@EmberTong
A small progress update!
I’m about 20% done with Luminara, and it feels like I can make it before my set deadline. YEAH!
Writing this hasn’t been easy—it’s not a style I’m fully confident in or familiar with—but I’m learning as I go and trusting the process.
Happy reading and writing
A small update on how I’ll be releasing books moving forward
From now on, I’ll only be publishing completed books, including Luminara (even though two chapters are already out). I realised that releasing chapters bit by bit based on my own pace feels a little stressful for me—and as a reader myself, I know it can break the flow when you get invested and can’t continue because the story isn’t finished yet.
I want my stories to feel more seamless and enjoyable to read, from start to end, without long pauses in between. So while updates might feel quieter for a while, please know that I’m still writing behind the scenes.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding. I hope this makes the reading experience better for all of us .
Happy reading and writing!✨
@EmberTong Thank you for sharing and please do what you need to do to feel good about what you're producing for your audience. In the meantime I'll continue reading 31 :)
I’ve just released a one-chapter book titled The Year That Opened Its Hands
This story is my small wish to everyone reading—that 2026 will be kind to you, that it gives you more than it takes, and that you’ll find moments of warmth even on difficult days. I hope this book can sit quietly beside you through both your ups and downs—whether you read it feeling grateful, or needing to feel heard.
Thank you for being here, and for letting my words be part of your journey into the new year.
Wishing you a gentle, hopeful, and beautiful 2026.
Happy reading ✨
As 2025 comes to an end and we step into 2026, I just want to say a small thank you.
Wattpad has never really been new to me—I’ve been reading here for as long as I can remember, just on a different account. I only started writing in 2025 because I realised I didn’t really have any hobbies… or maybe I just wanted something to do besides the endless cycle of work, rest, work, rest. And honestly? I’m really glad I started.
Writing here helped me meet so many kind and sincere writers. People who put so much time and heart into their own stories, yet still take the effort to read, vote, and comment on others’. That kind of sincerity means a lot to me. I also found genuine joy in writing—finally putting the thoughts in my head into actual stories felt incredibly satisfying, like wow, I actually did this.
If my stories have helped you feel a little less lonely, a little more understood, then that means everything to me.
For 2026, I’m hoping to write more carefree, relaxing stories. I can’t promise mental health themes will disappear completely (they’re kind of part of me), but even if the tone gets lighter, I hope my books continue to bring comfort and positivity to you.
Wishing everyone a healthy, happy, and wealthy 2026.
Thank you for being here
Sincerely,
Ember Tong
@JenniferEnglehardt Happy New Year to you too! With all the positive support here, it will be hard not to continue writing! And of course I have to thank you for the amazing support you have given not just to me but to other fellow writers.♥️
The first chapter of Luminara: A Chronicle of Endless Love is finally out.
I wrote this story quietly, with the hope that it might offer a little warmth, a little light, and a reminder that love can exist in many forms. I hope it finds you gently and stays with you.
✨ It’s finally here! ✨
I’ve published my Christmas story The Night the Cookies Ran Away — a fun, cozy, kid-friendly tale filled with a little magic, a little comedy, and lots of holiday cheer
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and warm moments wherever you are. Thank you for reading and celebrating this season with me ❤️
Hello my lovely readers
I’m sorry for the recent inactivity. Life has been a little full lately with work, assignments, and job searching taking up most of my energy. While all of this is still ongoing, I’ve been quietly carving out time to plan and shape new stories that will be coming your way soon.
I’ll be back to reading, commenting, and voting with a clearer mind as soon as I can. Thank you for your patience and for being here.
Happy reading!
I’ve officially completed The Weight of Breathing. ✨
Writing this book every morning with a clear mind taught me more than I expected. It wasn’t just a routine — it became a space where I finally slowed down, breathed, and thought about myself in ways I hadn’t allowed in a long time. Through her journey, I ended up reflecting on my own too, and I truly hope this story gives you a moment to think about yourself as well.
This book was written for the NovNov challenge, and I’m proud to say it reached 51,000 words. Keeping track on ProWritingAid helped me build a writing habit bit by bit, no matter how many words I managed each day.
More than anything, I hope The Weight of Breathing reminds you to take care of yourself — to stay healthy, to stay connected, and to cherish the people who matter, whether it’s yourself, your family, or your friends.
As the story ends, I’ll be taking a short break from writing to read, catch up on the books in my list, and return the support I haven’t been able to give recently. But don’t worry — I’ll be back. I already have two concepts brewing in my mind, and one of them will only be released once I’ve completed all the chapters. So stay tuned.
Happily,
EmberTong
Chapter 30 of The Weight of Breathing is out now.
Healing often happens in small realizations: the moments where you finally feel a little steadier, a little more honest, a little more willing to believe things can get better.
Chapter 29 of The Weight of Breathing is out now.
Some chapters aren’t about breakthroughs — they’re about learning to trust the pace you’re moving at, and finding comfort in the quiet progress that often goes unnoticed.