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    Weekly Wrap Up (Apr. 16 - Apr. 22)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    The one good thing about taking forced holidays is you get a lot of crap done that you should have done way in the past  Let's see, I finally got my painting done that I started in November. Bought new appliances that I wanted to do before Christmas and got some new furniture too! So I will host the next GA Friday night party, and you all are invited . You can all crash on my new couch  
    Now what to do in the week ahead ? Any recommendations? I am working my way slowly through the Poetry Anthology. Need to go back and leave some comments, I'm one of those guys that like to think about comments and come back later. I did my spring cleaning in my house as I was painting and maintaining it, but probably can now do a good cleaning inside and out of my vehicle. Kind of watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so Go Winnipeg Go!!  
    Enough about me. I know we have different forum topics on what you are listening too, what your reading off GA, etc. The past week I finally finished off reading Going Down in La La Land. Have any of you read it? What did you think? Or, what interesting non GA stories might you be reading? Oh, unbeknownst to me, I guess it was made into a movie. Need to add that to my my list for the next week  
    So on Monday, Cia introduced us to this months Classic Feature for the month of April. Make sure to drop by and see who and what is being featured. There is also a neat little signature image that you can put in your own signature with a link, if you so like. I do it every month  
    On Wednesday, Cia was back and she also brought with her the Signature Author Excerpt. See if this makes you add this story to your reading list:
    Like all things in life, there always an end to what is the best  (Unless I'm wrong ). But turn that frown upside down and check out the last week of our 2023 Poetry Anthology. I've started on it, and will continue on .
    As always, we like the the Anthology entries be the focus for the rest of the week.
     
    But don't fret  Here are the words of the day!
    seismic, splotch, lad, auspice, bovine, bicuspid, culinary
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 - get the information here!
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Cadence by Parker Owens **Complete** Anthology Entry Treasures Found by Headstall **Complete** Anthology Entry Second Sight: Remembering Some San Francisco Neighborhoods by AC Benus **Complete** @raven1 said, "A poem about one of the revered west coast cities I loved to visit in my youth.  It captures the city and will  capture your heart! " Shelter by Comicality Master Dog by Mikiesboy **Complete**  @MichaelS36 said, "Mildly dystopian story which explores our need for companionship. Here Adan learns this after meeting a stray dog. A very pleasant read from a favourite author. " Sneak Away by Comicality Luz de Catilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday The Best Year by Krista Gap Year by Mark Arbour Welcome to Absurdistan by Aditus **Complete** Anthology Entry Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Bragi's Bagatelles by Parker Owens Zero to Hero, a Guide by AC Benus tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    No stories Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Poem Collection - MythOfHappiness by MythOfHappiness Blueblood 5.1: Red Alert!! by R. Eric The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium **Complete** @Dan South said, "Stories from Old Photographs’ has been a fantastic read. Thank you!" Autumn Explorations by Backwoods Boy **Complete** Anthology Entry Travelling Vets by quokka 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Consulate Boy by quokka Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox His Beautiful Boy by CasualWanderer82 **Complete** @Gary L said, "I feel as if I’m in Italy.  Great story." Jacob's Advocate by Jeff Burton Men Of Honor by CasualWanderer82 The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Canaan Club by Westley D. Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly Bible Sex Laws - An Exploration in Limericks by Refugium **Complete** Anthology Entry Coming to Love by Tim Hobson Coming alive by leo4567 As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels Twist of Fate by Remijay From Nescience by Solus Magus Higher Education by WolfM Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Inherited by lomax61 Salvaging the Road to Redemption by Jeff Burton Playlist by coriander Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct **Complete** @drsawzall said, "So nice to see that love will find a way...thanks for sharing!@" Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories
    Blackbird Singing by raven1 Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
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    Weekly Wrap Up (April 9 - April 15)

    By wildone,


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

    By wildone,


    Reviews
    Hi all. So after missing last month's blog, I got my act together. Thanks @Timothy M. for kicking my butt. So with much ado, enjoy!
     
     
    Jay's Loelife
    by Mrsgnomie
    Reviewer: chris191070
    Status: Complete
    Word Count: 180,437
    This is a truly amazing story from Mrsgnomie, everything is just perfect about it. But before attempting to read this story you really need to read Boss Nanny first. 
    We follow Loren as he becomes top of the Social Media industry. Loren didn't have an easy start to life, but he learned to survive. Loren was always missing something in his life to make it complete.
    Things get complicated when along comes Jay. Jay a NFL footballer who's life has always been relatively easy for him, until he meets Loren.
    Destined to be together, it takes quite a while for them to get together. Because Loren is a hard nut to crack, but once he cracks, things progress from there.
    But Loren and Jay do not have a smooth ride, they both have problems and issues to be worked through, individually and as a couple.
    You really need to read this story to learn about Jay, Loren and their friends.
    Category: Fiction Genres:  Comedy, General Fiction, Romance  Sub-genres: Comedy Modern, Drama, General Romance, Contemporary Romance  Tags: adult, gay, north america, anal, light-hearted, serious, modern, love  Rating: Mature
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    Weekly Wrap Up (Apr. 2 - Apr. 8)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Pssssst, did you hear!  
    Yes, this is week one of the Poetry Anthology being released 🕺 Now it is up to us readers to go take a look and thank our great members that participated with a review, comment, even a like. It lets them know how much you appreciate their contributions.
    It is Easter weekend, and has anybody bought all their chocolate? How much are you going to share  ? If you are not a chocolate fan, you can always grab some when it is being cleared out on Monday and drop it in a food bank drop off if you have one of them. I did do a bit larger shopping trip the other day and put in a bit of stuff since I could. 
    So stories, I'm going to tackle the anthologies, but I need recommendations. What story would you recommend me, or others on site to give a read! Not sure if I'm ready for a serial, but how about a good, entertaining story.
    Onto looking at the past week on the GA News Blog, we did have a shorter week than normal. But big things were in the works.
    On Monday, Cia introduced us to the story and the author behind the story for the April CSR Feature:
    Tuesday, our site comedian  Aaron took over the reigns for an all new AAA 3.0:
    Then onto Thursday where Cia launched out first week of the Poetry Anthology:

     
    Like Ole Faithful, Myr was up every morning shooting up his own geyser, which we call the Word of the Day.
    kuchen, pettifogger, pellucid, perihelion, incertitude, jalopy, kitsch
     
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 - get the information here!
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Delicious Delights by Aditus  **Complete** Anthology Entry Gap Year by Mark Arbour Miracles by AC Benus  **Complete** Anthology Entry Fountain, Field and Forest by Parker Owens **Complete** Anthology Entry Sandcastles by Valkyrie (Complete)  **Complete** Anthology Entry The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus  Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia  Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour   The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus   Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W   Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Jericho's Wall by Rusty Slocum   593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch   The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson  The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium  Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox   Coming alive by leo4567   Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard   Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX   Travelling Vets by quokka   As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels  Coming to Love by Tim Hobson   Playlist by coriander   Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly   The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21  Heat by MythOfHappiness   The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra   From Nescience by Solus Magus   The World Out There by Drew Payne   Higher Education by WolfM   Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct  North Meets South, Worlds Collide by R. Eric   Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories
    New Sights by Midnightwolfpup  **Complete** Anthology Entry Blackbird Singing by raven1    
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
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    Weekly Wrap Up (Mar. 26 - Apr. 1)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    So don't be like me and Valkyrie  
    Valkyrie as Spike and me as Chester. 
    So to avoid getting a back hand (paw) or two, I promise I will not ask her daily for when the Anthology will be out  I will though be sitting patiently by awaiting the release! I know entries are making their way to out super duper Anthology Proof Team and then when everything is looked over and ready to go, Val will turn on the power  
    Now that is is April 2, did any one get April Fooled?  I worked with all the staff for a friend whom is a chiropractor and arranged for him to have a new patient. He knocked and came in the door and looking down at the chart and not really looking, starting to say 'Welcome Jeffery' until he realize their was a skeleton on his adjustment table  His chart said the primary reason for coming in was he waited to long out in the waiting room. Wanted to get nutritional information on if he should add more carbs and fiber into his diet  The doctor said he was waiting all morning for something to happen, but it did genuinely take him by surprise and he did like it .
    How about you? Anything funny happen to you yesterday?
    I'm also curious, did you finish off a story or two in the past week? If so, what were they (plugs allowed) and what did you like about it/them?
    We had a good week here at GA, so let's dive into the site blogs.
    Monday, Cia gathered us all around in a reading circle to discuss this past month's Can't Stop Reading Feature on Discussion Day:
    Thursday, Valkyrie steered our attention to NaPoWriMo which started on April 1st. Not sure what that acronym stands for, check out the blog:
    Friday, back upon popular demand  we had a second week of delicious prompts with Dessert Prompts Part 2:
    Yesterday it was Comicality's turn to impart some of his wisdom and knowledge upon us with another article:
     
    Mr. Myr was in at the crack of dawn (somewhere) to bring us a new Word of the Day Sunday through Saturday. Lately they have mainly been words that I don't know. Wonder what this week had is store?
    desolate (knew it), gregarious (knew it), quietude (nope), quay (nope, well had it wrong), grange (nope), paraffin (knew it), oyster (knew it)
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 - get the information here!
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday **Complete** @WolfM said, "This is yet another example of Carlos being the talented writer he is. A fitting addition to the CJverse that takes us through his summer following the Mexico incident. As with anything Carlos writes, it's well worth the read" The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Gap Year by Mark Arbour Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia This and That Prompt by Cole Matthews The Best Year by Krista A Plethora of Prompts by Valkyrie Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Playlist by coriander The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Jericho's Wall by Rusty Slocum Travelling Vets by quokka The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam Inherited by lomax61 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Incandescence by Demiurge The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Deep 6-9 by PhillMakracken Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct Coming to Love by Tim Hobson Warming The Cold One by garfwiz The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Heat by MythOfHappiness Making snow angels in quicksand by keineaugen Higher Education by WolfM From the Stream to the Sea by Ivor Slipper  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
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    Weekly Wrap Up (Mar. 19 - Mar. 25)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Important notice to everyone, in case you missed it  
    April 1st the deadline to get your entries in for the Poetry Anthology!!! Need any info, click here.
    We have officially jumped into Spring from Winter. Did you notice any difference? Not for me. Speaking of Spring, time for some cleaning to be done  So when you clean up on the stories you are reading, tell me what story(ies) you might have on mind to tackle next? Or take a break until the Anthology comes out? 
    Let's get into the wrap up. I'm a wee bit tired tonight and thinking there is a pillow with my name on it yelling my name  
    Monday was Cia's turn to come in and give us a brand new Signature Author for the month to be featured. Did you see who it was?
    So if the name didn't entice you, maybe check out the excerpt:
    On Thursday, Val might have did a blog to remind us all of some upcoming anthology :
    Then, it was the first installment of the Dessert Prompts, I hope . Make sure you check it out and maybe toss one in there yourself. My mind is thinking of something  I hope there is more to come 👏:
    Saturday our Featured Signature Author took over and gave us a new writing article:
    Pretty busy week! We also had all the Words of the Day too!
    scull, dike, fallow, rowel, de rigueur, socket, innocuous
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Poetry Anthology - Exploration!  All Submissions due Saturday, April 1 - get the information here!
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1 - get the information here!
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
     
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Translation Trashbin by AC Benus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Great Restorations by Libby Drew **Complete** @Daddydavek wrote, "Libby took a ten year hiatus from posting a story on site.  Life got in the way!  Great Restorations is a testament to her talent and craft.  Well done and highly recommended!" Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Canaan Club by Westley D. The Knothole by Backwoods Boy **Complete** @Geron Kees wrote, "For anyone that has ever lived rural and 'back when', this is a wonderful reminder of the days when 'learning new skills' on the ranch had a little more meaning. Fun, exciting, and erotic, just like those days really were, this one will leave you smiling.  The Next Stage by Littlelovestories Travelling Vets by quokka The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly Jericho's Wall by Rusty Slocum Playlist by coriander ARROW by CLJobe Coming Out by Tim Hobson **Complete** @Doha wrote, "Coming Out is the 2nd part of a trilogy and just as riveting as the first volume. Bruce's life carries on through university and grad school and we get a close up of his joys and sorrows, his mistakes and his successes. This story had me laughing and crying. A superbly written story with characters that come to life and a plot that smacks of reality, both the good and the bad. A great weekend binge read. " My Crimson Year by Geron Kees **Complete** @chris191070 wrote, "Let's join Andy and Donnie, who along with there friends as they navigate the trials and tribulations of Middle School. A true delight to read." Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct From Nescience by Solus Magus Paul Bunyan, Gay Icon - obituary (1985) by Refugium **Complete** @Dan South wrote, "“IHOP hates me.” 😑😂🤣 From the depths of a weekday, workday morning I thank you for sharing this touching tribute. If you’ll excuse me I have to go ROTFLMAO for awhile longer…" Heat by MythOfHappiness Games guys sometimes play by PhillMakracken Higher Education by WolfM The Field of Love by Billy Martin  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
     
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    Weekly Wrap Up (Mar. 12 - Mar. 18)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Whoa, Nelly. I'm wiped out  
    I may or may not have been, what the hell there is cameras in every place now adays, at a bar celebrating the little leprechauns among us. Yes, I'm talking about our Irish friends. But then again, the rugby playing guy I met last night was not little nor would I call him a leprechaun  
    Then tonight it was my lil' sisters 50th bday. She is the last of us to hit 50, so the only thing we kids have to look forward to now is reaching 65 so we can get our Seniors Discount at Denny's  
    Still, I am up at the crack of 1:15 am to give you what the tens of you want, the Weekly Wrap Up. With that said, let's get going!
    Monday, well, I messed up. Our Review Team and specifically @chris191070 did an excellent review. Just I forgot to publish it. We will see about getting it up sooner rather than later. My apologies to everyone  
    Wednesday, if you weren't paying attention, you might have thought it was Friday already! Geez, I could handle a work week like that. Cole Matthews posted a blog for the 2nd part of the Desert Prompts. I'm kind of hungry, would any be opposed to me suggesting Dessert Prompts in a few weeks?  
     
    Then believe it or not, we only had one more blog and that was from Comicality:
    The one thing we had every day of the week was some new, some old and some really whacky words of the day:
    baobab, habiliments, titivate, duckboard, maquette, shenanigan, nib
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Poetry Anthology - Exploration!  All Submissions due Saturday, April 1 - get the information here!
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    This and That Prompt by Cole Matthews A Plethora of Prompts by Valkyrie Escaping Kherson, a novella by AC Benus **Complete** @vonfoto said, "A wonderful tale of resilience under the grinding immiseration of war and occupation, of love found among the worst manifestations of man’s inhumanity to man." Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday A Home For Christmas by Comicality The Cat Burglar by Aditus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia The Best Year by Krista Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Great Restorations by Libby Drew Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    My Crimson Year by Geron Kees Lost Letters / Lost Love by Tallguyct Forever my Love trailer. by vanalas  The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson The Root Beer Boys, Part Two by gdaniel **Complete** @weinerdog said, "Nice story Thank you😀" A Teenager's Wish by gdaniel **Complete** @Gary L said, "A sweet growing up tale with our hero fortunate in his dad and closest friend.  It’s a v short piece but packs in a lot of emotions. I hope to read more by this author. Well worth a read. " 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Free Love by Rusty Slocum The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Playlist by coriander Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Brandon Smiling: From the Billy Chase Chronicles (2) by MrM Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX ARROW by CLJobe Inherited by lomax61 Heat by MythOfHappiness Coming Out by Tim Hobson Backwoods Reflections by Backwoods Boy A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ajbt2001 Travelling Vets by quokka Incandescence by Demiurge Ark II by R. Eric Higher Education by WolfM  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
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    Weekly Wrap Up (Mar. 5 - Mar. 11)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    WAKE UP!!!
    YOU ARE LATE!!!
    Okay, that is kind of a North American comment but bear 🐻 with me  (I know I spelled that wrong  ) And if you are a bear, no hate mail please  
    So before I started this blog I went back and read over all the great suggestions that you all came up with last week  . I'm going to toss 3 ideas all into this blog and then see how they go, and tell me what you think.
    First would be, what is your favourite story that you read this week as suggested by @astone2292? Was it a chapter, or finishing off a story? Enquiring minds want to know  
    The second one we have to be careful on, right? If I ask a question, it can't really be political. Probably won't do the above and this one every week though. This one actually dances on that line as it is politicians that make the decision, but here we go. If you are in North America (I don't believe anyone else has it), is your region getting rid of daylight savings time and going to standard time year round? What is your personal opinion, love it, hate it, indifferent to it?
    The third and final thing I'm going to try is every week from a suggestion last time I solicited ideas, I asked and we followed through on marking when a story is complete. Some of you are of the mind not to start a story until you know it is complete. So I will keep up the notification, but I am also going to add a quick comment from a reader after the Story link and status. If there is no comment, it will have a N/A. Maybe someone has read it and never left a comment on the story. If you want, why not share a comment below? 
    But before we get into the wrap up, I do need to ask a favour from the masses. Can you just think of any story you have read in the past year, 2 years, or 3 years? Come up with 3 simple questions and send the story name and the questions, can be more than 3, off to @astone2292? Just to be extra sure everyone knows something some of us may take for granted, to send a message to @astone2292 is to click on his highlighted name and it will take you to his profile. I've checked it and it is PG rated . Then click on the Message button:

    So onto the blog, I think I have talked myself out .
    Monday was Cia's chance to kick off (no pun intended ) the March CSR Feature:
    Next up on Thursday was Valkyrie reminding us all to get an Poetry Anthology in if you want to get into the game! You have until Midnight, April 1st EST to get your entry in! Shall we ask Valkyrie, since time is a topic this week . Is the 12:00 AM April 1st, or 11:59:59 on April 1st?  I'm sure either way she will help you out!
    Friday, well rested and roaming the desert with Cole Mathews, they both came up with some interesting prompts. Care to partake?
    If you wanted all your questions about Niche Writing, then Comsie's article is the place to be:
     
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Poetry Anthology - Exploration!  All Submissions due Saturday, April 1 - get the information here!
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
    Here is the words of the day, brought to you by Myr:
    locoism, desiccate, retinue, gristmill, pell-mell, blithesome, exacerbate 
    I know this was debated, but the yay's outweighed the nay's, so here it is  Oops, looks like someone forgot to flip the switch for March  Stay tuned to this spot tomorrow!
     
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Paradox Lost by Libby Drew Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Gap Year by Mark Arbour This and That Prompt by Cole Matthews A Plethora of Prompts by Valkyrie Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Escaping Kherson, a novella by AC Benus The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Great Restorations by Libby Drew Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Root Beer Boys, Part Two by gdaniel The Great and Special Test by Geron Kees **Complete**  @raven1 says, "What do you get when you mix teenage hormones, inventive teen minds, a baseball and chocolate?  Another fun story by Geron Kees!  Short and sweet sums it up nicely, but there is also a lot of humor and flirting.  This is a great bedtime or under the tree summer story.  Sit back, relax and have fun laughing." The Jock and the Bookworm by Backwoods Boy **Complete** @drsawzall says, "Once again Backwoods Boy gives us a wonderful short story and so very well worth the time to read! This will grab you right from the beginning and leave you with a warm, happy smile!!" 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch ARROW by CLJobe Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Here Be Dragons, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees **Complete** @Backwoods Boy says, "An outstanding addition to the Charlie Boone universe.  The best yet, in my opinion.  And though reading the others would undoubtedly be an enjoyable experience for anyone, this story doesn't require that - it only encourages one to do so through encounters with some of the more memorable earlier characters." Travelling Vets by quokka Inherited by lomax61 Coming Out by Tim Hobson Incandescence by Demiurge From Nescience by Solus Magus The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Higher Education by WolfM The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
  9. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Feb. 26 - Mar. 4)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    I am always on the lookout for how to do the Weekly Wrap Up differently. Besides having someone else do it  is there any ideas or suggestions on a different format, layout, etc? I'm curious what the 10's of you want to see .
    I think I will do something that I haven't done before. I've totally mixed up the blog before. How about this time I do one completely in reverse  (except the Premium Story which is new this week  )
    Sure, why not.
    Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Paradox Lost by Libby Drew  
    Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories
    Thoughts of a Wolfpup. by Midnightwolfpup Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Canaan Club by Westley D. Here Be Dragons, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees The World Out There by Drew Payne Inherited by lomax61 ARROW by CLJobe Violetta Cantagalli by Luca E **Complete** The Root Beer Boys, Part Two by gdaniel A Love to Last by vanalas Rainbow Falls Chronicles by Ajbt2001 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Backwoods Reflections by Backwoods Boy Travelling Vets by quokka Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric Coming Out by Tim Hobson The Root Beer Boys by gdaniel The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Jamie - The Journey Begins by FSELL Pig-Boy and The Insectorator by Biff Spork **Complete** Higher Education by WolfM Men in Paradise by Vikki Hamilton Gode New Edition by Luca E **Complete** Incandescence by Demiurge The Window of Longing by Wolffang Ash's Marriage Trigger by Thirdly **Complete** Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Rocky Prompts, Tennessee by astone2292 Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Great Restorations by Libby Drew Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx **Complete** Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Gap Year by Mark Arbour Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Escaping Kherson, a novella by AC Benus The Best Year by Krista A Home For Christmas by Comicality Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
    The month of February is now over, no more, not another day, that's it! Shall we check in on our goals for that month:

    I'm really getting into the Words of the Day lately. Some I had no idea on again this week  
    zonked, zucchini, zircon, zwiebacks, yowl, graupel, persnickety
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Poetry Anthology - Exploration!  All Submissions due Saturday, April 1 - get the information here!
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
    Saturday was a topic for Comicality that he has used before, but gave it it's own spotlight today :
    Friday, Aditus threw down the gauntlet, so to say, and challenged others to write outside of the their usual genre on the given prompts:
    It was the first Wednesday of the Month, so we all know what the means. Come on folks, send in an author and their story and some questions for the author to @astone2292, he needs some material. Heck, I'm going to wait until he gets answers from @Jack Scribe and @Don H   Okay, bad joke  
    Monday was the day to wrap up and have the February CSR Discussion Day. Did you read Crisscross Moon the past month or previously?
     
    This actually was a bit challenging  I don't think I will be doing it again  
  10. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Feb. 19 - Feb. 25)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Good Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night. Depending on where in the day you are when you read this. 🕰️
    I looks like our shortest month of the year is almost over. Can I tell a joke that hopefully everyone sees the humour of it and don't fill up my inbox with hate mail Actually it was told to me by a friend in the field, so to speak  
    So what month of the year do farmers complain the least amount about the weather?  
    Okay, settle down out there  Would that fit into the category of a dad joke? Maybe this week I will ask you to tell me your best dad joke  
    What do you call a guy out in the ocean bouncing up and down? Buoy  
    What do you call a guy with no arms or legs? Doesn't matter, he won't come
    What do you call a guy about to tell the next joke? Randy  
    What do you call a guy on his knees helping another guy out? Either, Neil or Bob  
    If I at least made you crack a grin a little bit on any of the above, then my job is done. But on the other hand if Myr see's this and doesn't approve, my job will be done. Permanently 😮 
    Shall we get onto the wrap up? Yes? Okay.
    Monday, Cia was in a bit under the weather. Hope she is doing  fine  With this month's Signature Author Feature, it is a popular story  
    A hop, skip and a jump to a Wednesday follow up, the Signature Author Excerpt. Hope this entices you to read or reread  
    Thursday was a shout out to everyone to maybe dust off their poetry skills, or plan out to get ready for our Poetry Anthology.
    Friday, Mr. Matthews decided to take us on a journey, with some prompts:
    Saturday, Comicality helped us all out with another writing article:
    3 days left!!!! Last week I was impressed where we were on our goals for February. Wonder where we are now? If you are curious like me, here is the answer:

    Word, word, everywhere a word... sung to the tune of Signs by the Five Man Electric Band 
    zymurgy, hobbish, zibeline, zephyr, zeal, zoology, zebu
    It appears that the Words of the Day were more or less brought you by the letter Z!
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Poetry Anthology - Exploration!  All Submissions due Saturday, April 1 - get the information here!
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
     
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Inked by Carlos Hazday **Complete** Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Translation Trashbin by AC Benus Gap Year by Mark Arbour Sakura, and Other Poems for Sunny by AC Benus **Complete** The Best Year by Krista Kiss Of An Angel by Comicality Escaping Kherson, a novella by AC Benus Ancalagon by Cia **Complete** a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus GFD: Fanboys by Comicality The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus New Kid In School by Comicality Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Great Restorations by Libby Drew Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx Desperado by Dabeagle **Complete** Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Pig-Boy and The Insectorator by Biff Spork The Root Beer Boys by gdaniel Ash's Marriage Trigger by Thirdly What Is True Love Anyway? by gdaniel  **Complete** 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Inherited by lomax61 Maddog & The Pope (Learning to fly on Broken Wings) by Georgie DHainaut **Complete** ARROW by CLJobe Coming Out by Tim Hobson The Star in my Eye by James Carnarvon **Complete** Hamilton Gode New Edition by Luca E Rainbow Falls Chronicles by Ajbt2001 The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Higher Education by WolfM Double Your Age by Simon Iskander Blueblood 5.1: Red Alert!! by R. Eric Leave This Small Town by Simon Iskander  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
  11. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Feb. 12 - Feb. 18)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Ooops, I did it again
    Up here in the frozen Great White North some people decided years ago that the time between New Years Day and Good Friday/Easter Sunday was tooooooo long of a break without a day off from work  I know, you all are thinking did you damn Canadians create another holiday in February? If you are thinking that, you are correct. The day falls on President's day in the US of A, but most provinces call it Family Day . So the 3rd Monday of the month is a day off for most companies unless you live in Newfoundland or Quebec. They have their own holiday, but they decided to put them in the summer where you can be out and about and enjoy the weather. Tomorrow, we have another polar vortex coming in for tonight, and could bring up to over a foot of snow and temps in the -22 C range. Warning to my 'merican friends, that usually means it will be coming down there.
    Why I'm telling you all this is that I totally forgot today was Sunday. Again , I really need to get back in the routine. Would someone be willing to hit me with a cattle prod on Saturday nights to remind me? Sorry, Val, I know this would make you too giddy so for your heath and mine, you are exempt  Oops again, I made it 50 days before I said something not all positive and rosy about Val. That New Year's Resolution is gone. But think if the fun I can now have .
    So to the wrap up at a later hour than usual...
    Let's focus on the Words of the Day first this week:
    dexterous, calliope, opusculum, emolument, xylem, yammer, zing
    On Monday, Myr shared with the community the top 9 results of our first Reader Choice Awards! Did one of your favourite stories make the list?
    On Thursday, Val shared another 2 Poetry Anthologies. So have you thought about stepping out of your comfort zone this year and submit a poem or 2? Or 3?  
    Friday, Val was back again and pretending she was Captain Kirk  
    Yesterday we had Comicality with an all new writing article. Always good to take these in and employee the techniques and ideas in all of our writing:
    Last week due to technical difficulties, I was unable to share with you the results so far for the month of February on our Reading Goals. We are now up to date and with just over a week to go, let's win one for the Gipper. BTW, does anyone know what is a Gipper?  

     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Inked by Carlos Hazday Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Krista's Prompts by Krista A Home For Christmas by Comicality Gap Year by Mark Arbour Escaping Kherson, a novella by AC Benus Ancalagon by Cia Lyrical Laments by Headstall Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Great Restorations by Libby Drew Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX The World Out There by Drew Payne The Star in my Eye by James Carnarvon Pig-Boy and The Insectorator by Biff Spork Growing Pains by gdaniel **Complete** Men in Paradise by Vikki The English Year by Jwolf 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Never say love by Vikki Higher Education by WolfM ARROW by CLJobe Double Your Age by Simon Iskander Maddog & The Pope (Learning to fly on Broken Wings) by Georgie DHainaut Never walk alone- Walk on by Andre Delport The Seducer: A Gone From Daylight Inspired Story by MrM The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Ark II by R. Eric  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  12. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Feb. 5 - Feb. 11)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    I didn't know if I should bring this up or not, some people have very, very strong feelings about it
    The upcoming Tuesday is Valentines Day 💘Now if you are newly in love, you probably enjoy this day. If you are married and you and your husband, or wife, have been happily married for a while, do you feel an obligation to go out and buy them something, anything for the day? What if you are single like me. Does it get you a bit down as a reminder that you are single . Do you want to find a crossbow and go hunting the little cherub with wings and give him a taste of your tipped arrow. Hmm, just looked that up and other than Minecraft and other games, doesn't appear to be such a thing, oh well . 
    So for the heck of it, I'm going to ask you what Valentines Day means to you? I'm curious to see if there is a varying amount of opinions.
    Now that we got that all out of the way, I do have to thank @Myr for doing the wrap up the past two Sundays  The first one I was on holidays, but last week I honestly forgot and didn't pop on the site until about 3 or 4 in the afternoon . Luckily the big guy with his all seeing and all knowing eye, sort of like the Eye of Sauron 👁️, jumped in and got 'er done  
    On Monday this week, we had this month's CSR Feature announced. It has the name of my favourite singing groups of all time in the name :
    Jump to Thursday, we had @Valkyrie let us know that her and Myr have revived an old contest, so to speak. In the olden days there was the Reader's Choice Awards, but it was all mostly done anonymously with nominations though our Harry Bird, @TalonRider. Seeing what Myr and Val they have cooked up, I like the new format and look forward to seeing the results of the different categories. You have to pay attention to the main forums page to see what is the current genre to be nominated for or what is closed and now needs voting on! Is there going to be a King/Queen of Cliffhangers  Or has that one been awarded to a goat for life!
    Fridays prompts looks interesting! I'm sure someone has something Harry Potter related to contribute:
    Saturday finished up our week and @Comicality was back with an all new writing article. Some really good advice in this one for all you authors out there.
    How about the words of the day? I did not do too good in knowing what most of them meant. Luckily we have the Word of the Day to solve that  
    assuage, frolic, microcosm, outlandish, garrulous, dithyramb, rebus
    Upcoming Writing Events 
    Poetry Anthology - Exploration!  All Submissions due Saturday, April 1 - get the information here!
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    Inked by Carlos Hazday Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Gap Year by Mark Arbour Translation Trashbin by AC Benus Headstall's Reflections by Headstall Inked by Carlos Hazday Escaping Kherson, a novella by AC Benus a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx Desperado by Dabeagle Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Seducer: A Gone From Daylight Inspired Story by MrM A Love to Last by vanalas Pig-Boy and The Insectorator by Biff Spork ARROW by CLJobe Growing Pains by gdaniel The Valentine by Backwoods Boy **Complete** Canaan Club by Westley D. Solitary by RichEisbrouch The Icebox by JujuTheDruid The Star in my Eye by James Carnarvon The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Inherited by lomax61 Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 Coming Out by Tim Hobson Luminosity by paren01 Rainbow Falls Chronicles by Ajbt2001 Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX Higher Education by WolfM PBax's Prompt Work by PBax What Is True Love Anyway? by gdaniel Recently Updated 'Poet' Stories
    Thoughts of a Wolfpup. by Midnightwolfpup  
    Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
     
  13. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Jan. 15 - Jan. 21)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Hi all!
    I should be on a plane on my way to Hawaii, but delays  I know my coverage to do the wrap up was really busy this past week so I'm here to wrap it up nice and tight with a bow on it  
    Monday Cia started off our week with a brand new Signature Author Feature. Hoping it doesn't keep you up all night  
    We jump to Wednesday when we have a excerpt from the Signature Author Feature:
    On Thursday, Valkyrie got down to the brass tacks and gave us the info for the 2023 Poetry Anthology:
    Friday, Aditus dropped in from the Prompt Team and gave us two new prompts:
    And Saturday, what can we say about Saturday? Well Comicality stopped by with a brand new article:
    Shall we take a look back at the words of the day from last week? Thanks Myr, 3 words that I never heard of before  
    skulduggery, deflagrate, vicarious, tutelage, de minimis, metonymy, canoodle
     
    We are getting to the end of January, so shall we check our monthly goals to see how we are doing?

     
    Upcoming Writing Events - More info to follow
    Poetry Anthology - Exploration!  All Submissions due Saturday, April 1 - get the information here!
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    On Fire by Cia Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Ancalagon by Cia a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Headstall's Reflections by Headstall Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    40 Souls to Keep by Libby Drew Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    He's My Brother by Backwoods Boy **Complete** Tall Ship Journey by quokka Canaan Club by Westley D. Solitary by RichEisbrouch Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Return to Zenda! (stage play) by Refugium **Complete** The Niccodemi Variations by Lenny Bruce **Complete** Coming of Age by Tim Hobson **Complete** Brandon Smiling: From the Billy Chase Chronicles (2) by MrM The World Out There by Drew Payne The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Incandescence by Demiurge Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 Maddog & The Pope (Learning to fly on Broken Wings) by Georgie DHainaut Never walk alone- Walk on by Andre Delport Higher Education by WolfM Inherited by lomax61 The Busker by Mancunian **Complete** Sword of the Missed (SOTM) by Kong Wen Hui Clothing Optional by Backwoods Boy **Complete** The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
    Any spelling, formatting or grammar mistakes are wholly mine  In a rush.
     
  14. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Jan. 8 - Jan 14)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Wow, did that werk ever go fast  
    Just a few personal notes to check in with this week.
     
    I continue to be nice to Val, but my devil on the right shoulder keeps pestering me to throw that out the window. 
    Second thing, I’ll probably be taking off the next two wrap ups as I do believe I’ll be on a South Pacific Island. It has been actually 14 years since I took a vacation outside of a 3 hour drive from home. Just need to ensure I have reef friendly sun screen 😉
    As usual, enough about me and let’s get to the wrap up. 
     
    Monday was the day that our Review Team got to remind you of all the superfragilistic reviews over the past year. Also check out how you too can be a part of our Review Team. 😎
     
    While you caught up on reading all the reviewed stories, we looked back at a past Poetry Anthology. Which coincidentally is our first anthology of the year. 
    On Friday, our Prompt Day, we got a few new ones:
    Saturday’s article by Comsie was an interesting read:
    Now I’m out and aboot 🇨🇦 this morning, but my dedication to get you 3/5th of the wrap up is amazing  gikkle: but I won’t get you the words of the day or goal summary until later.  
     

     
    Upcoming Writing Events - More info to follow
    Poetry Anthology - Exploration!  All Submissions due Saturday, April 1
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
    Blog Opportunities
    Ask an Author 3.0: Send in 3 questions that you would like your favourite story's author to answer for you. Send them into @astone2292
    Story Review: Send it in to  @Timothy M. of @wildone 
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    On Fire by Cia (In Process) Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Newport by Carlos Hazday The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus  Ancalagon by Cia  Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    40 Souls to Keep by Libby Drew Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx  Desperado by Dabeagle  Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray  Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois  Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ajbt2001  Maddog & The Pope (Learning to fly on Broken Wings) by Georgie DHainaut  Return to Zenda! (stage play) by Refugium  ARROW by CLJobe  Tall Ship Journey by quokka  Solitary by RichEisbrouch  Dark Star by Arch Hunter Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox  The Mantis Variant by Adam Andrews Johnson Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric  Unspoken by Late to the party  The Niccodemi Variations by Lenny Bruce  Coming of Age by Tim Hobson  The Caped-Crusader Caper by Geron Kees **Complete** Heat by MythOfHappiness  Welcome to Brain Torture Hotel by Refugium **Complete** Poem Collection - MythOfHappinessby MythOfHappiness  You Complete Me by Salander  The Ticklish Life & Times Of Nik And Parker by Ajbt2001  Ash's Marriage Trigger by Thirdly  Two Cats by Refugium **Complete** World Made by Hand fanfic by Refugium **Complete** If Dr. Seuss Had Written Leviticus by Refugium **Complete** Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
  15. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Jan. 1 - Jan. 7)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    I"m curious, how you are doing on your New Years resolutions? I promised to not be mean to Val this year, and I haven't  No matter what she says!  If you want, share if you made any resolutions. The past two years I resolved to be more of a drama queen and failed miserably both years 😢 Hey, maybe you have a resolution for me  
    Can you believe we are in 2023 already? I'm pretty sure it won't be long before we talk about it nearly being 2024! Not sure if time flies faster the younger, or the older you get. Or, is it based on for a lack of a better word, boredom. Like sitting at work and doing nothing makes an 8 hour day go on forever. Yet if you are behind the eight ball it seems like those 8 hours were not enough and you feel like you just started. 
    Last thing I want to tell you about is that I was an extremely good boy on Wed, Jan 4th . I didn't point out any members here a GA had a birthday or how they are soundly in the later half of their 30's. Nope, I did not!
    To start of the New Year, we had a relaunch of the January CSR due to technical difficulties. So if you missed the first call to read, consider this a second chance:
    As a side note, on Monday as well, Myr shared with us a recap of all the stories that were updated in 2022. Wow, that is one big list  Thank you to all the people who picked up a pen in the past year and gave us all something to read  :
     Now strap yourself in for the wild and whacky ride that Ask An Author 3.0 brought us  You could feel the love in the room  this past Wednesday:
    I hope you all saw the blog last week where the Anthology Selection Team revealed that the theme for next year's Anthology was Leap of Faith. Well this week we found out the dates and information for two more writing events:
    Friday was another chance to get a couple of new prompts. Hey, that could be a resolution, write one prompt a week!
    Saturday, Comicality kicked off a new year with a new article. Make sure you check this one out. I thought there might be a certain Ozzy Osbourne song as part of the blog, but I was wrong . I must be crazy!!
     
    Since we are in a brand new year, let us look forward rather than back at the last year for goals. We did that last week already. So here is where we are for our January goals:

     
    There was some really interesting conversations in the Word of the Day entries this week. Check them all out and let everyone know if you have something to add:
    sprachgefühl, harangue, tare, amerce, moxie, dorsal, semelparous
     
    Upcoming Writing Events - More info to follow
    Poetry Anthology - Exploration!  All Submissions due Saturday, April 1
    Secret Author Story Contest! All Submissions due Saturday, July 1
    Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1
     
    Blog Opportunities
    Ask an Author 3.0: Send in 3 questions that you would like your favourite story's author to answer for you. Send them into @astone2292
    Story Review: Send it in to  @Timothy M. of @wildone 
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    On Fire by Cia Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Newport by Carlos Hazday Winter Haven's Dyrpath by Cia The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    40 Souls to Keep by Libby Drew Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx Desperado by Dabeagle Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    A Diamond Heart by wolfwriter He Ain't Heavy by Backwoods Boy **Complete** Dark Star by Arch Hunter ARROW by CLJobe Solitary by RichEisbrouch The Snake's Lover by Refugium **Complete** Canaan Club by Westley D. Unspoken by Late to the party Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox The Ticklish Life & Times Of Nik And Parker by Ajbt2001 The Mantis Variant by Adam Andrews Johnson Tall Ship Journey by quokka The Icebox by JujuTheDruid A Love to Last by vanalas Coming of Age by Tim Hobson A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ajbt2001 The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  16. wildone
    What a way to start the week off with another great review from our Review Team. @chris191070 presents this months feature!
     
    Brother
    by Yeoldebard
    Reviewer: chris191070
    Status: Complete
    Word Count: 191,715
    Here we have Jason, a neko who lost his voice and parents aged six. He's adopted by a family of wolves and things change rapidly for him.
    Then we have Devyn, who was born a wolf and doesn't understand the rules of his two-legged family.
    All of a sudden Jason and Devyn find themselves as Brothers, but things are not that simple.
    Sparks fly and before they realize it, they discover they are mates.
    But things are not going to be  easy between the two of them as they are Wolf and Neko and will go through many trials and tribulations before they get what they both desire.
    Category: Fiction  Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal  Sub-genres: General Fantasy, Romantic Paranormal  Tags: young adult, were-creatures, bisexual, disability, abuse, brothers  Rating: Mature
  17. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Dec. 25 - Dec. 31)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Well Happy New Year to you all! On behalf of all your peeps here a GA we are wishing you all the very Best in 2023. May it be in health, wealth, or staying wise, our heartfelt wish for all of them. As we continue to move forward day by day, I hope that everyone can settle back into a life where you can choose what you want to do, how you want to do it, and when you want to do it  
    This program was like all the other ones for regular TV between Christmas and New Years, it was prerecorded at an earlier time. I hope nothing changes in the next while  So let's see how it goes.
    Cia was in on Monday with the October CSR discussion day, yes, October Read the blog to see why :
    Can I get a drum roll please 🥁... Thursday the Anthology Selection Committee came up with next years winner for a Theme. Check it out here if you haven't already read up on the results. You have just over 10 months to get it in. Don't leave it for the last minute, like I would  :
    Aditus gave us a few prompts that not only look to the past, but to the future as well. So is this where we see who lives in the past or always looking to the future?  Just kidding, why not write one for each!
    Saturday, Myr was by with all the very best in the New Year to all of you!!
    Myr was also a busy beaver in between holiday parties making sure all the Words of the Day were up and ready:
    peace, auxiliary, paladin, blandish, antidisestablishmentarianism, spiel, intercalate
    Now that 2022 is in the bag, let's see what we did on our December and 2022 Reading Goals:
       
    Blog Opportunities
    Ask an Author 3.0: Send in 3 questions that you would like your favourite story's author to answer for you. Send them into @astone2292
    Story Review: Send it in to  @Timothy M. of @wildone 
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    On Fire by Cia Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    A Home For Christmas by Comicality Winter Haven's Dyrpath by Cia The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Gap Year by Mark Arbour Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    40 Souls to Keep by Libby Drew Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx Ouroboros, Inc. by Dabeagle **Complete** Desperado by Dabeagle Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Retreat by Backwoods Boy **Complete** The Mantis Variant by Adam Andrews Johnson The Closing Act by Arch Hunter **Complete** The English Year by Jwolf Solitary by RichEisbrouch In Chandler's Hands by MrM It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees **Complete** The Six Swans by Refugium **Complete** Never walk alone- Walk on by Andre Delport Unearthly Delights by Littlelovestories Maddog & The Pope (Learning to fly on Broken Wings) by Georgie DHainaut ARROW by CLJobe More Than Nothing by Littlelovestories Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 Coming of Age by Tim Hobsonb A Love to Last by vanalas More Than Christmas by D.K. Daniels **Complete** Brandon Smiling: From the Billy Chase Chronicles (2) by MrM Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Ash's Marriage Trigger by Thirdly Dark Star by Arch Hunter Heat by MythOfHappiness The Princess Who Danced with Fairies by Refugium **Complete** Plattenbau by Thirdly **Complete** Unspoken by Late to the party Ark II by R. Eric Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  18. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Dec. 18 - Dec. 24)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    If you are just waking up and and decided to fire up GA for your first task of the day , then

    On behalf of all of us here at GA, we wish you and all yours the very Merriest of Christmases. I really hope that it is profitable for everyone out there  
    I am off to my sisters for dinner this evening, how about you? If you are not going anywhere, doing anything, know that we all will be thinking about you in addition to the ones we are with. 
    I usually ask a different question to you, besides what are you doing today, so I want to know is if you have any different, unique or just interesting Christmas traditions? One of mine is back from when I was living a few hours out of my home town for a decade or so. I would always come home for the holidays and spend Christmas Eve with my best friend and his family. I'd spend the night but that usually entailed too much wine and me and the friend building the larger Christmas presents. Has anyone ever tried to assemble, and place stickers on a mini kids drivable jeep after maybe 1 or 2, probably 3 bottles of wine  When we started it, Maddy was 10 months old and she is now 23  Although I do not sleep over anymore, I am still there every Christmas Eve. Speaking of that, I'm doing this up early tonight and I better get my assets in gear!  
    Looking back at the past Monday, Cia introduced us to the December Signature Author Feature:
    The great thing about that happening on a Monday, it means Wednesday is following up with an excerpt:
    Thursday Val popped in once again and gave us a gentle reminder to get out and vote for next year's Anthology themes:
    Friday, Cole from the Prompt Team was feeling generous and gifted us all with an additional prompt this week  
    Yesterday the big kahuna, aka Myr, popped by to wish you all a very Merry Christmas too!
    Without forgetting to get these in before I hit save, here are the words of the day:
    uncouth, narwhal, askance, elucidate, babel, sashay, yuletide
    Now before you continue on with your Christmas celebrations, I know you all want to know where we are on our goals, both monthly and yearly.

     
    Blog Opportunities
    Ask an Author 3.0: Send in 3 questions that you would like your favourite story's author to answer for you. Send them into @astone2292
    Story Review: Send it in to  @Timothy M. of @wildone 
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    On Fire by Cia Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Winter Haven's Dyrpath by Cia On The Outside by Comicality Left Without Words by Comicality First day of Christmas by northie **Complete** Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    40 Souls to Keep by Libby Drew Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx Desperado by Dabeagle Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Tales of Inanimate Objects by astone2292 **Complete** Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Plattenbau by Thirdly It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees The Mantis Variant by Adam Andrews Johnson Never walk alone- Walk on by Andre Delport Solitary by RichEisbrouch Canaan Club by Westley D. The History of British Currency - A Brief Introduction by Refugium **Complete** Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox ARROW by CLJobe Maddog & The Pope (Learning to fly on Broken Wings) by Georgie DHainaut Dark Star by Arch Hunter The Golden Bird by Refugium **Complete** Coming of Age by Tim Hobson Love Is Everything by Ajbt2001 The Fear of Fairies by Refugium **Complete** The Naughty List by Ken A Slice of Life by Xfighter1984 Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  19. wildone

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

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Exactly 7 days to Christmas Day! I actually had to go to the mall and tell Santa what I wanted as I get a feeling I'm not getting anything from this lot  
    Curious, what percentage of shopping did you do in lets say online, brick and mortar stores, and/or local merchants instead of national chains? I ask since I really didn't look at the other two options. Amazon delivers my presents to my work and I go home and just wrap the boxes  Lazy, I know.
    Well in the effort to conserve heat, it is freezing here and getting worse, I'm going to whip through the wrap up and climb back under the covers of my bed. If anyone wants to join me to share heat, and nothing else, let me know  
    Monday, our review team put up another fantastic story for all of us to read:
    Wednesday/Thursday (time zones ), Val let you all know about the voting for next year's Anthology Theme. You have until the 27th of December to get your vote in. Every vote counts  
    Friday our prompt team gave us to conflicting prompts IMHO. Or, are they conflicting? I guess it is determined by the ending  
    Saturday, Comicality was talking about drinking Jack Daniels on the rocks, The Slow Burn. Oh, that isn't what it was about? Maybe I should go read it  
    Let's see how our December goals are. These could go two different directions; first being more time for authors to write and readers to read, or authors and readers are too busy and don't have the time to do what they love.  
    Here is December and the fast approaching end of 2022.

    Words Of Day  Better late then never  
    repartee, stymie, apologia, millefleur, paraphernalia, ransack, quash
     
    Blog Opportunities
    Ask an Author 3.0: Send in 3 questions that you would like your favourite story's author to answer for you. Send them into @astone2292
    Story Review: Send it in to  @Timothy M. of @wildone 
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
     
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    On Fire by Cia Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday **Complete** The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Winter Haven's Dyrpath by Cia a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Gap Year by Mark Arbour The Cat Burglar by Aditus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    The Wrong Guy by Kyle Aarons **Complete** Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx Desperado by Dabeagle Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Tales of Inanimate Objects by astone2292 Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Goofy-foot by Geron Kees **Complete**  Merry Christmas, Baby by Ajbt2001 **Complete** ARROW by CLJobe Ark II by R. Eric Solitary by RichEisbrouch Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Oklahoma! - Deleted Scenes by Refugium Plattenbau by Thirdly Unspoken by Late to the party Coming of Age by Tim Hobson The Second Circlet: The Old Places by MrM Maddog & The Pope (Learning to fly on Broken Wings) by Georgie DHainaut The English Year by Jwolf Caliban and Miranda by Refugium **Complete** A Metabolic Malady (parody lyric) by Refugium **Complete** Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 Love Is Everything by Ajbt2001 The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Lord Edwin by quokka **Complete** Heat by MythOfHappiness Gilgamesh in a Nutshell by Refugium **Complete** A Slice of Life by Xfighter1984 Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
  20. wildone

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

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    I will tell you off the start, I had some fun this week 
    I had the pleasure of stepping in to do the Ask An Author for Aaron this week. It was kind of nice to give him a much needed week off. Still not sure the reason for his absence, but make sure you check out the blog and hazard a guess .
    So what is new and exciting in my life this week? Well a whole lot of nothing. I'm in what I call the 2 weeks of hell at my real life job that happens every year. Luckily that is done and over with now . What about you working folk, do things get  busier at this time of year? I work backstage retail so yeah I guess it would be fair to say I'm running around like a chicken with his head cut off. No offense to any chickens reading this .
    We had a pretty productive week here at the GA New Blog, so here is a rundown of every day on the site in case you forgot to be here a day or two .
    Monday, Cia presented our CSR for the month of December. Not sure is it is seasonal related but I might have to check it out based on the title alone.
     
    Tuesday, it was the aforementioned Ask An Author 3.0:
    Thursday, Val went way back into the Anthology Vault and found a theme of Carpe Diem:
    Friday, what would Friday be without some prompts. This week Aditus went with, what can I say, Magical!
    Then to finish up the week, we had Part Deux of Comicality articles about cheating  Remember, don't cheat kids  
     
    Sunday through Saturday, Myr gave us a word to ponder and pontificate over if to use in our daily vocabulary  
    carpe diem,  rutilant, saccade, bilk,  uxorial,  haptic, lambent
    Well that concludes are weekly wrap up...
    No wait, we still have more  
    I'll post where we are in the month of December as well as our yearly goals for the next 3-4 weeks:

    Blog Opportunities
    Ask an Author 3.0: Send in 3 questions that you would like your favourite story's author to answer for you. Send them into @astone2292
    Story Review: Send it in to  @Timothy M. of @wildone 
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    On Fire by Cia Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Ancalagon by Cia After Practice by Comicality Translation Trashbin by AC Benus GFD: Fanboys by Comicality Lucid Truth by Stellar Gap Year by Mark Arbour A Home For Christmas by Comicality The Cat Burglar by Aditus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    A Lottery Win for Christmas by Bill W **Complete** Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx Christmases I’ll Always Remember by Bill W **Complete** Desperado by Dabeagle Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Last Reels by Mawgrim Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Unspoken by Late to the party Waltzing with Bears by Refugium **Complete** Dragon's Roar by Xfighter1984 ARROW by CLJobe Plattenbau by Thirdly Solitary by RichEisbrouch Canaan Club by Westley D. Lord Edwin by quokka The Icebox by JujuTheDruid A Love to Last by vanalas Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Heat by MythOfHappiness Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric Coming of Age by Tim Hobson Collections by RichEisbrouch **Complete** Warming The Cold One by garfwiz Ash's Marriage Trigger by Thirdly The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  21. wildone

    Featured Story: The Purple Door

    By wildone,


    Reviews
    With the weather changing with people looking to more indoor activities up north, why not consider a home renovation? Aditius from the Review Team did up a great review for the November Featured Story which may or may not have a home renovation in it. Enjoy!
     
     
    The Purple Door
    by Valkyrie
    Reviewer: Aditus
    Status: Complete
    Word Count: 5,616
    November is the perfect month for a ghost story when meadows are shrouded in fog in the morning and it gets colder and darker, at least here in the Northern hemisphere, don’t you think?
    Greg and his partner had it all planned out: as their retirement project they would buy and restore an abandoned house. After losing David, Greg decides to go on with the plan and honor David’s dream. He buys an old Victorian including an overgrown garden and a purple door.
    Are you already imagining how the story could go? Especially when I tell you David once told Greg “When you dream, look for a purple door. When you open it, I'll be there.”
    Well, I totally guessed wrong and I’m happy about it. Valkyrie told a much better story than I did in my mind.
    Now find a comfortable spot, you’ll be able to see the house with your mind’s eye, and meet the people and the ghost while Greg works on the house.
    Category: Anthology 2022 - Anniversary  Genres: General Fiction  Sub-genres: Drama  Tags: mature adult, ghosts  Rating: Teen
  22. wildone

    Ask An Author 3.0 #23

    By wildone,


    Author Interviews
    OMG, where is Aaron  
    If he lived up here, he might have got hit by a snow plow, but down where he lives that is not very likely. Or is it?  
    Someone told me that he was stocking a shelf when the whole aisle collapsed on him and he was by himself. Then they say he saw all the spilt liquor and couldn't bare the idea of all the good spirits going to waste. So injured on the floor he started slurping up everything he could get. Luckily he was lying at a low point of the store floor so all the split booze flowed to him. Now I guess he has a wee bit of a hangover  
    Actually personally I think he went AWOL. I'm not sure who told him he could take the month off! Oh, it was me 
    Okay, for the truth none of the above is true except getting the month off.   
    So we have a different AAA 3.0 that was sent in this month in where one of our anonymously question suppliers came forward with some questions for none other than @astone2292. Rather than have him appear full of himself (appearances are everything) I decided I would take over the blog, just this once to ask him the questions.
     
    1) What interested you in writing stories about shifters?
    I write shapeshifter stories as an escape, of sorts. Living with a basic, daily routine (wake-up, work, sleep, repeat), the paranormal genre gives me something life can’t. The ability to transform between human and animal is a concept that would provide one such freedom, even if the animal is odd. A wolf can run in a forest. A mole can dig in the dirt. A bird can sit on power lines and shamelessly defecate on passing strangers. A Golden Retriever can walk around and be called a good boy/girl. Shall I continue?

    2) Since you have already hinted about crossover stories, what pros and cons did you consider as you deliberated writing a crossover?
    The one crossover I performed was not an easy decision. Combining the In the Shadows series and Cernunnos into the same universe had its issues. I had to create a reason for the differences between the shifters and their differing abilities. As time passed, I desperately wanted certain characters to have the opportunity to meet. I can only imagine my readers’ delight if Cyrus ever met Cyn, or if Kaplan met Keiran. The cons… Well, my primary concern was if my In the Shadows readers hadn’t enjoyed Cernunnos (or vice versa). I hate spoilers more than the next person, so potentially causing someone to be exposed to who met who, or who did what unspeakable action was a heavy detractor in the decision. 

    3) What things do you consider when creating a new universe? By this, I mean considerations between canon and personal ideas about how things work.
    Going back to my answer to the first question, I want to escape. What could I do to alter life around me to make it more interesting yet believable? I think of a concept, flesh it out, and either stick it in the “to-write” pile or toss it if it’s not beefy enough. Sometimes, I’m met with a stunning image or hypothetical situation through conversation, and my imagination dives into the rabbit hole. 
    Putting a story in consideration, I evaluate whether I have the attention span to commit to the idea, and how passionate I am about the concept. If I know it hasn’t been done before on GA, I’m gunning for it. Two of my projects are going to be unique: Cow-man, being an anthropomophic fantasy/western, and a Pokémon story, a first for GA’s fan-fiction archive. 

    4) Can you explain how you develop a character from the beginning to the end of a story? Here I’m thinking about the minor character, Sarah, from the In the Shadows series and her arc in Death in the Shadows?
    Planning, planning… Nah, I can’t say that. I wrote In the Shadows while flying by the seat of my britches. Did I have plans for Sarah back in the first book? Oh, hell no! As much as I’d like to say, “Oh, I just made a bunch of side characters that don’t matter so I can use them when I need to,” but that would be a lie. That’s just the miraculous way it turned out. Being a young and inexperienced writer is both a blessing and a curse. Even now, it’s what I continue to do: write the story, incorporate some minor characters, and when a plot point starts to unfurl, I think whether to give one of the side peeps a spotlight or not.

    5) Anything you can add about character development of main characters would also be appreciated.
    With main characters, I’ve kept them either relatable (Vincent) or true to their nature (Cyn). I find embodying a MC to be the best. Using Cyn as an example, what can, would, or should he do? He’s a deer shapeshifter, and hasn’t been around humanity and their modern ways in his upbrining. I… ate… that… up! Cuisine, transportation, technology. The poor guy sat on a mattress for the first time and thought he was on a cloud. My point is to dive in with a character. Make them stand out and be individuals, but be cautious. It’s easy in the supernatural and paranormal genres to make an all-mighty character without weakness. With Vincent, I did my best. He is a mage with several abilities, even before he became a lycan. What was his weakness? A lack of fighting experience and a morality that prevented him from killing in a ‘kill-or-be killed’ situation. 
     
    Well that is it for this month! If you didn't enjoy this out of control train about to go off the tracks, don't worry it probably won't happen again.  
    Aaron will be back next month, but only if you continue to send in some great questions like the ones above! Just click on his handle here @astone2292 and then click on the Message button to submit them to him. Easy peasy   
  23. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Nov. 27 - Dec. 3)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    It is past my bedtime... I think.
    So does anyone want to come over and fix my painting job at my condo? I've never painted a house or such in my life, and everyone seems to have suggestions, after I've f'uped and it has gone to shit. Well, I'm done the most difficult wall and pulled the tape off around the door frames and unfortunately took off in some spots a couple of layers of paint too! 
    Krista suggest to bribe someone with cookies, that most men will paint for cookies. So if I bake up a batch of my mom's secrete recipe of chocolate chip cookie if you will come over and fix and paint the rest of my place  
    Well since I don't have anyone knocking on my door yet, let's move onto what happened here this week at the GA New Blog.
    Monday was a interesting CSR Discussion Day with @Dodger.  You thought you knew a guy and then you find out he is ambidextrous  
    We all took a bit of a break whilst Myr was busy with the Words of the Day for the week. How many did you know?
    vindicate, parvenu, wimple, crepuscular, deracinate, scarify, languid
    After doing the wrap up tonight, I'm a bit languid 💤
    Based on that, I'm done for the night  Just kidding, can't leave you hanging.
    On Thursday Val was in to let us know about the upcoming 2023 Anthology selection process.
    Friday, Cole came in guns a blazing and brought us a couple of new prompts:
    Saturday, Comicality swooped in with what might me a multi week posting on Cheating  Who would cheat??? 
    We finished off the month of November and now into December. So let's look at November stats, December and also the 2022 stats!

    Wow, that is a lot of stats!
    Blog Opportunities
    Ask an Author 3.0: Send in 3 questions that you would like your favourite story's author to answer for you. Send them into @astone2292
    Story Review: Send it in to  @Timothy M. of @wildone 
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    On Fire by Cia Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Ancalagon by Cia GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus The Cat Burglar by Aditus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    The Spirit of Christmas by Bill W **Complete** Taking Off the Mask by Ronyx Desperado by Dabeagle Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Last Reels by Mawgrim Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Lord Edwin by quokka Confluence by Refugium **Complete** ARROW by CLJobe Fix It by RichEisbrouch **Complete** A Love to Last by vanalas Blueblood 5.1: Red Alert!! by R. Eric Plattenbau by Thirdly Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Finding love by AquariusGuy The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Unspoken by Late to the party Coming of Age by Tim Hobson More Than Nothing by Littlelovestories Maddog & The Pope (Learning to fly on Broken Wings) by Georgie DHainaut The English Year by Jwolf Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 Never walk alone- Walk on by Andre Delport Ark II by R. Eric Detour by matcha Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  24. wildone

    Weekly Wrap Up (Nov. 20 - Nov. 26)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    I hope my 'merican friends and their families of origin or found  had a super Thanksgiving holiday. Did you eat too much? I think TG is one of the mandatory 'pass' days that you get to eat what you want, how much you want, and for as long as you want. It is surprising that with New Year's resolutions that people make those far stretched promises to themselves to stop smoking, go to the gym, stop drinking alcohol and such, that there is nothing for Thanksgiving. Maybe there should be promises to go to the gym to combat all the food  at the very least!
    I'm not sure about the rest of the world, but up in Canada boxing day (Dec. 26) was our biggest sale day where retailers cleared out their old stock at ridiculous prices. Now the American Black Friday has replaced that, closely followed by Cyber Monday. So were you able to participate, or was things just a little too tight this year?  I had my 12 year old TV start to pixelate pretty bad so I was able to take advantage of the sales to get a new, bigger TV. Before Krista can make any accusations, NO it is not for watching porn .
    We had a pretty good week here at the GA New Blog. Let's jump right in and see what all was out there for you, just in case you missed something.
    I know I like to upload the neat profile signatures that Cia does up every month for our Siggy of the Month. Ever thought of doing it?
     
    Wednesday we were looking at an excerpt from our siggy story of the month:
    On Friday Val came up with a few interesting prompts. Any takers?
    I think one of the tricker things to write and not lose your readers is switching to and from a flashback. Comsie brought some suggestions on how to do that:
    7 days, 7 new words! Thanks Myr!!
    swan song, immure, glower, feign, tontine, regnant, jape
    26 down and 4 to go!

     
    Blog Opportunities
    Ask an Author 3.0: Send in 3 questions that you would like your favourite story's author to answer for you. Send them into @astone2292
    Story Review: Send it in to  @Timothy M. of @wildone 
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    On Fire by Cia Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Gap Year by Mark Arbour Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Ancalagon by Cia a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens On Fire by Cia A Plethora of Prompts by Valkyrie The Cat Burglar by Aditus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
    Desperado by Dabeagle Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Therapeutic Rant by astone2292 **Complete** Last Reels by Mawgrim Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    The Next Stage by Littlelovestories Lord Edwin by quokka Fix It by RichEisbrouch Canaan Club by Westley D. Confluence by Refugium Plattenbau by Thirdly Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Maddog & The Pope (Learning to fly on Broken Wings) by Georgie DHainaut Unspoken by Late to the party ARROW by CLJobe Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 Finding love by AquariusGuy Madness or Genius by VampireMystic Brandon Smiling: From the Billy Chase Chronicles (2) by MrM The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
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    Weekly Wrap Up (Nov. 13 - Nov. 19)

    By wildone,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Has anyone seen Valkyrie?  
    Oh, there she is  

    So the folks in Western New York seem to have got over a meter/yard of snow over the past few days!  Here, we haven't got rid of the snow from Nov. 3 yet  Saw pictures from Nova Scotia where the doggies were playing on the green grass! I'm sure you Floridians can make me jealous in just one picture! Do you hear me? No more than one picture  First come, first served!
    Now not to often I encourage bad words to be used here, but I really want to know what you think about that four letter word, s**w? Do you like it, do you hate it? Have you ever seen it? Have you ever felt it? I'd say have you ever tasted it but that would take this discussion downhill a little too quickly  If you do get the white stuff, do you have any yet? You hear me down in Australia and New Zealand, how much snow have you got in the past month?  
    Now I know we are all busy people with getting ready for the holidays, picking out my Christmas present, so shall we get on with one of the busiest weeks on the GA News Blog in a long while? 6 days out of 7 we came your way. So in case you missed anything, here is a nice, tidy, compact, recap  
    Monday was Aditus from our Review Team bringing us a Featured Story to check out:
    Then on Tuesday, we had another big announcement! That is two in two weeks  Make sure you drop by and send Dodger your congratulations:
    Skip a day and we are onto Anthology Thursdays. Valkyrie before she got snowed under, gave us an update of what is going on for next year's anthologies:
    Now if you like the unusual, and I mean that in a nice way  , for prompts. Check out this weeks Prompts from Aditus:
    Finally on Saturday, Comicality dropped by with another Writing Article. More and more of you are commenting and it is interesting reading your take on things as well as his.
    We are about 2/3 of the way through November, so are we 2/3 of the way through our monthly goals?
    Last but definitely not least, Myr was around for 7 new Words of the Day. Check them all out!
    tyro, offal, preternatural, adumbrate, zowie, inveigle, georgic
     

     
     
     
    Blog Opportunities
    Ask an Author 3.0: Send in 3 questions that you would like your favourite story's author to answer for you. Send them into @astone2292
    Story Review: Send it in to  @Timothy M. of @wildone 
     
    And here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets!
    Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories
    On Fire by Cia Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
    Gap Year by Mark Arbour The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday On The Outside by Comicality Translation Trashbin by AC Benus Savage Moon 06 - The New Breed by Comicality a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Ancalagon by Cia On Fire by Cia The Cat Burglar by Aditus Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories
    Last Reels by Mawgrim Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
    Brandon Smiling: From the Billy Chase Chronicles (2) by MrM Plattenbau by Thirdly Maddog & The Pope (Learning to fly on Broken Wings) by Georgie DHainaut ARROW by CLJobe The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Fix It by RichEisbrouch Blueblood 5.1: Red Alert!! by R. Eric Confluence by Refugium Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Lord Edwin by quokka Ash's Marriage Trigger by Thirdly Incandescence by Demiurge Prairie Dogs, Pronghorns, & Penis Sheaths by Biff Spork **Complete** IMMORTAL by vanalas Aunt May's Magic by Mancunian **Complete** The English Year by Jwolf Love Is Everything by Ajbt2001 Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 More Than Nothing by Littlelovestories Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
     
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