AsianStorysketcher

Hi Readers,
          
          The last chapter of "Mokpo, We Go!" has been published. I've been hyping up this story since 27-MAR-2025. Wow, does time fly! 
          The story had 129,224 words (more or less as I just updated it again). 
          
          I am experiencing so many feelings right now. Success? Failure? Uncertainty? It feels... surreal!
          
          If you see some updates this month, it's because I'm preparing the story for the Ambys 2026 event. Chapters 1-9 will be edited.
          
          In chapter 66, I introduced new characters because we're going full circle on the rest of the Riize members: Sohee, Anton, Seunghan. We're bringing back Jungmin! It's a SM party.
          
          I never meant to make it a multi-fandom thing, but it's so much more fun that way.
          
          I gave some hints on Jiwon and Sion's true relationship. Is it fate?
          
          I hope this ending is satisfying enough for my readers. I never put in any pictures of Mokpo because I'm a turtle at doing things.
          
          I would like to thank my family who helped me construct this idea, though I kind of forgot why I started this project, but I knew it had to be done. My heart was on fire with passion. While it has many flaws, I am still so proud of my work. Of course, I want to thank NCT Wish and Sion especially for being that leading man with so many layers of emotion. If he wants to act in my movie, I'd like that too.
          
          I'll miss sharing updates with you all. After September, it will be a new story and I want to cruise through the rest of 2026.
          
          I'll miss you, Mokpo!

Hi Readers,
          
          I also read this story today from the ThingsBook x Wattpad Challenge. It's probably all I have time for so far.
          
          "The Espresso Between Us" a similar story type like "Til 2 AM" where the female lead hated the male lead and then comes to find out that they like each other. The story is only three chapters long. 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/414442881-the-espresso-between-us
          
          My story is kind of like that plot too, but my leads don't hate each other. They are just... hesitant. I need to get myself into the Wattpad Creator program.
          
          Wow, look at me, my mind is in all different places.
          
          Look for the conclusion of "Mokpo, We Go!" later today! I aim to finish it. However, I still feel like it's a work-in-progress. Or... is it really how I want to end the story? Haha. You all can let me know. My daughter is a bit dismayed that I didn't end the story at Chapter 67 because 6-7, get it? It will end on Chapter 66. BUT- there will be bonus chapters, but after the Ambys. I've got to lock this in. It doesn't mean I can't write it in the meantime.
          
          I want to write one more special, cutie chapter for my 3k readership of Sion and Jiwon as cutie kids. When I do, it would be Chapter 67, haha.
          Then, I'll write some special college chapters in anticipation of my 4k readership? I hope?
          Q&A page. I'll try to fit that in before submission.
          I'm in a rush.
          
          Today's my daughter's birthday so I have two things to celebrate here.
          
          Also, from 26-31-AUG-2026, I will be crazy editing the first 9 chapters of the story.
          Also, I removed "Sion" from the book title so it's more official. I'm going to make this submission ready.
          
          At the same time, I'm battling jetlag. Ugh! I have senior citizen awake hours.
          
          Then~ I can have some relaxing fun on Wattpad and catch up with you all again.
          
          BTW - I also wrote not one, but TWO "What in the Wattpad!" chapters on author subscriptions on Wattpad and also the invisible cursor on Wattpad. I had no time to write, yet I'm writing! Maybe half asleep?

Hey Readers, 
          
          A quick message.
          
          I love this meme:
          
          Cat: I'm actually rich, but my money is in another nation.
          Lady: Which nation?
          Cat: Imagination.
          
          Hahahahaa... I love it.
          
          A part of my email signature used to state:
          
          -=Imagination Unlimited=-

Hi Readers,
          
          I'm reading "Til 2 AM" as part of the ThingsBook x Wattpad reading challenge. While I'm enjoying this book, a part of me also wonders, How does one get this kind of opportunity?
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/414643405-%27til-2-am
          
          I was thinking to myself that I could write a ThingsBook x Wattpad crossover story too!
          
          It so happens that I have another storysketch in the making, and if it should be a short story, I could probably just make it a short story as "Til 2 AM" is only six chapters and I only read half of it so far. I'll try to finish it up today.
          
          I had a dream about... Oh Sion. I'll base it on the dream.
          
          I'll call this story "The Transparent First Step" for now.
          
          The story starts with a bunch of friends, who are all in a local Thingsbook group, going on a trip together. Sion and FL already feel like friends who can cross a leg over each other while sitting for fun. FL is on the shy side, while Sion is the more playful one. 
          
          After watching a show together, Sion gets up and goes to the bathroom. FL debates, but ends up following her friends to leave without him. They go to a buffet, but FL gets a bit nervous since she hasn't seen Sion anywhere. Eventually, she goes to look for him.
          
          Sion talks to another female. Either way, all of their friends know that Sion is chasing FL, but she didn't know, but was too scared to know herself. Sion's friendly with everyone, even on ThingsBook.
          
          Sion eventually corners her and asks her how she feels about him. She tells him she's not aware that he likes her, but he tells her that from now on, she needs to pay attention. *hugs my heart*
          
          It's a bit strange since they like each other, but never take that first step to commit. Later, FL admits she likes Sion, but still commitment is a problem. Riku is someone who is afraid to get close to females, but he will change his mind faster than Sion to date FL. How will this end? Haha.
          
          ThingsBook x Wattpad, please hire me in case there is a next round for promotions!

Hi Readers,
          
          I'm sorry for going quiet in the last few days. I didn't have a chance to catch up on Wattpad, so forgive me if I haven't responded to your comments or stories yet. I'm back in New York now...Wohoo!
          
          I also wrote Chapter 65 of "Mokpo, We Go!" a while ago and didn't have a chance to announce it here. Still, I'm surprised some readers picked up on it and read it already. Thank you soooo much for that! 
          
          I'm sorry to spring an intimate scene in this chapter too without much advance notice so feel free to skip this chapter if you are not comfortable. It's more toned-down than chapter 56 and to me, still an intimate moment between our main leads. 
          
          Other things that were mentioned in this chapter was how the Mokpo Wish team secured an apartment in Seoul with Wonbin's help and Daeyoung's stage name. Of course, I have them stay in the "heart" or "Brooklyn" of Seoul, Seongsu, where I also live.
          
          I purposely made Jiwon live somewhat farther away in Mapo, where there's a lot of marketing and PR firms. She would like Seongsu though. Nowadays, it's foreign tourists galore in Seongsu. Every other step, you will hear Mandarin or Japanese from tourists if it's not the Korean language. However, where I live, a lot of European tourists pass by. Anyway, it's a lively neighborhood and also the 1Million Dance studio is located in Seongsu. I'll post one of the many pictures I have when I have time on my Insta.
          
          So, next chapter will be my last chapter, I think. It's been a wonderful journey.
          
          I'm also going to take any Q&A questions here if you have any for this story like I did in my first book, Heartbeat Hell. If you have any questions for me, I'll put it in a bonus chapter. If not, I'll put a few Q&As there anyway to make it look like this book and I are special. If you think of any questions later, you can always ask in the chapter too after it's posted.
          
          I'll reveal the my next project in September, so I can finish editing the current story and submit to the Ambys.

Hi! I can't message you, there's no chat/message here on wattpad. Lol I wanna know your name and where are you from? ☺️

Hi Readers,
          
          Today, I want to discuss what happened to me recently: I was stuck in a sequel-baiting trap. I spent 2-3 days reading books 1-3 of "My Brother's Best Friend" by Believeeexoxo on Wattpad.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/294545538-my-brother%27s-best-friend
          
          If you don't want me to spoil the book, then please do not continue to read further. I have to talk about the ending to explain how I fell into the trap, which made me feel frustrated and antsy for the next part at the same time. I'll try to limit the spoilers with limited details.
          
          This author is a genius. Even though I read her "Writer's Room" thoughts where she mentioned that she writes the plot as it comes, which is the pantsing method, she makes it seem like she didn't do this on purpose so that her readers would keep buying her books. Ka-ching!
          
          What happened was, just when I thought the main characters would finally stay together, they were suddenly separated for years. If I wanted to know what happened, I'd have to read book two in the series. I had no problem with that, so I read book two after getting some sleep (lost sleep!). After reading book two, it happened again. The main characters separated, and I was left frustrated once more. Again? Then I decided to check the series, only to find that it is a never-ending series of 7-8 books, though some of the books were spin-offs. 
          
          Well played, writer.
          
          I'm not a stranger to leaving cliffhangers or unresolved situations in my planned books, but that strategy was genius, yet hella frustrating to know happy endings are not nearby. 
          
          Not only that, with Wattpad updating their content guidelines recently, it's unfair that this type of book, filled with spicy scenes, is safe from removal, but it's because it's a Wattpad "Originals" story. I can't wait to give my thoughts on this in the next conversation, if not another chapter of "Mokpo, We Go!" (which will also be 18+, but I will tone it down).
          
          I'm on book 4 of the serialized story. Bye coins!

Hi Readers,
          
          Alright! This is a continuation of the last announcement. Part 2 is here for the next storysketch idea.
          
          Storysketch #2
          This idea is fairly new and underdeveloped (just this morning). I've been reading too many brother's best friend stories lately on Wattpad (guilty pleasure? Sequel hook/Plot trap?). I will mention more about this in a future post. Even my daughter wants stories of best friends-to-lovers instead of enemies-to-lovers. 
          
          The main male lead of this fan fiction story will be Heeseung from Enhypen. All of a sudden, Enhypen stories are popping up on my Wattpad lately (probably because I have a bias for Yang Jungwon.)
          
          I know Enhypen is also deep in "losing a member" controversy similar to Riize where Heeseung left Enhypen to pursue a solo career, so I feel like I really picked the wrong male leads for my stories, yet they feel so right to be casted by me.
          
          I got this idea from Instagram where a Korean-American guy talks about his thoughts on explaining his injury and gives a different answer depending on which female is asking him.
          
          Heeseung is the best friend of FL's brother. He has had a scar on his arm for many years. One night, he told FL that depending on which female asked him about it, he would either tell the truth or lie, probably to get sympathy or concern from that female. FL is immediately disheartened because she knows the truth, so that meant that Heeseung would treat her as someone he is unromantically interested in. However, Heeseung states that FL already knew the truth of what happened, so there is no point in lying to her.
          
          Feeling bold, the FL asks if she didn't know, would Heeseung lie to her about it? Heeseung brushes the back of his head in thoughts of wonder.
          
          Seeing how they grew up together, FL couldn't help but eventually become interested in Heeseung. However, would he ever return her feelings?
          
          Yeah~ I definitely need to think this story through, but not bad as a start, eh?

Hi Readers,
          
          Today, I'll write about a more positive topic: My story thoughts! Don't worry, I'll publish my next chapter of "Mokpo, We Go!" soon, but in between, I have some storysketch ideas (splitting this conversation into two announcements).
          
          Storysketch #1:
          I had this interesting thought that the main female lead (FL) woke up one day next to a man in bed, but has no memory about who she is and her life history. Freaking out, the man told her that he was her boyfriend, but she could only try to fake who she is just so she could buy some time.
          
          And - the main male lead I picked for this fan fiction is: Song Eunseok, from Riize.
          It's my second story idea with him as a lead character in it.
          Yikes, it's another Riize story. I'm still losing hope, but boycotting Riize and SM Ent. I really don't want this to get in the way of my creativity though.
          
          FL tries to avoid Eunseok whenever possible. Eunseok eventually feels something is off and refuses to back away from the FL. FL is then forced to tell Eunseok the truth: She has no idea who she is, her past, and whether or not this is her body since her habits and thoughts are different than the person who had this body.
          
          Unable to admit her girlfriend is gone, Eunseok does all he can to try to rejog FL's memories, but it doesn't go well. In fact, he has fallen deeper in love with FL in the process. They soon date for real, but then who knows if one day the FL will leave this body? They discuss a ridiculous situation like the way FL would eat her congee as a dead giveaway the woman is her.
          
          That day certainly came, and Eunseok woke up to see his old girlfriend again. How will he find the FL? Will he go back to his old girlfriend? Time to hit those congee houses! If he finds her, will she remember him?
          
          Great idea, right?
          
          I don't have space to write Storysketch idea 2, so see my next announcement.

Hi Writers,
          
          I actually have a lot to write, but I was busy, if that makes any sense. I'll split up my announcements in the coming days.
          
          I saw another writing contest that I can join: The Golden Awards
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/414833612-the-golden-awards
          
          Original fiction and fan fiction stories are welcome to join, and writers can enter a story in up to two categories. Readers also can participate in voting in a category like "Readers's Choice."
          
          What I love about this, besides the fact that fan fiction is allowed, is that using AI as a support tool is allowed for these awards. Generative AI is not allowed, which makes sense.
          
          AI-generative book covers cannot be considered for best book cover, which also makes sense. 
          
          The hard part is that many categories require the writer to submit three chapters that are relevant to the category they are applying for. Only three chapters will be reviewed.
          
          That's a little iffy for me. I don't really like contests where the judge will only read three or a few chapters. It really wouldn't be judged fairly. That is also why I'm on the fence with this one since I have stories that are over 60 chapters long, and well, just picking three chapters wouldn't do it any justice. How can I ask for something like best character? I probably won't.
          
          I kind of lost my confidence, but I do recommend the Golden Awards to anybody who knows exactly what to submit if certain chapters need to be picked. Well, obviously, if someone is going for "Best Ending," then they should include the ending chapter.
          
          I think, for my writing, my strength is with the whole story, the long haul, not with a few fleeting chapters. I'm in it for the long drama, so that we can explore what needs to be explored fully.
          
          Good luck to those who are participating!