Kaiddance

Happy Monday!
          	
          	@OwlieCat and I are finally back with more Chronicles of Nir! We circled this chapter repeatedly and couldn’t move forward until we felt satisfied. 
          	
          	Also, we updated Gogglesfell in February, so if you missed it during the ONC chaos, we recommend going can to read. 
          	
          	https://www.wattpad.com/1634550591-chronicles-of-nir-volume-ii-9-incompatible
          	
          	You can find us at @KaiddanceandOwliecat 
          	
          	Happy reading! 

Kaiddance

Happy Monday!
          
          @OwlieCat and I are finally back with more Chronicles of Nir! We circled this chapter repeatedly and couldn’t move forward until we felt satisfied. 
          
          Also, we updated Gogglesfell in February, so if you missed it during the ONC chaos, we recommend going can to read. 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1634550591-chronicles-of-nir-volume-ii-9-incompatible
          
          You can find us at @KaiddanceandOwliecat 
          
          Happy reading! 

Kaiddance

Hello Soapies! 
          
          I think I want to revise the Zombie Soap series. I had pulled books 2 and 3 because it just wasn’t working. So I’m basically going to retcon everything after the first book and start fresh. I also want to go back to a light satirical tone. 
          
          What would you all like to see in the second story? 

Kaiddance

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To Heaven & Back is now officially complete with Chapter 14 posted. Thank you all for accompanying me on this journey. Now I need a meme with two side-by-sides of me running 2 miles. The first is me in peak physical condition proudly running across, and the second is of me wheezing and dragging my fat ass over that line, face in the dirt, ass in the air, and crawling across.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1620338941-to-heaven-back-onc-2026-14

Kaiddance

Open Novella Contest is all about pantsing. I’m too old to finish early these days, and this I always have a plan. But ONC is a fun challenge if spontaneity. 
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Frigsday

@Kaiddance  that's why I do not publish until complete.  The coopetition between the pressure to publish and the pressure to complete something good.  Also, I had a tendency to go back and edit past chapters.
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Kaiddance

Hello! I have just posted Chapter 10 of To Heaven and Back.
          
          Candy and Clayton discuss his secret. The next day, they go through Travis' apartment and make a discovery.
          
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          I love writing this story. I don't think I can say that enough. Probably my favorite scene of all time is in Titanic when the musicians play Nearer My God to Thee as the water finally overcomes the ship. It's so devastating and perfect, yet I still keep watching the movie over and over again despite knowing the ending. That's how I feel when I write this story. We know the tragedy, yet we're invested in the story leading up to it. Not that I claim it's anything as perfect as the masterpiece Titanic is, but I at least hope to convey the emotion in my little novella.
          
          Anyway, I'm hoping to have this wrapped up in the next 4-5 chapters. Thank you all so much for reading! Best of luck to all as we race to the finish line!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1619387382-to-heaven-back-onc-2026-10

Kaiddance

I must have been really tired; no, I know I was tired, but I have updated Chapter 9 of To Heaven and Back.
          
          In previous years, I have believed I was good enough. Then sorely disappointed when I somehow wasn't. Over time, I have learned it is not lack of skill, but rather, a lack of humility. Even now, I struggle with wondering where I am going as a writer. I am traditionally published, which I consider one of my greatest achievements. I never defined success by sales. But now, with so much AI dominating every market, in and outside writing, I don't even know if I want an agent becasue they also use AI to secretly upload manuscripts so they can 'read' faster. Wattpad is dominated by bot accounts.
          
          I do promise, though, to always write for myself and that I will never use AI to advance myself as a writer. All my works are 100% me, written by a human and with integrity.
          
          Also, win or lose, I am happy with this story. I enjoy working my way back with Candace and Travis' ill-fated love story, despite us all knowing how it ends.
          
          Thank you all for your love and support in this dark, crappy world.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1619230660-to-heaven-back-onc-2026-9/page/4/comment/1619230660_60be6cc055edb2bfbd762909eed23f16_1775275652_9afae0bc6b

CarolAnneShaw

@Kaiddance Ah, you're a delight. I remember your Zombie Soap books! So great. Hormones, yeah... it's a thing, for sure. Just know that when you one day get to the other side of menopause, it's FANTASTIC.  I also think writing can be so isolating. It's just us and our overthinking brains, and we're always second-guessing ourselves (or maybe that's just me?). It's so easy to let Imposter Syndrome get through the door. That's why spaces like these are so wonderful. I see you, too, friend. Keep on keeping on. The world will continue to spin, although I know, it's such a dumpster fire right now.
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Kaiddance

@CarolAnneShaw lol isn't that the most depressing thing? We've achieved lifelong goals, and we still wonder, are we good enough? But I do agree with your points. I wish I could say this is all hormones or even me being drunk but I've been sober for a while now, and I'm off that time. I'm just depressed by the sad state of the world overall. :(
            
            You are truly a wonderful writer with so much soul. I remember your stories, and I see you. Thanks for the words of affirmation. <3
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CarolAnneShaw

@Kaiddance I hear you, friend.  It's easy to feel invisible in the world of AI slop. But I ain't ever gonna go there. Human created only! (I actually think this is going to become a much sought-after thing very soon - the world is tired of the SLOP.). Like, you, I'm traditionally published as well, but it wasn't a magic bullet to suddenly feeling 100% confident 24/7. In some ways, it made things harder.  Ultimately, we want our stories to resonate and touch the hearts of readers. However those sstories make it into people's worlds is really irrelevant. We just keep going day by day, right? Great message.
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Kaiddance

Helloooooooo, and happy Monday!
          
          I went from having not a single word in my head to 2k words spill into Chapter 8 of To Heaven and Back!
          
          A rowdy relative almost spoils everything, and Clayton shares a secret.