High_Priestess_Elena

It's only a little more than 4h left until the new year here, so happy new year everyone!
          	
          	As I was going home after Christmas this year, I got stuck waiting for at train for over 2h. Of course I could have spent that time doing one of the many things I should be doing, but instead I wrote a New Year's special for The Evil in Me. Enjoy!
          	
          	https://www.wattpad.com/1598582282-the-evil-in-me-new-year%27s-special

xFaytka

I just finished reading this incredible series (even though the final volume isn’t out yet), and I honestly couldn’t leave without saying how deeply I appreciate your work. The story is so well thought out, and the world you created around it feels rich, alive, and carefully built. I’ve read countless mate stories, but I don’t think I’ve ever encountered faeries or necromancers written in such a unique, refreshing, and memorable way. 
          
          What truly sets this series apart for me is how the world slowly unfolds from different perspectives with every book and every character. Each female lead feels distinct and authentic - from the more innocent one who simply wants to explore the world, to strong and determined heroines, to confident, incredibly powerful women, and also those who exist somewhere in between. I personally love strong female characters, and seeing how you portray strength in so many different forms has been a joy.
          
          Reading these books was pure pleasure, the kind of experience where you don’t just follow the story, but actually sink into it. Your writing made me feel emotionally invested in both the characters and the world they live in, and that doesn’t happen easily. If these books were available in print, I would buy them in a heartbeat and proudly place them on my shelf.
          
          Thank you for sharing your imagination, your characters, and this world with us. Your passion truly shows in every page, and I can’t wait to read more :D 

High_Priestess_Elena

@xFaytka Thank you so much! Means a lot to hear it ❤️ Especially the part about strength since not all of them are "strong female characters" in the way most think about the term, but to me, they all definitely are that ❤️
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_reichii

Halloooo... I asked for an extension to read Morana for FBE. So sorry. >.< I really wanna complete it today before the deadline, but my mind's... not really in it right now, and I don't wanna halfass my reading and comments. So I'll be reading it tomorrow when (hopefully) my brain's not feeling like it's still in the morning, even though it's already past 5pm from where I am. 
          
          Happy new year, Elena. <3

High_Priestess_Elena

@_reichii Don't stress about it! Take your time ❤️
            
            Happy new year!
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High_Priestess_Elena

It's only a little more than 4h left until the new year here, so happy new year everyone!
          
          As I was going home after Christmas this year, I got stuck waiting for at train for over 2h. Of course I could have spent that time doing one of the many things I should be doing, but instead I wrote a New Year's special for The Evil in Me. Enjoy!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1598582282-the-evil-in-me-new-year%27s-special

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Nablai

@High_Priestess_Elena Happy holidays, Elena! ❤️❤️❤️
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KateNotGreat

@High_Priestess_Elena what an amazing gift! I cant wait to read this! <3
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High_Priestess_Elena

Today, the 25th of November, marks the beginning of UNs 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls, something one in three women and girls are affected by. The violence comes in many different shapes and forms, and this year UN are focusing their efforts on digital violence and abuse. Within that kind of violence we can find everything from harassment, surveillance, and impersonation. To read more and learn more, you can visit the following webpage:
          
          https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/theme

jdog129

@High_Priestess_Elena Thank you for spreading awareness ❤️ 
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High_Priestess_Elena

So I've taken the time to for the first time write a special chapter fit for the season to a story! And sure Halloween isn't quite here yet, but a Halloween special for The Evil in Me is. Check it out to find out more about what goes on in the mind of the most awesome knight Astrid ;)
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1585951463-the-evil-in-me-halloween-special

KateNotGreat

@High_Priestess_Elena ASTRID HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!!!! My wife! I am so excited!!!
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High_Priestess_Elena

Today is dyslexia awareness day. As someone who has dyslexia and works as I teacher, I have both in my private and professional life heard plenty of weird and inaccurate things said about it. Two of my favorite ones (meaning the ones which caused me to roll my eyes the most) are that I was lying about having dyslexia because I'm smart and smart people can't have dyslexia, and that people with dyslexia can't enjoy reading books.
          
          The basic definition of dyslexia is as follows: "Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities" (International Dyslexia Association). So it got absolutely nothing to do with how smart you are or if you can or cannot enjoy reading.
          
          It saddens me, however, who many still have the wrong idea of what dyslexia means and how stigmatized it can be. I've met students who are ashamed about having dyslexia, and as proud as I am over myself and as open as I am about my dyslexia, I also keep quiet about it at work because I know my ability to be a language and literature teacher would be questioned if anyone knew.
          
          But so many people out there with dyslexia have a wonderful way with words despite their difficulties, and the following reading list includes books written by such people. So please check these books out and give the authors some love!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/list/1769066190

MDjarin17

@High_Priestess_Elena Of course! And like, I guess that makes sense for someone who doesn't have dyslexia, but if you've been doing your job successfully for years without a problem, they shouldn't doubt you if you tell them.
            
            Oh, wow! Thanks! Umm...How about "Between Two Worlds", "You Are the Reason", and "Lestrange"? :D
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High_Priestess_Elena

@MDjarin17 Thank you, and yeah, it's just one of those things that people would definitely question my ability to correct mistakes in the students' texts if they knew...
            
            Also, because I'd love to have more people's books in the reading list, so feel free to name 3 of your books and I'll add them to it.
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MDjarin17

@High_Priestess_Elena Fellow dyslexic author and reader, here!
            
            I agree with everything you said. It's annoying that people assume we can't do certain things or that we aren't smart, simply because we're dyslexic. Yet here we are, doing it anyway!
            
            I'm glad you're able to bring comfort to those of your students who struggle with the same disability, though it's sad to hear that your career would be put in jeopardy if the school knew. That's messed up.
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High_Priestess_Elena

When it’s too dark to see the road ahead… 
          When hopelessness and fear are overwhelming… 
          When everything seems uncertain… 
          Dear survivors, I’m with you. 
          When you make hard choices to prioritize your wellbeing… 
          When you celebrate small but meaningful victories… 
          When you bravely raise your voice… 
          Dear survivors, I’m with you.
          
          Written by Casey Keene, Director of Prevention at NRCDV
          
          In 1987, the US congress decided to designate October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is an important and global issue, which destroys the lives of many. In an attempt to at least contribute a bit to the awareness of this issue, I have made a reading list for this. It consists of books that in one way or another sheds light on domestic violence.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/list/1768602282
          
          Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior in any relationship within the home used to gain or maintain power and control over another.

favenal

@High_Priestess_Elena i agree with Kate, thank you so much for putting this list together ❤️❤️ i really admire the way you treat this topic in your writing and i can't wait to check out the books on the list
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High_Priestess_Elena

So we're getting closer to some of my favorite chapters written of "The Evil in Me", and thus my ability to stop the impulse to publish early is lowered. Meaning one extra chapter published this week!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/397936746-the-evil-in-me