by WolfM The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels Forever My Love by vanalas Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories Searching For My New Life by raven1 **Complete** @Doha said, "A super start to a growing collection of poetry. Brave moves, clear views, loving partnerships inspire me. " Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

Oh look, it is @Slytherin, or also known as our resident LBO ❤️ Surreptitious is definitely here MO!

I don't understand

If you found a pair of mauve gloves in your office, I'd be more concerned who is dressing up as Barny in your office

I've been under the care of an ophthalmic surgeon most my life, 39 years. It is the way I can keep an eye out on everyone here j/k

Well, first of congratulations, Ms. @Valkyrie Much deserved. Your help and willingness to step in has been remarkable. Take a bow Now, as other have eluded, it is just downright scary as hell that she now has powers for me. I hope she remembers I have never used any against her I have a lot more to say but I must PM her to let her know in private all about @Krista!!!

Hi all. So after missing last month's blog, I got my act together. Thanks @Timothy M. for kicking my butt. So with much ado, enjoy! Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Reviewer: chris191070 Status: Complete Word Count: 180,437 This is a truly amazing story from Mrsgnomie, everything is just perfect about it. But before attempting to read this story you really need to read Boss Nanny first. We follow Loren as he becomes top of the Social Media industry. Loren didn't have an easy start to life, but he learned to survive. Loren was always missing something in his life to make it complete. Things get complicated when along comes Jay. Jay a NFL footballer who's life has always been relatively easy for him, until he meets Loren. Destined to be together, it takes quite a while for them to get together. Because Loren is a hard nut to crack, but once he cracks, things progress from there. But Loren and Jay do not have a smooth ride, they both have problems and issues to be worked through, individually and as a couple. You really need to read this story to learn about Jay, Loren and their friends. Category: Fiction Genres: Comedy, General Fiction, Romance Sub-genres: Comedy Modern, Drama, General Romance, Contemporary Romance Tags: adult, gay, north america, anal, light-hearted, serious, modern, love Rating: Mature

Pssssst, did you hear! Yes, this is week one of the Poetry Anthology being released 🕺 Now it is up to us readers to go take a look and thank our great members that participated with a review, comment, even a like. It lets them know how much you appreciate their contributions. It is Easter weekend, and has anybody bought all their chocolate? How much are you going to share ? If you are not a chocolate fan, you can always grab some when it is being cleared out on Monday and drop it in a food bank drop off if you have one of them. I did do a bit larger shopping trip the other day and put in a bit of stuff since I could. So stories, I'm going to tackle the anthologies, but I need recommendations. What story would you recommend me, or others on site to give a read! Not sure if I'm ready for a serial, but how about a good, entertaining story. Onto looking at the past week on the GA News Blog, we did have a shorter week than normal. But big things were in the works. On Monday, Cia introduced us to the story and the author behind the story for the April CSR Feature: Tuesday, our site comedian Aaron took over the reigns for an all new AAA 3.0: Then onto Thursday where Cia launched out first week of the Poetry Anthology: Like Ole Faithful, Myr was up every morning shooting up his own geyser, which we call the Word of the Day. kuchen, pettifogger, pellucid, perihelion, incertitude, jalopy, kitsch 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 'Signature Author' Stories Delicious Delights by Aditus **Complete** Anthology Entry Gap Year by Mark Arbour Miracles by AC Benus **Complete** Anthology Entry Fountain, Field and Forest by Parker Owens **Complete** Anthology Entry Sandcastles by Valkyrie (Complete) **Complete** Anthology Entry The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories Jericho's Wall by Rusty Slocum 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Coming alive by leo4567 Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX Travelling Vets by quokka As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels Coming to Love by Tim Hobson Playlist by coriander Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Heat by MythOfHappiness The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra From Nescience by Solus Magus The World Out There by Drew Payne Higher Education by WolfM Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct North Meets South, Worlds Collide by R. Eric Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories New Sights by Midnightwolfpup **Complete** Anthology Entry Blackbird Singing by raven1 Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

My first experience with the word and still the first thing I think of when I hear it, is Archie Andrews red jalopy

You can be Sylvester if you want .

So don't be like me and Valkyrie Valkyrie as Spike and me as Chester. So to avoid getting a back hand (paw) or two, I promise I will not ask her daily for when the Anthology will be out I will though be sitting patiently by awaiting the release! I know entries are making their way to out super duper Anthology Proof Team and then when everything is looked over and ready to go, Val will turn on the power Now that is is April 2, did any one get April Fooled? I worked with all the staff for a friend whom is a chiropractor and arranged for him to have a new patient. He knocked and came in the door and looking down at the chart and not really looking, starting to say 'Welcome Jeffery' until he realize their was a skeleton on his adjustment table His chart said the primary reason for coming in was he waited to long out in the waiting room. Wanted to get nutritional information on if he should add more carbs and fiber into his diet The doctor said he was waiting all morning for something to happen, but it did genuinely take him by surprise and he did like it . How about you? Anything funny happen to you yesterday? I'm also curious, did you finish off a story or two in the past week? If so, what were they (plugs allowed) and what did you like about it/them? We had a good week here at GA, so let's dive into the site blogs. Monday, Cia gathered us all around in a reading circle to discuss this past month's Can't Stop Reading Feature on Discussion Day: Thursday, Valkyrie steered our attention to NaPoWriMo which started on April 1st. Not sure what that acronym stands for, check out the blog: Friday, back upon popular demand we had a second week of delicious prompts with Dessert Prompts Part 2: Yesterday it was Comicality's turn to impart some of his wisdom and knowledge upon us with another article: Mr. Myr was in at the crack of dawn (somewhere) to bring us a new Word of the Day Sunday through Saturday. Lately they have mainly been words that I don't know. Wonder what this week had is store? desolate (knew it), gregarious (knew it), quietude (nope), quay (nope, well had it wrong), grange (nope), paraffin (knew it), oyster (knew it) 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 Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday **Complete** @WolfM said, "This is yet another example of Carlos being the talented writer he is. A fitting addition to the CJverse that takes us through his summer following the Mexico incident. As with anything Carlos writes, it's well worth the read" The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Gap Year by Mark Arbour Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia This and That Prompt by Cole Matthews The Best Year by Krista A Plethora of Prompts by Valkyrie Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Recently Updated 'Author' Stories The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Playlist by coriander The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Jericho's Wall by Rusty Slocum Travelling Vets by quokka The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam Inherited by lomax61 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Incandescence by Demiurge The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Deep 6-9 by PhillMakracken Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct Coming to Love by Tim Hobson Warming The Cold One by garfwiz The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Heat by MythOfHappiness Making snow angels in quicksand by keineaugen Higher Education by WolfM From the Stream to the Sea by Ivor Slipper Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

Important notice to everyone, in case you missed it April 1st the deadline to get your entries in for the Poetry Anthology!!! Need any info, click here. We have officially jumped into Spring from Winter. Did you notice any difference? Not for me. Speaking of Spring, time for some cleaning to be done So when you clean up on the stories you are reading, tell me what story(ies) you might have on mind to tackle next? Or take a break until the Anthology comes out? Let's get into the wrap up. I'm a wee bit tired tonight and thinking there is a pillow with my name on it yelling my name Monday was Cia's turn to come in and give us a brand new Signature Author for the month to be featured. Did you see who it was? So if the name didn't entice you, maybe check out the excerpt: On Thursday, Val might have did a blog to remind us all of some upcoming anthology : Then, it was the first installment of the Dessert Prompts, I hope . Make sure you check it out and maybe toss one in there yourself. My mind is thinking of something I hope there is more to come 👏: Saturday our Featured Signature Author took over and gave us a new writing article: Pretty busy week! We also had all the Words of the Day too! scull, dike, fallow, rowel, de rigueur, socket, innocuous Upcoming Writing Events Poetry Anthology - Exploration! All Submissions due Saturday, April 1 - get the information here! 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 Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Translation Trashbin by AC Benus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Great Restorations by Libby Drew **Complete** @Daddydavek wrote, "Libby took a ten year hiatus from posting a story on site. Life got in the way! Great Restorations is a testament to her talent and craft. Well done and highly recommended!" Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories Canaan Club by Westley D. The Knothole by Backwoods Boy **Complete** @Geron Kees wrote, "For anyone that has ever lived rural and 'back when', this is a wonderful reminder of the days when 'learning new skills' on the ranch had a little more meaning. Fun, exciting, and erotic, just like those days really were, this one will leave you smiling. The Next Stage by Littlelovestories Travelling Vets by quokka The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly Jericho's Wall by Rusty Slocum Playlist by coriander ARROW by CLJobe Coming Out by Tim Hobson **Complete** @Doha wrote, "Coming Out is the 2nd part of a trilogy and just as riveting as the first volume. Bruce's life carries on through university and grad school and we get a close up of his joys and sorrows, his mistakes and his successes. This story had me laughing and crying. A superbly written story with characters that come to life and a plot that smacks of reality, both the good and the bad. A great weekend binge read. " My Crimson Year by Geron Kees **Complete** @chris191070 wrote, "Let's join Andy and Donnie, who along with there friends as they navigate the trials and tribulations of Middle School. A true delight to read." Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct From Nescience by Solus Magus Paul Bunyan, Gay Icon - obituary (1985) by Refugium **Complete** @Dan South wrote, "“IHOP hates me.” 😑😂🤣 From the depths of a weekday, workday morning I thank you for sharing this touching tribute. If you’ll excuse me I have to go ROTFLMAO for awhile longer…" Heat by MythOfHappiness Games guys sometimes play by PhillMakracken Higher Education by WolfM The Field of Love by Billy Martin Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

Whoa, Nelly. I'm wiped out I may or may not have been, what the hell there is cameras in every place now adays, at a bar celebrating the little leprechauns among us. Yes, I'm talking about our Irish friends. But then again, the rugby playing guy I met last night was not little nor would I call him a leprechaun Then tonight it was my lil' sisters 50th bday. She is the last of us to hit 50, so the only thing we kids have to look forward to now is reaching 65 so we can get our Seniors Discount at Denny's Still, I am up at the crack of 1:15 am to give you what the tens of you want, the Weekly Wrap Up. With that said, let's get going! Monday, well, I messed up. Our Review Team and specifically @chris191070 did an excellent review. Just I forgot to publish it. We will see about getting it up sooner rather than later. My apologies to everyone Wednesday, if you weren't paying attention, you might have thought it was Friday already! Geez, I could handle a work week like that. Cole Matthews posted a blog for the 2nd part of the Desert Prompts. I'm kind of hungry, would any be opposed to me suggesting Dessert Prompts in a few weeks? Then believe it or not, we only had one more blog and that was from Comicality: The one thing we had every day of the week was some new, some old and some really whacky words of the day: baobab, habiliments, titivate, duckboard, maquette, shenanigan, nib Upcoming Writing Events Poetry Anthology - Exploration! All Submissions due Saturday, April 1 - get the information here! Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 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 This and That Prompt by Cole Matthews A Plethora of Prompts by Valkyrie Escaping Kherson, a novella by AC Benus **Complete** @vonfoto said, "A wonderful tale of resilience under the grinding immiseration of war and occupation, of love found among the worst manifestations of man’s inhumanity to man." Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday A Home For Christmas by Comicality The Cat Burglar by Aditus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia The Best Year by Krista Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Great Restorations by Libby Drew Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories My Crimson Year by Geron Kees Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct Forever my Love trailer. by vanalas The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson The Root Beer Boys, Part Two by gdaniel **Complete** @weinerdog said, "Nice story Thank you😀" A Teenager's Wish by gdaniel **Complete** @Gary L said, "A sweet growing up tale with our hero fortunate in his dad and closest friend. It’s a v short piece but packs in a lot of emotions. I hope to read more by this author. Well worth a read. " 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Free Love by Rusty Slocum The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Playlist by coriander Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Brandon Smiling: From the Billy Chase Chronicles (2) by MrM Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX ARROW by CLJobe Inherited by lomax61 Heat by MythOfHappiness Coming Out by Tim Hobson Backwoods Reflections by Backwoods Boy A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ajbt2001 Travelling Vets by quokka Incandescence by Demiurge Ark II by R. Eric Higher Education by WolfM Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

WAKE UP!!! YOU ARE LATE!!! Okay, that is kind of a North American comment but bear 🐻 with me (I know I spelled that wrong ) And if you are a bear, no hate mail please So before I started this blog I went back and read over all the great suggestions that you all came up with last week . I'm going to toss 3 ideas all into this blog and then see how they go, and tell me what you think. First would be, what is your favourite story that you read this week as suggested by @astone2292? Was it a chapter, or finishing off a story? Enquiring minds want to know The second one we have to be careful on, right? If I ask a question, it can't really be political. Probably won't do the above and this one every week though. This one actually dances on that line as it is politicians that make the decision, but here we go. If you are in North America (I don't believe anyone else has it), is your region getting rid of daylight savings time and going to standard time year round? What is your personal opinion, love it, hate it, indifferent to it? The third and final thing I'm going to try is every week from a suggestion last time I solicited ideas, I asked and we followed through on marking when a story is complete. Some of you are of the mind not to start a story until you know it is complete. So I will keep up the notification, but I am also going to add a quick comment from a reader after the Story link and status. If there is no comment, it will have a N/A. Maybe someone has read it and never left a comment on the story. If you want, why not share a comment below? But before we get into the wrap up, I do need to ask a favour from the masses. Can you just think of any story you have read in the past year, 2 years, or 3 years? Come up with 3 simple questions and send the story name and the questions, can be more than 3, off to @astone2292? Just to be extra sure everyone knows something some of us may take for granted, to send a message to @astone2292 is to click on his highlighted name and it will take you to his profile. I've checked it and it is PG rated . Then click on the Message button: So onto the blog, I think I have talked myself out . Monday was Cia's chance to kick off (no pun intended ) the March CSR Feature: Next up on Thursday was Valkyrie reminding us all to get an Poetry Anthology in if you want to get into the game! You have until Midnight, April 1st EST to get your entry in! Shall we ask Valkyrie, since time is a topic this week . Is the 12:00 AM April 1st, or 11:59:59 on April 1st? I'm sure either way she will help you out! Friday, well rested and roaming the desert with Cole Mathews, they both came up with some interesting prompts. Care to partake? If you wanted all your questions about Niche Writing, then Comsie's article is the place to be: Upcoming Writing Events Poetry Anthology - Exploration! All Submissions due Saturday, April 1 - get the information here! Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Here is the words of the day, brought to you by Myr: locoism, desiccate, retinue, gristmill, pell-mell, blithesome, exacerbate I know this was debated, but the yay's outweighed the nay's, so here it is Oops, looks like someone forgot to flip the switch for March Stay tuned to this spot tomorrow! 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 Cockney Canuck by Dodger Gap Year by Mark Arbour This and That Prompt by Cole Matthews A Plethora of Prompts by Valkyrie Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Escaping Kherson, a novella by AC Benus The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Great Restorations by Libby Drew Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories The Root Beer Boys, Part Two by gdaniel The Great and Special Test by Geron Kees **Complete** @raven1 says, "What do you get when you mix teenage hormones, inventive teen minds, a baseball and chocolate? Another fun story by Geron Kees! Short and sweet sums it up nicely, but there is also a lot of humor and flirting. This is a great bedtime or under the tree summer story. Sit back, relax and have fun laughing." The Jock and the Bookworm by Backwoods Boy **Complete** @drsawzall says, "Once again Backwoods Boy gives us a wonderful short story and so very well worth the time to read! This will grab you right from the beginning and leave you with a warm, happy smile!!" 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch ARROW by CLJobe Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Here Be Dragons, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees **Complete** @Backwoods Boy says, "An outstanding addition to the Charlie Boone universe. The best yet, in my opinion. And though reading the others would undoubtedly be an enjoyable experience for anyone, this story doesn't require that - it only encourages one to do so through encounters with some of the more memorable earlier characters." Travelling Vets by quokka Inherited by lomax61 Coming Out by Tim Hobson Incandescence by Demiurge From Nescience by Solus Magus The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Higher Education by WolfM The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

They are still made and sold in Canada Not that I smoke 🚭

Welcome back, Billy. If you need anything, let me know . Besides a Beta and Editir 😛 (misspelled on purpose )

I am always on the lookout for how to do the Weekly Wrap Up differently. Besides having someone else do it is there any ideas or suggestions on a different format, layout, etc? I'm curious what the 10's of you want to see . I think I will do something that I haven't done before. I've totally mixed up the blog before. How about this time I do one completely in reverse (except the Premium Story which is new this week ) Sure, why not. 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 'Poet' Stories Thoughts of a Wolfpup. by Midnightwolfpup Recently Updated 'Author' Stories Canaan Club by Westley D. Here Be Dragons, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees The World Out There by Drew Payne Inherited by lomax61 ARROW by CLJobe Violetta Cantagalli by Luca E **Complete** The Root Beer Boys, Part Two by gdaniel A Love to Last by vanalas Rainbow Falls Chronicles by Ajbt2001 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Backwoods Reflections by Backwoods Boy Travelling Vets by quokka Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric Coming Out by Tim Hobson The Root Beer Boys by gdaniel The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Jamie - The Journey Begins by FSELL Pig-Boy and The Insectorator by Biff Spork **Complete** Higher Education by WolfM Men in Paradise by Vikki Hamilton Gode New Edition by Luca E **Complete** Incandescence by Demiurge The Window of Longing by Wolffang Ash's Marriage Trigger by Thirdly **Complete** Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories Rocky Prompts, Tennessee by astone2292 Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Great Restorations by Libby Drew Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx **Complete** Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories Gap Year by Mark Arbour Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Escaping Kherson, a novella by AC Benus The Best Year by Krista A Home For Christmas by Comicality Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!) The month of February is now over, no more, not another day, that's it! Shall we check in on our goals for that month: I'm really getting into the Words of the Day lately. Some I had no idea on again this week zonked, zucchini, zircon, zwiebacks, yowl, graupel, persnickety Upcoming Writing Events Poetry Anthology - Exploration! All Submissions due Saturday, April 1 - get the information here! Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Saturday was a topic for Comicality that he has used before, but gave it it's own spotlight today : Friday, Aditus threw down the gauntlet, so to say, and challenged others to write outside of the their usual genre on the given prompts: It was the first Wednesday of the Month, so we all know what the means. Come on folks, send in an author and their story and some questions for the author to @astone2292, he needs some material. Heck, I'm going to wait until he gets answers from @Jack Scribe and @Don H Okay, bad joke Monday was the day to wrap up and have the February CSR Discussion Day. Did you read Crisscross Moon the past month or previously? This actually was a bit challenging I don't think I will be doing it again

Can I have white gravy ?

Hmmm, I did mention it in last weeks wrap up. Felt that the Words of the Day were brought to you by the Letter Z

I think after the 15th or 16th year of mom making chocolate chip zucchini loaf every couple of weeks, I tired of it