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I was just going in to claim my shiny in Last Post Wins in Games and Humour. When I went and hit Send Reply, it changed to Saving and then back to the editor exactly like nothing happened. I hit Send Reply twice more, and viola, now there is 3 posts of mine a row I feel like I should discipline myself for spamming Then, when I went to post this topic here, GA wasn't in Web version, but all bullet links for each area. Did the Great Pumpkin get into the servers? Using Firefox 63.0 (64 bit) on Windows 10 Home Version. HP 64 bit Operating System, x64 based processor, Installed memory 6 GB, Intell Core i5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz 3.20 GHz

I've implemented your suggestion Just can't promise I will remember every week I keep getting told that I'm old by some of you

Short, sweet and to the point this week Monday, Cia introduced us to our October Classic Author Feature and a great downloadable banner: That set us up for an October Classic Author Excerpt: On Friday, Comicfan channeled Cia to post this weeks Prompts: Saturday, another great tip was presented to us in a Article from Comicality on Conflict: Anthologies 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Scott's Story by Ronyx; Book 2 of Mark's Revenge Things We Lost by Dabeagle; Book 1 of Things We Lost Signature Updates: Adrift by Mann Ramblings Aria Graice by Nephylim Canes by CarlHoliday Come Over by Comicality Denied by Cia Mojo by AC Benus Our House by CassieQ Shelter by Comicality; Book 1 of Shelter The Treasure of Escanaba by Cole Matthews ***Check out this GA Classic*** The Other Side of Me by Dom Luka Stuck in the-middle-of-nowhere Arkansas with his mom and his sister, Frank Seaberg wishes that he could return to his old life. When he meets his neighbors, Oliver and David Martin, he’s just happy to have found some friends. But, when Frank begins to suspect that not all is well in the Martin house and begins to search for answers... Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

Well we just missed a Friday the 13th by a day Would have been great to have one in this month. I know that some of our non North American friends don't see the hype over Halloween, but we all here do! A chance to become someone else, to come up with new and better ideas on how to scare someone, or revisit an old one. So if you are not into Halloween, why not join us and let your hair down and take in all the fun that we are having here at GA! Actually, why not comment simply your country, if you wish, and if Halloween is a big thing in your neck of the woods. As mention last week, check out the two stories being published every Sunday for the next 3 weeks! Check later today for the discussion forums and links to the stories or sign up for the GA Weekly Newsletter. Let's review what we learned last week Monday, Cia presented us with a Story Review: The Web Wednesday Cia had some fun and posted an image and wanted you to give a caption. My favourite was Friday, Cia tossed the reigns over to Comicfan for some prompt fun! And then on Friday, Comsie had another great tip in GA Articles: Anthologies 2019 Anthology Voting - Final Round - Due Oct 19th 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Asher by Dabeagle; Book 0 of Sanitaria Springs Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Scott's Story by Ronyx; Book 2 of Mark's Revenge Things We Lost by Dabeagle; Book 1 of Things We Lost Signature Updates: Adrift by Mann Ramblings Caesura by aditus; Book 2 of The King's Mate Canes by CarlHoliday Denied by Cia Leopard Hunt by Graeme; Book 4 of The Lilydale Leopards Love Looked at Me and Laughed and other poems by AC Benus; Book 11 of Verse Mojo by AC Benus So Weeps the Willow by Cole Matthews The Dawn of Day by Dolores Esteban Promising Updates: Here Kitty, Kitty by Caz Pedroso Innocent Sacrifice by Sasha Distan; Book 8 of The Best Circle of Hell Stories Pool Boy by Sasha Rest in Peace - Songs for the Dead by Mikiesboy The Cockney Canuck by Dodger ***Check out this GA Classic*** A Chance Encounter Jian Sierra Due to their personal circumstances, Bill and Nate only had a day together. But as they get to know each other, something more than physical attraction developed. What happens when the day comes to an end? Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

Wow, that was quite the chapter As usually, Robbie peaked on his roller coaster last chapter and now has his sober second thoughts to deal with The fact that he considered suicide to himself is scary beyond all doubt. The only positive that I think came out of the during shower scene was the fact that it scared the hell out of Robbie too, and before Alex jumped out at him. I"m not a big fan of Nathan, but my gut reaction is that Tom is wrong about him and Alex. I think that Robbie was right in his disbelief of what Tom said. I think it was more Nathan trying to set up a meeting with Alex to keep his hands off his boyfriend, but I might be wrong . Then in typical Robbie fashion he goes and makes things worse by telling Don to get him out of the house. I knew Walter would be back!! I know Robbie still must think somewhat positively about him as he provided him some good guidance over the 12 hours they met last time. I hope Robbie can share what he is thinking in his mind and know that it won't get back to Don, Sue or even Mr. Andrews. As for the psychologist that Don had set up, I'm not really surprised, but more shocked that this person's reputation has him barred from coming onto school property. There must be something serious in his nature, but I wonder what? Gay conversion therapy? Religious doctrine, but Don and Sue are not religious but wouldn't put it past Don. He must have or has the potential to harm kids must be the reason for him being banned Thanks for sharing another great chapter Dodger (psst, the cheque is in the mail, so we get the Walter reunion chapter tomorrow, right?) Oh, I forgot to add, I'm not too happy with the approach of Mr Andrews in this case I think if anything, he will have made things a heck of a lot worse, yes it is possible, between Robbie and Don.

Halloween was always probably my favourite time of year as a kid and into being an adult. The idea of getting to dress up as a kid was fun, then in your twenties you could get away with dressing up as anything you wanted too, and now, to watch the excited kids getting ready for Christmas. I do think that the over protectiveness of the parents have put a wet blanket over what I remember as a kid. Malls where it is element free and controlled candy giving seems to have taken even a bigger chuck out of what communities used to stand for. Also, my best memories as a kid was going out and coming home with the biggest pillow case of candy and then pulling out the things like bags of sunflower seeds and then Dad driving me to the Children's Hospital to donate anything with sugar in it. I have been a type 1 diabetic almost all of my life, so to see how happy other kids would be made by the fact that I couldn't eat the candy made a great day all day.

Now that October is well on its way, let's get excited for the 31st, which is All Hallow's Eve. Now if you really want to be scared, picture yourself waking up on a Sunday morning to find me in your bedroom watching you sleep . If that is too much to handle, maybe check out the two stories being published every Sunday for the next 4 weeks! Check later today for the discussion forums and links to the stories or sign up for the GA Weekly Newsletter. So shall we review what we learned this week in the GA Blogs? Monday, Cia lead off the week with this month's CSR feature: Wednesday was a celebration of the reboot of Ask an Author 2.0 from Carlos. It was as always, very popular! Thursday, Graeme informed all the authors and poets on site about the next and final round of voting for the 2019 Anthology Themes: Friday we woke up to another set of writing prompts from Comicfan. Do you think you can put a Halloween Twist on these? Saturday, not usually a day to go to school, but Comsie added another great Article to educate us on his practices to get success: Anthologies 2019 Anthology Voting - Final Round - Due Oct 19th 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: City of the Dead by Bill W Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Scott's Story by Ronyx; Book 2 of Mark's Revenge Things We Lost by Dabeagle; Book 1 of Things We Lost Signature Updates: Adrift by Mann Ramblings Aria Graice by Nephylim Canes by CarlHoliday Denied by Cia Lyrical Laments by Headstall Mojo by AC Benus The Dawn of Day by Dolores Esteban Translation Trashbin by AC Benus; Book 7 of Verse Promising Updates: Disasters, Delights and Other Detours by Parker Owens Here Kitty, Kitty by Caz Pedroso tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy ***Check out this GA Classic*** It Was A Monday Lugh Puck was living the life of a normal teenager. It was a typical Monday morning, the day things get started, and boy did they.

Congrats on the One Year Anniversary Great to see that so many authors are ready to answer great questions by the readers. And great that Carlos coordinates it all.

Wow, September is gone. How may days to Christmas? Maybe I will write a Christmas Tale to get everyone into the season Please, if you are an author, read and reread Cia's Wednesday Blog Post as it has some really, really, really valuable information on how to protect your works on the internets! To start of the week, Cia hosted the CSR Day for September: Wednesday was the important day to learn about protecting your works on the internets: Then it was a hop, skip and jump onto Friday for Wayne's Writing Prompt's for the week: Finally we had Comicality bring us another great GA Article for us all to learn from: Anthologiesh 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Fantasy Flash Collection by Myr Scott's Story by Ronyx; Book 2 of Mark's Revenge Things We Lost by Dabeagle; Book 1 of Things We Lost Signature Updates: Adrift by Mann Ramblings Denied by Cia Kiss Of An Angel by Comicality Leopard Hunt by Graeme; Book 4 of The Lilydale Leopards Love Looked at Me and Laughed and other poems by AC Benus; Book 11 of Verse Mojo by AC Benus Spirit of Fire by Stellar The Dawn of Day by Dolores Esteban The Secret Life Of Billy Chase 9 by Comicality; Book 9 of The Secret Life Of Billy Chase Promising Updates: Here Kitty, Kitty by Caz Pedroso Pool Boy by Sasha Distan The Cockney Canuck by Dodger The Golden City by Aceinthehole tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy ***Check out this GA Classic*** Street Life Graeme Craig is a street kid. Kicked out of home at a young age, he does what he has to if he wants to survive, but when another street kid is beaten up, Craig wonders if it's all too much. Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

Thank you everyone for the well wishes The Birthday was pretty uneventful as planned , but I managed to start coming down with a doozy of a cold around 4 Pm.

So we had a bit lighter week here at the blog. It was a relief for me, I didn't have to get up at 3:30 AM EVERY morning to feature the blog of the day EVERY day Actually Cia was up at 2 AM to write up the September Classic Author. When does she sleep? Skip to Wednesday Cia slept in to 2:03 to give us the September Classic Author Excerpt Friday, Cia brought us all this weeks Comicfan's Prompts of the Week: Friday Comsie wrapped up the week with another great article: Anthologies 2019 Anthology Theme Selections - Vote by Sept 29th 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Fantasy Flash Collection by Myr Scott's Story by Ronyx; Book 2 of Mark's Revenge Things We Lost by Dabeagle; Book 1 of Things We Lost Signature Updates: Adrift by Mann Ramblings Aria Graice by Nephylim Denied by Cia Mojo by AC Benus One Hundred and Fifty-Five Sonnets by AC Benus; Book 5 of Verse So Weeps the Willow by Cole Matthews The Dawn of Day by Dolores Esteban We're Not Telling by Comicality; Book 0 of We're Not Telling Promising Updates: Disasters, Delights and Other Detours by Parker Owens Here Kitty, Kitty by Caz Pedroso Innocent Sacrifice by Sasha Distan; Book 8 of The Best Circle of Hell Stories Only Prompts by Mikiesboy Pool Boy by Sasha Distan The Cockney Canuck by Dodger The Golden City by Aceinthehole ***Check out this GA Classic*** Category 5 CJames 2007 Fall Anthology ':The Rainy Day" Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

Well I'm currently freezing to death with close to 0 C or 32 F weather in mid September . But that is nothing to what our members in the Carolina's and Georgia as well as our many members in the Philippines are going through. Here's hoping you are all safe and secure through these trying times Shall we take a look at what happened over the past week? Monday, Cia brought us a Story Review. i even heard that the author, K.C. is lurking around the site again Tuesday was big, as in a very detailed update from Myr on Tech Tuesday about Series and the new option; Worlds: Wednesday we had a Birthday Party 🎂! Who's you ask? GA is 16 years old I shall apply for a drivers license for GA this week. Thursday, Graeme brought us the next step in voting for next years Anthology Themes. If you are an Poet or Author, make sure you get your vote in today! Friday, Cia launched another round of Writing Prompts from Comicfan: Saturday we had another great Gay Author Article from Comicality. This one has left me feeling... tense Anthologies 2019 Anthology Theme Selections - Vote by Sept 29th 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Mark's Revenge by Ronyx Things We Lost by Dabeagle; Book 1 of Things We Lost Signature Updates: Adrift by Mann Ramblings Aria Graice by Nephylim Denied by Cia Leopard Hunt by Graeme; Book 4 of The Lilydale Leopards Mojo by AC Benus Musings of a Mongoose by Cynus So Weeps the Willow by Cole Matthews The Dawn of Day by Dolores Esteban Promising Updates: Disasters, Delights and Other Detours by Parker Owens Here Kitty, Kitty by Caz Pedroso Innocent Sacrifice by Sasha Distan; Book 8 of The Best Circle of Hell Stories Pool Boy by Sasha Distan ***Check out this GA Classic*** Sorry Mom by Duncan Ryder When you find your future, you shouldn’t have to give up your past. Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

Don't worry, Friday I had black screens and reboots weren't doing anything, I had power to both displays, on the next reboot tried to go into disk repair and that still didn't help, was about to take the tower into repair shop and had an idea...checked the HDMI cable on the back of my main monitor (I use two monitors), and alas, it was a bit out. Pushed it in and everything was back to normal At least I wouldn't be the guy that the IT guy said "Did you check the power cord to be sure it was plugged in?"

What to say this week? Oh, I thought I would like to pass on my sincere thanks and appreciation to our LBO, aka Slytherin, who has some exciting changes coming up in her life and has stepped aside from the Site Moderation Team. Her participation and help with the behind the scenes work on the site has been a great contribution over the years! So, on behalf of the Site Staff and hopefully the membership, thanks LBO. BTW, LBO stands for Little Blue One, not to be confused with the Liquor Board of Ontario So we had a busier week last week now that the dog days of summer has passed us up North. Cia started off the week with our next CSR author and story: Tuesday we had the start up of Tech Tuesday again by Myr: Wednesday was Carlos turn again to step onto the dance floor and bring another addition of Ask An Author 2.0: Thursday, Myr let us know that the Anthology Thursdays are back up and running: Friday, Cia brought us another couple of prompts from Comicfan to get the creative juices flowing AND Cia somehow dissed an entire nation as well Saturday saw the return of GA Articles by Comsie: Anthologies 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Dawn of Tears by dkstories Mark's Revenge by Ronyx Things We Lost by Dabeagle; Book 1 of Things We Lost Signature Updates: Adrift by Mann Ramblings Aria Graice by Nephylim Denied by Cia Mojo by AC Benus Pride Month, and other Haibun by AC Benus; Book 13 of Verse The Dawn of Day by Dolores Esteban Promising Updates: tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy ***Check out this GA Classic*** Days of Silence by Viv 2006 Anthology. Sometimes what isn't said is more powerful than any words that could be said. Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

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Well, it has come The semi official end of Summer in my little area of the world. Today we had rain, we had hail, an hour west of me they had the S word flying though the air . Hoping everyone else is having less seasonal weather than me! I do realize that the southern hemisphere is ramping up for Summer, and other places don't really have a winter, but seasons are a changing! Your next weather forecast live at 11 PM! Let's get down to business and look at what the GA Blog brought you over the past week. Monday, Cia kicked off the work week with our August Can't Stop Reading Discussion Day: Wednesday, Cia brought us 2 great Writing Tips from our beloved friend Trebs on plotting: Friday, was a day for some new prompts from our Prompt Guru, Comicfan. Even though Cia lied to me about more warmth Saturday, Myr hung up his speedos and washed off his suntan lotion and sand, left the beach after a summer of fun, and brought us some information on the upcoming Anthology Theme Selection and Fall Themes for the Anthologies: Anthologies 2019 Anthology Theme Selection is here - Due Sept 7th 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Dawn of Tears by dkstories Mark's Revenge by Ronyx Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Things We Lost by Dabeagle; Book 1 of Things We Lost Signature Updates: Adrift by Mann Ramblings Aria Graice by Nephylim Denied by Cia Leopard Hunt by Graeme; Book 4 of The Lilydale Leopards Mojo by AC Benus Oil and Water by Headstall So Weeps the Willow by Cole Matthews The Dawn of Day by Dolores Esteban The Secret Life Of Billy Chase 9 by Comicality; Book 9 of The Secret Life Of Billy Chase Translation Trashbin by AC Benus; Book 7 of Verse Promising Updates: Disasters, Delights and Other Detours by Parker Owens Only Prompts by Mikiesboy The Cockney Canuck by Dodger The Golden City by Aceinthehole ***Check out this GA Classic*** Second Shot by Quonus 10 What do you do when you are deep in the closet but you meet the man of your dreams? Do you take the chance and risk the consequences? Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

Well I have been remiss in not commenting of late and feel bad for it I usually get in some reading before bed and usually fall asleep after my Cockney Canuck fix. Not that the story is putting me to sleep though Since it hasn't been a while, here is my ideas that are bouncing around in my noggin. First off is I, like Robbie, have began to dislike Nathan for what Nathan has become. When the two of them were casually flirting in the bus stop, we had Robbie's POV that Nathan was created in god's image as far as he could see. I have to wonder, has Nathan always been the manipulative, self centered, all about me person, or has just Robbie's eyes no longer seeing him as an idol and for what he actually is. Maybe the only friend he has had since he came out is Ginny, because Ginny is the only one that can stand him Now don't get me wrong, as much as I now hate Don and having Sue no longer on my Christmas Card list, I think they should seriously get Robbie in some kind of anger counseling to start. I'm sure the loss of his mother and upheaval of his life is all manifesting in his anger, but somebody needs to step in and help the boy! Maybe now that he has told a teacher to F.O. the school will intervene in order for him to continue being a student. Not that I think Robbie is not a victim of circumstances, but he has been getting worse and worse over time. Alex, unfortunately I think he is soon going to be wanting to be anywhere but the Taylor's house. When Nathan made his threat at the end of the chapter, the first thing that came to mind is that Nathan will be broadcasting to the entire school that he broke up with Robbie because Robbie and Alex have been fucking behind his and his families back. I really hope not, but that is what I'm feeling. Alex doesn't ever want to come out, Don and Sue will put an end to fostering Alex and Luke asap, Daniel will be pissed that Robbie is turning a boy slut, and the mayhem will go on And like others, I think Nathan was another case of getting secret notes from Alex before Robbie and like Robbie, he allowed Alex to have his way by his choice. I have really always felt that Nathan was no virgin to sex like he lied to Robbie! Even Robbie was amazed at how 'fast a learner' Nathan was. Anywho, those are my predictions to what will happen to Robbie in the upcoming chapters. Me thinks dark days are ahead. And yes, Nathan will be with mystery boy like flies to poop by the end of next chapter

Hey all, time for our weekly look back at what happened over the past week! Monday, Cia introduced us to this month's Classic Author Feature: Wednesday, Cia followed up with the Excerpt for our Classic Author: Finally it was Friday! What better way to wrap up the week with @comicfan giving us some new prompts: Anthologies 2019 Anthology Theme Selection is here - Due Sept 7th 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Dawn of Tears by dkstories Erebi Seeking by Lugh Mark's Revenge by Ronyx Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Things We Lost by Dabeagle; Book 1 of Things We Lost Signature Updates: Adrift by Mann Ramblings Aria Graice by Nephylim Denied by Cia I Wasn't Asleep Yet by Comicality Intergalactic Radio Station by CarlHoliday Jessie-101: Online Celebrity by Comicality Mojo by AC Benus Shojoji - a fairytale poem by AC Benus; Book 12 of Verse Promising Updates: Here Kitty, Kitty by Caz Pedroso The Cockney Canuck by Dodger The Golden City by Aceinthehole tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy ***Check out this GA Classic*** It Started With Brian Dan Kinkaid, co-authored by Adam Phillips Sam searches for love and acceptance as he deals with the pressures of student life, a troubled family and his emerging confusion over his sexuality as he finds himself falling in love with his best friend. Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

Well hello everyone! Happy Sunday I hope for you all. I was shocked to hear that the schools in some parts of the US are back in already. What about your neck of the woods, what is the school year like? I imagine down under and elsewhere it is probably ramping up for summer holidays soon. I think it is interesting when you read a story from another country than your own, as I actually learn more about that country in a way that is never taught in school. Oh, I'm here to do the weekly wrap up....sorry Monday Cia kicked off the week with a Story Review done by @BlindAmbition: Wednesday, Graeme put out a call to all members to make sure you visit a topic to help decide next years Anthologies: Friday, Cia introduced us to another round of Prompts from our prompt guru, @comicfan: Anthologies 2019 Anthology Theme Selection is here - Due Sept 7th 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Dawn of Tears by dkstories Mark's Revenge by Ronyx Wild Heart by Dabeagle Signature Updates: Adrift by Mann Ramblings Aria Graice by Nephylim Denied by Cia Leopard Hunt by Graeme; Book 4 of The Lilydale Leopards Love Looked at Me and Laughed and other poems by AC Benus; Book 11 of Verse Mojo by AC Benus One Hundred and Fifty-Five Sonnets by AC Benus; Book 5 of Verse So Weeps the Willow by Cole Matthews Spirit of Fire by Stellar The Secret Life Of Billy Chase 9 by Comicality; Book 9 of The Secret Life Of Billy Chase Promising Updates: Disasters, Delights and Other Detours by Parker Owens ***Check out this GA Classic*** Everybody’s Wounded by Duncan Ryder Three young men, all wounded by past relationships. Can they learn to trust and to love again? Are some wounds deep beyond healing? Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

Nope, that was over two weeks. Took 5 days to get to my destination of Cobourg, Ontario, and then a day trip up to Ottawa. After 5 days down in the area, I came home over 4 days. So 9 out of 15 days was driving and saw lots of things that I haven't seen since I last drove out there when I was 7. Lots of stops made it fun!

Well I am finally home after my 7734 km/4805 mile drive! Thank you Cia for helping me out last week. First off, are you like me and getting lots and lots of notifications? Well even though we didn't have a Tech Tuesday, Myr showed us all how to authorize what we get notified on. Check it out here by clicking 'Read more...' on the big red bar on any page or via the announcement. Or just go check out the actual options to selection what you are getting notifications for, not just how often/how/when that appears UNDER the blue save button on the 'Notifications Settings' box by simply scrolling down a little farther on the page. Monday, Cia introduced us to our August Can't Stop Reading Feature Story: Wednesday, Cia rubbed two sticks together and came up with a new Blog feature for the day Friday, sorry about not getting the Author Prompts featured until later in the day Anthologies 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Dawn of Tears by dkstories Mark's Revenge by Ronyx The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Wild Heart by Dabeagle Signature Updates: April Musings by Valkyrie Aria Graice by Nephylim Denied by Cia I'm Worthless Because Nobody Likes Me by CarlHoliday; Book 2 of 319 Winesap Lane Love Looked at Me and Laughed and other poems by AC Benus; Book 11 of Verse Mojo by AC Benus Prompts? by CassieQ So Weeps the Willow by Cole Matthews Promising Updates: Disasters, Delights and Other Detours by Parker Owens Here Kitty, Kitty by Caz Pedroso The Golden City by Aceinthehole ***Check out this GA Classic*** For The Love by C James Chris grew up a loner in small-town Arizona, but things began to change for him when he started college. Sometimes for the better, but sometimes for the worse, and often with humor, the changes affect his life, as he sets for on the road of life, and towards finding the love of his life, with a lot of adventure along the way. Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

Wow, July is gone and August has started. In Canada, the first week of September is considered the end of summer. No matter where you are, let's make the most of August! Currently I'm on vacation , so a big thanks to Cia for running the stories Saturday night and putting them in and publishing the wrap up! Monday, Cia started the close of the month with the CSR Discussion Day: Wednesday, Carlos brought us another edition of Ask an Author 2.0: Friday, I was a bit late featuring the Prompts, but CIA had them up nice and early. Anthologies 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Mark's Revenge by Ronyx Wild Heart by Dabeagle Signature Updates: Aria Graice by Nephylim Clouded Purity by Cynus; Book 2 of The Trial Denied by Cia Dinner is Prompt-ly at Eight by Cole Matthews Leopard Hunt by Graeme; Book 4 of The Lilydale Leopards Mojo by AC Benus The Angel of Retribution by CarlHoliday Translation Trashbin by AC Benus; Book 7 of Verse Promising Updates: Here Kitty, Kitty by Caz Pedroso The Cockney Canuck by Dodger tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy ***Check out this GA Classic*** Escaping the Pain By Cia When things go wrong what would you do to get away? Dane tries to escape by running but something stops him. Is there a better way? Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

We continue on with our summer broadcasting schedule (do you say shedual or skedual? ) I didn't take over the weeks worth of blogs for Cia, as you really don't want to see that . Instead we split up the week a bit more this week . Monday Cia brought us a Story Review by @LitLover Wednesday Graeme took over the blog again for some big news! Friday, Cia shared prompts from our prompt guru @comicfan Saturday Myr jumped in with some exciting news about Stories! Sunday, Steve did the Weekly Update Question for you all, we have a feature called Improve & Encourage. Essentially people put down their name and then next person to sign up would do a review for the person above them. Here is the last blurb that Renee shared with us: Authors learn best when they have the chance to engage in active feedback and give and take with other authors. That's why GA is such a great community. So if this feature sounds like it's for you, sign up now! Anthologies 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Mark's Revenge by Ronyx Wild Heart by Dabeagle Signature Updates: Aria Graice by Nephylim Clouded Purity by Cynus; Book 2 of The Trial Denied by Cia Lyrical Laments by Headstall Mojo by AC Benus The Angel of Retribution by CarlHoliday The Spring of '90 and other poems by AC Benus; Book 9 of Verse Promising Updates: Ripped by craftingmom The Cockney Canuck by Dodger tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy ***Check out this GA Classic*** The Greatest Sadness By Foster One of a collection of ten short poems. Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!

Well, well, well my friend This is much deserved IMHO. Ever since I read the first two chapters of the Cockney Canuck, I have been a fan Watching you grow over the past years has also been rewarding to watch as well! I look forward to seeing your name in the Weekly Update Take a much deserved bow

Well it really must be the beginning of the dog days of summer this week here at GA! We didn't have a full packed week at the GA Cia Blog, but that is not necessarily a bad thing . It does mean that everyone is having some rest and relaxation, which I'm all for!! So back to the wrap up, on Monday Cia introduced us to the July Classic Author: Tuesday we took the day off and picked up again on Wednesday with Cia sharing the July Classic Excerpt: Thursday was another day off and we jumped to the popular Writing Prompts on Friday by guess who? Cia again . I was thinking of getting her to do the wrap up for a perfect week! Anthologies 2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th 2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th Blog Opportunities Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here. Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author) Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin. Premium Updates: Harbinger by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Conversations With Myself by Altimexis Wild Heart by Dabeagle Signature Updates: Aria Graice by Nephylim Clouded Purity by Cynus; Book 2 of The Trial Cozy Contemplations by Headstall Denied by Cia GA Writing Prompts by Dolores Esteban Leopard Hunt by Graeme; Book 4 of The Lilydale Leopards Mojo by AC Benus One Hundred and Fifty-Five Sonnets by AC Benus; Book 5 of Verse So Weeps the Willow by Cole Matthews Spirit of Fire by Stellar The Angel of Retribution by CarlHoliday The Hollow Hills by Valkyrie The Secret Life Of Billy Chase 9 by Comicality; Book 9 of The Secret Life Of Billy Chase Translation Trashbin by AC Benus; Book 7 of Verse Promising Updates: Here Kitty, Kitty by Caz Pedroso The Golden City by Aceinthehole tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy ***Check out this GA Classic*** Dangerous Liaisons By Nephylim Daniel literally sweeps Josh off his feet. They fall in love. Josh's parents are devout Christians and are not happy about it. The arrange a surprise for Daniel which ends up tearing them all apart. Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!!