AMDB81
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Hi Everyone,
Yes, I am still alive, though I do wonder sometimes...lol. I have had some personal things I have to deal with over last few weeks and I just couldn't write. It also didn't help when I was ready to get back to writing, I receive yet, another negative comment basically accusing me of writing abuse. I really try to let those roll off my back, but sometimes accusations hurt worse than throwing rocks at someone. And it confuses me terribly why people feel the need to say such hurtful and negative things when they have no intention of continuing to read your story anyway. I mean, I am not forcing anyone to read this, people are allowed to quit reading it at any time they chose. Plus, I don't get paid to do this, the thousands of pages, I have literally written, were because I love my story. But shoot-fire, people do not mind telling you what "they" think of the story you labored hours and hours over.
Anyway, though others negative opinions shouldn't keep me from writing for those of you who have been so faithful and dedicated...it still drags me down for a while. Eventually, I do find my feet again and trudge onward but there are times when it takes me a bit longer to get back into it again.
But for those few of you still hanging around, I am working on it again. I hope to get it out soon and move onward...yet again. :/ Thank you all, you are truly wonderful, amazing people and I do appreciate each and every one of you.
So, I'll see you in the next chapter.....soon, I promise....~Annette <3 <3
AMDB81
@AndiVelaSingh I completely understand how characters, even fictional ones, can trigger us. lol. I'm not laughing at you, laughing with you because it has happened to me too, that a character just rubs me the wrong way. ;) I have come to the conclusion, especially in regards to Jake, that the moment certain readers hit the chapter about all his "rules", that those who lash out about it, or even for those it causes to bristle a little, are most likely the ones who have a touch...and I put this mildly, of a rebellious spirit...lol. And I would bet money they don't like being told what to do. I only recognize it because it hits me the same way...lol. I imagine, all those it bothers, would be spending a lot of time over Jake's knee in real life...lol! ;)
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AMDB81
Hi dear, thank for you encouragement. Like I said, normally I let that crap roll off my back, but sometimes, it just hits a certain way that is hard to shake. I do have that disclosure in my profile, but I get it that no one really reads anyone's profile. I will consider placing a disclosure at the beginning of each book, so thank you for that suggestion. I am also aware that my character, Dameon, in the Lexi series is a kind of a big, hard-ass. I purposely created him that way for two reasons. One...I needed someone different than Jake. Two...my intentions was to really have his character grow, change as his life changes around him. It appears people want everyone to be great in the beginning. I wanted him hard and almost coldish, like everything is out of duty for him. And then watch him grow to being motivated by love for his family. But that whole series is on hold anyway, so who knows what is going to happen. I do want you to know how much I appreciate you reaching out to me. I truly does mean a lot and I know you understand exactly where I am coming from. I am back to writing...it's been slow but I can feel the excitement returning, so hopefully I will be back soon. And thank you again... <3 <3
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ariajayde
Has raising Lexi been removed?
livelaughmusic01
@ariajayde right it's almost been 5 months I'm really worried I really hope she's just taking a break and nothing bad has happened
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livelaughmusic01
@bbyaviexoxo wattpad probably did it. I don't see Annette deleting one of her books. Nor do I see her seeing all these messages of concern and not say anything. To say I'm worried about her is an understatement
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luv2eattt_
Just want to hug you and wish you the best! I hope you’re ok
SMase01
Happy New Year 2026, friend! I hope it's amazing!
kaydenweiss
Happy new year hon. Wishing you the best
livelaughmusic01
Okay I'm seriously starting to get really worried. You've never gone this long without at least checking in. Ngl I typed your name and your username into Google to see if I could find any information (I didn't find any) bc I'm that worried about you please Annette even if you never update your story again PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE just let us know you're okay. You've been radio silent since August 23 it's been over 4 months please Annette just let us know you're okay.
livelaughmusic01
@livelaughmusic01 I just looked and I think her email is gone as well bc her emails are completely gone from my received emails from her
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FrogApology
Hey queen, I truly hope you are okay, miss you loads.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Unknown_girl_234574
I'm really worried. I hope your okay. I miss your books.
Have a merry Christmas and happy new year.
luv2eattt_
Miss you heaps. I hope that whatever’s happened you’re at peace and you’re okay.
livelaughmusic01
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years Annette to you and your family I hope you're doing well. I miss you so much I hope you come back soon even if it's just checking in to let us know you're doing okay