AndiJFeron

Hello, everyone! I took a break for a while. I'm posting two books on here. That's all I plan on putting on here for now. One for each of my other pen names. I have a friend who wants to read them, and this is the easiest way. I'm not sure how fast I'll upload. Maybe once or twice a week. I'll maybe post faster if people are enjoying one or both. I hope all of you are doing well.

I posted three stories I'm going to try to keep up with for the Wattys ongoing contest. I’m not sure if I’ll actually enter them, but I'm hoping it motivates me to keep up with them. Two I started a while ago and have wanted to finish for some time. I'm excited to finally complete them. 

Is anyone trying for the Wattys this year? I'm thinking about doing the ongoing thing to motivate myself, which is what I really need right now. Having to make sure I update each week would be beneficial to me in a lot of ways. What is everyone's plans for this year?

Please get better soon!! D: I hope you recover fully and swiftly! Get plenty of rest and don't forget to get sunlight and stay hydrated :") Please take care!

Decided I’m not going to continue in the ONC this year. My personal life has been chaotic, and it’s taking me a bit to bounce back. But I look forward to cheering for all of you still in the contest. Maybe I’ll give it another try next year. 

I am officially deep in writer's burn out. I wrote an article on this and have been here once before. It's what brought me to Wattpad in the first place. That time I was still writing some. But I haven't been able to type anything in days. Logically telling myself not to panic while emotionally panicking is where I'm at right now. But I make choices based on instinct, and it is telling me to take a step back instead of pushing things right now. How is everyone else doing with their writing?

As a self published author, you aren't sure certain things will happen for you. I applied to have my books Illaria and the Marked Lands, Slot 47,  and Starlings on My Window Sill to be included in this big author event in my area.
          
          All authors will have signed copies of the chosen books placed into local libraries. The librarians were reading all the books submitted, so I was told competition was steep.
          
          I found out today all three of the books I applied with, were chosen to be included, and I’ll be a featured author at the event. It feels very surreal and unexpected. 
          
          It's a dream come true to have my books in a library!

I’m thinking of doing ONC this year. Anyone else thinking you will or for sure doing so?

As writers/authors, we have an ethical responsibility if we intend to share our writing. That doesn't mean you can't write something just for fun that doesn't have any deep meaning. You absolutely can. Nothing is wrong with that. 
          
          The problem comes when the writing is unethical, irresponsible, and down right wrong. It's not okay to write explicit scenes between a minor and an adult and call it “age gap” trope. 
          
          It’s not okay to write non-consensual touching and calling it the “way guys are.” 
          
          It's not okay for a character to physically and verbally abuse another character and call it “alpha, hot, sexy”. 
          
          It’s not okay to glorify trafficking and call the traffickers “good people” because they took vulnerable people off the streets. 
          
          None of that is okay. As writers we have a responsibility to do better. To not put this stuff into the world and make it acceptable. Because it’s not. Abuse and assult and everything I mentioned can't be “just a fantasy” or “just a book”. It's wrong, and I'm tired of seeing it praised. So young people think it's the kind of relationship they should have and want. 
          
          I'm tired of seeing these in an abundance of books.

Important Announcements. Posting from  Berry Patch. Duncana and I wanted to let you know what's going on with us. First, we will fully finish the Berry Pancake awards. Rest assured if you entered, you will get results. 
          
          We felt the responsible thing to do is to let you know why we are moving slower than usual. A couple of weeks ago my mom was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of brain cancer. They removed an apple sized tumor from her brain. 
          
          The doctor gave her 6-18 months to live with treatment. She was getting ready to start intense chemo and radiation, but I just received a call that she is falling and incoherent like before they removed the tumor. It looks like the cancer may already be back like it was. For this reason, she may not have much longer. So I ask that you bear with me if results seem slower than they should be. 
          
          Duncana has also hit a bump in the road. She found out yesterday she has to have unexpected surgery. This will slow down her results as well.
          
          As we said, we are still giving the results but ask for your patience as we navigate these difficulties.
          
          The Unchained Imagination Contest will still go on as planned. I already have all the prompts set up in the book, so all that will be needed is for me to hit publish. If you haven't checked that out, please do so. It has some great prizes, including one for the tag fest contest. It's a way to get a professional book cover, meaning an experienced graphic designer is making the prizes.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1287401675-unchained-imagination-contest-2023-tag-fest
          
          The book club will remain on break for now. I'm not sure the future of it with all my personal things, and we have lost a lot of members. I need to decide when I'm in a better place to think about it. 
          
          Dunacana and I greatly appreciate your support for our community. We love all of you, and our goal has always been to help you grow as writers and find support. We thank you for your patience during this time!