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    Weekly Wrap Up (Sept. 24 - Sept. 30)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    No matter where in the world you are, you have 22 hours to get your Anthology in  Actually if you are in Auckland New Zealand, you come out with extra time. As of publishing this blog, you are at 7:40 PM Sunday. So if you are thinking you only have 3 hours to go, no, you have 22 more hours 😮. Same to you in Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Kyiv, Johannesburg. You get where I'm going here  
    Yes, if you read this blog right at the time of publishing, that is how many hours you got to get in your Anthology. Do we have any stragglers out there? Are you in your final, final edit stage? 22 hours!!
    Now I shall get back to our regular scheduled programming for the GA News Blog.
    Monday, Cia came hard and fast at us on the first day of the work week with the CSR Discussion Day:
    Tuesday our friend Myr dug deep into another genre: 
    On Thursday it was the Last Call, but not for alcohol, but for the Leap of Faith Anthology:
     Friday was Cole's turn up at the plate to knock a Prompt out of the park!!
    Comicality had another great Writing Tips article this week too!
     
     
    7 days in one week means 7 Words of the Day:
    imprecate, obstreperous, methinks, timorous, termagant, raconteur, watchman
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    Member Participation Blogs - Great way to promote yourself!!
    Ask a Author 3.0 If you have a author you want to get some answers from, write a PM to @astone2292
    Author Guess Who Get our members to guess who you are and also let everyone know who you are. Also write a PM to @astone2292
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    The Best Year by Krista Gap Year by Mark Arbour Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Keeper of the Rituals by Libby Drew Beyond the Crags by Kyle Aarons Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Mr & Mister Danvers by LJCC Re-birth by Justin4Fun WL's Prompts- Short Stories by W_L Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX Pig in Palm Springs by Hryjknyk Birthday Present for Patrick by TiggerDude **Complete**  Pandemonium by frozenphenix Brian: Taking Courage by Robert Hugill Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch He Always Has a Plan by Hryjknyk Twist of Fate by Remijay **Complete** Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Of Pride and Power by W_L The Enlightenment of Paul Farmer by chris191070 **Complete** Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox ARROW by CLJobe My Friend and Protector by Lee Wilson Antony and Sam - Old Friends Reunited by Hryjknyk Scapegoat by ValentineDavis21 Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 Palingenesis by frozenphenix **Complete** The Giggle Shack by TiggerDude **Complete** Soulmates by Ajbt2001 Canaan Club by Westley D. Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson The Seducer: A Gone From Daylight Inspired Story by MrM Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard The Earliest Shrine by paren01 Boys Of Eternity by TriadSync His Personal Shopper by chris191070 **Complete**  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  2. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Sept. 17- Sept. 23)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    It is 11:59 in my time zone 🥸
    5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ……..
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE 🥳🥳🥳🥳
    Usually I give everyone a heads up so they can buy me pressies, usually to no avail, but this year I’m doing the whole reverse psychology thing 😏
    So enough with the fake news and onto the real news. 
     
    Can you believe it is only 7 days to get your Anthology in😲, Don't fret if you waited to last minute. Maybe you like the pressure of a tight deadline, yet it is still not too late to meet it. To the hundreds  of you that have got yours in already, thank you very much  Joking about the hundreds, don’t want to give anyone the idea if they think there is a hundred in, I don’t need to write . Let's see what you’ve got!!!
    Now if those two announcements are not enough, let’s see what happened at the GA News Blog this pas week. So here is those facts. Period.
     
    Monday. Cia. Signature Feature:
    Tuesday. Myr. Genre in Depth:
    Wednesday. Cia. Signature Author Excerpt:
    Thursday. Valkyrie. Anthology:
    Friday. Aditus. Prompts: 
    Saturday. Comicality. Writing Article:
     
    Words. Of. The. Day:
    oriole. outlay sciatica. lithium. periwinkle. rattlebrain. inbroglio. 
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    Member Participation Blogs - Great way to promote yourself!!
    Ask a Author 3.0 If you have a author you want to get some answers from, write a PM to @astone2292
    Author Guess Who Get our members to guess who you are and also let everyone know who you are. Also write a PM to @astone2292
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality Gap Year by Mark Arbour By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Light & Dragonflies: Nature Poems/Love Poems by AC Benus Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Keeper of the Rituals by Libby Drew Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Mr & Mister Danvers by LJCC The Icebox by JujuTheDruid ARROW by CLJobe The Seducer: A Gone From Daylight Inspired Story by MrM A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Palingenesis by frozenphenix The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood Sands of Time by Roland Confounded: Part III by Andr0gene 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox The Making of a Slave by and9993 Of Pride and Power by W_L The Guys Of Tigger's Den by Ajbt2001 My Friend and Protector by Lee Wilson Twist of Fate by Remijay Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson Re-birth by Justin4Fun Scapegoat by ValentineDavis21 Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Antony and Sam - Old Friends Reunited by Hryjknyk Tigger & The Tickle Twins In Seattle by Ajbt2001 **Complete** Aedan's Story by RichardWrites Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson **Complete** Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard The Naughty List by Ken  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  3. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Sept. 10 - Sept. 16)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Hey 😀
    Hey 😊
    Okay I now I have got my Heartstopper Season 2 out of me 😜
    It is time for me use the oft not used word of remiss, which I would be guilty of if I didn’t remind y’all, or is it ya’ll, that you have 2 WEEKS TO GET YOUR LEAP OF FAITH ANTHOLOGY ENTRY IN!!! See the directions below.
    Now that that PSA is done, let’s look at what happened at the GA News Blog this past week
    Monday, everyone’s favourite day of the week. It was even better to wake up to the Review Team, this time @Timothy M., to brought us double the normal of reviews. Sort of like doubling the amount of sugar in your first cup of coffee  ☕
    Tuesday was the fist day of a new blog, Genre in Depth. Check out this premier addition:
    We took a day off on Wednesday to prepare for Val’s Anthology reminder: 
    Friday, Val sneaked in the weekly Prompts by the hair of her chiny chin chin  😮 Not that I’m saying Val has hair on her chin  
    Saturday, looks like Comicality went all fancy with the word Chic in his title
    Just in case you missed reading this blog, you can catch up here
    Enough of this Tomfoolery! I’ll let one of our regular participants tell you where that word came from. Think of it as Steve’s Word of the Day. Now for the real ones:
    spoilsport, whirlybird, deft, bushmaster, stanza, rotund, coffeecake 


    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    Member Participation Blogs - Great way to promote yourself!!
    Ask a Author 3.0 If you have a author you want to get some answers from, write a PM to @astone2292
    Author Guess Who Get our members to guess who you are and also let everyone know who you are. Also write a PM to @astone2292
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Lost In Question by Comicality Gap Year by Mark Arbour Light & Dragonflies: Nature Poems/Love Poems by AC Benus Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Left Without Words by Comicality Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Keeper of the Rituals by Libby Drew 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
    Heat by MythOfHappiness ARROW by CLJobe The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ajbt2001 **Complete** Palingenesis by frozenphenix Of Pride and Power by W_L Thicker Than Water by John Henry Re-birth by Justin4Fun Confounded: Part III by Andr0gene Sands of Time by Roland 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Boys Of Eternity by TriadSync My Friend and Protector by Lee Wilson Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Aedan's Story by RichardWrites Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox The Cornishman by Stephen Wormwood **Complete** Scapegoat by ValentineDavis21 Raising Evzen by Yeoldebard Mr & Mister Danvers by LJCC Blueblood 5.1: Red Alert!! by R. Eric Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson **Complete** Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Twist of Fate by Remijay  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  4. wildone
    Wow! Did you notice the title? Instead of story, it is stories this month  Timothy did two great reviews from Carlos this month. Although Timothy will most likely blatantly deny it, I'm sure this is my birthday present since it is coming up  Enjoy!
     
     
    Inked
    by Carlos Hazday
    Reviewer: Timothy M.
    Status: Complete
    Word Count: 9,824
    Writing a blog review, which features on 9/11, would tempt me to review Mark Arbor’s CAP story 9/11. But I already did that back in 2017. Instead, I would like to pay tribute to Carlos Hazday, who passed away in June 2023, by reviewing a Premium story with several of his favorite parts: hunky men, awesome tattoos, heroes in service, and a love of the sea, as well as another story, which is assessible to all readers.
    In the story Inked we meet Banner Hoyt, who is a Coast Guard in Alaska. His colleagues and mates are what all gay men would want in their straight friends. Cool and secure in their own masculinity, they may tease Banner and his friend Marc, a former coastie, about getting laid (or not), but when it counts, they have their backs. I particularly liked this opinion expressed by Banner (and Carlos):
    “He claimed the day more men felt secure enough in their sexuality would herald the end of homophobia.”
    It is a story without epic drama, just a group of friends dealing with the situations they face, whether it be during rescues or while having a beer. They are calm, intelligent, and determined, just the kind of people I like. Give the story a try, and tell me what you think of Banner’s decision at the end, and whether you also wish Carlos was here to write another Banner story. 
    Category: Fiction  Genres:  Fantasy, Action/Adventure  Sub-genres: Adventure, General Fantasy, Nautical , Super Hero  Tags:  mature adult, gay, north america, friendship  Rating: Teen
     
    Beach Bottles
    by Carlos Hazday
    Reviewer: Timothy M.
    Status: Complete
    Word Count: 3,031
    This story continues the theme of love of the sea, as well as caring for the environment. There are four short stories collected in a series called Earth Day Stories, and Beach Bottles is the second. Liebe is a little girl whose two fathers give her lots of love - and I bet her name (German for Love) is quite deliberate, They also bring her up to enjoy the sea which is practically outside heir front door. One of them is a fire fighter, so we also have the protect and serve theme covered. And although the text doesn't say so, I'm sure both guys are hunky, too.   This story is for everyone, who would like to have fond smiles on their faces, as we indulge in the dream of a world where families with two fathers are normal and accepted, and love is love. I know Carlos worked hard to promote such rights and equality.
    Category: Fiction  Genres: Action/Adventure   Sub-genres: Adventure  Tags:  child, north america, no sex, light-hearted, parents, modern Rating: Everyone
  5. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Sept. 03 - Sept. 09)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Did you put away your whites? I boxed up my white jeans, my white joggers, my white cargos, my white shorts, my white undies, my white socks, my white shirts (dress, polo, t, and others), my white sneakers, and white jackets and even my white belt . 
    Now what am I talking about ? When I was growing up, the saying was you could not wear white after Labour Day. Where that came from, I have no clue. But being the fashionista that I am, I don't do any of it . Sort of a rebel with a cause .
    Up here in Canadia, after Labour Day is kind of the official end of summer , not meteorological but still the end to us. So we turn our sights to fall, autumn, or whatever else you call it. I would say we look forward to the leaves changing but it has been so dry in my neck of the woods, that started happening weeks ago. Now I'm sure I will have that odd snowball tossed in my direction, but snow is one of my favourite weather events. The way everything is blanketed in white, less people out on the roads and every sound sounds crisper in the cooler air. Shall we have betting pool to see who can guess the first snowfall in my city? Let's say $1.00 CDN or what equates to $0.23 USD  to the winner.
    Enough promotion of gambling on the site. We don't need the state gaming commissions looking into my blog !
    On Monday, Cia brought us the new CSR for the month of September. Go check it out and git to reading:
    Wednesday, Aaron took the reigns for the latest feature of Ask An Author 3.0:
    Thursday, Aaron was back with the big reveal on Author Guess Who. I didn't even know who it was  :
    Friday, Cole took us down memory lane in the prompts, going to a fair:
    Then to wrap the whole gosh darn week up, Comicality was in with another insightful article:
     
    Words of the Day, some I didn't even know how to spell the first one, and obviously didn't know what it meant 
    phenobarbital, deadpan, marmot, passkey, spree, lac, peevish
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    Member Participation Blogs - Great way to promote yourself!!
    Ask a Author 3.0 If you have a author you want to get some answers from, write a PM to @astone2292
    Author Guess Who Get our members to guess who you are and also let everyone know who you are. Also write a PM to @astone2292
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality Gap Year by Mark Arbour The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Keeper of the Rituals by Libby Drew Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood Palingenesis by frozenphenix The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Mr & Mister Danvers by LJCC Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 Boys Of Eternity: First Encounter (Part 1) by TriadSync The World Out There by Drew Payne Confounded: Part III by Andr0gene 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson Aedan's Story by RichardWrites Thicker Than Water by John Henry Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson A Roo For Tigger's Den (A Guys Of Tigger's Den Story) by Ajbt2001 Re-birth by Justin4Fun Sands of Time by Roland WL's Mainstream Gay Book Reviews by W_L Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Peanut Butter by Ivor Slipper **Complete**  @Headstall said, "Lots of fun, whether you like peanut butter or not. A charming read, it's worth the time it takes to 'consume'.  " The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra ARROW by CLJobe The Making of a Slave by and9993 Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Scapegoat by ValentineDavis21  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
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    Weekly Wrap Up (Aug. 27 - Sep. 02)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    'Wasting away in Margaretville' RIP Jimmy Buffet. I got to get wasted in Margaritaville in Capitola, CA  Always impressed whenever I heard a new song of his  At least we have his music to remember him by   
    So what are you up to this Labour Day long weekend if you get it? I'm off to our usual later than most Pride Parade tomorrow. Hoping the T-Storms hold off to the evening. 
    It is 2:10 AM in my neck of the woods, so let's wrap last week up
    Monday, Cia presented us with the CSR Discussion Day. Make sure to chime in on what animal you think our author would be  
    Thursday, Valkyrie was by with the ever helpful anthology hints for the Leap of Faith Anthology.
    Friday, Aditus took us back to the beginning of the week  Two interesting prompts were put forth:
    And don't you fret, Comicality was back with a new article for us to learn from:
     
    How about some words this week?
    egregious, frangipane, pittance, iodine, busybody, igneous, ream
     
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    Member Participation Blogs - Great way to promote yourself!!
    Ask a Author 3.0 If you have a author you want to get some answers from, write a PM to @astone2292
    Author Guess Who Get our members to guess who you are and also let everyone know who you are. Also write a PM to @astone2292
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality  Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Light & Dragonflies: Nature Poems/Love Poems by AC Benus  Lost In Question by Comicality   Gap Year by Mark Arbour  Picture Me And You by Comicality   Shelter by Comicality   Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie   Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia   Sneak Away by Comicality   Safehaven by Comicality   Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall   Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx  Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W  Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun  The Icebox by JujuTheDruid  Terror Again by quokka **Complete** @ReaderPaul said, "Wow, somewhat of a surprise ending." ARROW by CLJobe   Confounded: Part III by Andr0gene   North Meets South, Worlds Collide by R. Eric  The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21   Incandescence by Demiurge **Complete** @akascrubber said, "Well done, A complex, fascinating tale with interesting characters and a robust plot with amazing action with twists and turns and much violence and bold magic and confirming deep love. Thank you.  These characters hopefully will live on in some form." 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch   The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X  Twist of Fate by Remijay  Soulmates by Ajbt2001   Aedan's Story by RichardWrites   Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox   Re-birth by Justin4Fun   Christmas Gulch by Adam Andrews Johnson **Complete** @centexhairysub said, "A delightful tale full of wit and wisdom.  Take a moment and enjoy some cheer; I did not find it sad but full of glad and happy thoughts when I finished it. Well written and paced beautifully; hope you all enjoy it and get the meaning behind it and give it forward to all" Luminosity by paren01  Palingenesis by frozenphenix   Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox   Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson   Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson   Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard   The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood   A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski   Scapegoat by ValentineDavis21   The Making of a Slave by and9993    
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  7. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Aug. 20 - Aug. 27)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Whew it was warm out today. Even with lots and lots of sunscreen, I'm a little red .
    Luckily when I got home around dinner time, I sat down and turned on Netflix and much to my surprise season 3 had appeared on a series that I really liked the first two seasons of in the spring, Ragnarok. I'm not sure if I plugged it here before or not , but if not, it is about Viking mythology, in todays setting 😮 
    Before you all run off and jump on your longboats to pillage and plunder unsuspecting places, why don't you check out what happened at the GA News Blog this past week  
    Monday, Cia kicked off Signature Author Feature week with an introduction:
    Wednesday, Cia popped in again and gave us the Signature Author Excerpt:
    Thursday, Aaron revived the Author Guess Who from a 2 or 3 year nap :
    Friday had Val putting on her Prompt hat to give us a few new writing ideas:
    Saturday's are Comicality's days around here. Check out the blog this week:
     
    7 days this week, 7 Words of the Day:
    charteuse, flatten, bunghole, henpeck, garner, callow, candor
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    Member Participation Blogs - Great way to promote yourself!!
    Ask a Author 3.0 If you have a author you want to get some answers from, write a PM to @astone2292
    Author Guess Who Get our members to guess who you are and also let everyone know who you are. Also write a PM to @astone2292
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Lost In Question by Comicality Gap Year by Mark Arbour By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Light & Dragonflies: Nature Poems/Love Poems by AC Benus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia The Cat Burglar by Aditus Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Translation Trashbin by AC Benus 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
    A Journal of Anthro and Revelations by astone2292 **Complete** @Patch1 said, "Another great story in a list of great stories!  Written in the journaling format, this story was another "first"!  It is a great ride through college with all the struggles a lot of freshmen experience.  The main characters grab you and pull you into their world.  You experience a rollercoaster of emotions with this one ... absolutely captivating!!!  Highly recommend this amazing story!!!!" Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    ARROW by CLJobe Ark II by R. Eric Thicker Than Water by John Henry Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson Terror Again by quokka Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson Palingenesis by frozenphenix Aedan's Story by RichardWrites A Roo For Tigger's Den (A Guys Of Tigger's Den Story) by Ajbt2001 Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Stormy Weather by Ivor Slipper **Complete** @flesco said, "This was a beautifully told story of loss, bullying, deceit, anger, love and friendship. Josh was born into a very poor family in a very conservative rural community. After the death of his mother he lives with his grandfather, who is emotionally, verbally and physically abusive. The only bright spot in his life is Ethan his best friend. When he is left alone during an illness, the bullies conspire to sexually abuse him and embarrass him in front of the entire community. Ethan stands  by his friend and shows  him the  support and love he has been craving. Very well  written with a fully developed storyline as well as characters who are also fully developed  and fully believable. Thank you! ❤️" Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Re-birth by Justin4Fun Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood Scapegoat by ValentineDavis21 Confounded: Part II by Andr0gene **Complete** @quttzik said, "Wow I was so happy when I checked my notifications yesterday and saw a new chapter posted.  I thought my eyes were deceiving me.  I haven’t read the new chapter yet as I went back and started over again with confounded 1 and just binged read again up to the newest chapter. So glad you are back and the writing bug has struck again you are at the top of my to 10 fav writers.  I had basically given up hope that this story would be finished since it had been so long.  Well welcome back and I look forward to more on this story and the others you write." Twist of Fate by Remijay The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  8. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Aug. 13 - Aug. 19)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Nothing to complain about age this week 
    I wanted to discuss something, but this blog would be then directed to the Pit  
    Let's talk about unicorns 🦄  
    I'm a big Tolkien fan and I have no difficulty after reading the stories and believing that all the species that are in Middle Earth, might have at one time been actually on earth. Like maybe prior to the dinosaurs and Middle Earth was destroyed due to some calamity too. Or, what if we finally find life on another planet and it is actually Middle Earth  Not sure if the Hobbits or Elves and Dwarves would have mastered space travel though. Heck, they still get around by horse, horse and buggy or on foot  So what do I know about unicorns, sadly not too much. So why don't you inform me all you know about the mysterious animal. Do you believe they ever existed on earth? I read one story by @Cia that ended with a fair bit of unicorn action (not like that, you pervs  ) but haven't read many other stories of them. Maybe recommend a story or two  
    We had a good week this week on the GA News Blog.
    Monday, our Review Team led by @Parker Owens brought all of us a new story to check out:
    Thursday, it was time to scream from the rooftops!! Okay, maybe a bit dramatic  But you can let everyone know if you are participating and if you have started, add a snippet if you want  
    Friday was Cole Matthews' turn at the wheel to bring us a couple of new prompts on Prompt Friday:
    Speaking of unicorns, do you think Comsie roamed the earth 15 years ago with them?  I don't think so  Check out his unicorn free blog: 
     
    I learned a few new words this week, how about you?
    crux, achondrite, bathtub, bunting, beckon, battledore, cirrhosis
     
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Gap Year by Mark Arbour Light & Dragonflies: Nature Poems/Love Poems by AC Benus The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    The People's House by Altimexis Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Shadetree Mechanic by Dabeagle **Complete** @centexhairysub said, "Very well written and the pacing was excellent; that said, the character development was beyond perfect.  Even the evil neighbors just sucked you in; couldn't wait to see what the next string of insults were going to be. Story about a man that is learning how is childhood is still controlling him in ways that he never truly realized.  Ansel has a boyfriend and good friends that help him as he finds a way forward. Satisfying ending, but would not mind a sequel or even a longer multi-chapter look at this group of characters. Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    A Journal of Anthro and Revelations by astone2292 Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    ARROW by CLJobe Re-birth by Justin4Fun Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Palingenesis by frozenphenix Gods and Ancients by Grumpy Bear Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Terror Again by quokka Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson Luminosity by paren01 Our Summer Rhapsody by CasualWanderer82 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Aedan's Story by RichardWrites The English Year by Jwolf A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ajbt2001 Incandescence by Demiurge Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Someone Like Me by The_Jordanator **Complete** Republished. @drpaladin said, "Overall, well written and a good ending."      Teddy Bear Lovers Anonymous by Refugium **Complete** @drsawzall said, "Not every 12 step program is the same or for the same reasons as this tale will indicate!" Brandon Smiling: From the Billy Chase Chronicles (2) by MrM A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Thicker Than Water by John Henry  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
  9. wildone
    Inherited
    by Lomax61
    Reviewer: Parker Owens
    Status: Complete
    Word Count: 94,659
    So perhaps you need a late summer thriller? A plotline thick with twists and unexpected turns? Something to binge-read on a week’s vacation under the sun?  There’s no need for a trip to the airport news seller. Instead, just tee up Inherited, by GA Author Lomax61.
    Told through the eyes of a young English man, Gabriel Redbrick, who is grieving the loss of his wealthy and well-connected lover, Albert Callico in a minibus accident. The story unfolds as he learns he has inherited a disused villa in Italy. At the same time, Gabriel finds an unusual message left to him by Albert. Events propel him to leave London and his adventures accelerate.
    If you have read any of the many fictional or autobiographical works set in Italy published over the past decade, you will easily be able to picture the Italian locations Lomax takes us to. But don't be fooled by the charm and sunny beauty of the Italian scene, because there is more to the story than olive trees, surprising food and excellent wine. Before long, Gabriel finds himself embroiled in a perilous mystery which must be unspooled, lest he meet an untimely end.
    Lomax isn’t content to present us with shadowy characters, odd clues to an occluded past and an ever-present sense of danger. You could find that on the pulp-fiction rack anywhere. What you find with Inherited are well-drawn and vividly written members of a wide cast – who chill, who reassure, and who smolder on the page. While readers of Clancy or Ludlum or Fleming will recognize some themes and scene types portrayed in this story, Lomax61 writes them in a refreshing and highly engaging way.
    At the end, he is able to leave the reader satisfied, having unmasked mysteries that kept us on the edge of our beach chairs throughout. This is a highly recommended story, one which you ought to read now before it’s optioned for the silver screen as next summer’s blockbuster.  That way, you can sip your mojito around the pool and tell your friends the film was nice, but the book was better.
    Category: Fiction  Genres:  Thriller/Suspense  Sub-genres: Psychological Thriller  Tags:  mature adult, europe, suspense, serious, anal, 20th century  Rating: Mature - Member Only
  10. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Aug. 6 - Aug. 12)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    I think I am going to rename this blog from Weekly Wrap Up to Steve's aging blog  
    My question to you this week is this. Do you know you have something to do, but before you get to it, you are distracted by multiple other things?  Case in point, I sat down over an hour ago to start on the Weekly Wrap Up, didn't happen. Logged into GA, noticed the few notifications so started weaving my way through those. Then there is a few topics that I'm following that I see people posted on. Then I like to usually read the blog on the day. So get all that done, and still not started on the Wrap Up . So do you get easily distracted at GA? I'm curious if you log on here and then don't really get to what you maybe logged in to do. So much great stuff and so little time  
    Before I procrastinate anymore , let's get the show on the road.
    We started off the week with Cia where she introduced us to the CSR for the month August. Check it out. it might get you reading and then make some comments, maybe ask some questions for when the CSR Review Day comes up:
    On Thursday, we had a bit of an announcement and shuffling the deck here at GA! Aaron let us all know that the Author Guess Who has been revived. We are looking for authors to submit their name, Aaron will PM you some questions, then they will be kept in a mayonnaise jar on Funk and Wagnall's porch until noon the day before the blog. NO one, knows the contents of these envelopes. Okay, too young to understand that joke ?
    So all of us would like you to submit your name. What a great way to build up some exposure on the site:
    Friday, our sure fire Prompt Team came at us with 2 new prompts. Check them out:
     
    Saturday, Comsie took us on story of something he has been tempted to do for nearly 2 years:
    Now it is time to take a look at the Words of the Day:
    ambulatory, anise, adnauseam, abattoir, bedevil, awl, cider
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality After Practice by Comicality Gap Year by Mark Arbour The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia On The Outside by Comicality GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall 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
    A Journal of Anthro and Revelations by astone2292 Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Discovery by Jdonley75 **Complete** @honeycake said, "Thank you for sharing this wonderful new part of the orchard series with your readers, Jon. I admire the depth you create in your protagonists. You must be a very good observer of your fellow citizens. I'm looking forward to every new chapter." ARROW by CLJobe The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Luminosity by paren01 Twist of Fate by Remijay Confounded: Part II by Andr0gene Palingenesis by frozenphenix 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Aedan's Story by RichardWrites I Just Want To Be Me by Tim Hobson **Complete** @Doha said, "This poem resonates with me. It was so hard to trust myself with my secret, let alone trusting anyone else. In the end authenticity won. But there was a cost to pay. This is life." Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson The Watchers at Greenport Academy by Flame Stories Canaan Club by Westley D. The Visit by Tim Hobson **Complete** @vonfoto said, "A delightful romp!" Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  11. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Jul. 30 - Aug. 5)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Well we just had a false alert go off in my GA and I'm 100% blaming Myr  He made misleading comment about one of the better selling gay books becoming a movie. So naturally I ran to Amazon Prime to watch it. To heck with the Weekly Wrap Up until much later  I get to Prime and I'm thinking those rat bastardsions, they are not showing it in Canada!!!  Then go back to the post and see it is only a trailer on YouTube.
    I seem to be doing this more and more often, not reading everything. Is it age? Is it lack of patience? Is it laziness? I'd really like to know. If you fall into this same category, curious on what you blame it on  
    Well onto the show.
    Why not start off with the Words of the Day:
    drunkard, purloin, protractor, jade, mutter, noggin, blanch
    Wednesday AM at the stroke of midnight (in my time zone), Aaron came at us with a great new Ask An Author 3.0 from an author that I want to look up. Check the blog and him out!!! 
    Now that all our secrets have been revealed, it is now time to ramp up the excitement to our annual anthology! Val featured a great piece that @Libby Drew did up:
    Prompt Team Friday rolled in less than a day later:
     
    Did you wake up on Saturday morning and mosey on over to GA to check out Comsie's latest article?  
     
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality   Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus  Lost In Question by Comicality   Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour   Gap Year by Mark Arbour   Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie  Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia   By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens  The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus   Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Dinner at the Ragin' Cajun Café by Altimexis **Complete**  @weinerdog said, "If you're a fan of this author and are familiar with his other stories then you are going to love this. If you are not familiar with him he writes this story in a way that fills in a lot blanks reader might have .Also a lot of interesting varied topics gets discussed during the course that one could absolutely find interesting. Worth reading." Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx   Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W   Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    A Journal of Anthro and Revelations by astone2292  Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Thicker Than Water by John Henry   The Discovery by Jdonley75   593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch   Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox   Aedan's Story by RichardWrites   Confounded: Part II by Andr0gene   Palingenesis by frozenphenix   Finding Your Direction by Mason Campbell   Over the Cliff by TeamStilinski   Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson   ARROW by CLJobe   The English Year by Jwolf   The Watchers at Greenport Academy by Flame Stories   The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X   Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC **Complete** @Dan South said, "I’m not puffing when I tell you this is epic. Not an Epic so you know how I’m using the word. Many, many reasons to turn to page one, chapter one.This is total erotica with no sex. There might be some in a flashback and there are so many opportunities but this is a relationship dramadey. Love when love isn’t simple. Love wins…probably. Read on and find out.Food porn. Travel porn. Language porn. Most of it Philippine. I was waiting for Pancit to appear and it showed up on not the menu eventually. Joyful, fast-paced, never boring. Epic.Heed the Author Note at the beginning of each installment, he’s not kidding. I’m certain you will enjoy reading this as much as I did and you have the benefit of the finished book. We’ve been promised more and I’ll be right here waiting for it.Page one is waiting for you. Go! The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood   Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard    
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  12. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Jul. 23 - Jul. 29)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Hello 😎
    First off, I want to thank the ever elegant Cia for taking care of the wrap up for me last week  I think we will keep her around for a bit  
    Actually, with all your talk of bears, i had to leave my campsite temporarily as they tracked a gizzily momma and two clubs right close to our tent and campsite , but I survived. @Bill W, I can now say I survived the bears and the bares  Now if it was a blue bear, no bets on who would have won that one.
    I have to admit to myself, as I grow older, I become more forgetful Back on June 25th, I forgot to remind everyone to write down in your calendars to remember to buy my Christmas present for 6 months down the road  Since I did forget, I can't help to imagine that I might get a few less pressies this year than last .
    So onto the past week. I was going to tell you all it is a secret, but low and behold, everything is now out in the open!
    Monday was the kick off  to the big reveal of our Secret Author week. Cia used the word purloined (need to get Myr to use that in the Word of the Day), and asked us to guess on which author wrote what. So out of our 100's of Authors, you had to narrow it down to 11.  
    Then it was off to Tuesday, where the Secret Author contest winner was revealed  Did you guess right? Also we found out the 1 lucky reader that was a winner too!
    So we now know 1 of the 11 authors and what story she wrote! In typical, suspenseful, Cia cliffhanger fashion, she waited until Thursday to give you the whole list of the authors and the stories. Were you surprised? Did any really throw you off as they took the challenge to write outside of their normal style? 
    Also at this time, I want to throw at least 100 thanks and gratitude to all our participants and Cia as well. This was Cia's baby and she nurtured it to the final day. We all need to thank all of them for their great work. All of you, take a bow  
    Well that got us up to Friday, where Val got us reset back into a normal routine with the Prompts this week:
    Wow, most would say that is a full week. I know I would. But no, Comicality dropped by to give us a new writing article. If you were too exhausted from the former parts of the week, don't forget to check this one out:
     
    Last thing I want to mention is that yesterday Myr posted about some upcoming changes that will be happening to GA. Not for the sake of change, but for the need to change due to updates to our software systems. Make sure to pop in and leave a comment. You do have a say in the future of GA!!
     
    So now here is the Words of the Day. Once again, some I knew, some I thought I knew and some I didn't have a clue:
    perforate, youth, polestar, nosewheel, merino, prowl, bayberry
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Lost In Question by Comicality Gap Year by Mark Arbour Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Palingenesis by frozenphenix Thicker Than Water by John Henry Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski The Mistress by vanalas Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson The Discovery by Jdonley75 Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 Blueblood 5.1: Red Alert!! by R. Eric 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Aedan's Story by RichardWrites The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees **Complete** Forever My Love by vanalas ARROW by CLJobe Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Incandescence by Demiurge Luminosity by paren01 Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Beyond Imagination by W_L Silvered Spell by PrismaFox  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  13. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Jul. 9 - Jul. 15)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Hey all,
    I'm up at 3:00 and doing the update  And have to be up at 7 again  Just going to do an abbreviated version of the Wrap Up today. If I'm missing something, let me know in the comments and I will try to update later on in the day! Thanks.
    Monday was reserved for our Review Team! This week @Aditus brought us a review on one of @Sasha Distan works:
    Tuesday, Cia dropped by to let us know how we are doing on the Secret Author contest:
    And speaking of Secret Author, Cia was back on Thursday to let us know about the upcoming voting.
    Friday, @Aditus was back again, this time with a couple of prompts to help with origin stories:
    Did you check out Comicality's article on Saturday?
     
    Words of the Day: 
    soliloquy, infix, surfboat, swill, prodigy, plugola, unearth
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    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   Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour  By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens   Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie  Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia   The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus   GFD: Fanboys by Comicality  The Cockney Canuck by Dodger  The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose 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   Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W   Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Discovery by Jdonley75   The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees   Kidnapped by a Vampire by Thirdly   Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox   Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX  593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch   Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson   Thicker Than Water by John Henry   Aedan's Story by RichardWrites   A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski   Heartbreak To Healing by D.K. Daniels   Unchained by Secret Author **Contest Entry** Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun  Never walk alone- Walk on by Andre Delport  Disputed Sea by quokka   Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC  The Egg Stone by Secret Author **Contest Entry** Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82   ARROW by CLJobe   The Case of Cloud Rider by Secret Author **Contest Entry** The Book of Poems by Secret Author**Contest Entry** Silvered Spell by PrismaFox  Quantum Shift by Luca E **Complete** @VBlew said, "That is a very interesting ending/ new beginning.  We are all in a quantum field creating our own reality, just most are unaware." Searching for God by Secret Author **Contest Entry** Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard  Beyond Imagination by W_L   Revival with "Firebird" by Georgie DHainaut **Complete** @Georgie DHainaut said, "You never know how the dime rolls during life, especially were love is concerned🙂" River City by Secret Author **Contest Entry** Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories
    Musings of a Wordsmith by JACC (Temporary Hold)  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  14. wildone
    Hope everyone is enjoying what hopefully is a great summer for you! If you are taking a vacation by chance why not take this interesting story with you and give it a read. It is quite unique to say the least.
     
    Give Me Back My Prompts
    by Sasha Distan
    Reviewer: Aditus
    Status: Complete
    Word Count: 8,273
    If the review blog was a TV show, one would probably call this entry a cross-over episode. The Review Team crosses quills with The Prompt Team.
    Each chapter of Sasha’s story was inspired by a Friday prompt. The result is a diverse collection of unique short stories that reflect the exceptional talent of the author as well as shows the many ways prompts can be used and/or twisted into stories.
    There are first-line chapters (“Just slowly rub it in, why don’t you!”), teasers for existing series, superheroes, and stories that make you laugh out loud, grin madly, and some chapters even make you cry. What more could you want?
    Well, it’s part of a series; if you want more of Sasha’s prompt stories, read on.😉.
    Category: Fiction  Genres:  General Fiction  Sub-genres:  Prompts  Tags:  none  Rating: Teen
  15. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Jul. 2 - Jul. 8)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Well a belated happy Canada Day, Independence Day, and let me know if your country had a birthday party too! I know a lot of you are located in North America, but would like to recognize our members outside of Canada and the USA as well! Let us know, heck let us know what day is your country's bday 🎂.
    In my little plot of land in the massive world, Stampede kicked off yesterday  The place was nuts!! I guess for the first time in years all the hotels are running at over 95% capacity. If you want to mosey on down, let me know and I will fix up the bunk house for your stay  I think Val will take up the offer, but she'll be at the other end of the city at Spruce Meadows for horse jumping (not like cow tipping  ). I'll try to be in here a bit to get caught up on the Secret Author stories too!
    Now on with the show!! Can you believe we have 7 blogs for all 7 days of the week! Great job team, you've done excellent work!!!!
    Monday, Cia was kicking off the week with the CSR Discussion Day for June:
    Tuesday was the day so many have been waiting for. Cia officially launched the Secret Author Contest. Make sure to check out the blog to get the link to the stories that are being release one per day, and also the rules when we get to the guessing round . 6 are now up, with 5 more to go!
    Wednesday was @astone2292's monthly turn to step up and publish an all new AAA 3.0:
    Thursday was our Anthology Day, but Cia gave us all a reminder of the Secret Author contest going on  :
    Not to be left out on the secret theme this week, check out what our Prompt Team gave us on Friday:
    Now don't get scared about Comsie's article this week, it does bring up a basic point when writing fiction, especially here at GA:
     
    Here are this week's Word of the Day:
    desultory, lurid, freedom, glyph, posit, obelisk, intractable
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    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 By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Translation Trashbin by AC Benus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia The Cat Burglar by Aditus The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Alain's Watch by Dabeagle **Complete** @vonfoto said, "A lovely story. A good warning about signs to watch for as warnings of possible suicide." Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Rocky Prompts, Tennessee by astone2292 Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Discovery by Jdonley75 The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Quantum Shift by Luca E In Chandler's Hands by MrM Palingenesis by frozenphenix Life of a Pet by Secret Author **Secret Author Entry** Thicker Than Water by John Henry 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Aedan's Story by RichardWrites Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Learned to Lie by Secret Author **Secret Author Entry** The Watchers at Greenport Academy by Flame Stories Canaan Club by Westley D. Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly **Complete** @SnowBear said, "Omg yay!!! This ending was so freaking cute! The childhood memory Aidan relived of him kissing talon made my heart explode. I'm so glad it all worked out and Aidan got his mom back." Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC Baring My Soul by Secret Author **Secret Author Entry** Kidnapped by a Vampire by Thirdly Incandescence by Demiurge ARROW by CLJobe Adrift by Secret Author **Secret Author Entry** The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Stronger Than Lions by Sean J Halford Forever My Love by vanalas Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 14,000 Days of Virtue by Secret Author **Secret Author Entry** Disputed Sea by quokka The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Mr & Mister Danvers by LJCC A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ajbt2001 Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Beyond Imagination by W_L Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories
    Musings of a Wordsmith by JACC  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
  16. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Jun 25 - Jul 1)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    RIP Carlos Hazday
    After the news the previous week of hearing of the passing of Carlos Hazday, one of the sites most prolific authors from him contributing in so many ways, we held off on the GA News Blog to give everyone the time and Carlos the small amount of respect we could afford him. In case you haven't been on site for a few weeks, here is the blog that was created to acknowledge him and his life as we know it.
     
    Saturday marked the close of the Secret Author contest submitted entries. Just in case you are not over the International Date Line, like in Hawaii, you might have a chance to get your story in after this blog makes it's appearance. I'm pretty sure @Cia knows how many entries we have had submitted but as seems to be the theme of this contest, it remains a secret . Let's anxiously wait to see what and who contributed an entry.
    We started back up the blogs again on Thursday where Cia did one last effort to get in any stray stories of the contest. Did you get yours in?  
    Friday, Aditus brought all of us a couple of new prompts on Prompt Friday:
    On Saturday, Comicality was back again with another writing article for everyone to learn from, and enjoy:
     
    Myr started to bring us back the Word of the Day on Monday, so here is a look at the new and whacky, well more the comments, entries he had:
    gnarled, concave, chafe, soporific, peculate, sybarite
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here.
     
    Here is the look at the past 2 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 **Complete**@ReaderPaul said, "Good ones.  Especially like numbers 37 and 39." The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus   Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia  A June Memorial for New Orleans, Orlando and Colorado Springs by AC Benus **Complete** @Gary L said, "Not often that I’m reduced to quiet jelly but this does it for me.  Extremely moving.   Thank you x" Lucid Truth by Stellar  Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Intermezzo by Altimexis **Complete** @weinerdog said, "Another Altimexis story that's all I need to know. I find the last sentence of the story synopsis " he learns that sometimes the shortest path to one's goals isn't the straightest one." Very interesting" Paradox Lost by Libby Drew   Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx   Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W   Bending the Iron by Libby Drew **Complete** @drsawzall said, "From the desk of one of Gay Authors great authors comes another classic tale of loss, love, duplicitous bosses, and an awaiting future, is the latest enthralling offering from Libby Drew." Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Sticks and Stories by astone2292  Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21  Thicker Than Water by John Henry   The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees   The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X  Palingenesis by frozenphenix   ARROW by CLJobe   The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra   Kidnapped by a Vampire by Thirdly   Inherited by lomax61 **Complete** @Mancuniansaid, "A true action/mystery that grips your imagination and keeps you guessing from start to finish. The finely interwoven plot lines are expertly written and executed. Every chapter answers questions that the reader will ask, but they will also leave you with more questions and keep you coming back for more. Our main character, Gabriel Redbrick, is a man with a past, a dark past that he is unaware of, does he want to know of his past or not? Will he discover the dark secrets of his past, or will he remain unaware? Only Gabriel can answer those questions, and you will only find out by reading. I will give you this warning, get yourself comfortable with a drink and a snack because once you start you will not want to stop reading. This is a highly recommended read deserving of more than five stars." Quantum Shift by Luca E  593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch   A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski   Aedan's Story by RichardWrites  Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox  Stronger Than Lions by Sean J Halford  Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox   Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC  Disputed Sea by quokka   A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ajbt2001   Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82   The World Out There by Drew Payne   Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly   Games guys sometimes play by PhillMakracken   As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels   Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard   Beyond Imagination by W_L  North Meets South, Worlds Collide by R. Eric   Luminosity by paren01   Incandescence by Demiurge   Brandon Smiling: From the Billy Chase Chronicles (2) by MrM  The Good Son (Series) by CasualWanderer82 **Complete** @camerio1said, "Such a beautiful ending….. love is love is LOVE and the more you give that love to others, the more it comes back bigger and better. Nothing will replace it from your lives and to the life of others that you give it freely and generously. It is the best gift and it is free." Heartbreak To Healing by D.K. Daniels   
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
  17. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Jun. 11 - Jun. 17)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    ** 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!)
     
     
  18. wildone
    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
  19. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Jun. 4 - Jun. 10)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    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!)
     
  20. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (May 28 - June 3)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    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!)
  21. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (May 21 - May 27)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    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!)
  22. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (May 14 - May 20)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    For some reason today I am giddy  Not sure why. Maybe you can think up a reason why Steve is giddy today. Let me know?
    Here is a straw poll, with just over two months to go until the publishing of the Secret Author Contest, who thinks they will write one? WAIT. Full stop, it won't be a secret if you tell everyone here that you will be writing. Unless you are up to trickery and have no plans to write and post that you are going to write.
    It was pretty quiet this week on the GA News Blog this week. Hoping some of our usual contributors had a nice relaxing week. Val and Comsie had you covered  
    The Weekly Wrap Up was up this week until Thursday. Then Val shared one of the more favourite contest we've had here at GA in the past:
    Val was back again on Friday, with two new prompts. At least one of them was translated into German  Never know who will write a prompt though 
    Who could forget Comicality's article of the week? Well to be honest, me  When doing up this draft, I realized I missed out on putting it in here. All fixed before publishing time  
    Now I will let you all in on a little secret. One that I don't think would make it into the Secret Author Contest. Myr isn't actually up at 4 in the morning everyday to post the Word of the Day  So here is a look back at the week of prompts.
    ilk, blackthorn, wriggle, beechnut, menial, mosey, mullion
     
    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
    Cozy Contemplations by Headstall tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy Gap Year by Mark Arbour Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia The Best Year by Krista After Days of Rain and other poems by AC Benus **Complete** @Backwoods Boy wrote, "Many emotions rise and fall throughout this series of poems, which need to be read again to find them all." Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    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
    Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Prompt #134 - "Why is your underwear in the swimming pool?" by wildone **Complete** Thicker Than Water by John Henry Playlist by coriander Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly **Complete** @Leo622 said, "Loved your story. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next story." The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC Forest Service Summer by Backwoods Boy **Complete** @chris191070 said, "This is a truly beautiful story, set in a campsite during the summer months. We meet Danny and Logan and witness there summer together. You'll need to read for yourself the adventures that take place for these lads. This comes highly recommended." Inherited by lomax61 The Summer of the Selfless by James Carnarvon 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch ARROW by CLJobe Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Soulmates by Ajbt2001 As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels Coming to Love by Tim Hobson **Complete** @pvtguy said, "Bruce Hutton is looking for permanence in a seeming world of temporaries.  Still, he remains a strong man who is full of positivity.  This final story in the series of three leaves us with hope after a lot of negative events in his life.  This is a really good read!" The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 From Nescience by Solus Magus The Good Son (Series) by CasualWanderer82 The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Higher Education by WolfM Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Never walk alone- Walk on by Andre Delport  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  23. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (May 7 - May 13)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Hello all from the province that is on fire  Thanks to all the people from all over the US of A, the rest of Canada, some Aussies and other foreigners for coming to help. Nice to know that everyone can come together and help out when things like this happen  
    So, whatcha reading?  I'm just leaving it at that. Or if you aren't reading what are you writing?  Besides a response to me  
    Well since we are on the cusp of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, curious if any summer plans are being made? Unfortunately with 35 years with my company, I won't get any this year. The first time in 35 years  I'm not bitter though  So enthrall me with what you all will be doing and I can be jelly. If you are going into Winter, any plans for that? With the heat we have been having, I'm wondering if I should move south  
    Enough of my ramblings, lets get down to the brass tacks (I learned that one in the Word of the Day a while back  ).
    On Monday, Cia... oh, Cia had a much deserved Monday off  Instead the super Review Team put forth a great review by @chris191070:
    We had a bit of a break until Thursday... wait, move along, don't look at this blog. Nothing to see  The Prompt Team gave us a couple of prompts:
    Finally for Saturday, Comicality taught us all a valuable writing trick in a new article. Check it out!
    Speaking of the Word of the Day earlier, make sure you are checking them out. If not daily then here they are wrapped up in a neat little package:
    quince, sow, prolix; sadism, becloud, catharsis, partake
     
    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
    Translation Trashbin by AC Benus tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday **Complete** @pvtguy said, "Seeing and experiencing a visit to a Cuba that can only exist in the CJ-verse is a wonderful journey.  CJ and Oz let us vicariously see a wonderful visit where they get to meet wonderful people, eat great food, and discover a find that will help propel Cuba into a brighter future.  As part of the CJ series of the summer of 2022, this both fills in some blanks and sets up the promise of more to come. 
    As usual, a wonderfully crafted story by an amazing writer, Carlos Hazday." Gap Year by Mark Arbour Some poems if I may by Aditus **Complete** @raven1 said, "This group of poems are a great example of the ingenuity, humor and caring poems created by Aditus.  They are as diverse in form as they are in content and message.  Each will uniquely affect your emotions with their wonderful images and messages.  These are ten poems reflecting many facets of Spring. I recommend you read these gems." Waiting Outside The Lines by Comicality The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    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
    Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC Soulmates by Ajbt2001 Brother in Awe by CasualWanderer82 **Complete** @Jim Fraser said, "This story shows the compelling need to follow your heart. When two soulmates find each other the love transcends all boundaries and obstacles. Even those that may have issues finally see the unconditional love between them and accept them. " Life in Suspension by Jeff Burton The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch The Good Son (Series) by CasualWanderer82 Luminosity by paren01 Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly ARROW by CLJobe Coming to Love by Tim Hobson Canaan Club by Westley D. Salvaging the Road to Redemption by Jeff Burton Travelling Vets by quokka **Complete** @chris191070 said, "Welcome to Book 3 in the Desert Vet's Series.
    We follow Jexon and Marcus as they undertake an exchange with 2 vets from Cardiff in Wales.
    But things don't run smoothly for Jexon and Marcus. We follow them as they run into problems in Australia and Cardiff, that they must deal with.
    We follow there adventures in the UK, which are full of trials, tribulations and unexpected surprises.
    On there return to Australia, there adventures continue 
    You really need to read the 1st two books in the series, before attempting this one." Higher Education by WolfM Drew's Poetry Prompts by Drew Espinosa Backwoods Reflections by Backwoods Boy Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Playlist by coriander Inherited by lomax61 In All Your Heavy Blue by CasualWanderer82 **Complete** @doha said, "In all your heavy blue, is a story about love and loss and finding love again. The main characters are both believable and charming.
    This is a great summer holiday read. "  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  24. wildone

    Featured Story: Silverwolf

    By wildone,


    Reviews
    Good Monday Morning . If it isn't, things should be on the up and up after you read this great review done by @chris191070 for the Review Team. Enjoy!!
     
     
    Silverwolf
    by Wayne Gray
    Reviewer: chris191070
    Status: Complete
    Word Count: 43,705
    Well let's dive into the world of the supernatural this month. We are treated to something very different from Wayne. 
    We meet Jed, a man with many talents who is used to life in Northern California. But things begin to change for him, when he meets the mysterious Wolfgang. Wolfgang has come to town to investigate a string of suspicious murders. But not all is as it seems as we are introduced to his many talents.
    We are introduced to the world of the supernatural, where you will meet many different creatures in this very different take of the supernatural. Of course you will also find plenty of erotic sex amongst the murder and mystery. It is fast paced and will leave you wanting more.
    Category: Fiction Genres:  Paranormal  Sub-genres:  Romantic Paranormal  Tags:  mind control, were-creatures, gay, rural, serious, modern   Rating: Mature
  25. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Apr. 30 - May 6)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Hey all
    So, if your city, town country, etc. has a beer festival and you don't fight the demons of the alcohol , I suggest you might want to check it out!! Today I went to the Calgary International Beer Festival and somehow I'm still of the mind that I think I can right this blog  Myself, I'm more a straight kind of pilsner kind of guy, seldomly venturing into the the likes of IPA's, stouts, ales, and all the others. Well, I surprised myself . I had a great day at the festival and think this might be a more yearly thing. It is always a great thing that you can break out of your normal habits and try something new, you might surprise yourself! I know I did  
    Now I'm curious, tell me something that you did this week that might have been out of your comfort zone? Maybe you didn't actually do it, but did you think of getting out of the norm? I know in addition to the beer fest, I also made an honest effort to be more nice to Val  I'm not sure if you are willing to take on such an extreme change, but let me know what you may have, or plan to do  
    Enough about all that , lets see what happened here at the GA News Blog this week.
    Monday we found the first of the month with Cia introducing us to an all new CSR:
    Not to ever disappoint on the first Tuesday of the month, Aaron was back with another great AAA 3.0:
    Extra, extra! Did you hear the news? Val was by to let us know of two upcoming writing events. One is a secret, so don't tell anyone about it  
    Back to a full week of GA News Blog, we had Cole pop in with a couple of new prompts for us all to tackle:
    It is always nice to get back into the routine of things I say. So it is great that Comicality was back with another great article again this week:
     
    Don't forget, Myr was in everyday with the Words of the Day:
    lotusland, termagant, exuberant, mottle, farce, syntax, unrequited
     
    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
    Translation Trashbin by AC Benus Headstall's Reflections by Headstall Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Bragi's Bagatelles by Parker Owens **Complete** @raven1 said, "Parker Owens not only writes great books, but is an excellent poet.  Bragi's Bagatelles is a collection of poems for each day of April. They are diverse both in form and topic, but all are beautiful.  These poems are filled with vibrant images and the romance found in nature. Your emotions will be stirred by some, and all will cause you pause to reflect.  I highly recommend reading these delightful poems." Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    In All Your Heavy Blue by CasualWanderer82 The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Life in Suspension by Jeff Burton 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly Soulmates by Ajbt2001 Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Coming to Love by Tim Hobson The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Playlist by coriander As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels Travelling Vets by quokka The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Higher Education by WolfM Men Of Honor by CasualWanderer82 **Complete** @JohnnyC said, "CW82 ,
    Absolutely Beautiful Final Chapter, Very Emotional & Thought Provoking Sir . Thank You For Sharing This Fine Story With Us All" Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard A terrible, nonsensical poetry and others by SilvryArdor **Complete** @Parker Owens said, "Those last lines made me shiver for the pain endured.  It’s a potent and heartbreaking question. Thank you for sharing this poem. " Backwoods Reflections by Backwoods Boy Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories
    Blackbird Singing by raven1 Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
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