BDLand

I did it, everyone. The Kept is finally complete. It has been 8 or 9 years in the making. I broke through my worst year  of  writer's block and was up all night to get it all out because I was scared I'd lose it again if I fell asleep. I'm dreadfully excited, and 2020 is crazy, so I published it recklessly.  Forgive any typos or serious errors. I'll save my regret for later (sometime after sleep, shower, and cry—probably not in that order.) 
          	
          	THANK YOU everyone who has engaged, read and followed me for the past 4 years. Your support, commentary, questions and just love for these characters and this world is what pushed me to the finish line. You are my motivation and I could never have gotten here without  you! <3

ArdenBrooks

@BDLand It's definitely been something, hasn't it? The creating... Harder than ever, but never more necessary. Congratulations, again!
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BDLand

@ArdenBrooks Thank you! It came as quite the surprise last night/this morning and I am still feeling like its just a crazy dream. Seeing everyone continuing to create, share and enjoy art in the most uncertain of times has truly been a bright spot in 2020.
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BDLand

@AshleeKaye2 Thanks for sticking with me and reading!
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Dolxnnnnn_

Thank you for making such an exciting and genuinely amazing book!  I have re read the book so many times and each time my love for the book only grows stronger! The characters you've made are all so memorable and hold a special place in my heart. Once again,  thank you ♥

BDLand

@Dolxnnnnn_ This comment is everything I could hope for as a writer! Thank you for reading and giving the story a chance. It is amazing to be able to share something that is so special to me and to hear that it readers feel the same way. ❤
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BDLand

I did it, everyone. The Kept is finally complete. It has been 8 or 9 years in the making. I broke through my worst year  of  writer's block and was up all night to get it all out because I was scared I'd lose it again if I fell asleep. I'm dreadfully excited, and 2020 is crazy, so I published it recklessly.  Forgive any typos or serious errors. I'll save my regret for later (sometime after sleep, shower, and cry—probably not in that order.) 
          
          THANK YOU everyone who has engaged, read and followed me for the past 4 years. Your support, commentary, questions and just love for these characters and this world is what pushed me to the finish line. You are my motivation and I could never have gotten here without  you! <3

ArdenBrooks

@BDLand It's definitely been something, hasn't it? The creating... Harder than ever, but never more necessary. Congratulations, again!
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BDLand

@ArdenBrooks Thank you! It came as quite the surprise last night/this morning and I am still feeling like its just a crazy dream. Seeing everyone continuing to create, share and enjoy art in the most uncertain of times has truly been a bright spot in 2020.
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BDLand

@AshleeKaye2 Thanks for sticking with me and reading!
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OriNeko89

Absolutely LOVE this story. Will there be an update or an ending?

OriNeko89

@AshleeKaye2 No rush. Your writing is great and worth waiting for. Would totally sign up if you had a Patreon. Goodluck! I will keep an eye out for updates.
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BDLand

@AshleeKaye2 Thank you! Yes. I am struggling with the ending but it is slowly coming together — very, very slowly. There are 2-3 parts left for me to complete.
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AlettaMK

Are you going to do a sequel to the kept?? I love it and want to know what happens next!

BDLand

@AlettaMK Thank you Aletta! I just published a new part. I don't plan on a sequel, but there are 2 parts left for me to write and publish. I will be trying to push forward with them and put them out by the end of May.
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whenwasthelastday

Just re read The Kept for like the 5th time I think lmao, please update soon!! I am dying of curiosity

BDLand

@FariaKhan I just published a new part that I've been agonizing over for months, thanks to your comment! It seriously gave me the push I needed to just dig down and put it out. Thank you!  ❤️
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BDLand

Thank you all for the continued reads, comments, follows, reading list adds and votes! I am still working on crafting the right ending but am excited to announce that another section has *FINALLY* come together. I am practicing a bit of restraint in making sure the section that follows won't require me to revise this completed section before I post it, but I am too happy to keep it completely to myself. More is coming! Hopefully soon. 
          
          Ever grateful for each and every one of you,
          
          B.D. Land

BDLand

I may regret this later, as I'm still working out the ending painfully slowly and may want to change some details later, but I've FINALLY gone ahead and posted an update because this section/chapter exists and I am super anxious about sitting on it when I know there are a few people who really want to know what happens next. Enjoy!

BDLand

Also, thank you for reading!
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