BellOfSilence

Hello everyone!
          	
          	Today, I was surprised when I opened Wattpad!
          	
          	1. There will be a writing challenge in German.
          	No official ONC as expected, but the profile won't be left untouched, and I'm pleased to read that! The ONC always gives rise to many wonderful stories. Great authors created real masterpieces at this time, and, in my opinion, the German community always had its highlight of the year during the ONC. People supported each other, read the stories, and opened book clubs, especially for the ONC. I'm excited to see what the writing challenge profile will do now!
          	
          	2. The information for this year's English ONC is here! 
          	Everyone is looking forward to the prompts - including me. Do you already have ideas?
          	Unfortunately, you are not allowed to participate with co-authors. Last year, with @DearNovalee, we got the Honorable Mentions with “Heart of Stone” and with @Ignessus and “Vaesen”, which were even among the winners in the german ONC. So we are super sad not to be able to participate together in English this year. *sniff* Well, like many other things, it's time to swallow; there's nothing we can do about it anyway. T_T
          	 
          	3. Last but not least: The Queen of Arrows was among the winners (Top Picks) in the Historical Fiction - Novella's genre of the Ambys 2024!
          	I'm super happy that the story was able to join such great winners and made it into the top 8 in the genre! Every win in English is something special for me, especially since it's a foreign language and always really tricky for me :,D *happy*
          	
          	At this point, I would also like to congratulate all the other winners! *throws confetti* And especially @Sulkytae @Pixelum @MermaidAriel13 @GoldieTwilightie @HeideHunt @adavel @oliviablack @Queen_of_life_Heba  @ArielMLongee@allrenwrote @EvelynHail @SeraDrake @AziaElga @Wimbug @BreanneLHeureux an all the others! (sorry, you're too many <3)
          	
          	In the following weeks, I will decide whether to participate in the ONC this year.
          	
          	I wish you a lovely weekend!
          	
          	Your Stephi

BellOfSilence

Hello everyone!
          
          Today, I was surprised when I opened Wattpad!
          
          1. There will be a writing challenge in German.
          No official ONC as expected, but the profile won't be left untouched, and I'm pleased to read that! The ONC always gives rise to many wonderful stories. Great authors created real masterpieces at this time, and, in my opinion, the German community always had its highlight of the year during the ONC. People supported each other, read the stories, and opened book clubs, especially for the ONC. I'm excited to see what the writing challenge profile will do now!
          
          2. The information for this year's English ONC is here! 
          Everyone is looking forward to the prompts - including me. Do you already have ideas?
          Unfortunately, you are not allowed to participate with co-authors. Last year, with @DearNovalee, we got the Honorable Mentions with “Heart of Stone” and with @Ignessus and “Vaesen”, which were even among the winners in the german ONC. So we are super sad not to be able to participate together in English this year. *sniff* Well, like many other things, it's time to swallow; there's nothing we can do about it anyway. T_T
           
          3. Last but not least: The Queen of Arrows was among the winners (Top Picks) in the Historical Fiction - Novella's genre of the Ambys 2024!
          I'm super happy that the story was able to join such great winners and made it into the top 8 in the genre! Every win in English is something special for me, especially since it's a foreign language and always really tricky for me :,D *happy*
          
          At this point, I would also like to congratulate all the other winners! *throws confetti* And especially @Sulkytae @Pixelum @MermaidAriel13 @GoldieTwilightie @HeideHunt @adavel @oliviablack @Queen_of_life_Heba  @ArielMLongee@allrenwrote @EvelynHail @SeraDrake @AziaElga @Wimbug @BreanneLHeureux an all the others! (sorry, you're too many <3)
          
          In the following weeks, I will decide whether to participate in the ONC this year.
          
          I wish you a lovely weekend!
          
          Your Stephi

BellOfSilence

Hallo zusammen!
          
          Heute gibt es einiges an Neuigkeiten: 
          
          1. Es wird im deutschen eine Schreibchallenge geben. 
          Keinen offiziellen ONC wie erwartet, aber das Profil wird nicht einstauben und das freut mich sehr zu lesen! Beim ONC entstehen immer viele, wundervolle Geschichten. Großartige Autoren schaffen zu dieser Zeit echte Meisterstücke und die Community hatte zum ONC meiner Meinung nach immer einen gemeinsamen Höhepunkt im Jahr. Ich bin gespannt, was das Schreibchallenge Profil nun darauf machen wird! 
          
          2. Die Infos zum diesjährigen englischen ONC sind da! 
          Alle sind schon gespannt auf die Prompts - so auch ich. Habt ihr schon Ideen in den Startlöchern?
          Leider darf man nicht mit Co-Autoren teilnehmen. Letztes Jahr konnte ich mit @DearNovalee die Honorable Mentions mit "Herz aus Stein" und mit @Ignessus und "Vaesen" sogar unter die Gewinner kommen. Wir sind daher super traurig, dieses Jahr nicht gemeinsam teilnehmen zu können. *sniff* Nun, wie vieles andere heißt es: schlucken, man kann ja eh nichts ändern.
          
          3. Last but not Least: Die Königin von Pfeil und Bogen war unter den Gewinnern (Top Picks) des Genres Historical Fiction - Novellen der AMBYS 2024!
          Ich bin super happy, dass die Geschichte sich neben so tolle Gewinner einreihen durfte und unter die Top 8 des Genres gekommen ist! Das ist im englischen etwas Besonderes für mich, immerhin ist englisch meine Zweit-Sprache :,D 
          
          In den nächsten 2 Wochen wird sich entscheiden, ob ich dieses Jahr am ONC teilnehme (in englisch) oder aussetze. Warum diese Entscheidung nicht so leicht für mich ist und wie es mit den aktuellen Geschichten so weiter geht... das erfahrt ihr dann in meinem baldigen Tagebucheintrag in "Symphonie of Thoughts". 
          
          Ich wünsche euch nun noch ein schönes Wochenende!
          
          Eure Stephi

dead_poet_7

Hi there! You were one of the amazing 3rd place winners of @-Chrysalis_Realm’s 2024 Zelicaon Awards! Congratulations for winning 3rd place! We’re a little delayed on the rewards due to miscommunication and lack of ability to continue forward; however, we did not forget about you! 
          
          We have a special sticker waiting just for you. What is the best way to receive your sticker? Reminder that it is a picture, so whatever platform works for you that can send photos! Please let me know at your earliest convenience! 

dead_poet_7

Hi there! You were one of the amazing 1st place winners of @-Chrysalis_Realm’s 2024 Zelicaon Awards! Congratulations for winning. We’re a little delayed on the rewards due to miscommunication and lack of ability to continue forward; however, we did not forget about you! 
          
          We have a special sticker waiting just for you. What is the best way to receive your sticker? Reminder that it is a picture, so whatever platform works for you that can send photos! Please let me know at your earliest convenience! 
          
          After the sticker, I’d like to get an interview with you, so please let me know how and when you would like that scheduled! 
          
          Another reminder: You are offered a free theme or graphic of your choice. Please let me know what you want and then I’ll need you to fill out a form! 

BellOfSilence

Hello everyone!
          
          I can't find the right words to express my gratitude: The German version of "Queen of Arrows" has crossed the line of 100T reads! O_O 
          
          I'll be honest—I never thought that my story would reach those many readers. 100T is an incredible number, and it has been a dream of mine for a long time.
          
          THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
          
          I could write it a hundred times, but it still wouldn't be enough. 100,130 reads in 58 chapters means that 1,726 people have read my book from start to finish. 1,726 people! I could never imagine that as a book print run. Wow! Of course, many only read part of it or those who unfortunately don't leave any stars. But that doesn't matter.
          
          It's incredible. I'm blown away, touched, and grateful, and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to you, my readers! 
          
          Every comment and every new reader has made me incredibly happy, given me joy and driven me forward! You are my fire that keeps me going! <3
          
          It motivates me to revise the story and find a publisher. I hope that a publisher will be found who will take up my little heartpiece so that one day you can have it in your hands on the shelf! 
          
          Currently, I have several artists who are conjuring up beautiful pictures for the story. As soon as they are finished, I will of course, share these beauties with you on Instagram as a little treat ;)
          
          If you are already impatiently waiting for the next part, you can look forward to it: I plan to start the second part next month (February): “The Bond of Sword & Bow!”
          
          However, it won't be my only project because “The Thief of Winter” should also return.
          
          If you liked "The Queen of Arrows", you're welcome to peek in ;) I'm sure you'll like it!
          
          Thanks again! You're the best!
          
          Stephi

laurendoubleu

@BellOfSilence That's such an amazing milestone! Congrats! ❤️
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BreanneLHeureux

@BellOfSilence Omg, huge congratulations!! You 110% decerve this and more! I'm so happy you got to 100k reads!! That's amazing, omg!! :D ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ
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BellOfSilence

@katiegoesmew Thank you!! <3 Im super happy T_T
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BellOfSilence

Hallo zusammen!
          
          Ich finde nicht die richitgen Worte, um meinen Dank auszudrücken. Die Königin von Pfeil & Bogen hat tatsächlich ganze 100.000 Reads geknackt! O_O 
          
          Ich bin ehrlich - ich hätte nie gedacht, dass eine Geschichte von mir diese Reads einmal erreicht. 100T ist eine unglaubliche Zahl, die lange nur ein Traum für mich war.
          
          DANKE, DANKE, DANKE!
          
          Ich könnte es noch hundert Mal schreiben und es wäre doch nicht genug. 100.130 Reads bei 58 Kapiteln heißt so viel, als hätten 1.726 Personen mein Buch von Anfang bis Ende gelesen. 1.726 Personen! Das könnte ich mir als Buchauflage niemals vorstellen. Wow! Natürlich gibt es viele die nur einen Teil lesen oder auch jene, die leider keine Sternchen hinterlassen. Aber das spielt keine Rolle.
          
          Es ist unglaublich, ich bin geflasht, gerührt, dankbar und möchte EUCH, meinen Lesern, aus ganzem Herzen meinen Dank kundtun! 
          
          Jeder Kommentar und jeder neue Leser/in hat mich unglaublich happy gemacht, mir eine Freude bereitet und mich angetrieben! Ihr seid mein Feuer, das mich am Laufen hält! <3
          
          Es motiviert mich umso mehr, die Geschichte zu überarbeiten und an einen Verlag zu finden. Ich hoffe sehr, dass sich einer finden wird, der mein kleines Herzstück aufnimmt, sodass ihr es dann eines Tages leibhaftig im Regal haben könnt! 
          
          Aktuell habe ich mehrere Künstler, die schöne Bilder zu der Geschichte zaubern. Sobald sie fertig sind, teile ich euch natürlich als kleines Bonbon diese Schönheiten auf Instagramm ;)
          
          Wer schon ungeduldig auf den nächsten Teil wartet, der kann sich freuen: Ich habe geplant, im nächsten Monat (Februar) mit dem 2. Teil zu beginnen: "Der Bund von Schwert & Bogen"!
          
          Es wird allerdings nicht mein einziges Projekt, denn auch "Der Winterdieb" soll zurückkehren.
          
          Wer die Königin von Pfeil und Bogen mochte, ist herzlich eingeladen, dort mal hineinzhusehen ;) Ich bin mir sicher, es wird euch gefallen!
          
          Nochmals: DANKE! Ihr seid die Tollsten!
          
          Eure Stephi

Anna_Valentin

@BellOfSilence Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Ich freu mich sehr für dich. ❤️✨
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SteffiDa

@ BellOfSilence  herzlichen Glückwunsch!♡♡♡
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Okiro13

@BellOfSilence Oh wow herzlichen Glückwunsch, dass freut mich sehr für dich <3. Die Geschichte hat es auf alle Fälle verdient, die 100 K stehen zu haben! Ich bin selbst noch dabei sie zu lesen und freu mich auf jede Minute die ich dafür aufbringe mich in diese Geschichte zu vertiefen!
            Ich freu mich auch sehr auf den Winterdieb!
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BellOfSilence

"Du brauchst keine Angst zu haben, mein Herz", flüsterte er und strich ihr über die Wange. 
          
          Irgendwann mochte diese Geste für die fremde Frau wirklich etwas Zärtliches oder Tröstliches gehabt haben. Jetzt wirkte sie falsch und geheuchelt. Wie auswendig gelernte Worte und Echos alter Gesten, die längst ihre Seele verloren hatten und nun wie Gespenster in einem leeren Haus nach einem Sinn suchten.
          
          ***
          
          KAPITELUPDATE!
          
          Morgen früh (Freitag) gibt es wieder ein neues Kapitel in Taking You Home für euch:
          
          Kapitel 77 - Das Spiel
          Werden Eve und Liam ihrem Entführer entkommen können?
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/361842318-taking-you-home-de
          
          Wir wünschen euch ganz viel Spaß beim Lesen ;)
          
          **********
          “There's no need to be afraid, my dear,” he whispered, stroking her cheek.
          At some point in the past, this gesture might have had something tender or consoling for the stranger. Now, it seemed false and hypocritical. Like words learned by memory and echoes of old gestures that had long since lost their soul, now searching for meaning like ghosts in an empty house.
          
          CHAPTER UPDATE!
          
          Tomorrow morning (Friday) we will release a new chapter of Taking You Home:
          
          Chapter 119 - The Game
          Will Eve and Liam be able to escape their kidnapper?
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/361845204-taking-you-home-en
          
          We hope you enjoy reading it ;)

Herzensweberin

@ BellOfSilence  ich schaue es mir auf jeden fall an♡
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LadyLightScribe

Hi @BellOfSilence! winner of the paranormal genre with The Dracula Dossier
          CONGRATULATIONS 
          I would like to do a interview with you on behalf of @TheGemmeCommunity
          Kindly let me know what platform you'd be comfortable with? Instagram or Discord
          Please reach out to me 
          Kind regards, 
          LadyLightScribe 

LadyLightScribe

@BellOfSilence kindly reach out to me before Sunday 12th January 2025 if you're still interested in commencing the interview on your award winning book . 
            
            Instagram @ladylightscribe
            
            Or discord :
            https://discord.gg/bzBPwNsJ
            
            I look forward to hearing from you 
            
            
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BellOfSilence

Hello everyone!
          
          I'll join the numerous notifications: I wish you all a Happy New Year 2025!
          I hope you all made it across well and that you were able to recover from the great evening today ;)
          
          For the new year, I wish you luck, of course, and good health. May this year be as radiant for you as the most beautiful fireworks! Here's to a year full of love, lots of inspiration, and the fulfilment of your wishes and resolutions!
          
          For me, the year got off to a wonderful start: the german Lounge Award 2024 has announced its results and dear @Ignessus and I can proudly count ourselves among the winners. It is an incredible honour for us that TAKING YOU HOME was able to join the ranks of the breathtaking stories that we were able to win.
          
          VAESEN won 1st place in Fantasy in the Prose Gem Award. Thanks again to the host and judges. <3 We are delighted that our little gem has been so well received!
          
          Do you have New Year's resolutions for 2025?
          
          I want to try to reduce my stress level. Currently, my inspiration suffers a lot from pressure and stress (and also at work). I am writing very 'restlessly' here and there and am usually dissatisfied with the result. This may be why the updates in the stories are irregular.
          
          At the same time, I'm starting to work on the germn version of queen of arrows to send to publishers. We didn't quite make the 100K, but we did make a whole 97T! So, in the next few days, there will be the promised preview of the cover of volume 2 ;)
          
          I wish you all a great start to 2025 & hope we continue to read about each other <3 Feel hugged, everyone! You're all great and wonderful!!