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R.I.P. Moggy. You will be missed. May the next life be kinder to you.

That is amazing! Thanks for all your hard work Myr, and the rest of the GA staff. Looking forward to the story changes.

Today I would like to talk about two "new" writing trends that have developed over the past 5-10 years, and 20-40 years respectfully. A new genre called LitRPG and Deep PoV. LitRPG LitRPG, or Literature Role-Playing Game, is a new genre that has started in the last 5-10 years. This type of story has a few elements that are required to be a LitRPG: The story is based on a Role-Playing Game. Can be a Virtual Game, like an MMO, or Tabletop. The story has both "real world" and "game world" elements. So Main Character lives in the real world, and the Author writes about it, and then plays the game, from that PoV. The In-Game Character knows its a game. There is Game Engine discussion, like Leveling Up, Stats, Inventory screens, gear fits, quests. etc. Fantasy, SciFi, Romance, Horror, are all different styles of the genre. LitRPG is not a sub-genre of any other. This is a work of Fiction, not FanFiction. But, there are some Real World games, LitRPG is based on. Most games are fictional, in these stories. The type of game depicted controls the flavor. So, a Fantasy based game, makes it a Fantasy style world. Deep PoV I was sent a link via PM, to a writer's blog that spoke of Deep PoV. The writer of the blog made is sound like it's the latest in writing trends, and one that you need to heed. As most major sellers are going this route. (First person PoV can go lay an egg!) Basically what Deep PoV is this. It's the Third Person Point of View, but with Speech Tags, Sensory words, and Thought words removed. SO:“Alright, son,” Adam said. He chuckled silently, shaking his head. He thought, ‘Oh, to be a teenager again.’ Turns into: “Alright, son.” He chuckled silently, shaking his head. ‘Oh, to be a teenager again.’ Because you the reader knows which character is talking and thinking, and you don't need to be told. Each scene of a story is focused on one character, and gets the treatment. Action Tags might be necessary for other character's in a scene. If you Google Search Deep PoV you can find some related blogs, and articles about it, with more examples. A word of caution though... There was some Not Safe For Work results when I searched. As it was pointed out to me, several GA authors already use the Deep PoV method in their writings. Two such examples are @Mikiesboy and @AC Benus. I personally hadn't noticed until it was pointed out, and I went back and looked at some of their writings. Also, Stephen King in his book, On Writing (and subject of the First Topic Tuesday) has ideas and thoughts on this Point of View aspect. So, what do you think of the latest writing trends? Have you used Deep PoV? Would you write a LitRPG?

First off, how can this story be around for almost four years without a review! That said. Give this story a read. It is a fantastic love story, completed in three quick chapters. There's love, drama, and the characters are believeable, and well thought out. My only critisim of the piece is that it's short. Would love to see more of the characters' life together, but I understand why it ends the way it does.

A brilliantly written scene, of a teen learning, that his feelings have changed from friendship to romantic. Love it.

To you as well. I agree that writing SciFi is hard, but also, the audience is small as well. I've come to learn that my SciFi stories, while people like them, there's not many that read them; compared to some of my other works, like a contemporary drama.

Thank you, Wesley. I appreciate the comment.

Yes, yes you do... *waves hand like a Jedi*

https://bracketchallenge.nhl.com/ NHL.com is doing a Playoff Bracket Challenge. Who wants to do a GA league?

I don't work for GA. I can't enforce any rules here. However, I'm disabled, and keep odd hours due to insomnia. So, I've noticed authors flooding the new story stream over the past month. GA posting guidelines for stories is to post one new chapter or story no closer than eight (8) hours apart from each other. This is so you don't flood the "New Story Stream" on the forum page, or in the stories section, and it gives others time to be seen. I saw one Author post 10 chapters in one day. So basically, what I'm asking is for people to be mindful, of when you're posting, and don't flood the system.

Thank you, again, for reading and for the feedback. Yeah, the emotions are running a little high in this one. I just hope I'm not making it overly teary. Chapter 3 is almost done. A bit of a spoiler alert, but there will be tears in it.

Thank you for reading, and for the comment. The idea behind the story was inspired by a friend who went through something similar. Had a one night stand, and two years later gets a notice from the state he owed child support. I've always had that in the back of my mind, and when I was challenged to try something different, I just knew that this story had to be told.

Thank you for reading, and for the comment, Kaimuki. I'm almost done with the next installment. About to send it off for Beta Reading.

Thanks, Def. I agree the first fallout is going to be rough. It'll be interesting to write.

Well, the one you sent me, has inspired me to try a new genre as well. I find it funny, I just read a Steampunk Anthology from Dreamspinner, and got "Run out of steam."

PM Sent!

You're welcome! 😃

They mentioned it at the start of the Lightning at Hurricanes game tonight, and read the statement from the team. They also mentioned one of our assistant coaches was involved, but I miss how. My heart goes out to those families, and my prayers.

Thanks for reading, Sweetlion. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter.

Don't read, if you don't want a spoiler: Thanks, Reader. When it comes to the therapy session, I think I might jump over the actual session, and with a little "Power of Plot" it goes well. I'm not sure I can do it justice.

A couple of chapter 3 Sneak Peeks: Adam and Tibot's Call Robert Waking Up

Thanks for reading, deville. Hadn't thought of a trust fund, but that is a good idea. (steals the idea.) Yeah, I think the estrangement is pretty bad, and I hope I convey it in the next chapter pretty well.

Excellent start to the month, tim. I can't peg one as a favorite, they each talk to me differently.

Thanks for reading and for the comment, Ivor.