Mancunian

Can I suggest that go to the GA store and take up the author status, there is no cost to do this. You will then have the opportunity to post stories on GA. The more you post, the more feedback you will receive. Feedback will increase with more exposure. You will also be able to join the writer's groups where writers share, learn from and support each other. Many writers on GA have the support of beta readers and editors who help and give support, some writers will not post until their work has been checked by their support team. GA is known for supporting it's authors, personally I find the support of the GA membership invaluable.

All of us who write have an idea that we nurture and develop to enable us to write. But where do these ideas come from? They can come from many different sources, it may be an event in our own lives or an event that has happened locally, regionally, nationally or even internationally that may or may not affect us in some way. Usually, these external events have, or do, affect us directly or indirectly. Sometimes it is an event that has affected someone we know, it could be someone close to us. Whatever sparks the idea is it is in essence a prompt, so the idea of using a prompt that has been suggested should not be seen any differently. It is what we do with the idea or prompt that matters and that is where the skill of the writer comes in. As an example just look at the anthologies on GA from recent years, the anthology is a prompt, and read the stories from the anthology. From one prompt we have generated a vast array of different stories and each writer has interpreted the prompt differently. To use another gardening analogy think of the bonsai artists. They all start with a miniature sapling, then they apply their art as the sapling grows. Yes, they all end with a bonsai tree, but each tree is different as each bonsai artist expresses their art through the medium of the tree. The same can be true of writers/authors, they can all start with the same prompt and they will all end up with a story, but each story is different and has something to offer. That is because a prompt, or idea, can be interpreted in many different ways and expresses the differences between writers/authors and how they nurture the idea.

Gary, you have my deepest sympathy. Please put yourself first, if that means a delay in posting the story then so be it. While we all love the story we all love you more, the story can wait so don't worry about it.

Gary, I have the deepest sympathy for you and how you feel. I know what it is like to suffer the loss of a faithful loving horse, but it is different for each of us and we each deal with the loss differently. You will never forget her because you have so many good memories of your time with her, focus on those and hopefully that will help. There is little that any of us can do or say to lessen your hurt, but we are all here for you in your time of need, feel free to lean on us whenever you need to. I'm sending the warmest virtual hugs possible and wish only the best for you my friend.

Happy Birthday for tomorrow Albert, I wish you many more of them

@Zombie I had similar results and like you, I persevered and liked the results. Now I have a few nice pics to use for the title characters in the story that I'm currently writing. Thank you @Myr for bringing this to our attention.

I agree, it certainly looks like it has the possibility to be a good and useful tool.

This looks interesting, I'll withhold any further comment until I've looked at it more.

Aloha Albert, I hope you and Steve are having a good and peaceful Sunday

I agree it is a horrible experience, it used to happen to me on a regular basis. I recommend you speak to a good therapist about it, I did and it helped me a lot. Now it rarely happens and on those rare occasions when it does, I can now deal with it much better so it passes quicker than it used to and is less frightening. It's something that I'm finding really useful at the moment after recent events. These episodes are usually linked to something else which is why a good therapist is helpful. I hope it is a one-off event for you.

A sad, but beautifully written thought-provoking story. It brings together two strangers who hopefully, help each other to heal. There is a lesson to be learned in this story for those who care to see it. Read, enjoy and learn, I recommend it.

It's difficult to know what reaction to leave to this story. Should be the sad emoji, after all, it is a sad story. Or should be the heart emoji, although it is a sad story there is sensitivity and beauty in the way it is written and the way it brings together two men who should not be strangers. One of the men is the estranged brother and the other is the undisclosed fiancé. We can only hope that out of the sadness, there is a bright future to come from a lasting friendship between the two men. It is also thought-provoking in that it begs the question, do we ever consider how our actions, or inactions, can and often do affect others? That question is a lesson to be learned by many. Thank you for a beautifully written and thought-provoking story.

yep, they bend over backwards so you can mount them

Mmmm, maybe he's a top bottom

We don't know what you're talking about

Yep you're wrong, why would we do that? If you're incapacitated we will never get to the end of the story, so you're safe, for now [only joking my friend, you are definitely safe, always]

Hi Terry, I hope all is well with you and Aod. I like the sound of your breakfast, I might have to try that myself. I've been getting some work done, mostly from home, and I have managed to get some more writing done, the current chapter is almost complete. Other events have taken up some of my time, I'll message you about that. The current contract that I've been working on is almost finished, the NPA membership has been granted and the FCA licence should arrive any day now so now it's just dotting the i's and crossing the t's. Then it becomes an occasional advisory contract along with the other's.

Then it's time to sit down, put your feet up and relax. You deserve it and you need to look after yourself.

What he said ☝️

Psst, do either of you know of the way to Bearpaw? Maybe we could sneak up on the cabin for a listen.

This is another great chapter that keeps us in the grip of Bearpaw. I'll bet Jubal can't wait for Reid to head back into town, Jubal's probably thinking that he can't decide what looks tastier, Lucas or the grouse stew. Good food in the company of a good-looking man with the personality to go with it, all out in the open air is enough to get anyone's juices going. Get those dirty minds out of the gutter, please. I'm talking about the salivary glands making one's mouth water, I think.

The blog title says it all, childlike simplicity, it's also full of nostalgia. I like it, you can almost feel the love of the memory.

There has got to be more to this story, you cannot leave it like this. The storyline draws us in and then leaves us hanging, I want more. I need more. Nice job @Myr, please hear our pleas. 🙏

Good night, sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite.

Or could it be seen as the fight of the long tools