ItsariahS

Chapter 8 of TWABB is now up! :)
          	
          	https://www.wattpad.com/story/411672030

ItsariahS

Okay, so I finally decided to make a TikTok! It's @shairalaowrites if you want to check it out.
          
          I'm only using it to share and promote my stories, though. I still don't have the confidence to record myself and post videos. But who knows? Maybe someday lol.
          
          For now, you'll probably just see a lot of photo carousels. 
          
          I've been writing in English because I've always dreamed of having my stories read by people from different parts of the world. (Taas-pangarap, ano? Hahaha.)
          
          Lately, I've also been revisiting the stories I wrote when I first started on Wattpad back in 2014. I was only 14 years old then.  Reading them again made me realize how much I've grown as a writer over the years. The stories had so much heart, but I can also see how my writing has changed—from simple plots and teenage ideas to stories that feel more grounded and intentional. Grabe, ang dami palang pwedeng matutunan just by continuing to write.
          
          That's also why I've been trying my best to write at a level that could be paperback-worthy someday. I'm still learning every day, but I'm giving this story everything I've got because I really hope that one day, more people get to read it and, hopefully, enjoy it too.
          
          If you're reading this now or you end up reading TWABB someday, you've already inspired me to keep going. 
          
          Mwah! 
          

ItsariahS

Hi all! Inviting you to read my romantic fantasy, "To Weave a Bleeding Border."
          
          This is set in a kingdom where men and women are strictly segregated by law, it follows Elira, a woman who has spent her life being overlooked, until an impossible connection awakens within her. Across that forbidden divide, Kael feels it too.
          
          This is a true slow-burn romance with massive stakes, but balanced with plenty of humor and heart! 
          
          I'd love to know what you think. :)
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/411672030

ItsariahS

Hello, everyone! I just want to share that my story To Weave a Bleeding Border is now published.
           
          This is a romance fantasy written in English, so if you enjoy stories with love, longing, tension, and a fantasy world full of secrets, I hope you’ll give it a chance.
          
          If you’d like to read it, here’s the link:
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/411672030-to-weave-a-bleeding-border
          
          I’d really appreciate your support. Maraming salamat! :)

lesley14

@ItsariahS The legendary author is back!!!!
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ItsariahS

If this randomly shows up on your feed or notification and you remember me… Hi! It’s been a while.
          
          Honestly, I’m not even sure if anyone’s still here after almost eight years away—that is almost a decade! Which still feels a bit wild to say. But if you happen to come across this and you used to read my stories back then—Thank you for still being here. 
          
          That really means a lot!
          
          I don’t know if you still remember me, or my stories—but lately, I found myself missing it (well, I am always missing it). Writing, this space… all of it. And somehow, I found my way back. I’ve been writing again for more than a  month now, just slowly finding my rhythm.
          
          This time, I’m trying something a little different. I’m working on a new story, fully written in English, and it’s a different subgenre from what I used to write—but don’t worry, it still leans into romance. Because some things really don’t change lol.
          
          I am excited and anxious at the same, but I’m planning to share it soon—maybe later this month or early July. No pressure, no expectations… just something I wanted to create again.
          
          And if you’re still here, or if you somehow find this… I’d really love for you to read it.
          
          —Shaira L.A.O. :)

ItsariahS

@veenanamilk hala! what a coincidence! ayon nga, and not so active na rin talaga sa social media, even my writing account on FB, hindi ko na ma-recall and ma-retrieve  Na-miss ko kayo, and yes, I missed those days as well ❤️
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veenanamilk

@ItsariahS omg hi ate shaira! kakabalik ko lang din sa watty as a reader and super sakto ng pagbalik ko kasi kakabalik mo lang din after years??? 
            
            i also saw ur ig story recently and it reminded me of how i used to be so active as a reader mo huhu really miss reading and fangirling, we had a group page before on fb and we used to be active there lalo nung time na we were waiting for your updates sa kiss and run AAAA. high school pa ako no'n and now graduating na sa college.
            
            looking forward to your story! glad that you came back and doing something that you love. riGHT RIGHT NO PRESSURE and i hope you enjoy writing, ate! huhu happy for you. shairanghae ❤️
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peiaia

Hello ate, how are you po? I hope you're okay and doing what makes you happy right now. We miss youuuuuu, still waiting sa gc. Labyu mwah ❤️

ItsariahS

@airppp yesss, my heart is happy kasi some of you are still here pa rin! Miss ko na kayo! And like you, life happened talaga for the past decade, and I’m glad to finally have a breather and get to write again :) 
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peiaia

@ItsariahS HALAAAAAA! You're na pala, ate Shai. I miss youuuuu huhu. Idk if you still remember me kase uhugin pa me dati when we used to talk dati hehe pero okay lang po ako ngayon. Adult na rin and currently tasting the reality of life. It's been so long. I'm glad you're back na. 
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