Glory_feeling2

Happy Pride Month everyone!
          	When I was in elementary school, I remember reading a headline in a newspaper of a pregnant male teacher. Of course, at the time I didn't have any idea about LGBTQ+ people. It was something hidden in a private Catholic school (there were many other things I learned later on in life too that schools don't teach you.)
          	Wonder if that individual was a woman who took the identity of a male. That would make more sense. I was told by a teacher it was heebie jeebies (which at 8 yrs old, I had no idea what that meant.) LOL! Now I understand that she was nervous about the article. 
          	
          	In my story, Adelaide ... the character - Erica, who is a lawyer has an assistant/ paralegal named Jayson. Now once I'm done with the first novel (hopefully by the end of the year) I want to continue with a story about Jayson and his husband ... need a name for him. And maybe I could include an episode on how that husband got pregnant - their joy of their life! Although since that should include Adelaide the AI somehow ... I have some ideas. 
          	
          	Anyway, that's a proposal for next year. I'll see what I can do!

Nyhterides

@Glory_feeling2 happy pride! Everyone deserves love. 
          	  A nice name is Ash, it's great for any gender:)
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Glory_feeling2

Happy Pride Month everyone!
          When I was in elementary school, I remember reading a headline in a newspaper of a pregnant male teacher. Of course, at the time I didn't have any idea about LGBTQ+ people. It was something hidden in a private Catholic school (there were many other things I learned later on in life too that schools don't teach you.)
          Wonder if that individual was a woman who took the identity of a male. That would make more sense. I was told by a teacher it was heebie jeebies (which at 8 yrs old, I had no idea what that meant.) LOL! Now I understand that she was nervous about the article. 
          
          In my story, Adelaide ... the character - Erica, who is a lawyer has an assistant/ paralegal named Jayson. Now once I'm done with the first novel (hopefully by the end of the year) I want to continue with a story about Jayson and his husband ... need a name for him. And maybe I could include an episode on how that husband got pregnant - their joy of their life! Although since that should include Adelaide the AI somehow ... I have some ideas. 
          
          Anyway, that's a proposal for next year. I'll see what I can do!

Nyhterides

@Glory_feeling2 happy pride! Everyone deserves love. 
            A nice name is Ash, it's great for any gender:)
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Glory_feeling2

Hello Everyone!
          Been offline for a while, but I'm back. It's very hot where I am, so have to have the air con on till I can buy a new fan. Electricity is still expensive! Still reading, can't write well during this heat ... reminds me when I used to go to summer school to get ahead ... I could've taken a break, but unlike my peers, I really liked studying *LOL*! Nah, I just wanted to get ahead. *grins* So I'd brave it out by waiting for the public bus to take me to college in the summer heat! 
          
          When it cools down, I'll be back to writing ... Finishing Adelaide. Found some funny words I could add too. I don't like writing foul language, so I write humorous ones like "Doggone it" or "Beaver's Dam it"! <= I'm insulting the beavers who built a dam in the river. LOL! Now I learned "Horsefeathers" as some country folks say, as well as "Hold your Horses, I'm coming!" LOL

Glory_feeling2

Hello Everyone! As this month is mental health awareness month and before the US govt (big heads) might take Medicaid away ... I have been busy taking care of my upcoming appointments and such. Had to put writing aside, which is one reason I'm not doing the Wattys, not while the US govt. is in turmoil. 
          
          Now back to reading I can do. Reading Rosalind by @Nyhterides on the side while I'm in waiting areas. Also getting back on an ARC. Don't know when I'll be able to write again. Possibly in the summer? I dunno ... but many things are on my mind. Have even stopped listening to music for some time, which barely happens! But I'm still around and thanks to those who are either reading my stories or our meetups in Discord. I'm not a constant chatter, so like in some "Historic novels, I'm the girl who hides behind the plant mingling by herself" ... LOL! Take Care!

Olivia_Benedetti

Good luck. I’m not joining wattys either this year as I’m on a hiatus but checking wattpad cause I’m in awards + reviews shops 
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WhimsysDenStudio

Hey… can i talk to u @ my page???

WhimsysDenStudio

@Glory_feeling2 o that’s fine. Whenever ur free and available. I have plenty of time.
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Glory_feeling2

@WhimsysDenStudio Hi! I'm busy right now as mentioned above ... as I'm taking care of my health before the US healthcare goes bogus. But if you can wait, I'll be able to be free next month!
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Glory_feeling2

Hello everyone,
          As expected, the algorithms have lowered my tag number for my ONC story. Oh well, it's probably cause I put on hold for now. Trying to get my "writing mojo" back. LOL! It's getting hot in California (where I am bet it's even hotter in Southern CA, so got new sunscreen. Even though my skin is fair, I break out [summer allergies] that's why I get med injections for that). 
          I feel like doing some Sci-Fi shorts this summer, but don't know ... goal is to do all 9 planets. *smiles* I got Earth and Pluto squared away; Sci-Fi Profile has some prompts for Mars. Always wanted a robot dog named Astro so maybe the next prompt they have might be up soon!

Glory_feeling2

Hello Everyone!
          Hot day over here! Trying to get by! Found out some of my short stories I did last year were not marked complete, so just did that today. It's never too late. My short stories are easy to finish, but novels aren't. Need to finish or fully edit most of them before I write Moonbreak <- my next idea for a story. I think I'll finish my ONC first. Had ideas how the 2nd half of the story of Adelaide would go, but yes, I ran out of time. Oh well. There's always next year!

Glory_feeling2

Hello my fellow Wattpadders!
          
          Took days off of rest. Sunday was the longest day of my life. My brother asked me to go to a baseball game with him that his office mates in the Post Office paid for (outing) so I said okay. I'm fine with using Bart (it's similar to a train for those who don't know it) I'm okay with walking several blocks to the ballpark. But what I'm not okay with is where we sat. It was in the "nosebleed section" it's the cheapest and highest seats in the stadium! I don't know how many stairs I climbed! Plus, I'm afraid of heights ... don't care anymore if I get strange looks. Last year I bought a tag that goes around my neck that says, "I have an invisible disability, please be patient." Got tired of people making fun of me, especially kids whose parents did not teach them it's not polite to point at strangers. Add that to being late to the ballgame and not eating there too just because my brother had to go around the stadium to find his friends! So, I told him or yelled I should say (LOL) that I want to sit down. The rest of the game went smoothly as the home team won. But I told my brother, I'm never going to sit in the upper section again! If you are afraid of heights or falling, I don't recommend it.
          
          After getting over a bad back from writing the ONC, I had to get over walking so many stairs as if I "was a mountain climber". It took me 2 days to heal.
          
          That's why I'm just back to read my notifications. Thank you for those who read Adelaide, even though it did not pass round 3. As written, I plan to write the 2nd half again in the fall (possibly my birthday October). And for those in the Philippines who are reading it, I haven't visited my native country for a while, so I really don't know how it is there now. My parents are from the province (barios) and that's where my characters Ethan and Esteban Novicio are from. Most may think Manila (the capital of the Philippines) or something like Quezon City where my Auntie lives.

Glory_feeling2

Good morning, everyone!
          I feel better today, well back still a bit wonky but I can move it. When computer teachers said sit all the way back on the computer chair and move it close to the table, they meant it! *Smiles* like my characters would say, "Miss Author, that is not a joke!"
          Anyway, congrats to those who made it in. I applaud you. Not gonna compare myself (unfortunately, I always do) - this summer I'm just reading ... taking a break from it all. Perhaps going back to my ARC's as well.

Romizabooks

@Glory_feeling2 
            Congrats for entering the ONC. Did you have a mentor for your story?
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Glory_feeling2

@AnnSepino Thank you Ann! Yes, I'm hoping to continue Adelaide later this year. Right now, I'm just reading and taking a break. Tomorow I'm going to a baseball game with my brother and his office mates.
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AnnSepino

@Glory_feeling2 Pia, I still want to congratulate you for making it past round two and into round three. You did great! The first time I joined, I didn't even make it through round one, and that was only 8k words.  So I'm sure that when you join next year, you'll finish for sure.
            
            You already have the experience from this year to go from. And you still have plenty of opportunities to work on Adelaide. (The 8-Chapter Challenge has just started, for example.)
            
            And I'll still read your draft because you worked hard on it. Congrats again! 
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Glory_feeling2

I'm tired and pooped out. I'm not going to continue round 3 as the story I wanted has turned around in a way that was not my original ideas. My final count 19,195
          
          If a contest is worth having a painful back, hunger pains ... its not worth it. Just glad to say I started my ONC story fellow Wattpad members and ambassadors. Maybe I'll try again next year. But no, I'm not going to write for the Wattys. Can't afford another painful back. And that's why my computer teachers taught me ergonomics. Anyway, good luck to all those who have sent in their entries. I'll now eat my dinner and see if I can walk and straighten my back! LOL
          
          Over and Out,
          Pia -> Next time I should just do a crime story, this AI thing got out of hand!

Romizabooks

@avniy1312 
            I was lost when I started the ONC. I had written an outline during round 1 which helped a lot. I was also reading a novel (Alex Van Helsing:  Vampire Rising) and watched a show (Alex Rider season 1) that influenced my novella.
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Romizabooks

@Glory_feeling2 
            Looking at the ONC this year, writing was not a factor. I went through a cyclone last month and survived. Writing was nothing compared to the cyclone.
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Glory_feeling2

Thanks @KeiraKnox1 , @Olivia_Benedetti , @DachetGrival , @avniy1312 and @Romizabooks  . Yes, I know that completing the story was the main target, I had one in mind in the beginning, but under pressure/ time limit the story can change. That's why I had a BookCamp mentor who'd helped me stay on track/ the exposition of the story as I learned. And somehow filter words get in the way. Main thing is = I selected a tough prompt to go along with the ambassador's picks. AI, online dating, catfishing (it was all in my head) but to put it in writing during constant distractions/ wonky Wi-Fi/ etc. is difficult. Thought it would work. But I & (Adelaide) have not given up ... no not for the Wattys but maybe just freestyle writing time I will continue her story [the way I wanted it to end]. I still have the spec. fiction too that I failed in the first round last year ... The city of Tribeca ... Archeologists - I was thinking of the movies of the Indiana Jones Trilogy! I think out of the box because I don't like doing scripts or themes that have already been done. LOL. But yes it comes with a risk. In this case - an almost Pia hunchback!
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