KenWallin

Shortly after posting a new chapter, I began receiving notices, supposedly from Wattpad, about a "mandatory identification process" with a link to follow. Does anybody know if this is legit? I always assume that everything is a scam until proven otherwise, and something about it just seems off to me...

KenWallin

Shortly after posting a new chapter, I began receiving notices, supposedly from Wattpad, about a "mandatory identification process" with a link to follow. Does anybody know if this is legit? I always assume that everything is a scam until proven otherwise, and something about it just seems off to me...

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KenWallin

After a bit longer than planned holiday hiatus, I'm back! This time with a new tale for McNally's Fantastic Flying Circus. In Lost Ship of the Desert, Ace and Rick chase a local legend and discover a sense of adventure that will become the foundation of the Rick Montana Adventure series. At just under 8,000 words, it's the longest story in this collection, so far. Enjoy!