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Trevor! Skyler! Randy! I smell another throuple couple...

Favorite story: "Higher Education" from @WolfM. It's an In Process story continuing his "Running with the Pack" series, and it's a great time! Daylight Savings Time, Schmaylight Thravings Dime. I still have to get up and work at my booze shop. And @raven1, would it surprise you if I said I have a WIP that completely G-rated? *** Thanks a bunch to those who sent Ask An Author questions! We now have a decent stockpile for the piggy bank, but keep 'em coming! I'll do a happy dance if I have articles lined up for the rest of the year.

They could run it, but the question is whether or not they want to. Having a metropolitan city of people thrust upon your shoulders would have me searching for more qualified leadership to take over. I like a sprinkle of responsibility, not a dump-truck load. Lei and Ty are retired. I'm sure they would help when needed, but whether they are interested in partially running a territory is another story. I'm sure whoever is interested in Mesker Park City would be a great choice. I hope...

I mean, I'd be more colorful with the name-calling. Perhaps idgit, or ignoramus...

Let's hope so. The guy needs a swift kick in the tushie.

Huh? Memory wipe? What are you talking about?

Maybe a weekly discussion question for the comment section to debate? >What was everyone's favorite story this week? >Favorite line from a story this week (touching, funny, or simply awesome)? No need to be have a different question every week. You can ask the same one over and over again. Maybe have four, one for each week of every month.

I like responding to prompts every so often. It's been a while since I did, and this week's prompt team stimulated my imagination. Doing well. Lots going on, but I hope to be posting something lengthier soon.

Lol! When the inspiration strikes...

I agree, but I'll worry for you if you throw your car keys on top of a McDonald's. This was a fun prompt, and I needed a little mental health break. Lots have been going on. Thanks for reading, Aditus!!

Thanks, Mancunian. I saw this week's prompts, and 119 sparked some inspiration. I never thought I would continue my duties as a time guardian...

It'll probably be a better day without the hellfiend trying to take me away.

Response to #119: "A Troubled Path." (Sequel to another prompt response.) https://gayauthors.org/story/astone2292/rocky-prompts-tennessee/11

"Aaron!" Hearing the fast-food employee call my name, I dragged my feet to the crowded counter. It was a wonder I made it out of bed today. Grunting my thanks, I grabbed my usual order: a bland biscuit sandwich and a large coffee. I blindly pinched a plastic spoon, a tiny container of creamer, and several packets of sugar before miraculously finding a seat. After I doctored my coffee, I peeled open the wrap on the spoon and stirred. The inky darkness lightened, and I barely smiled. I

March. March! March!!! I doubt I'll be kicking off the month of March for GA like this any time soon, so let's do it in a fun and exciting way. I didn't have any questions via PM, so I had to put my workboots on and find some content. Fortunately, I didn't have to look far. With a slightly different format, I asked some wonderful questions for one of the site's exciting authors. This guy has one of my favorite stories of all time, and I revisit it frequently. Asking these questions brought much joy, so I hope y'all can feel my enthusiasm through your screen. So, different format! I wanted to ask the author questions, but not about specific pieces. I needed to know what makes them tick. Without further ado, I had the pleasure of chatting with the author of GA's hit shapeshifter story Running with the Pack, @WolfM! • • • • • WolfM 8 Stories / 552,394 Words What was your inspiration to start writing? Has it changed since then, and if so, how? I started writing as a way to escape into my imagination while living on the streets as a teenager. A pen or pencil, a notepad I found or managed to buy were a luxury that allowed me to try and build on fantasy worlds that were far away from where I was. Variations of what eventually became Running with the Pack started that way. I’d read them, add to them, and occasionally share them with others I interacted with until my backpack would inevitably get soaked in a rain storm and I’d have to start over. My inspiration has definitely changed over time and it’s now the fulfillment of an idea. A character catching my attention in a dream and asking to have his story told is how a couple of my books took shape. In the case of Embers, a test chapter, my husband pushing, and suggestions from a wonderful man who has taught me more than a college writing instructor ever did was all the inspiration I needed. Yes, Daddy Carlos, I’m talking about you. What drives you as an author? I’d say my primary drive is the desire to bring my characters to life in a way that’s relatable to others. I enjoy the challenge of creating a compelling story people want to take the time to read. I also want to improve my skills in this hobby I’ve taken up. Thinking I’d done a good job when I originally posted Running, only to finally agree to work with an editor and see how badly written it was, regardless of its popularity has taught me to accept help from others. I can’t thank Carlos Hazday enough for asking to work with me. There’s also the joy of finishing a book and feeling happy with its outcome, even before it gets shared with others. Name a genre/subgenre you have always wanted to write in but haven't, and why. Readers of my books will undoubtedly notice quotes or references to sci-fi series like Star Trek, Babylon 5, and even Dune. I’d love to write something in that genre, but the right idea hasn’t sparked yet. Robotic were-creatures just don’t seem right. Who knows, maybe my characters will take to space one day. Which of your posted works are you most proud of? Which would you like for readers to look at more? My two lowest-read submissions are both autobiographical. I’m proud of Alone in the Night since it was the first one I truly finished. It’s a subject matter most people would rather not thank about, teen homelessness. I wrote about the period of my life starting with getting thrown out into to streets at sixteen and surviving until I was living indoors again. This was a somewhat, possibly heavily, sugarcoated attempt to convey what I experienced. Its follow-up, Memories of a Street Rat is as the title states, memories of specific events while living on the streets. The chapters are harsher and describe the violence people like me were subjected to. It has a couple of happy memories too. I understand why they’re overlooked since it isn’t a happy read. People who’ve left reviews seem to feel they should be read. Aside from being proud of the two I mentioned, I’ve got to include Embers from the Running with the Pack series as well since I was able to take my experience of fighting the 2019/2020 fires in Australia and turn it into my second-most popular book in the series. The fact I pulled it off with it being about the people and the fire as just a backdrop worked well. I feared it would instead read like a technical manual when I started it, so yeah I’m proud of it. Would you care to tell GA what some of your works-in-progress are, or some ideas that have been in the back of your mind? LOL. Okay, now that I’ve got that out of my system. When I comment on a chapter, I’m careful not to give hints to what’s coming next. With that stated, I’ll politely sidestep the question of ideas floating around my mind. Besides, I could get lost in there and never manage to finish this interview. I’ve got several works in progress. The fact they’ve been sitting in that status since I finished Running with the Pack and before I started what became the second book in the series, I’m not sure they’ll ever see the light of day. Both have been languishing for close to seven years with probably five or six chapters each. If they get resurrected, I’d have to start from scratch since they both jump in and out of first and third person. They were done before I met Carlos, so I can easily say what I’ve got is very badly written. Lol. • • • • • Thank you, @WolfM! It was an absolute delight to read your responses. Everyone, sound off in the comments if you've enjoyed Wolf's stories. As usual, I'm always looking for questions to keep Ask An Author alive and kicking. Send me a PM with three or so questions about a story you've read or are currently reading, and we'll feature the author. This is an exciting way to learn more about the Gay Authors community and what inspires our authors to write. As of now, there's no articles in the piggy bank. If this trend continues, it may cause the blog to be replaced, or even vanish. Check out some of the other AAAs and see what kind of questions are being asked, then take a gander at what you're reading. See y'all next month!

I like the way you think... All together now: Three-some, three-some, three-some!

Agreed, although I would call him worse things...

First things first... Missed opportunity for a Power Rangers joke. "It's wolfin' time!" *** I'm on the edge of a cliff, hanging by my toenails. Trevor's opening up to the idea of doin' a dude! Randy, Skyler. Don't care which. Both sound hot AF!

This was one of my favorite moments in the series. It shows how much Kap and Cy care for each other.

Me thinks... more details will come in a future chapter.

Let's hope the vendors clean their stands. I have a standing "to-eat" list for when I visit New York. A hot dog and a slice of pizza are on it, and Craft from book one is a must. Mystery alpha? I don't know what you're talking about... 🤐

Lmao! I'm sure Terry can handle himself. If he does need a vacuum, he might need a pretty strong one.

Carlos brings his readers something a bit extraordinary. This story gives us sexy men, a mysterious tattoo artist, and a life-altering change for the main character. Don't pass on this adventure.

Cia has crafted another, what will no doubt be, a classic. Plentiful ≈1,000 word chapters create an intriguing and incredibly detailed world, and I ate every word for breakfast. 124 chapters seems daunting, but you will not stop reading once you start. Discovery and adapt are the first two words that come to mind as I write this review. This is what Essell Delray does as we focus on this scientist's journey as he is abducted while studying a new planet. Every detail captures the reader's attention, and I'll be revisiting Ardra and Ancalagon. Also, Essell's captor, Garjah... complete hunky steamboat. Another also, Bouncer is the most adorable doggo. Change my mind.