DennisRoyer

There's been a lot of attention lately about our work being pirated and copied up to other sites. It's happened to me too. This is theft of intellectual property and feels like a personal violation. Whenever it happens to me I always file a take down request with these sites (usually to no avail). BUT I don't let it keep me awake at night. I've been on Wattpad since 2018 and have been published since 2003. It's my experience that Wattpad readers differ from readers who actually buy books. I've spoken with hundreds of friends who buy books about Wattpad and very few actually sign up. Those who do usually become inactive quickly. I tell them they can read my books for free, but they still prefer to buy them! On the flip side, the vast majority of my Wattpad readers don't buy my published books. They come to Wattpad and these other free sites to read for free. So, the conclusion I've reached is these unauthorized sites have very little impact and do little financial harm other than frustrating us. I certainly wouldn't remove my books from Wattpad in retaliation. I've developed too many friendships over the years with all of you to do something that drastic. If any of you have an experience different from mine about readers vs. buyers,  I'd be interested in hearing from you.

preciouspearl20

@SilviaKrpatova No, this is serious for me as well even though I haven't written a novel yet or didn't start to query anywhere but the thing is, I am mostly tired nowadays. Already have seen too many mirror sites where multiple books were stolen like this. Now with AI, there's not even guarantee that our works aren't going to be sold to train AI models. There's risk everywhere, I don't know what to do about it. You and others deserve better than what Wattpad is providing. I hope one day, we will get to hold your books in our hands.
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SilviaKrpatova

@DennisRoyer Thank you! But it seems too complicated. I don't suppose I'll ever try to start querying. Having some readers on Wattpad is fine :)))
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DennisRoyer

@SilviaKrpatova I hope someday you are commercially published because your work is so much better than some of the junk out there.
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frayrays

Hi Dennis, what story would you like me to read next from your collection is any recommendations ?

DennisRoyer

@frayrays Getting started writing a novel is the hardest part. Once you start, the characters will come alive inside your head and take over !
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frayrays

@DennisRoyer I've only have read Jowls, by the way was absolutely fantastic, I’ve never been so on edge before  i have always wanted to write a novel, I planned many and written none. I'm getting to the point where my poetry have become narratives and eventually I'll cross over. I'm going to force myself to join you all in the next ONC. I ended up planning a 3 book trilogy with the writing prompts and I don't know what happened I just couldn't write it. So next year I'll do a novella only.
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DennisRoyer

@frayrays Thanks for asking. Other than Jowls, I can't recall if you read any of my other stories? If you're in the mood for romantic fantasy, then "She of the Sea" is an Amby award winner. "Ripples in the Night" is romantic suspense. "A Tale of Two Carnies" is darker, literary fiction, and "Cliff's Good Deed" is a fun enemies to lovers romance.
            
            Your collection "Self Reflection" is on my reading list, and it appears from your other titles that you write strictly poetry. Have you ever considered trying a novel length work?
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iAmMokoto

Hallooo! 
          
          Don't mind me! I'm just checking in on you and sorry to hear about your work getting stolen. 
          
          That really sucks!
          
          I just wanted to see how you were doing and I hope everything on your end is doing well!

iAmMokoto

@DennisRoyer Of course! I was only checking in on you, I had to rewrite a lot of the interactions, fix plot holes, and fix the grammar. I'll let you know when I get to that point. Currently at chapter 8.
            
            I'm glad you're doing well! If you ever need to talk or vent. Just post on my wall! Good luck with your duties!
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DennisRoyer

@iAmMokoto I am doing well. Thanks for checking in. I've been busy with my ambassador duties. Good luck with your rewrite of My Girl. I left off at chapter 30, so let me know when you get past that point.
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DennisRoyer

There's been a lot of attention lately about our work being pirated and copied up to other sites. It's happened to me too. This is theft of intellectual property and feels like a personal violation. Whenever it happens to me I always file a take down request with these sites (usually to no avail). BUT I don't let it keep me awake at night. I've been on Wattpad since 2018 and have been published since 2003. It's my experience that Wattpad readers differ from readers who actually buy books. I've spoken with hundreds of friends who buy books about Wattpad and very few actually sign up. Those who do usually become inactive quickly. I tell them they can read my books for free, but they still prefer to buy them! On the flip side, the vast majority of my Wattpad readers don't buy my published books. They come to Wattpad and these other free sites to read for free. So, the conclusion I've reached is these unauthorized sites have very little impact and do little financial harm other than frustrating us. I certainly wouldn't remove my books from Wattpad in retaliation. I've developed too many friendships over the years with all of you to do something that drastic. If any of you have an experience different from mine about readers vs. buyers,  I'd be interested in hearing from you.

preciouspearl20

@SilviaKrpatova No, this is serious for me as well even though I haven't written a novel yet or didn't start to query anywhere but the thing is, I am mostly tired nowadays. Already have seen too many mirror sites where multiple books were stolen like this. Now with AI, there's not even guarantee that our works aren't going to be sold to train AI models. There's risk everywhere, I don't know what to do about it. You and others deserve better than what Wattpad is providing. I hope one day, we will get to hold your books in our hands.
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SilviaKrpatova

@DennisRoyer Thank you! But it seems too complicated. I don't suppose I'll ever try to start querying. Having some readers on Wattpad is fine :)))
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DennisRoyer

@SilviaKrpatova I hope someday you are commercially published because your work is so much better than some of the junk out there.
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dram12

@DennisRoyer Indeed, my Fathers side was here, and lived in New Amsterdam. I Mother's side are Scot and lived near the Kentucky Tennessee border. They married into the Indian people of the area. From my understanding my Fathers side moved into Ohio because of a land grant after the Revolution. Several of my family are listed on the Prison ships during the Revolution. I know that possibly both sides of my family lived on the edge of society. I have endured hardship, and I don't know if it equals those of my families past. I think I would feel at home.

dram12

The Battle of Blue Lick just south and west of Maysville Kentucky. Is one of the Battles Daniel Boone took part in his son Israel died in the battle. Yes you are right those living say central Ohio or even further west wouldn't know or if they did. It would be that, is a city thing.

DennisRoyer

@dram12 It's been many years since I've seen that film. I'd love to see it again! Some great lines: 
            
            I, Hatchet Jack, being of sound mind and broke legs, do leaveth my bear rifle to whatever finds it. Lord hope it be a white man.  It is a good rifle, and kilt the bear that kilt me.  Anyway, I am dead.  Yours Truly, Hatchet Jack.
            
            That's what I like about the film. It's unapologetic about the lifestyle and pragmatic about the chances of survival. I could not live like that, but admire the rugged individuals who did.
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DennisRoyer

@dram12 Those mountain men and trappers were a tough breed. They knew how to fend for themselves and live off the land for years at a time. At least that's how they are portrayed in novels. I think of Robert Redford in Jeremiah Johnson. Most got along well with the Indians and even wintered with them, helped them hunt.
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dram12

Dennis, I forgot to ask, what did you think of Raven? I worked to give her human qualities; yet l have more understanding than any human. I hope you enjoyed the story. Thanks for reading, I have always said that as long as I have one reader, the story must go one. I got two you and Joe, I can't remember his username CFarley982, if I remember correctly. If you are still an ambassador, talk to them about bringing back private messages. This new thing is like the old News Feed.

dram12

@dram12 Thanks, Dennis, I should have your email in my contacts. If not, I will add it. I have a few chapters ready for my next story. I am still waiting for answers to my research. I do have one other story that is finished it is called Division and Despair. It deals with a Civil War and based on current issues.
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DennisRoyer

@dram12 Raven is great! I mean who doesn't like a talking dog? I enjoyed your story. Concerning the private messages, this comes up all the time. They will not bring it back because too many people were bullied privately and solicited by vendors, etc. I get around that by asking for email addresses to correspond. I think you have mine, but if not, it's: dennisroyer@gmail.com
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sloanemrph203

hi MR DENNIS , I just came across *Jowls* and the concept honestly stands out. It’s not just the feral hog threat it’s the pressure from the town, the quarantine, and Rylee risking everything while nobody wants to believe how dangerous things really are. That makes the horror feel grounded and tense.
          
          And with the engagement your story already has, it’s clear readers are connecting with it.
          
          I think this kind of story would work really well with short cinematic horror hooks like:
          “They told her to reopen the park… then more people disappeared.”
          “Some predators don’t stop once they taste blood.”
          
          Short clips like that could perform really well on TikTok, IG Reels, and YouTube Shorts because they feel more like horror trailers than ads.
          
          If you want, I can turn one of your scenes into a sample hook-style concept so you can see what I mean.