GiseleMullins

@Youtzin_Osoro-emoshi (I don’t know what happened with my previous answer but from my device, it feels like I responded to another comment. Anyways.) 
          
          So firstly, I am a bit surprised by your message. I didn’t know that you would react so positively because I am known as someone harsh with words (thus communication issues) and after reading my comments, I thought that my words were way too critical. I wanted to delete them but I decided not to because it might be helpful for someone seeking progress (and since I don’t know well your personality, it was better than writing another review while being at work). 
          
          I am glad that my reviews helped you. And I thought a lot about your suggestion. I have been a beta reader for certain writers and I enjoy working with them. I am honoured that you thought of me for reviewing your work and I can’t thank you enough for it : I have never written a complete story and I am really touched that you thought of me. Really, thank you. I gladly accept your suggestion. 
          
          There is also something bothering me : you said that you have trouble writing, but you also stated your fear about your readers’ reaction. Dear author, when writing, you should write stories for you, not for others. It doesn’t matter if people react poorly or not about the next chapter, what is important is your own opinion and feelings. Honestly, I could feel the effort you put into your work, and you really worked a lot. Coterie isn’t your only story, so I admire your mindset to put enormous effort into all your works. So if you want to rest a bit, do it : you did well. Don’t worry about putting your story on hiatus if you feel too much pressure. It is normal. 
          
          Lastly, I just want to answer that you’re welcome. You don’t need to thank so much : what I did was simply giving my feedback. I am really happy that it helped you. 
          
          G.M. 

Xeinryuze0215

One of the thing I appreciate the most as a writer was to be surprised when I was just staring into space without a single thought, wondering what I should do in my life, was when a notification suddenly pinged and a barrage of your profile user voted for every chapter of my work. I was surprised again when an email soon reached me notifying me of your long essay of a comment. Reading that one comment you made that the maximum votes has been reached made me laugh undeniably. Gosh, you don't know how much I appreciate those words you typed. It sparked a dying flame inside me, that dying flame being the embers of my inspiration when I first started writing Dépaysement. It made me cry to be honest, and it made me wonder what I have been doing for the past months. Honestly, 2024 was a shitty year to me, making me forget the things that made me thrive in the past. Just then, I remembered all the plans I had written in my notebook and it overwhelmed me. I remembered all of those who witnessed Cale's story in the MDZS world and those who continued to wait for me to update.
          
          So thanks to you, I'm slowly starting to gather myself and get a grip. Thank you for the wake up call ^^
          
          May you continue the journey with me, dear reader...and maybe I'll be back to continue it in July or even earlier.
          
          You have my gratitude, really. 

GiseleMullins

@Xeinryuze0215 (don't know why my account didn't successfully subscribe to yours but oh well I feel like Wattpad just want to make my life hard at this point) 
            
            Honestly, I didn't think my words will touch so deeply. I truly admire your mindset as another writer who has more than a thousand unfinished drafts of story in my folders. I don't know how to respond to your message. Indeed, 2024 is a shitty year for everyone now that I look into it, and everyone has mental breakdowns from times to times. 
            
            You don't need to rush yourself: take your time. All human beings need to rest at some point in their life, and I know what I am saying. Speaking truth, you are someone who seems to be extremely hard-working, diligent and consistent. All readers I have come across the last few years when I didn't have an account were all bratty, wishing for a next chapter rudely as if the writer was some kind of slave just for entertainment. Fortunately, yours aren't like that at all. You have amazing people who support you no matter what in your choices and know that you also have limits. I am sure that you can proud to have assembled such an amazing community with Dépaysement. And they will definitely understand your situation even if you don't give any details. You are a person wonderful enough to have gathered us with a story like yours. (You know, authors who respond to readers are endangered species.)
            
            I am looking forward to your next chapter! Even if I need to wait for months, years or decades, my notifications are turned on. (Why does it sound like a confession ? *laughing noise*) I know that I only am an online stranger, but if you want to vent, feel free to reach me (I am saying this because my niece, who is living in a metropolis, can't book appointments with professional psychologist because they are overwhelmed). 
            
            May the dying flame within your heart continue to shine, not only to continue your story but also to find excitation in the near future. I believe in you. 
            
            G.M.
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