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My feelings exactly, Gary. And just as true. Even more for us authors who don't have your dedicated base of readers. Or for someone in my situation, where I'm posting irregularly to a prompt collection as I write my next magnum opus off-stage.
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I share the unease at the number of stories being reduced on the front page as seen on a laptop. But remember, on a mobile view, stories don't feature on the equivalent front page at all. Is the change related to how many people bypass the front page and go straight to Stories? If it's a space issue, I don't need to be told which clubs I'm a member of. In a related matter, the Club Forums now appear as a jumble. I hope that's not their final position. To me, it would make sense to have the Fan Clubs in a section on their own. I know I can select what I want to see, but I prefer to keep a broad view.
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classic author feature February Classic Author Feature: Archangel by Andrew Q. Gordon
northie commented on Cia's blog entry in Gay Authors News
For once, I read this straight off. It is fun and enjoyable but I join with the comments asking for more. It felt like the opening chapters of something longer. Thanks, @Andrew Q Gordon -
I like the new banner, Steve. Your own creation, of course...
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As Parker's own description of his poetry reads: I'd add: love, family, the firmament, and central to all, his lived experience. His verse makes me laugh, cry, reflect, and wonder at his skill with words. If you haven't sampled his poetry, or you'd normally avoid such stuff at all costs, give it a try. You won't regret it. ❤️
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Answered my own question - it seems to be cookies issue. No other actions required, I think.
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Over the past couple of days, I've noticed when I login, I don't appear at the start of the 'Who's online' list. Being nosy, I always look to see who's also here. Just now, I refreshed the page a couple of times over the space of two or three minutes and the order / representation of names didn't change. Is that an issue my end, or is there a problem with this part of the site? Chrome on an Android tablet and Windows laptop.
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author interview Ask an Author 2.0 #28
northie commented on Carlos Hazday's blog entry in Gay Authors News
@Carlos Hazday It's more the presence of trigger words. I usually have no trouble. I was blocked from working on a blog post once for the same reason. -
author interview Ask an Author 2.0 #28
northie commented on Carlos Hazday's blog entry in Gay Authors News
Hmm... now I understand why the site's blocked at work today for pornographic content. . This is from my phone. Thanks, Carlos and contributors. -
I thought the chapters worked well although I appreciate it makes more of a job for you. It meant I got two lots of comments on a very different piece, although readership did drop off significantly after the first chapter. Again, subject matter may have played its part. I sincerely hope I won't need to take advantage of this option this time around.
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My father was a pipe smoker. And yes, cleaning, tamping down and all the other little tasks were as much part of the ritual as the actual smoking. In later years, he was banished to the study for a smoke. Thank you for this memory.
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My preferred ambience is silence - in sense of the room I'm writing in. I don't see the point of having music on if all you're going to do is block it out. Music is there to be listened to in its own right.
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I hear you. I don't get SAD as such but the excessively gloomy, wet autumn and early winter really got me and everyone else down. Having to resort to multivitamins for vitamin D. Roll on the spring.
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Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate all the thoughts and views expressed, especially about this story. Often they also make me think. As an anthology story, it is complete. A lot of my writing comes under the 'slice of life' category. Will I visit them again? Never say 'never'.
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Three January Reflections
northie commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Three January Reflections
Not the Apple - yes, there's gardening in there, but I also read it as don't shelter behind Original Sin - take responsibility yourself. Overwintering - many living beings struggle to survive in the winter. Us included when there's no home to be had. The Last of Them was the best to my mind. As ever, dear friend, you direct us away from pursuing material things Give and receive love instead. Yes, indeed. -
Thanks, Reader. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Thank you. Personification is fun, I find.
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Yes, but in a more subtle fashion - no pointy metal teeth.
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Hopefully without that nasty saccharine aftertaste. Thank you!
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I've offered these characters as a starting point for a Premium story. It'll be a while before anything appears though.
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OH, GOD, HERE HE goes again. DOESN'T HE EVER learn?
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Yes... but it was only one line out of many. Still, as you say, it was a good one.
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Now there's a thought...
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The pencil sharpener grumbled as it sat on the side table. “How long's He gonna stare out the window? We're here to be employed, not left lying around.” Nearby, the eraser shrugged. Sharpener could be rather abrasive at times. They both knew who were the essential members of the team. They watched the current pencil being fondled and caressed by their owner. Eraser hoped there wouldn't be any chewing; or sucking – that was gross. Not that he was bothered otherwise. Pencils came and went.
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This made me go back and look again. 'Mature' covers everything from a prevalence of swearing in an otherwise innocuous story through to full-on sex and violence. It is very broad. If it is a question of restricting access, I would be keen to see another category added like a film rating of '15' as well as '18'.
