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Hey everyone!
          
          I know I'm quite inactive here lately, but rest assured, I've been very much active with writing. These days, I'm pouring all my energy and time into writing my hopeful debut, but I realise "IK, TIAS" is awaiting updates on Wattpad. Honestly, I'm unsure if and when that'll be, or if ever, but the story isn't forgotten—I have ideas for it, and I'm also exploring other directions for my writing journey overall. News to come! 
          
          On a brighter note, the collaborative project from "The Great Hall" Harry Potter community, "Howling Among Friends," has a brand-new update awaiting your return! 
          
          Presenting Chapter 10: Tidings of Good and Grim (written by yours truly): 
          https://www.wattpad.com/791479543-howling-among-friends-chapter-ten-tidings-of-good
          
          This chapter is set around Christmas and features some miracles—there's excitement, tension, foreboding, and good graces. It's a rather long chapter, but I hope it's fun to read. Please do read, vote, and share your thoughts, and if you're in the mood, let me know what sequences you enjoyed the most!
          
          This chapter marks the end of my journey with HAF, and with it, the doors of The Great Hall come to a real closure for me. Writing Sirius and delving into his mindset has been more than just fun—this journey has been a sort of life imitating art more so than art imitating life; I've felt joy, heartache, laughter, and hope. Thank you for reading, supporting, and sharing this adventure. Just two more chapters remain until the end! 
          
          But for me, I guess that goes without saying...
          
          Mischief Managed.
          
          All the love,
          Mads

Hey everyone!
          
          It's been a while since my last update. 
          
          FIRSTLY, the collaborative project from "The Great Hall" Harry Potter community, titled "Howling Among Friends," is back from on-hold status! Yay! 
          
          Presenting Chapter 9: A Staggering Prank: https://www.wattpad.com/791479485-howling-among-friends-chapter-nine-a-staggering
          
          This chapter is chock-full of humour, excitement, determination, and liberation! And let me tell you a secret—it's co-written by three people, all at once! Please do read, vote, and share your thoughts, and if you're up for a challenge, see if you can guess which section of the chapter is written by yours truly. 
          
          This chapter begins Act 3, aka the final part, so we are in the home stretch now! How exciting! 
          
          SECONDLY, for the readers awaiting "In Knowing, There Is A Sun," there has been a change of plan. The updates will be delayed, as I have put the writing of this book temporarily on hold. I'm working on the second half of its outline, which needs some work before I can continue writing. While I do not have a set timeline, "IK, TIAS" will be updated on Wattpad. 
          
          These days, I'm focusing my full attention on writing my hopeful debut. I haven't been active in several months, but if you're interested, I plan to share updates about my progress on my IG @maddyalson (link in bio for convenience), where I share all things writing and reading as well. 
          
          Thank you so much for the support! Words cannot express enough. 
          
          All the love,
          Mads

Hello! Thank you for adding my w.i.p to your reading list! Though tbh it might take a while for it to be completed haha

Hey everyone,
          
          Personal Announcement! ✨ 
          
          My last-minute #ONC2025 novella (In Knowing, There Is A Sun) qualified for Round 2 (Yay!) — however,  I decided not to submit it for further competition. I ran out of steam and didn't want to burn myself out by forcing myself to churn out words. I'm happy to be a Round 1 Qualifier out of the reported 900+ submissions and for the opportunity to experiment with a new genre. I'm enjoying writing and imagining this fantastical world, and I hope to share updates with you soon. The plan is to complete the book offline and resume updating it by mid-year. *fingers crossed* 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/390511906-in-knowing-there-is-a-sun
          
          Thank you so much to all those who read (or hope to read) and added the book to their reading lists! I really appreciate it. Good luck to all ONCers! Keep writing!
          
          New Event Shout-out! ✨ 
          
          @DaturaCommunity is conducting SpriWriMo for their members this month! It's a wonderful opportunity to work on your projects through personal word goals (minimum of 5k words) in an encouraging environment, motivating and being motivated by fellow challengers.
          
          Join the Datura Discord server ( https://discord.gg/QhF9RasM4h ) and write on! 
          
          More details: https://www.wattpad.com/story/391408705-datura-spring-writing-month
          
          All the love, 
          Mads

Hey everyone!
          
          I caught that spine-tingling fever going around this time of year, and I found it hard to resist myself, so I got myself into a tight spot with time crunch — I am taking part in #ONC2025.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/390511906-in-knowing-there-is-a-sun
          
          "In Knowing, There Is A Sun" will be the first-ever long-form fantasy I'm writing, continuing my unofficial tradition of trying new genres for ONC entries, and as with all my Wattpad works, yet another experimental project where I try out new things. 
          
          I was inspired by prompt 39. This novella will be something of a "psychological-fantasy," if you will, that plays with themes of, but not limited to, occult, identity, isolation and brotherhood.
          
          I'm excited to write, and I hope you will enjoy reading! Don't hesitate to vote and/or comment to let me know your thoughts.
          
          Are you joining #ONC2025? What prompts inspired you? Feel free to drop your titles under this post; I'd love to check them out when I can. 
          
          All the love,
          Mads

Hey everyone!
          
          I have a new short story up, written for @esthetiquecommunity Monthly Writing Contest (January 2025). Here’s the synopsis:
          
          A middle-aged art forger is confronted by an enigmatic presence in the afterlife and employed to spread a conspiracy. Dead but still working—just his luck! But as he sinks into this afterlife of workaholism, the boundaries between life, death, and legacy blur with the surreal. 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/389377042-dead-but-still-working
          
          This is a sort of experimental work that interplays between absurdist elements and the errie atmosphere of gothic fiction against the backdrop of art and death. I hope you enjoy reading it! And I'd love to hear your thoughts. 
          
          If you're on Instagram, I'm active at @maddyalson (the IG is linked to this Wattpad profile, too), where I hope to share all things writing and reading-based. Feel free to drop your IG username under this post so I know who's who and can follow you back. 
          
          All the love,
          Mads

Hey everyone!
          
          Happy New Year! ✨ It’s been a good little while since I last checked in, and I should have posted this message a long time ago, but it keeps slipping my mind. I have an important message for everyone reading or hoping to read "To Be, Rather Than To Seem" about what’s next for the book. 
          
          An announcement chapter went live about a month ago, but if you missed it somehow, here's the link: https://www.wattpad.com/1503153807-to-be-rather-than-to-seem-a-quick-note
          
          Please take a moment to check it out. I'm heartened about what’s ahead for TBRTTS, and I really appreciate all the love and support I received (and hope will receive) along the way. Thank you so much!
          
          p.s. If you're on Instagram, I'm active at @maddyalson (the IG is linked to this Wattpad profile, too), where I'll be sharing all things writing and reading-based. Please drop your IG username under this post so I know who's who and can follow you back. 
          
          All the love,
          Mads

Yo I updated the story
          
          Can you update the review

@LittleCat_Kat Hello there! You're welcome! It's been a pleasure reviewing your work. Thank you. Have a lovely day yourself. <3

Hi there! (Giving it another go to post here).
          
          I wanted to express my gratitude for the review! I also wanted to share that I will be publishing my book on Amazon, and I’m revising the manuscript every day. You pointed out some things that even my editor missed, so your feedback was incredibly valuable. Thank you so much!
          
          P.S. I would have liked to comment on the review, but for some reason, I can’t seem to favorite or comment, which is unfortunate. At least I hope it works here.
          
          Have a great day, and thanks again!