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  1. June is the month our summer anthology comes out, and that's always a great event for our authors, new and experienced. I like to feature the anthologies from time to time, but this month I thought we'd take a peek at a single long-time member's various takes on the themes through the years. C James is the well-known, and popular, author of Circumnavigation--the longest story on GA. So how about taking a peek at some of his shortest, if you're not up to tackling his 1.1 million word epic? C James Anthologies 2006 Halloween: The Muse 2006 Going on Vacation: No Shirt, No Problem! 2007 The Rainy Day: Category 5 2007 Worth Fighting For: Requiem 2007 Road Not Taken: Three for Jake 2008 Escape: Ice Blink 2009 Carpe Diem: First to the Sun 2010 Out of this World: Leaving Club Leo 2011 People are Strange: Not Like Us 2012 It Wasn't Me: Infinite Density A Reader Said: Wow! What a departure from your other stories I been fortunate enough to read. ~ Miles Long of Three for Jake A Reader Said: Exactly what we have become expectant of a C. James Story. Excellent! ~ DelrayDad of Leaving Club Leo This month's discussion will take place on Monday, June 30th. Check out a few stories and come on back then to share your thoughts!
  2. Wow, summer's almost here! This month in the CSR we're discussing Thorn's Jacob & Marcus Tales. Here's some info on those, if you haven't read them yet. They're short, though, so why don't you give one a shot and then come back and talk with Thorn at 11 PM, GST +1 (3 PM, Pacific and 12 PM, Eastern) Jacob and Marcus Tales series by Thorn Wilde Description: Marcus is the maladjusted, borderline sadistic and really quite brilliant editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper, and Jacob wants him. The only problem is that Jacob is just about as maladjusted and out of touch as the object of his desire. Contains gratuitous swearing and a bit of a masochist kink. Stories: Soft Hard Weak Strong Firsts *prequel* Then Things Happened Sex, Booze & Consequences What Meg Said In the meantime, please enjoy this interview with Thorn! If you can't make the chat times, go ahead and leave your comments and questions about the story, or Thorn's writing in general in the comments now. What's the first story you remember writing? The first story I wrote was a picture book about a baby seal whose mother was eaten by polar bears, and who was adopted by a human girl who was on holiday in Svalbard with her parents. I drew all the pictures, and dictated the words to a grown-up who wrote them in for me. I must have been about four or maybe five. I knew all my letters, so the first page or so is written in my own hand (with the E's having way too many lines on them), but I couldn't spell. I still have the 'book', or I probably wouldn't remember any of this nearly so well. Do you have a favorite aspect of writing that really speaks to you? I love writing dialogue. I'll spend a lot of time choosing the right words for my characters, speaking them out loud so I can hear what they sound like (doing accents and voices to the best of my abilities), and perfecting their personalities through the way they speak. Sometimes I'll write a scene without any description at all the first time around, just the dialogue, and then I'll fill in the narrative with description, action and speech tags. In everything else, as well, it's the words. I have a real passion for language, so the words are really important to me. When you write, do you have any rituals? Like specific time of day, you need such and such music playing, or you wear a pair of motivating socks? Not really. I can write pretty much anywhere at any time, when I'm inspired to. The only thing is the medium. When I write fiction, I need my laptop. Nothing else will do. Thankfully, it's light and handy, so I can take it with me and write anywhere around the house, or outside, in a café, wherever I want. I like a change of scenery. When I really want to get to writing with no distractions, I walk to the Oslo University Library, where there's a small coffee shop, and I sit there in a window seat, watch people walking by, and write. Their wi-fi is for students only, so I don't have access. Is there a specific author who really inspired you to want to write? I've always wanted to write, so I don't really know. I've always told stories, to other people or just to myself. There are a lot of authors who inspire me now, but I don't think I can say that any of them made me want to write in the first place, because that's always been a part of my personality. What brought you to GA? A fan recommended it to me. I had been posting Nemesis on Archive Of Our Own, and one of my readers mentioned a story on GA in a comment. I clicked the link, had a look around, and signed up that same day. Did you plan to write a series of short stories when you started writing The Jacob & Marcus Tales? Not at all. I really only meant to write the one story, but then the characters took over my brain and things happened. Every time I thought I'd found an ending, another chapter of their lives started poking at me and I had to write that too. Do you have a favorite story out of the eight you've written so far? That's a really tough call... Out of all that I've ever written, these stories are what I uniformly like the most. But I guess Jacob's Firsts story might be my favourite. I loved going back and looking at his childhood, and it has some funny moments, too, at the same time as it's really quite cynical and sad in its own way. Other than that, What Meg Said is so different from the others, so that stands out as well. It was fun writing from a female character's point of view, as it's not something I've been doing a lot of late. Are you going to continue with more Jacob & Marcus Tales in the future? I think the answer to that is a very definite maybe. I've already given them their happy ending, or at least as happy an ending as they are likely to get, but there may still be some untold stories in between the scenes of What Meg Said. We'll see. What's up next? Feel free to share with us any plans you have about any upcoming stories you're working on. Tease us, it's okay! Well, first I'm going to finish Lavender & Gold and Nemesis: Soulmates Never Die. It's high time. After that I have few ideas, some of which I've started writing a little bit. One is a detective story set in Manchester, with a gay detective named Templeton who has to solve some scary murders. I've never written this kind of story before, so it's really exciting, but I also have a lot of research to do (as well as a trip to Manchester) before it'll be anywhere near publishable. It might be a project for next year's NaNoWriMo. Another project I've started is a sort of pastiche of Pride & Prejudice from Mr. Darcy's point of view, with some really rather interesting dynamics between him and Mr. Bingley, among other things. This will probably post before the Templeton story. I've written a couple of chapters so far and it's a lot of fun trying to mimic the language of the period in the dialogue. Like the original, it'll be composed of a shedload of short chapters. I also have a third volume of Nemesis on the horizon, but once I've finished Soulmates I think I'm going to need a bit of a break from that world, so it might take a while. Other than that you never know when a short story is going to pop into my head. Before any of this can happen, though, I need to learn to handle my depression. It's no secret that I've been ill for a while now. I'm on medication and due to start therapy soon, so hopefully I'll have the energy to get properly back in the game within too long. Okay everyone! Don't forget to come back during the chat, if you can make it!
  3. May already! For many we're on the cusp of a new season and for some of us it's still pouring down rain, grr. I thought this month I'd feature a story with a lot of duality in it. Then, I decided to do something a little different and do a series. Now, I know a novel series would be far too much reading, but Thorn Wilde's Jacob and Marcus Tales just fit the bill, with all the 8 stories in the series under 8k in length. *Story #5 in the series is a set of 2 short prequels* I hope you enjoy this series featured for May's CSR Book Club! Jacob and Marcus Tales series by Thorn Wilde Description: Marcus is the maladjusted, borderline sadistic and really quite brilliant editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper, and Jacob wants him. The only problem is that Jacob is just about as maladjusted and out of touch as the object of his desire. Contains gratuitous swearing and a bit of a masochist kink. Stories: Soft Hard Weak Strong Firsts *prequel* Then Things Happened Sex, Booze & Consequences What Meg Said A reader said of Soft: Hilariously explosive dynamic between our two maladjusted heroes. ~ Miles Long A reader said of What Meg Said: Totally loved Jacob and Markus and the ever spinning tidal waves they ride! Some more please?! ~ Smoothy The CSR Discussion day will take place on Monday, May 26th! Thorn has agreed to do a chat time at 11 PM, GST +1 (3 PM, PST and 12 PM, EST) **Reader Warning** There is a lot of explicit language in this series. Do not read if it bothers you.
  4. Wow, the month is gone already! While the time is flying way too fast for me, it just means that today's the CSR Discussion day for Your Alpha, My Mate by Wolfwriter. If you haven't had a chance to read it yet, don't read down because the comments will likely be spoilers. To kick off today's feature, I have an interview with Wolfwriter. She's also agreed to come back and chat on the blog 'live' from 5 to 7 PM, CST, to talk to readers and answer questions. If you can't make it during that time, please feel free to leave your comments when you can! Let's start with a bit about you. So, what do you do in ‘life’? I am currently unemployed due to a back injury but take care of a husband with Asperger’s and an anxiety disorder. Single people tend to write more… so, you single? Nope, married for 3 years next month Do you eat your fruits and vegetables? Yes, I love fruits and veggies, especially strawberries Finally, and you must be honest… What are you wearing? t-shirt and lounge pants On to other things, now that we know that, lol! What brought you to GA? Followed Rob Colton and Cia from Literotica What’s your favorite aspect of the site? Have really gotten to love the chat room because I have been able to meet so many new people and make some good friendships When did you begin writing? Did some writing in high school but got serious about it June of last year when I started Your Alpha, My Mate. Tell us what gave you the idea for Your Alpha, My Mate. Have always been into werewolves, hate to say it but really got into them when I watched Twilight. Do you have a favorite character in the story? Jamie is my favorite character because he went through so much. Where are you at writing the follow up story? Can we get a sneak peek? Or do you have another writing project in the works? Bear Down is a spinoff of Your Alpha and the sequel Lonesome Theta. Currently writing Lonesome Theta for Camp NaNo WriMo. I guess you can have a sneak peek at the sequel Don't forget to come back between 5-7 CST, if you can, to chat with Wolfwriter!
  5. The year keeps marching right along! For April I thought I'd feature one of our newer authors. Wolfwriter recently finished her novel Your Alpha, My Mate. I thought this was the perfect time to feature a paranormal story too! I hope you enjoy the story, then come back at the end of the month for the discussion on April 28th! Your Alpha, My Mate by Wolfwriter Description: Jamie has always been picked on and seen as the weakest member of the Cajun Red Pack. He is a seventeen year old werewolf. He is seen as weak because no one has seen his wolf yet so they believe that he is so pathetic that his wolf has abandoned him. Length: 81,575 A Reader Said: I'm sad this story is done, but hopeful there will be more!!! ~ Gene63 Don't forget to come back for April's Discussion day: Monday, April 28th!
  6. For March's CSR book selection we had K.C.'s Shepherd's Crook. If you haven't read it yet, go take a look. The interview could have some spoilers, though, so don't read on if you don't want to ruin the surprise. I hope everyone who has read the story will share their thoughts with K.C. today. Also... He's coming back between 8:00 and 10:00 PM, EST for a live chat!!You can ask him your questions about him, his writing, Shepherd's Crook, his current work or future work. If you can't make it then, feel free to leave your questions here before. A Little Bit About K.C. When did you first consider yourself a writer? When I was 8 years old. I wrote a story about my Uncle stealing all of my Grandmother’s peaches from the greenhouse. My Grandmother glued the pages of my story onto construction paper and made it into my first real book. I was so excited, I ran around showing it to everyone. Do you eat your vegetables? Yes! I absolutely love every kind of vegetable. If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor? Can I pick 2?? When I first joined GA, Andrew Q Gordon was amazing to me. He showed me the ropes and taught me a bunch of stuff I was doing wrong and made my writing even better. Andy rocks! Even though Rustle hasn’t written lots of stories, what he has written is very impressive, but his knowledge about everything else is what makes him a great mentor/beta/editor/friend. The dude is a walking encyclopedia! I can go to him with anything and he knows the answer. Also, he’s not afraid to call bullshit on me when I’m being an ass! LOL What’s your favorite story/eBook/book of all time? ‘The Stand’ by Stephen King M-O-O-N …. That spells Promising Author! Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing? Finding a unique character voice for each story is a real challenge. I’m always worried that the protagonist will be too similar to something else I’ve done before (…or worse… like what someone else has done). Also, I still have issues with head-hopping. I’ve gotten a lot better over the last few years with my character’s POV, but I still struggle with head-hopping in my stories. When was the last time you made your bed? Last night, before going to bed, LOL. I washed all the sheets/blankets and there’s some kind of law that requires you to make the bed when the sheets are fresh and clean…so you can dirty them up again! Please don’t send the bed police to my house! Do your characters try to make like bunnies and create ever more convoluted plots for you? Or do you have to coax them out of your characters? Haha! They have plots and plans of their own and usually, I’m the last to know. I try to keep my characters in line, but they have a sneaky way of turning the tables on me so I have to beat them back into line! Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate! Great, now I want a cookie. (I’m very easily distracted) A Little About Shepherd’s Crook ***Wipe cookie crumbs off face*** So how did you come up with your idea for Shepherd’s Crook? It was a story that I’ve kicked around since I was in college. It’s changed some over the years, but the plot always focused on Gibby and Tanner. It was always going to be a ghost story, which could never have a happy ending. I wanted to show the heartache and pain without obliterating the characters. I hope I pulled it off. Was it hard writing a story filled with such dramatic elements? Yes! My mom was still alive when I first wrote Shepherd’s Crook. She was so mad at me for killing beloved characters. Mom begged me to change it! Unfortunately, sometimes in real life, the good guys die and the bad guys win. It totally sucks, but it happens! If every story was promised a happy-ever-after, I would give up writing. LOL Do you have a favorite part of the story? Why? I love the relationship between Gibby and his dad, Jonathan. I never had a dad and I wanted their relationship to feel real and not like some picture perfect Stepford Family story where everything is perfect. Gibby and Jonathan are flawed and damaged people, but they are not broken. They find their strength in each other. What was the best feedback you received for this story from readers? Wow, there were so many fabulous reviews on this story, I don’t know where to start. I couldn’t believe how much the readers got into the story. They cheered for Gibby and cried when things went wrong. The readers were amazing and that encouraged me to deliver the best story I could. Is there anything you’d do differently, if you were writing this again? Yes! I always have ideas after the fact and would have loved to worked them in. I’m always like ‘Why didn’t I think of that a month ago?’ LOL This entire story is actually a re-write. It was originally a screenplay I wrote years ago. It did very well in a national screenwriting competition. It didn’t win, but got an honorable mention, so I was really proud. I did make changes as I re-wrote it as a novel. I’m sure the biggest question readers have is….. **Spoiler Alert*** Extra Info We All Need To Know I know you have your ongoing story, Pour Me Another, but do you have any other projects in the works readers don’t know about? Yep! I have several story ideas that I’m kicking around, but nothing that’s gotten further than the plotlines, yet. I’m not sure if I’m going to jump outside the box with a story about a young male prostitute or do another supernatural story. I really love myth/fantasy creatures. It will be a hard decision. Okay, most important question ever! Tom or Jerry? Huge Tom fan! I always cheer for him to outsmart that pesky mouse. Don't forget to come back between 8:00 and 10:00 PM, EST for a live chat with K.C.!
  7. This month I thought we'd feature a Promising Author. KC has been on GA for some time, posting stories and taking part in the anthologies and forum fun. One of his early stories, and most popular, was Shepherd's Crook. The story, just shy of 50k, has almost 20,000 views and 423 reviews. Those who've read it can share their thoughts again, and new readers can enjoy this engaging story! Shepherd's Crook by K.C. Length: 49,526 Status: Complete Description: It’s never easy being the new kid at school, but there are secrets at Shepherd’s Crook and nothing is as it seems. Okay, enjoy! Make sure you come back to share your thoughts on the story. This month's discussion day will be March 31.
  8. Welcome to the CSR Discussion day for Totallyy's shorts. I hope you all enjoyed diving into them this month. I asked Totallyy a few probing questions in an Author interview for his Discussion day feature, and he has also agreed to come do a 'live' Q&A from 9 to 10 PM, Eastern Standard Time. If you can't make it, simply add your questions or comments to the blog comment area and Totallyy will answer them as he can, or during his life chat. If you haven't read any of his stories yet, go check some out through this link. They're several you could read in just a few minutes! We’ll start with a bit about you… So, what do you do in ‘life’? I’m in University, finishing off my freshman year. Barely 3 more months till I’m done with my first year and it is freaking me out a little. Yikes. Single people tend to write more… so, you single? Hahahahhaha. I have most recently become attached. So, no, I’m not single for now, though I had been for a long time. Lol. He’s my first real relationship, so I guess we’ll see if my pens start drying up. Do you eat your fruits and vegetables? Yes and yes, though I thoroughly believe in having my vegetables cooked first. I can barely stomach salads. I’m trying to cut junk out from my life but sugar-cravings are hard to resist. Fruits and veges help quell the guilt. So, make your bed or leave it messy? Why put in that much effort into tidying up something that’s going to be messed up in a couple hours anyways? Although, I must say that making my bed might deter me from taking as many naps as I do. Lol. And finally… and you must be honest… What are you wearing? My University Hoodie, University sweatpants [YAY! SCHOOL SPIRIT!], my nerdy glasses and fuzzy fuzzy socks. It’s -20degC tonight. Of course, true to form as a gay guy, I’m also wearing the mandatory uniform: cute underwear under all that! Ooh, la la! On to other things, now that we know that, lol! What brought you to GA? I started reading later than most, when I was about 10. I really got into fiction and I’ve never stopped since. But somewhere in my teens, I started to feel a disconnect with the stories I was reading because of my burgeoning sexual awareness. I craved to be validated and assured that “people like me” could be protagonists of our own stories instead of the odd supporting character. I started looking, at first in bookstores, then on the Internet and finally arrived here. It did take me 7 years before I joined as a member though and put up my own work. Hahahhaha. What’s your favorite part of the site? I think it’s the accessibility. There are literally no barriers to entry. Its simplicity makes it easy for tech-idiots [Can I say idiot?] like me to start posting. I did survey some other places when I started getting interested in putting up my work. Needless to say, laziness is my greatest hurdle. Also, I doubt I would have written as much as I have if not for the great feedback from the community of readers and fellow authors. I’ve never had so many people read my work and to have heard only genuinely sincere and constructive feedback is probably one of the most heartwarming things I’ve ever experienced. When did you begin writing? I started writing when I was 13/14, I think, if you can count horribly sappy poems as real writing. It was an outlet. I coded my very potent emotions into labyrinths of words and rhyme, which only those whom I chose to give the cipher to could decode. Looking back, it was my way of coping, of rebelling quietly against the pressures that told me I had to keep my sexuality a secret. The voices that told me I couldn’t run around proclaiming the schoolboy crushes I had and drooling openly over f-abs-ulous guys. Hahahahah. So, why short stories? I like capturing moments in time. We read stories; novels, shorts, whatever you will, to feel connected to other people. Perhaps it is to relate to another person, to not feel so alone, maybe it is to experience a life we would never be able to live, or explore the crossroads of what-ifs we’ve left behind somewhere. But I find that I most often feel pangs of recognition at certain moments, seldom lasting more than a page, in which I feel kinship with the characters. I believe that these moments are universal, and can stand alone with neither introduction nor resolution, because they’re about common human experience. So, I try my best to write about them. Also, did I mention I was a lazy college student? The time-commitment required for something of novel length that I was satisfied with enough to put up will consume my life. Besides, some of the works I’ve posted have been with great hesitation because it didn’t really feel ready. Hahahahahah. Do you have a favorite? Why? Oh gosh, this is hard. I had to go back and look at all the things I wrote for this one. I couldn’t pick one favourite but I will say which few I’ve gone back and read over and over again. First Snow makes me feel dreamy and pensive. This Is How I Speak is essentially my fear, that my constant fumbling with words and thoughts will ruin the beautiful things in my life, crystallising. The “essay” Growth from Feelings I Don’t Know How to Say Otherwise is probably one that I turn over and over again in my mind quite often. The funniest part about that one though, is that I literally started typing it up after a conversation with the person who inspired it. It was special even though it was really short. The person is a friend that was and is of great importance in my life. Oh wow, this is harder than I thought it would be. Looking at my writing, I feel like I’ve littered pieces of myself in the spaces between the words. It’s so painful to choose! I Am Fine, Tomorrow, I Promise & Wedding Jitters probably come close to being next. Okay, now for the most important question of all… it’s vital that we know this answer… Tom or Jerry? Tom! Tom! Tom! I’ve never understood the Jerry-sympathisers. In my opinion, Jerry’s kind of an ass, constantly gloating and making life difficult for the poor cat. As if life isn’t hard enough without the fact that you’re a big failure in your niche being rubbed in your face constantly. I guess we know which you’d root for, the coyote or the roadrunner! LOL Thanks so much for taking part in the interview, Totallyy! Okay, now it's time for you to share your thoughts! Do you want to share a review you left or wanted to leave? Do you have a favorite? Don't forget to come back for Totallyy's live chat from 9-10 PM, EST!
  9. What's that? We're going to feature Totallyy's shorts? Yeppers! The short ones, the shorter ones... even the teeny tiny ones! His short stories, that is! Pick any number of Totallyy's short stories, as much as you like reading this month. Then let us know what you read, what you thought, and if you read more than one, pick your favorite. Totallyy's Short Stories Are We More Than Just Friends 1,012 words Don't Cross the Threshold 1,176 words Feelings I Don't Know How to Say Otherwise 1,449 words First Snow 1,020 words Giving Back 1,048 words I Am Fine 3,743 words Love Letters to Nobody 1,457 words My Intern 3,299 words She Watches 1,082 words This is How I Speak 2,302 words Tomorrow, I Promise 1,108 words Wedding Jitters 1,638 words Will Our Love Run Dry 2,375 words As always, I'd love to hear what you think about the CSR Book Club. If you have any ideas on things to do this year, changes, new twists to pick stories or share feedback, discussion day features... speak up! Post it here, PM me, shoot me an email at cia@gayauthors.org We will discuss Totallyy's shorts on Monday, January 27th! 
  10. Happy end of December! As 2013 comes to a close we have one of my stories for the Can't Stop Reading book club. You can read Bonds Unbroken, the first story in my Carthera Takeover trilogy in Stories if you haven't already. Renee was kind enough to interview me for the blog, so we'll go straight into that! First a few more general questions: If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor? Hmm… I don’t know if I have a mentor about writing. Nephy gave me some amazing tips when I first began to write. Julie Hayes guided me through publishing and helped me learn how to market. That’s the great thing about the community. Authors working in the MM genre are very connected, and I’ve had a lot of really great experiences with many of them reaching out to help me. Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest? Hmm… I have so little time to keep up with serial stories on the site anymore. If I have to pick one I’ve enjoyed recently it was Finding Everything by Redsunshine. My fav eBook author from recent months would have to be Eden Winters. She wrote a hilarious shifter story about opossums that had me in stitches. Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members. An ‘entity’ leaves it open for so much interpretation. LOL. Could little people really be running my mind and inspiring me? (One of my Dribbles talks about this, lol). This sounds sappy as hell, but I have to credit this site. I’ve received encouragement from so many people that I can’t pinpoint any one without needing to mention a ton of others. I’ve grown as an author due to the encouragement and help I’ve found on GA. What are your current projects? Well I just finished a final proof on The Experiment, which publishes soon, and I’m working up marketing plans and materials for a novella that began as my flash piece, One Night, that publishes Jan. 10th. I’ve failed completely at keeping up with my sequel novel to The Experiment I’ve been posting for free. Adverse Effects is close to done, if I can just FINISH it. Then I’ve had a ton of requests for Benny’s story, more set in the world from Heated Blood, continuing Coupled in Synchronicity, writing Nicklaus’ story from The Experiment world… As you can see, I always have a ton of work projects to write, but actually doing them. Ughs. Can you share a little of your current work with us? Not really. My writing is really limited anymore. Mostly my flash and editing for publishing. Anyone care to share any dedication with me? I’d make it my New Year’s resolution if I actually ever completed any of those. What has been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What has been the best compliment? Meh, I don’t find criticism that tough. Either the people have a point and I appreciate it, or they flamers and I roll my eyes and ignore it. I once had someone tell me they went from sobbing to stroking reading one of my stories. I probably blushed ten shades of red, but hey, I’ll take it. LOL Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla with a scoop of peanut butter! Yum. Now, lets get into the nitty gritty questions about Bonds Unbroken Your Carthera tales are definitely different, how did you come up with the idea for the Carthera characters and why do you call them Carthera? I have a cat that loves to snuggle. One day he was laying on my shoulder and I was rubbing his head, watching his ears flick. I thought it would be such a cute mannerism on a ‘person’ but I didn’t want to do the run of the mill shifter types. I read, a lot, so it just took me a few hours of going over books I'd read to pinpoint how I wanted my shifter trope to develop. To be honest, the name just sorta came to me. It doesn’t signify anything in particular in the ‘real world’. How do you decide what “animal” each of your characters is going to represent? Well, first I decide which animal needs to be in the story based on the characteristics and events. Then I start building the character around those traits. I often do character bio sheets to pinpoint how old they are, their hometown and history, likes, dislikes, etc… so that I can visualize their response no matter what situation I throw at them. I know it’s not a very organic way to write but I’m a planner through and through. If your book were made into a movie, who do you picture playing each characters part? I can never answer this question. I don’t see my characters as any particular actor. They are so vivid in my head that they’re already a ‘person’. Real people just don’t fit that visual. Is there something about “Bonds Unbroken” that you wish you had done differently? Oh yeah. The story is pretty simplistic. I could expand it easily and more fully immerse the reader in the Carthera world beyond Velaku and Natham’s story. Which character in “Bonds Unbroken” is your favorite and why? I loved Natham’s character. He’s been so abused but he’s still strong. The bond or not, he’s protective of Velaku, and I adore that alpha male type. Do you plan to write more stories in the Carthera series and if so, do you have a timeline for when we can expect the next story? I still have Benny’s story (Character from third story, Hypnotic) written down bare bones, so I guess that would be next. It’ll stand alone like his brother’s story, Inside of You. I don’t have a timeline on that. I also have a 2nd trilogy planned out that’ll bring a lot of the other shifters introduced in the third story. Bears, whales, other birds… lots to work with! Thanks for reading through my interview! Feel free to leave your thoughts on the story, good and bad, though remember... flamers will be laughed at! Also, please let me know if you have any story suggestions to begin 2014's CSR Book Club.
  11. Wow, last month of 2013! This month our book club selection is one of my stories. Thank you Renee, Mann, Jo Ann. I hope you enjoy this story. It is part of a contemporary paranormal series that can each be read alone, but they are interconnected so they read the best in order. So, this month you can read the first, and shortest, of my Carthera Takeover Tales, which is handy with the holiday and all. Bonds Unbroken By Cia Word Count: 37,760 Description: The Carthera are a violent race, never failing to respond to battle, they nevertheless are a proud and honorable people. Except for the ferals. Battles for territory, fighting persecution from the humans, for the right to rule, have echoed down through the ages. In these modern times things are different, easier. Laws are made--and enforced--and peace, of a sorts, is possible. Some seek to end that. What a Reader Said: It was a beatiful story, it makes me want my boyfriend, and makes me wish humans had a bond like the Carthera. Also makes me want a kitty boy. ~ Celethiel Our discussion day will be Monday, December 30th. **I am open to ANY and all comments. This story was written a few years ago, and I am constantly learning. I'm not easily offended, so really feel free to tell me what you think about the writing and the story.**
  12. Wow... the next to last CSR for 2013. I can't say how much I've appreciated the readers who stuck with our book club and have helped keep it going this year. This month we have a great review from Renee Stevens about And0grene's story, The House Always Wins. Share your thoughts about the story. Don't forget to suggest a story for December!! The House Always Wins by Andr0gene Review by Renee Stevens Before I became a beta reader for Andr0gene, I first read his story The House Always Wins. While I have read all of his stories since then, this story remains my favorite. Though, “Colorado Games” and his “Confounded” series remain a close second! When “The House Always Wins” was chosen for the CSR’s November story, I decided it was high time I re-read the story, for probably the tenth time. The story “The House Always Wins” follows Jason Carter, or JJ, in the days after he has been kicked out of his home for no other reason than he was gay and was caught in a very compromising situation by his ultra-religious step-father. With very little money and nowhere to go, he points at a map and catches a bus to wherever his finger points to, Las Vegas. After being accidentally injured just outside of a casino, JJ finds himself a guest of the hotel and casino. He’s given time to mend, but eventually he has to be on his way. Before leaving, he decides to try his luck with the slot machines, only to find himself much worse off than he was when his journey began. Now, not only is he homeless, but he’s also completely broke. An unfortunate string of events leads up to an offer that is just too good for JJ to refuse. Michael Black, the owner of the casino that JJ has been staying at, has found himself in a peculiar situation. He needs a boyfriend, yet had neither the time nor the inclination to find one. He proposes a business deal that sounds too good to be true; pretend to be his boyfriend for a month and JJ will walk away with a cool twenty thousand. JJ quickly accepts, after all, he doesn’t really have any other options at the moment. Besides, how hard can it be to pretend? Actually a lot harder than he thought. The story follows the month that JJ spends with Michael. When Michael’s nosy mother shows up, JJ has to make sure she believes that he’s in love with Michael and Michael is in love with him, which includes sharing a bed with the man he’s supposed to love. Lines become blurred to the point where it can be difficult to distinguish exactly what is the truth and what is the lie. “The House Always Wins” in an interesting story and I quickly became engrossed in JJ’s plight. Andr0gene shows his skill with this story in that he hooked me from the start and refused to let go until I finished reading, as evidenced by how many times I have re-read this story. It has quickly become one of my go to stories when I want something that I just know I’m going to enjoy. Thanks for the review, Renee!! Okay guys, share your thoughts AND include your suggestion for next month's CSR!
  13. Happy November to everyone! The seasons just keep on marching along and soon it will be winter, with all the indoor snuggling time the cold brings. For you southern hemisphere folks, you can just beat the heat by staying in the AC too, lol! Either way, you can have a great time reading this month's CSR Book Club selection, The House Always Wins by Andr0gene. The House Always Wins by Andr0gene Length: 51,963 Description: $20,000, 1 month, 1 lie. What a Reader Had to Say: Two things 1) perfect ending to the story, I am glad it didn't change 2) you are an awesome writer but more chapters and more stories hehe. I read you stories, they suckered me write in then boom they are all done. I can't wait for the next story!!! ~ Daithi Happy Reading, and don't forget, the CSR Discussion Day for this story will be on Nov. 25th.
  14. A story with Butts in the title? Where can you go wrong? LOL Check out this month's interview with the author of Wrangler Butts and share your thoughts about his story. Don't forget to vote for next month's story too! Without further ado... I bring you: RedDirtWriter. I love to get to know a bit more about our authors, so how about we start this interview with a little bit about you? What don’t we know? Okay, let me think. I’m not too unique, or at least I don’t think I am. I guess I’d say that I’m a reader first and foremost. I was that kid in grade school that when the public library had their summer reading challenge, I read that many books during the first week. I was the guy in junior high whose dad would yell “Get your damn nose out of those books and get outside and do something useful.” That’s me. I’m perfectly happy to be lost in a world of my own imagination. Okay, a very important question… Vanilla or Chocolate? Oh, that’s an easy one. Vanilla. The stronger the vanilla flavor the better. Now that we have that out of the way, when did you first begin writing? I started writing fiction pretty recently. Wrangler Butt was actually the first fiction I’ve written. Maybe something in the dim recesses of high school, but nothing I can remember. I’d been a long time follower of on-line sites like GA and the stories with rural characters weren’t the way I wanted them to be, so I finally decided either shut up or give it a shot. So I did. Man, my writing has improved since I started, but now the challenge is not to lose my voice behind all the rules. Like everything, it takes practice. But it’s still about the story, and I’ve been making up stories and telling them to anyone who’d listen since I was three or four. Apparently long before I could read, I would flip through the books and make up my own tale based on the illustrations. Who supports you the most? A reader that became a friend, family, fellow authors? I have several loyal readers who keep in touch and are so supportive. Also the person who works with me on the on-line stuff is great to bounce ideas off and see what he thinks. But I was terrified when I sent my first submission. I think it took three days for me to get enough courage to send it. I just knew I’d be shredded, but that’s not what happened at all. I got a few, very gentle, suggestions that I should have someone proof read for me.  Mostly I got great emails that have continued since where my readers share their appreciation of the stories. I’ve actually gotten that email saying “I’m hard and crying, now what do I do?” Definitely reader support has kept me doing it. I’m always a little disappointed when a posting doesn’t get much response. When did you get the idea for Wrangler Butts? Well the name came from a friend of mine in college. She drove a pickup and had a bumper sticker that said “Wrangler Butts Drive Me Nuts” I always thought it was hilarious. But then she also did mud wrestling, so she was a bit of a unique personality. The story itself was total discovery writing. The initial Darrin and Mitch are based on people I knew when I was much younger. Well, more like a combination of several people. But as the stories have evolved, the characters have developed personalities that are uniquely their own. I’ve been writing them now for a couple of years and they’re like old friends. It’s so comfortable to write about them. They have a cameo in a new novel I’m working on, and it was such a nice familiar feeling to be writing about them again. But the little dickens, they still throw me a curve ball from time to time. Can you share a bit about your current work with us? Anything coming up real soon for readers? Oh wow, lots of stuff actually. I tend to have several things going so I can switch around if I need a break from one of them. I’m continuing to work on my current online project “Lariats and Lacrosse Sticks” about two college roommates who fall for each other. My first published piece “Heart of the Pines” is coming out on December 1 under the pen name of Jon Keys as part of DreamSpinner Press’s 2013 Advent Calendar. I also am now one of the “Wednesday Briefs” group and posted the first chapter of a new serial titled “Controller” last week. It’s a story about the ups and downs of someone who’s new to college, and still working on the whole relationship thing. I have another novella “Home Grown” submitted to a publisher and should hear back in December. Fingers crossed. It’s a romance between one of the venders at the farmer’s market and a hard-core foodie who is one of his regular customers and how they’re dealing with baggage that each of them have. A little further out I’m finishing a new story called “Rekindling” that I’m submitting for DreamSpinner Press’s Open Call “Juicy Bits”. I’m also working through the edits on a new contemporary western called “Drawing the Devil”. Set in the homophobic world of rodeo, it’s a story about an up and coming bullrider and one of the rodeo bullfighters (rodeo clowns). Hmm, let’s see. Oh, I recently finished the rough draft on my first M/M/F story. “Three is Just Enough” is about a young polyamorous trio who are working out the intricacies of a relationship between three people. And, in a final fit of insanity, I’m doing NaNoWriMo starting November 1st. “Obsidian Sun” is a story that I’ve been planning for a long time and I’m excited for it to see the light of day. It’s one of those that everyone has, the one you keep back until you’re good enough to do it justice. But I’ve decided to just “Let ‘em buck” as Mitch would say. This will be a first for me, an alternative history fantasy with a cool magic system based on weaving. Wow, it’s a little daunting to see it all written out. I’m really not as crazy as that list looks. There are other plot bunnies, but new ones at this point get put in the plot bunny pasture where they can all play together and keep each other entertained until I need them. One last question. The final question. One you must answer with all honesty… What are you wearing? It’s a lazy cold weekend and I’m taking full advantage of it. I have on a tee, sweatshirt and pants from UnderArmour. Maybe wearing athletic clothes will inspire me to work out. Nah, probably not. LOL! Thanks for the great interview! Okay folks, you know the drill. Share the story love and share you thoughts on the story. Check out the options below for the stories for next month, and don't forget to vote! Hello, My Name Is... by Naptowngirl Attraction by meanderingsNmusings Messy Business by Myiege The House Always Wins by Androgene
  15. October already! Really? Wow! This year is flying by, right? Well this month, for your reading enjoyment, we have a story about something any cowgirl or cowboy can appreciate ... Wrangler butts! Wrangler Butts by Reddirtwriter Length: 85,286 Description: Darrin has had a difficult time, but has resigned himself to academia and solitude. But his new office mate arrives, and he is Darrin's living wet dream. A dark haired masculine cowboy with a little bit of attitude, Mitch is going to shake up Darrin's life. But neither of them knows the highs, and lows, ahead of them. What a Reader Had to Say: I don't understand why there are not a ton of reviews here. This is such hot writing and so very good in all aspects. The story is riveting as are the sex scenes. I am blown away by it all. ~ Jaro_423 This story by Reddirtwriter comes with bonuses... sequels!! This first story in the Wrangler Butts series was just the beginning. If you love what you read, keep going and see what happens in the two following stories: Maverick Cattle Company and Growing Josh. That might be a bit much for a book club month, lol, but you are free to fall in love with the stories and keep reading. Our Discussion day will be October 28th, so get started reading now!
  16. This month's book club selection featured Accidents Happen by Comicfan. The story is a bit longer than our usual, but with 5 weeks to read it, I hope that everyone is ready to discuss! The most votes for our feature today was for an interview with Comicfan, so I hope you all enjoy learning a bit more about our resident prompt guru and Hosted author! First, the hard stuff! Who do you like best, Jerry or Tom? I’m always rooting for Jerry. Are you a person who makes their bed in the morning, or do you not see much point? I need a nice neat bed. I make it every day and clean those sheets too. Chocolate or Vanilla? Oh God, of course chocolate. (my kinda man! lol) What are you wearing? A pair of blue shorts and an old grey shirt with the front cover of Superman from issue number one on it. With a nickname like Comicfan, which comics are your favorite? From the comic strips it is comics like Peanuts, Ziggy, and Garfield. If you are talking comic books well it is more like Justice League, Teen Titans, Flash, and of course Wonder Woman. (Ahh, now the shirt makes sense, lol Makes me wonder though... is he wearing shorts in the US sense or the British, ) Let's talk a bit about writing! Do you have any writing rituals? I like to get into comfortable clothes, put in some nice music and start to write. I can’t create though in silence. I need to be comfortable and relaxed. Do your characters try to make like bunnies and create ever more convoluted plots for you? Or do you have to coax them out of your characters? Okay, most of the time the stories are convoluted enough. I mean I don’t have space ships landing in the middle of an everyday story, but there are enough problems swirling around them to keep the story interesting and moving along. I never have to coax them, although I have tried to gag them to keep them quiet every now and then. What sort of coffee would your characters order? Simple coffee, complicated soy-non-fat-extra-espresso-half-caff-nightmare? Most of my characters are pretty straight forward. Light and sweet would be the drink choice. I rarely have a diva amongst mine. Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members. I have a very close knit group of friends that I met in college. They have supported me and offered another set of eyes on some of my projects over the years. It is basically because of that support I felt comfortable enough with my own work to begin to look for outlets for it. Thus, I finally began posting on GA. If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor? I’ve been lucky to work with some really great people on the site. I am always open to learning from all of them, but I have worked most often with Renee Stevens. She has shown me a few things when writing. Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest? Considering I work on the prompts and help with the anthologies, I see a lot of new writers. Sometimes the prompts entice someone to finally venture forth and put out their first piece of writing here. I’ve enjoyed the works of Myiege, Joann, Kitt, and Never Surrender as they have all been active participants in the prompts. Hopefully people will read their work and encourage them to keep writing. What has been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What has been the best compliment? Like anyone else you will have people love and hate your work. I don’t know if I am rare or not, but I do post an email for people to contact me if they wish to. Knowing that others will not see a comment offers the reviewer a sense of privacy and sometimes they take advantage. I’ve been told by one person after they read End in the Beginning for an anthology that I write sentimental crap, with unbelievable dialogue, and I should consider just leaving the work to those who could write. My response to that was The Escape of John Doe. It seemed to end the idea that I am just not able to write. I’ve also had someone write to me telling me that they enjoyed my stories and share them with their friends. Knowing my work is appreciated and shared makes writing them worth the rewrites, aggravation, and problems any writer faces when looking at a blank sheet of paper or screen. What inspired you to write Accidents Happen? Like the main character, Charlie, I was going through a lot of changes in my own life. I had just lost my mother the year before, while she was having heart surgery. My father’s health had taken a nose dive and I had just moved back to Long Island. I had found Gay Authors and been reading the works of many authors, but finally decided to I wanted to comment so I joined. After talking to some people in chat, I figured if I wanted to write again, this seemed to be a fairly supportive environment to do it. So I began to think consider the last time my life had gone through so many changes and realized it was just as I was getting out of college. Within just a few minutes Charlie was born and I then wrote out a character sheet for Charlie and all the main characters. Wasn’t much longer till it began to appear each week and while not perfect, at least it was well accepted by those here at GA. Whew! Comicfan answered a lot of questions. Thank you so much! I appreciate you letting us in and telling us more about yourself. Now let's share some of that feedback all authors love so much. If you enjoyed reading Accident's Happen, let him know. Share you thoughts, a review, or questions for Comicfan. If you haven't had a chance to read the story yet, check it out here. Options for October: In the Shadow of the Dragon Skeletons of the Future Marcus and the Slave Wrangler Butts Don't forget to vote for your reading choice!
  17. It's September already! I'm off on the last summer hurrah, a family camping weekend, but I've managed to bring the September selection to you for your reading enjoyment! Per your voting (thank you to everyone who did the poll!) this month's selection is .... Accidents Happen by Comicfan Length: 93,993 Description: Charlie's whole life has been a series of accidents. He often joked that if it wasn't for bad luck he wouldn't be here. But now that everything is changing again in his life what will this accident bring to him? What a Reader Had to Say: I started reading this story right before I saw people nominating it for the Reader's Choice Awards. I've been reading it on an off ever since. I finally finished. It was such a wonderful story. It made me cry, made me laugh, made me cry again. ~ From Lisa Okay, come back for the discussion day on September 30th, which gives you plenty of time to make it through this novel. Also, don't forget to check out the poll, so you can help pick out the post for that day.
  18. Welcome back to another Discussion day with the Can't Stop Reading Blog Book Club. Whew, is that a mouthful. What isn't a mouthful is the story that is the subject of today's discussion. Quite a bit of the problem we're introduced to right away is that fact that one character doesn't talk at all, at least not out loud. I hope everyone is ready to discuss their thoughts about Don't Shout by Sasha Distan. First, though, we're going to learn a bit more about Sasha, who I subjected to another one of my interviews! When did you first consider yourself a writer? 2007, the year I turned 20. I’d been writing since I was like 9, and writing online for all the world to see since I was 16. But 2007 was the year I wrote my first book. I entered NanoWriMo because my Godfather, who gave me most of my writing advice asked me to for his birthday. I entered, and I won. That was the point when writing stopped becoming just a hobby and started becoming something I defined myself by too. Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing? Mostly, allowing my brain to finish a sentence before my hands catch up. I tend to get overexcited, then you get lots of errors, especially continuity ones. I make no secret that I write quickly, as some people will know, I wrote the whole of Don’t Shout in something like 28 days flat. It took up half of February and half of March, which is why the weather that Cole experiences on the farm is so awful. Anyone in my part of England may recall that those were the two months where it basically rained every day. The writing is fine, it’s the not writing which I find challenging. I don’t really think up my characters, they just show. If they don’t show, I don’t write. I hate not writing. Do your characters try to make like bunnies and create ever more convoluted plots for you? Or do you have to coax them out of your characters? No, they pretty much run with the story and I try to keep up and not burn my fingers. There were a couple of scenes that never made in into Don’t Shout (an awesome Cole-is-thick cinema moment and some riding-instruction stuff that was going to be building between Cole and his little sister) because by the time I’d gotten to the keyboard, the boys had moved on and there was something else to write down furiously. So how did you come up with your idea for Don’t Shout? The inspiration for Don’t Shout…. Is sort of tricky to explain. I was reading a story on another site (I didn’t know about GA then and I hadn’t found my new family here) which featured a boy who for some unexplained reason didn’t talk. It was appallingly written and I didn’t read more than two short chapters in which nothing of note happened but the apparent shy and mute boy had sex with his friend a lot. The whole thing was nonsense. I went to bed thinking “Wouldn’t it be interesting to write about a couple who maybe couldn’t communicate easily?” And then there they were. The story, both the boys, Wilton and his (fabulous) guitar, Jared’s over protective twin sister, all laid out for my with about the first two pages, verbatim, of the first chapter, in my head. Then Cole turns and looks at me and goes “Well, get on with it.” So I did. I met a friend during NanoWriMo who signed, and she’d taught us a few bits. Let me tell you, she, and various deaf-signing YouTube videos, got a lot of attention that month. I bought a book on BSL and studied up. The kids (I teach) thought I was amazing and nuts. Sometimes we sign to each other in class, mostly emotions and stuff. They seem to think I rock. What is your favorite part of Don’t Shout? I have a couple of favorite moments. I love the end of Chapter 5, where the boys are riding Dune on Blackrock Farm, and the sun comes over the lake. I love that moment because I was there, Blackrock farm exists, under another name, and I have ridden my horse into that sunset. It’s a great moment to be in. The photos of Cole and Jared though are my favourite things though, the way they keep the boys going when they are physically apart. I can see that picture of Cole, in love, in his truck in the moonlight, so clearly I’m surprised sometimes that it doesn’t exist. How did you find your way to Gay Authors? Cannd. I was referred by a user who got in contact with me through a lesser site that shall remain nameless. GA came highly recommended and when I started branching out, I decided I wanted an actually community to branch out to. I like it here *sits* I think I’ll stay. Okay, now a bit about you! I know you recently got married, congrats! Does your spouse read your stories? Thank you, married life rocks. Short answer, no. Long answer, he promises that he will read something I wrote… one day. He’s a proper geek, and it’s not really his sort of thing. I don’t write in code. Where do you do most of your writing? The biggest chunk of my writing is done on the sofa. I write on a little 10 inch netbook, and I have an ordinary sized PC playing music, movies, or episodes of old TV shows. I do quite a lot of writing on the train, at school at lunch times, and sometimes in the pub. The best place I wrote in was at The Workshop where I trained as a jeweler, lots of other people being quietly creative, good music in the background and whirr of dentist drills. The weirdest place I ever wrote was in the tattoo studio while getting tattooed. Do you eat your vegetables? Yes. I eat everything. But if a meal doesn’t have meat in it, I will lay back my ears and get stubborn. And oh so very important … Chocolate or Vanilla?. Vanilla with chocolate ganache sauce. But I’d rather have lemon sorbet with a key lime pie. Thank you Sasha, for putting up with my questions! Okay... now I'm going to open up the floor to readers to discuss the story. Don't forget to check out the poll above and vote on your choice for September's CSR story selection. Accidents Happen be Comicfan Colorado Game by Androgene The Paladin by David McLeod
  19. August already! Summer, at least summer here in the Northern hemisphere, has been flying by. I'm sure those of you still in winter are ready for a bit of warmth and a new season too. But first, we have August to get though. Reading this month's CSR Book Club selection just might pass a bit of time for you. Don't Shout by Sasha Distan Length: 52,675 Rating: Mature Description: Cole is fascinated by a boy who won't talk to him and has no idea how to be gay in a world in which a man's worth is measured by his skill in working the land and riding quad bikes. Jared thinks he's happy with his secret lover but when a boy who can't communicate with him puts in the effort to try realises that secret sex-friends might not be enough and even good boys get love too. What a Reader Said: I really like this story, especially how you have taken the time to develop Cole's character and led us all to the discovery of Jared's deafness. Cole is such a sweet hot tough guy. He has fallen hard, but will be the most true friend Jared ever had if he lets him. I can't wait to read more. ~ From JohnnyJon1 Okay, readers, have fun with this story! It's the first one I read of this author's, though I found it off-site before Sasha came here, and I was glad to see it posted on GA. Make sure you come back for the CSR Discussion day on August 26th!
  20. Welcome to the CSR Discussion Day for July! This month we featured The Degan Incident by Rob Colton. His first story here on GA was immensely popular and we were lucky enough to get him to share a little about himself, his thoughts regarding his story, and his upcoming story as well for our discussion! I hope you enjoy this interview with Rob Colton! *Staff note for those who like to favorite stories and chapters: We've increased your daily likes, so now you can show your appreciation even more! As I always like to start … time to share all about you. Or just one or two things. No need for an autobiography, but tell the readers a few things they might not know. I grew up in Michigan, so many of my early stories are set there. I got married to my partner in June of this year, on the day of our ten year anniversary. Do you eat your fruits and vegetables? I love fruits, but I have to admit, I’m not big on vegetables. (At least the ones that are good for you.) Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate, definitely! When did you first consider yourself a writer? I think it really hit me when I received the contract for my first novella, "The Ranch Foreman." It is to be published by Dreamspinner Press this fall. How did you get inspired for the foray into sci-fi after your many contemporary stories? I love Sci-Fi! It’s one of my favorite genres of movie/TV. Even though this story is sci-fi, it still incorporates elements that make it a "RobCub/Rob Colton" story. How did you come up with your title? The original working filename was “Space Beast”. Obviously, that wasn’t a very good title! When Dashel arrives to rescue Devin, he says something about causing an interstellar incident. As soon as I wrote that line, it clicked and I immediately knew the title. I think the title has a very "sci-fi" feel to it. What’s your favorite part of The Degan Incident? I think my favorite parts are the scenes with Devin and Bastian's father, Dashel. I also have a fondness for Bastian's pet banti, Mishu. You received a lot of feedback for the story; was there any one review you really treasured? I love all of the feedback I get. My favorites are the ones where people who normally wouldn't read a story like this (sci-fi, m/m, mpreg, etc.) gave it a shot and were pulled in and ended up enjoying it. I know you’ve went on to write a second story in this series that we get to share here on GA with our Premium supporters. How about a short blurb to whet their appetites for more? "The Cassini Mission" features a character from "The Degan Incident", exobiologist Aron Adler. Not strictly a sequel, "Cassini" features new characters and builds on the events from the first book. Dr. Aron Adler is ordered to take part in a rescue mission to a research colony located on an uninhabited planet in the outer rim. He is to immediately report to the U.S.C. Cassini, which will take Aron, two other scientists, and a unit of Union Marines to the colony. Once there, they are to assess the situation and retrieve any data or specimens. Formerly a scientist in the Union Navy, Aron was dishonorably discharged following a court-martial for failing to obey orders. Stepping foot on the Cassini brings up old feelings he would rather forget. Shunned by the crew of the Cassini, Aron finds comfort in the arms—and bed—of Marine sergeant Kane Robertson. Upon reaching the colony, it becomes apparent that not everything is as it seems. Once again, Aron is faced with a difficult decision: follow orders or follow his heart. Okay, final question … you are planning on writing a third story in this series, right? The epilogue of “The Cassini Mission” sets up a third story quite nicely, don't you think? I already have a title in mind and I’ve also outlined the plot… Now I just need lots of extra time to write it all down! I do think the epilogue sets up the next story quite well! Having had the privilege of reading both stories, I know I cannot wait to find out what else you have to share! And congratulations on your upcoming published eBook and marriage; those are both wonderful events to celebrate! Thank you so much for participating in this month's CSR event and for taking the time to share a bit of yourself with our readers! Okay everyone, now let's hear from you! What did you think of the The Degan Incident? What are you hoping to see in the next story? Don't forget to suggest a story you'd like to see featured for August!
  21. Check out this month's selection ... The Degan Incident by Rob Colton (formerly Robcub32). This science fiction story is one of my favorites and had a huge following. I really hope some of his fans come and comment here on the discussion day, July 29th. We'll be featuring an interview with Rob and some sneak peek info from his next work ... The Cassini Mission! Oh, and check out this great cover Rob had made! Click the cover to read the story now! Length: 58,679 Description: Lonely spaceport worker Devin McSmith meets Bastian Drago, an exotic and beastly alien from the planet Dega, and begins an adventure that takes him to the stars and beyond. A Reader Said: That cliffhanger was cruel and unusual punishment Rob!! I felt like I was at a buffet, starving and someone yanked my plate. Smooth though, real smooth.lol. Seems there's more to that Rando than just an old fling. I have a feeling the fur will fly. I especially enjoyed the description of the planet. I laughed out loud about the hover car lesson. Now, how I'm going to be able to wait till Friday for the next post is beyond me. Don't forget to come back for the Discussion Day: July 29th!
  22. ANNOUNCEMENT: Please check out our reminder that political posts are not allowed in GA Forums Thank you, and now back to Can't Stop Reading Discussion Day for Reach, by Cassie Q! Has everyone read the story for this month? I hope so, because it was really good! Cassie's Reach is worth the effort to untangle the wicked weave of the twisted plot she wrote. Do you know arousal?" To make his intentions more clear, Chad stepped forward, trapping the teen against the wall and blatantly invading his personal space. ... So much of this story revolved around sex and procreation ... which totally ignored love. I love dystopian style stories, or ones where people are forced to struggle to live, but Cassie's story took a tack I don't see that often. I loved what she did with the scenes between Chad and Tibial in the beginning. It was a rough read though. So much of had me twisting inside, squirming in my chair. Grand passion, drama, love triangles ... babies! Then... the ending. Whew. I soooo needed that ending! Tibial's journey from awkward boy who only knew how to do what he was told to strong adult who went after what he wanted was a great transition. So, what were your thoughts on Cassie's story? P.S. A few notes. Don't forget to suggest a favorite story or author for next month's CSR! Anywhere from 20 to 90k stories, by any author group, are open for selection.
  23. Happy June! Jeez, summer is here already. I'm shocked, I tell you. This year has absolutely flown by. I thought this week I'd feature a great author you'll also be seeing in the Summer Premium Anthology, and following site eBook ... CassieQ! You have 3 weeks to read this selection before our Discussion day on June 24th! Reach by Cassie Q Length: 51,113 Description: In a world similar to ours, a young man must take his final step into adulthood. After a cruel initiation however, Tibial finds himself torn...between who he is supposed to love, but doesn't and who he shouldn't love, but does. Some Thoughts From a Reader: Yettie One said, "What a wickedly confusing thing you have woven here Cassie. Very clever indeed." I hope you enjoy this month's selection. Remember, our Discussion day will take place on June 24th. Happy Reading!
  24. Can you believe summer is almost here? Well, it is! But first, first we get to discuss some very interesting anthologies from the last few years voted as the best of each year ... by you! Well, the yous that were around each year when the site voted for the Reader's Choice Awards. In this case, we're discussing 4 stories from 2010, 2011, and 2012. Welcome to May's CSR discussion day. 2010: A Chance Encounter by Jian Sierra (tie) (Contemporary Drama) 2010: The Search for Pandora by Graeme (tie) (Sci-Fi) 2011: It Was A Holy Day by Lugh (Sci-Fi) 2012: A Friend In Need by Andy021278 (Contemporary Drama) So, the first thing we decided earlier this month to do was to share our favorite lines for the stories we read. So, what were your thoughts? Favorite lines? Do you have any questions for the authors? That was the second element of this month's discussion day. I didn't get any questions in advance, but authors promise to try and reply if you readers have any pressing NEED to know inquiries. As always don't forget to post your thoughts for next month's selection!
  25. For May's Can't Stop Reading Book Club I decided to go an easy way out and pick short stories I know are site favorites since we were avoiding a novel. So, for this month we will be reading the past 3 year's Reader's Choice Best Anthology award winners! We'll have 4 stories, not 3, because the 2010 winners tied. I hope you enjoy reading one, or all, of these. HELP!!!: I'd love some feedback from participants for this month's discussion day. What would you like the format to be? More reviews? Thoughts on writing these stories from the authors? Include a question(s) posed by participants shared here to ask the authors, like a custom interview? Ask each reader to pick their favorite line from each story and why for the discussion day? 2010: A Chance Encounter by Jian Sierra (tie) (Contemporary Drama) Length: 6,729 Description: Due to their personal circumstances, Bill and Nate only had a day together. But as they get to know each other, something more than physical attraction developed. What happens when the day comes to an end? 2010: The Search for Pandora by Graeme (tie) (Sci-Fi) Length: 4,843 Description: Iswirl and Herk are searching for Herk's sister and they are down to their last lead. 2011: It Was A Holy Day by Lugh (Sci-Fi) Length: 16,493 Description: Prince Anarix is finally Bound. However, much to his father’s displeasure he cannot recall who that might be. Therefore, the King has given his only son until the moon turns to locate his mate or join the priesthood and forfeit the crown. 2012: A Friend In Need by Andy021278 (Contemporary Drama) Length: 3,812 Description: Michael has been through a lot, and his best friend Gavin has been there with him through it all. Michael now needs a kidney transplant. Just how far will Gavin go for Michael? With a little over 35k to read of varying styles, authors, and genres there should be something for everyone! I hope you enjoy these stories and are prepared to come back on May 27th for the discussion day. Don't forget to comment on my question; I want to keep this book club alive, please help me do so by making it interesting for everyone involved!
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