Dear_Sonatine

It's been a while! I have not been on this platform much since embarking on my publishing adventure, but I wanted to pop on here and express gratitude for the community of writers still chugging away! 
          	
          	I recently experienced my first full, developmental edit by a professional. It already takes courage to write, but you have to harbor a sense of punishment to subject your personal work to the eyes of an unbiased expert! I was floored by my editor's expertise, ideas, and organization. It's one thing to write, and another thing entirely to craft a story!
          	
          	I've committed to seeing this project through, so I will not be posting new chapters or stories here at the time. But as autumn draws close, I think of us intrepid writers embarking on NaNos and goals and contests -- and just want to say, KEEP GOING! You can do it!!

Gauravaaditya

@Dear_Sonatine best of luck dear friend! I can't wait to support you through this as well
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ella_rowan

@Dear_Sonatine Good luck, and keep going my friend! You have gone too far to turn back now, and I'm so proud of you for embarking on this journey. ✨✨✨
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Gauravaaditya

Hey Grace! It's been so long, I hope you're doing well. I was recalling my old friends from Wattpad and I knew I had to talk to you. I am planning on sending you an email about this too XD.
          
          On another note, would you be willing to help me with my academic research survey? I need diverse opinions on the Representation of the Indian Queer community on Wattpad and I'm sure your voice will add incredible value to my research. Or if you know anyone who might be interested in helping, that would be great as well. 
          
          It'll only take 5-7 minutes to complete the survey. Your responses are completely confidential and your consent is very important.

Dear_Sonatine

It's been a while! I have not been on this platform much since embarking on my publishing adventure, but I wanted to pop on here and express gratitude for the community of writers still chugging away! 
          
          I recently experienced my first full, developmental edit by a professional. It already takes courage to write, but you have to harbor a sense of punishment to subject your personal work to the eyes of an unbiased expert! I was floored by my editor's expertise, ideas, and organization. It's one thing to write, and another thing entirely to craft a story!
          
          I've committed to seeing this project through, so I will not be posting new chapters or stories here at the time. But as autumn draws close, I think of us intrepid writers embarking on NaNos and goals and contests -- and just want to say, KEEP GOING! You can do it!!

Gauravaaditya

@Dear_Sonatine best of luck dear friend! I can't wait to support you through this as well
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ella_rowan

@Dear_Sonatine Good luck, and keep going my friend! You have gone too far to turn back now, and I'm so proud of you for embarking on this journey. ✨✨✨
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Dear_Sonatine

Hello! Just a quick reminder to new readers and followers that I am removing See You When I See You from this platform by June 26! 
          
          If you've added my book to your summer reading list, please finish it in the next two weeks before I take it down!

Dear_Sonatine

Announcement! 
          
          First, a hello and thank you to new readers and followers! Second, I will be removing See You When I See You from this platform by the end of the month!
          
          There are a few of you who are currently reading SYWISY - hopefully this gives you an idea of how long you have before I take it down! For those of you who are still awaiting chapters of the sequel, See You In The Morning, I will return to finish the final six chapters after I take a partial break this summer. 
          
          A huge thank you to those who have given my books a chance, provided feedback and encouragement to my writing, and to readers who have become penpals and writing buddies over the past 3 years. You guys are what made Josie, Lyla, Marco, and Darren all come alive!

22Hamilton

@Dear_Sonatine No worries - there will be other awards.  Good Luck with your edit!
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Dear_Sonatine

@22Hamilton Ohhh gotcha! I did not realize I had been nominated (what an honor!) and I did not see your comment until now. I'm sorry if this has caused any inconvenience for your awards! I think what you're doing is wonderful, and I wish you and your nominees the best of luck! Thank you for creating opportunities for writers on this platform!
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22Hamilton

@Dear_Sonatine Yes, Voyageavecmoi nominated your book (it is a readers nomination contest.)  I posted a message on the very first page of your book letting you know it was entered.  I apologized - I guess you did not see it.
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Dear_Sonatine

On the subject of mothers, Chapter 20 of See You In The Morning is live! 
          
          Quintets are a formation of classical chamber music where five musicians perform a piece together. One of my favorite quintets is Schubert's "Trout" Quintet, featuring a drinking song that was popular back in their day! Which 5 cast members will be featured in a happy grouping in this chapter? For @ella_rowan, here's chapter 20!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1415904333-see-you-in-the-morning-20-quintet

Dear_Sonatine

@ella_rowan Much love! And thank you!
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ella_rowan

@Dear_Sonatine Thank you so much for the dedication! And have a very happy Mother's Day!!! ❤️
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Dear_Sonatine

Delighted to see that See You When I See You has won the Open Door Awards for Young Adult! Thank you @grendelthegood for your meticulous judging and generous reading! 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1443757908-open-door-awards-2024-announcing-%F0%9F%8E%89-winner-young

Dear_Sonatine

@Voyageavecmoi Aw thank you!! I'm in shock haha
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Dear_Sonatine

@ella_rowan Thank you so much for your kind congrats!
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Voyageavecmoi

@Dear_Sonatine Congratulations! I second Ella's statement that it is extremely well-deserved. Happy to see it getting more recognition :)
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Dear_Sonatine

Hello! I took a week off for spring break with the fam, and I'm slowly returning to some normalcy of functioning. A big thank you to all the new readers here -- I do hope you are enjoying reading through the stories, and please don't hesitate to say hi! 
          
          To my R4R partners, I will resume where I left off :) Happy reading and writing, all!