BLKGURLSMUSE

✨Five days until the Wattys shortlist drops, and I’m officially in my hopeful‑writer era. I submitted my book, so now I’m just manifesting good news, good vibes, and maybe a tiny miracle on 9/15!!!

A Gentle Reminder for Anyone New to My Page ✨
          
          Welcome in. Pull up a chair, sip something sweet, and enjoy the stories. But before you settle, a few house rules to keep this space calm, clean, and intentional.
          
          Please don't advertise in my comments. No digital art pitches, no Discord invites, no self‑promo. This is a storytelling porch, not a bulletin board.
          
          Please don't add my books to oversized or chaotic reading lists. Not "Possible 2." Not "G." Not "I sneezed and created this list." If you're not actually reading or voting, it's perfectly fine to walk past the gate. Curation matters here.
          
          If you enjoy the chapters, tap that vote. It's free. It's kind. It keeps the stories visible during contests. It tells me you're here for the work — not just peeking through the blinds.
          
          Follow if you want updates. I've been here since 2014, and I keep my yard tidy. If you like the vibe, come on in. If you're here to peep through the blinds without tapping a vote... sugar, this porch ain't for you.
          
          I said what I said....❤️

✨ Hollywood & the Heartland — A Soft‑Girl, Cinematic Romance for the Elevated Reader ✨
            
          If you’ve been looking for a romance that feels like a 90s indie film — soft light, slow burn, emotional depth, and two adults trying to figure out life and love across coasts — Hollywood & the Heartland is officially open for new readers.
          
          This story is my ONC 2026 entry, and it’s the beginning of my road to the Wattys 2026.
          It’s character‑driven, grown, grounded, and full of the kind of intimacy that doesn’t need spice to hit hard.
          
          What you’ll find:  
           1996 Kansas City + LA dual setting
           Adult romance with emotional weight
           Long‑distance yearning
           Journal entries + late‑night calls
           90s soundtrack energy
           Found family
           A soft‑girl rom‑com tone with real heart
          
          If you’re craving something elevated — something warm, cinematic, and deeply human — I’d love to have you join the journey.
          
          Start reading here:  https://www.wattpad.com/story/407703668-hollywood-and-the-heartland

✨  
          How to Title Your Reading Lists With Taste (A Guide for Readers Who Care About Vibes)
          
          Some of y’all are out here naming your reading lists like you’re labeling a junk drawer — “Random,” “Stuff,” “Idk,” “Books.”
          And listen… that’s fine if you’re saving memes or grocery lists.
          
          But stories?
          Stories deserve intention.
          
          A good list title should:
          
          signal genre or vibe
          
          show respect for the authors you’re saving
          
          help you remember why you saved it
          
          make your Wattpad profile look curated, not chaotic
          
          Here are some easy upgrades:
          
          ❌ Instead of: “Random”
          Try:
          
          Dark Romance I’m Obsessed With
          
          Stories That Ruined My Sleep Schedule
          
          BWWM Excellence
          
          Noir, Mystery & Midnight Vibes
          
          ❌ Instead of: “Maybe”
          Try:
          
          On My Radar
          
          Potential Favorites
          
          To Read When I Want Quality
          
          ❌ Instead of: “Stuff”
          Try:
          
          Soft Reads for Soft Days
          
          High Drama, High Stakes
          
          Fantasy Worlds I Want to Live In
          
           The Goal
          Your list title should feel like a mood, a promise, or a genre signal.
          If you love the story enough to save it, give it a home that matches its energy.

✨ Happy New Year, babes — let’s set the tone right. ✨
          2026 has officially entered the chat, and so have I.
          
          If you’re new here, welcome to the chaos and the craft. If you’ve been rocking with me, you already know how I move: quietly, intentionally, and always with a little heat in the pen.
          
          This year, I’m giving you both sides of my brain —
          the original stories that live rent‑free in my head and the fanfiction worlds I refuse to leave behind.
          
          Yes, the drama.
          Yes, the elegance.
          Yes, the slow burns, the sharp women, the men who fold, and the plots that don’t play fair.
          
          I’ll be posting more consistently, more boldly, and with zero apologies.
          If you’re here for craft, tension, and storytelling with teeth — stay close.
          
          Happy New Year, my loves.
          Let’s make 2026 unforgettable.
          
          — blkgurlsmuse

Imagine being so pressed by creativity you had to comment without context. My cast isn’t for you — and that’s the point. You don’t have to like my names — but you do have to admit they made you look.

I don’t WRITE for ghosts. If you’ve read my work before joining this platform, name the platform. If you’re moved, smash that vote. If you’re here to siphon, know that I track my work with precision. Compliments without clarity are not engagement—they’re camouflage. You will be blocked with a quickness.

❤️I didn’t just wake up one day with a polished voice and layered storytelling instincts—I put in the work. Workshops, rewrites, late-night edits, and the kind of feedback that makes you rethink everything (in the best way). Growth takes intention.
          
          If you’re serious about developing your craft, I highly recommend checking out the Boot Camp Mentors community on Wattpad. They’re currently running a mini workshop focused on opening paragraphs—those crucial first lines that make or break a reader’s attention. It’s happening now through Sept 19th in their Discord server (link in their bio).
          
          Whether you’re just starting out or refining your tenth draft, this is a space where feedback meets encouragement. I’ll be there, and I hope to see some of you join in. Let’s keep building stories that matter. ️

On Originality and Echoes
          
          I've been writing Richonne stories for years on FF, A03 and here—layered, emotionally grounded, kink-positive, and unapologetically original. I've built worlds where cowboy Rick aches for connection, where Michonne navigates heartbreak with quiet power, and where their chemistry burns slow and deep. These aren't just tropes—they're emotional blueprints I crafted with intention.
          
          So, when I see stories pop up that echo my setups—sometimes within days of my updates—it's hard not to notice. Even the pacing, the POV shifts, the emotional scaffolding. It's not just familiar—it's reactive.
          
          This isn't the first time. I've been ignored, flamed, and then quietly copied. And while fandom is a space for remixing and inspiration, there's a line between homage and appropriation. That line gets crossed when my work is mined for ideas without acknowledgment—especially by those who once claimed to be fans.
          
          So, here's my truth:
          I see it.
          I name it.
          And I still hope for better.
          
          It's not too late to say, "I was inspired."
          It's not too late to find your own rhythm.
          It's not too late to stop tracing someone else's voice and start cultivating your own.
          
          Because originality isn't just a direction—it's a decision. And when you choose it, your work sings louder. It becomes unmistakably yours.
          
          I write with fire and heart. I hope you do too.
          
          —Muse

Thank you Wattpad for taking out the trash. I am no longer being spammed and when I get a troll in my comments, that delete button is LITERALLY IT. ❤️