Valkyrie

I love all of these, especially the gradual changing of the leaves by species and the steadfast oaks, refusing to surrender. And please know that you are not so easily erased, or forgotten.

You had me hooked at "Greek gods".

Thanks, Caz and Ali Everything went well and I'm back to work at the end of next week.

I've done poorly on more than one, but still graduated with honors and high honors with both my degrees It's fine as long as you understand the material.

These are classic Parker We get the benefit of you being back to school I'll have to give some thought to a math/science prompt

I'm sorry the system is failing you. Your son calling you that phrase is reprehensible. He should be ashamed.

Thank you, Myr, for creating the special place GA has become, and to all who contribute to its daily operation. What does GA mean to me? GA has profoundly changed my life. It's a place I can go without fear of judgment--a supportive community that's here during good and bad times. I've always enjoyed writing, and dabbled a bit when I was younger, but never really did so seriously. Grad school sucked creative writing right out of me, but GA inspired me to pick up a pen again and opened the floodgates. I've met some amazing people through GA that I otherwise never would have encountered-- @Cole Matthews @Parker Owens @Lisa @Dabeagle @Defiance19 @comicfan and there are many others who are just as special, even though it's unlikely we'll ever have the chance to meet. @aditus, I wish Germany was a lot closer to the US So here's to another 16 years 🍷 and 16 after that 🍷 and 16 after that... 🍷

I loved it, especially the proposal. It was perfect for these two. I think I may have to re-read the other Tales. Thanks for posting it.

Great review of a great story. I loved this story

Thank you for all your hard work on the Moderation Team, @Slytherin I hope we'll still see you around, and keep your paws off the shiny!

GA doesn't arbitrarily promote authors to Signature. We all have different styles, just as readers prefer to read certain genres or tropes. Don't let one negative comment stop you from writing. I think your quote just about covers it.

He's doing well. I'll let him give an update as far as his writing goes. @aditus

I always look forward to her comments on my stories

Great installment, Carlos. It's nice to see some 'rookies' featured, as well as reading the responses from promoted authors. I'm glad to hear @lmoline has more poetry in the works. I've enjoyed reading what she's posted so far.

Dabeagle is posting the second book under the first book. So book 2 starts at Chapter 9 of "Things We Lost", which is why it's listed as part of the original in the Wrap Up.

You sure know how to pack a lot of action into such a short piece. As someone who hates water and is very claustrophobic, you had me cringing the whole time. I hope the protagonist makes it.

These are beautiful, Parker. A perfect tribute to the end of summer. I can picture them all clearly. I particularly like "avian rage" and "piled high with neck craned". Well done, as always

This was quite the emotional roller coaster. At first, I thought Paul was making the right decision, but as more information was slowly revealed, my sympathies shifted. I think they have a good chance at a future together, as long as they keep communicating with each other. Nice job.

Great interview. I'm sorry I didn't have time to read the story in time for the discussion, but from the answers to the interview questions I'll definitely add it to my list. I tell myself this all the time. Sometimes it's hard to turn off our own inner voice and let the characters' voices take over.

I'm definitely hooked. I could feel the tension and fear, and pictured everything vividly. Now I want to know who destroyed the ship and why, along with what happens to Val afterwards. And you can't go wrong with a main character named Val.

I love stories featuring flawed characters who make mistakes. I'll definitely add this one to the list

I like both of these, but "the trunk" is sparking an idea...

Very well done, Northie. This flows easily and the refrain isn't filler, but relevant to each stanza. Not easy to do. This is a form that suits your style, I think.

Written with your usual style and grace.