✨ As I’m sure many of you have noticed, Bound was not chosen for this year’s Watty shortlist. While this outcome was expected, it still stings a little—it’s always hard to pour so much love and energy into something and not see it move forward the way you hoped.
But this isn’t the end for Bound. Far from it.
I’ve decided to use this as fuel. Over the next year, I’ll be revising, reworking, and re-envisioning the story with fresh eyes—strengthening the characters, deepening the world, and making Isolde’s journey even more powerful and unforgettable. My goal? To come back stronger than ever for The Wattys 2026.
To everyone who has read, commented, voted, and followed along: thank you. Truly. Your support means the world to me. Writing is my passion, and this story has my whole heart. Knowing that you’ve taken the time to immerse yourselves in the dark, gothic world of Bound is more than I could ever ask for.
Stay tuned, because the best version of Bound is still to come—one that I hope not only pulls you in deeper but leaves you breathless, craving more.
Here’s to second chances, relentless passion, and the stories that refuse to die.