AMLKoski

I always discuss full transparency with you guys and I always pride myself on full transparency. As well as taking accountability and making corrections. So leading off from that. 
          	
          	I have removed the new Tansy of the Wilds cover. The franken-Xer'tal that I made had heavy AI from my reference images. When I made it I had searched with 'No AI' to try and remove the AI from the image searches. I thought I was safe. I was not. 
          	
          	I did not do my due diligence. That is on me. I was relying on things that worked prior that no longer worked and I was unaware. This is not an excuse. I should have caught that and that is on me. 
          	
          	I do not like generative AI and I do not use it. I actual pride myself on that. The fact I missed it in this instance, sits heavily on me. So I have removed the cover until I can get that corrected.
          	
          	I want to apologize for that. I should have paid more attention and I should have caught that. That is on me. 
          	
          	If this has lost me some credibility with you guys, that is absolutely fair. I understand completely. I lost some credibility in myself. 
          	
          	Once again, I apologize for this and I'm going to do my best to rectify this issue. 

annievwinter

@AMLKoski Please don´t worry about sth like this. ❤️
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jagraves

@AMLKoski you caught the mistake and owned it. Most wouldn't. I love your writting and thats why I follow you and reread your books so much. There cover is just a bonus. 
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AMLKoski

@ClumsyPupper thanks. Im usually really good abour catching them. But I honestly thought I was okay doing the 'No AI' results because usually that keeps them out. It sucks that it no longer does. Very frustrating actually. 
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AMLKoski

I always discuss full transparency with you guys and I always pride myself on full transparency. As well as taking accountability and making corrections. So leading off from that. 
          
          I have removed the new Tansy of the Wilds cover. The franken-Xer'tal that I made had heavy AI from my reference images. When I made it I had searched with 'No AI' to try and remove the AI from the image searches. I thought I was safe. I was not. 
          
          I did not do my due diligence. That is on me. I was relying on things that worked prior that no longer worked and I was unaware. This is not an excuse. I should have caught that and that is on me. 
          
          I do not like generative AI and I do not use it. I actual pride myself on that. The fact I missed it in this instance, sits heavily on me. So I have removed the cover until I can get that corrected.
          
          I want to apologize for that. I should have paid more attention and I should have caught that. That is on me. 
          
          If this has lost me some credibility with you guys, that is absolutely fair. I understand completely. I lost some credibility in myself. 
          
          Once again, I apologize for this and I'm going to do my best to rectify this issue. 

annievwinter

@AMLKoski Please don´t worry about sth like this. ❤️
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jagraves

@AMLKoski you caught the mistake and owned it. Most wouldn't. I love your writting and thats why I follow you and reread your books so much. There cover is just a bonus. 
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AMLKoski

@ClumsyPupper thanks. Im usually really good abour catching them. But I honestly thought I was okay doing the 'No AI' results because usually that keeps them out. It sucks that it no longer does. Very frustrating actually. 
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AMLKoski

My laptop is done! 
          
          Im gunna be picking her up in about ten minutes so she will be back in my hands and Ill be so relieved. Then I can get back to writing, PROPERLY, with a fully functional keyboard at that and mouse pad. 
          
          Whooooo!

MartinsAtlantis

@AMLKoski, congrats!!  Now, get back at it, you're on a deadline!!  *snicker*
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readerchick70

@AMLKoski I'm so happy I could cry. Literally. 
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VailedStarz

@AMLKoski  
            YaaaY! I'm so happy for you 
            (us too ofc)
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AMLKoski

Laptop update!
          
          Parts should arrive this week! This means I could, fingers crossed, get my laptop back by the end of the week. 
          
          Im super glad that i will hopefully get her back by the end of the week. I have been waaaay too stressed about it. I swear it is my emotional support laptop. Ive even asked if I can have the space bar cap back. Mainly because that space bar has been with me and has has over 3 million words written on it. 
          
          Thats full blown history right there! Lol
          
          Just wanted to give yall an update. 
          
          Cheers!

VailedStarz

@AMLKoski  
            I'm so glad for you! & us too. That said, I agree with watwatgoat. We will celebrate in full when it's back 
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watwatgoat

Huzzah! Tho we’ll wait on throwing a full celebration until it is safely in your presence :)
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TSizzled

I have read your first 3 book from the forgotten series and I love them. I've read A Cold Wind Blows like 5 times!!

Bxcyted

I’ve read almost all the books you have available, and they are great, but the only one I have read multiple times start to end is “A Cold Wind Blows “. So to hear others have as well seems to validate how good that particular book must be. 
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AMLKoski

Update on my laptop. One of the parts is still 7-10 days away. I'm jonsing so hard r/n but I have nothing else to write on and Im like nuuuuuuh! It was only supposed to be a week! 
          
          Not even kidding, I'm super stressed. My laptop never leaves my house and having it away from me for long periods of time freaks me out. I swear its my emotional support laptop. 
          
          She's been with me since 2016. A full decade. Im like I want my little lady back! She needs the work done but shes gunna sit on a shelf for the next 2 weeks cause repairs might take another few days AFTER the part comes in. 
          
          *cries*

AMLKoski

@watwatgoat absolutely! Also the mail gods, need that package to arrive sooner rather than later!
            @Bessie1914 i appreciate it! My anxiety is NOT helping me atm. I swear its an emotional support laptop
            @KobusOpHoogte not a lot. The local repair guys have low rates and the repairs aren't going to be much, an hour and a half abouts. So its only like 160 for repair costs. The parts are cheap too. And all together it doesn't add up to the $1,200 price tag my laptop equivalents have. 
            
             @KimTracey thats very true. I dont really have $1,200 to spare on a laptop of equivalent specs but I have 500 set aside for all the repairs. 
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KimTracey

@KobusOpHoogte  it’s a labour of of love to her or maybe  some people carnt afford a new one 
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AMLKoski

Hey guys!
          
          Just posted a new update to A Little Left to Give. This is because my laptop mouse pad has kinda... well given up the ghost. I need to send my computer in to get some repairs done so I figured I could give you guys an update before I cant touch my laptop for over a week while it gets repaired. 
          
          (Im absolutely devastated! I was like NOOOOOOO! But she can get repaired and it will be okay. I just need to be without her for a bit.)
          
          Im also having the keyboard replaced because the space bar has pretty much worn through and is getting a bit hit or miss when pushing it. So shes getting some serious self-care. 
          
          I hope to be writing again once she's all put back together. 
          
          Cheers!

AMLKoski

Guys!
          
          I managed to write some for A Little Left to Give and it was EASY! I think ive kicked this slump and given a bit more time (i want to have a few chapters finished), I can start posting for ALLtG again!
          
          Whooo!

readerchick70

@AMLKoski I'm happy you are able to write again. Trying to find books that matches your level has been something else. 
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VailedStarz

@AMLKoski yay!
            I'm so glad you've gotten past this - for you as well as for us
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AMLKoski

I want to wish all my readers a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from me to you! I hope you have a joyful and happy day!
          
          Cheers!
          
          Anna

alphaqueenred

@AMLKoski Merry Christmas to you as well. 
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trishdanvers

@AMLKoski Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤️❤️❤️
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