Hello!
Bad news: I am sorry this is not a story update/new chapter.
Good news: I am making a chapter bundle. I am also nearly done with my school year and will have more time to dive back into writing.
As I begin to write/work on the chapter bundle more and more. I find myself having several questions for you all.
I greatly appreciate any/all constructive-feedback I receive. And I appreciate every single one of you who read my story; and I want to be able to write this story that I am so passionate, while also making the reading experience enjoyable for the readers.
Therefore, here are MY questions (below I will answer some of YOUR questions and also include a little fun-character Q&A)
1) Pacing: Do you feel I should move faster or slower?
2) More or less of ____: Besides having more Mollie and Dominick moments - which I promise are coming - are there any character you feel should be more prominent or less?
3) I notice many people dislike Tyde and I am curious as to why?
4) Flashbacks: How many would YOU like to see? (I already have planned out a couple) Or do you prefer exposition - me telling you what happened instead is showing -?
5) Not writing related simply a question: Does anyone have any theories? (I like to read/see theories/guesses regarding the story)
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ALRIGHT, now fun character Q&A!!!
Q: Worst Subject in school?
A:
Dominick - Chemistry
Katie - Calculus and Trigonometry
Linkon - All of them... well, I did okay in History
Tyde: English Literature and Composition
Aria: Physics
Q: Okay, hypothetical. Mollie is a teenager and dating a bad-boy? What do you do?
A:
Dominick: Simple. Open the front door with a gun and start counting back from 5.
Katie: Have a calm talk with her expressing my concern and disapproval of her boyfriend. Or frame him as a drug dealer.
Linkon: Call the parents and inform them of the tragic accident involving their son falling on to a knife... multiple times.
Tyde: Probably move Mollie out of the state and become a nun.
Aria: Introduce him to my parents... and if that does not work, go with Tyde's nun idea
Q: For Katie/Dominick and Tyde/Linkon. Share an embarrassing childhood secret about one another, GO!
A:
Dominick - Katie used to pee when she had a bath so much she had to start taking showers when she was three.
Katie: Dominick was afraid of Buttercup from Powerpuff Girls till he was nine.
Linkon: Not so much embarrassing as weird. One Christmas, all Tyde wanted was to grow a beard and mustache because she wanted to keep her face warm when she went outside during winter.
Tyde: Linkon used to fake having a deep-voice because he was a late bloomer; and kept being mistaken for me when he'd answer the phone.
Q: We already know Dominick (and Tyde's) and Katie's relationship statuses. What about Linkon and Aria?
A:
Linkon - In a committed relationship with sleep and food (single).
Aria - In a relationship.
Q: Best piece of advice to survive school?
A:
Dominick - Do the work, even if you get a C or D, better than failing.
Katie - Don't be afraid to ask questions when teachers give you an option to.
Linkon: Everyday you manage to get through without stabbing *ssholes in your class is a successful day.
Tyde: That's all you are going to say! Linkon!
Linkon (again): Okay, fine. Listen, disclaimer or side note, please do not ever stab people, people that kills people, and it's mean and a d*ck move. Do not be a d*ck!)
Tyde: Good. Advice... hmm.. join clubs that you are interested in.
Aria: Take it one day at a time.
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Okay, my turn to answer some
of YOUR questions (feel free to also leave some in comments, if I don't get to them).
Q: Will the Wilton's show up again?
A: Yes. Not saying when or how, because spoilers. Sorry.
Q: Any twists and turns we can expect soon?
A: Possibly.
Q: Babies/Marriage/Engagement/Break Ups/DRAMA?!?!
A: (not in order). Yes, no, no, yes, yes.
Q: Why did you choose the particular storyline for Katie you did
A: Back in 2015, when I decided to make No Shame, I knew I wanted to address such a crucial topics in a deeper way. I felt that having a secondary character have this storyline would not fully carry the effect on the story/on the reader.
Choosing to actually pursue the huge aspect of the storyline was quite hard and I had doubts and was apprehensive. I took years researching and talking with people, and I am continuing to do so, in order to properly and respectfully cover this topic. This storyline is defiantly going to be difficult to read/write, especially as it progresses and reaches certain points.
I want to make it clear, that while the story contains certain mature elements. The story and characters, same as people, are more than elements of their lives, parts of their past. This story is one of family, growing up, facing hardships, healing, and so much more. I hope that I can do this story just and continue to deliver the level of work I expect of myself and you all expect of me.
Q: How much do you draw from your own life when writing?
A: I take away/use what I can. Example: Dominick's complex/strained relationship with his mother - having a love for her but also hating her - I drew inspiration from one of my relationships with a non-parental family member of mine.
Q: Third book?!
A: At this moment, the answer is no. No plans at this moment, but maybe down the road.
Where I plan to leave this book, I feel is a good point that I'd be happy with leaving the characters at.
Q: Why do you censor curse words?
A: Main reason, members of my family read this story. Don't want to give granny a heart attack, it would make the funeral so awkward.
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That is all for now, thank you all very much for your patience. I know I sound like a broken-record, but honestly I am so grateful for all of you and your patience & support.
Hope to be back to writing a lot more soon. Until then, stay good, stay healthy, and stay safe
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