Lena Mano

Hello Flowers, 
          
          I just couldn’t stomach keeping Our Strange Love available on Wattpad anymore. There are some problematic aspects that are too integral to the plot while never being called out and addressed and I think it’s pointless for me to be wracked with worry and guilt every few months.  The story is not worth changing from the ground up. So it’s finally taken down and I can stop stressing. 
          
          I started writing that book over 10 years ago. My last edit was in 2019 I think? Also those of you who are 22-24, I am sorry but you will say and do things you regret in a few years. I think I stand by most of my viewpoints but there’s always a ‘I shouldn’t have said anything/I should’ve said that differently/Why did I get so serious about nothing?’. I think 10 years from now it’ll be the same thing. I think as humans we never stop growing and changing. 
          
          Anyway, there’s so much toxic brainrot condoning unhealthy crap already out there in the world; I want young people on my profile to be exposed to my stories that can help them learn self worth and what healthy relationships look like instead. Unhealthy dynamics and mindsets should be addressed and managed realistically. OSL did the opposite and told you to consider it all fluff and comedy. 
          
          Don’t get me wrong, I still think stories where people can zone out to comedy and fluff and romance without life lessons are great too. But those stories are on Tapas and… uh, well that’s it because I haven’t finished any of the 4-ish others. Just The God of Love is a Deadbeat. Cognitive dysfunction threw a wrench in my plans haha. 
          
          Anyway, if you want to read stories about hurt people healing, check out When Best Friends Kiss (speedrun MC 14-22), This Is Not a Tragedy (MC 18-20?), or Wired Hearts (MC late-20s). 
          
          Drink water, be kind, and stay safe.
          
          Love,
          Lena

Hello Flowers,
          
          I’m still alive. Last month I wrote 5 sentences of my story for the first time in nearly a year (thanks to doing a write-in with my friend and my favorite writing app finally getting updated after 9 months which fixed a glitch that had the app just a blank screen). 
          
          I’ve been considering making a small video about how to use AI “ethically” to help with writing/writer’s block. But I consider a lot of things often, so no promises. 
          
          My personal life is still lifeing. I’m working really hard on that, so I’m unsure when I’ll be prepared to release a new chapter. 
          
          Drink water, stay safe, be kind. 
          
          Much appreciation,
          Lena
          
          
          

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Dear Flowers, 
          
          After the April 13th posting of Employee of the Multiverse and His Darling Cat, I will be taking another hiatus. 
          
          I’ve had writer’s block since last year. I’m not abandoning this story and still daydream about plot points regularly. I just still have a lot going on personally and am struggling to put words to document even when I have the time and energy. 
          
          I’m really sorry for disappointing you. I can’t say for sure how long this hiatus will last. My hope is that either finally moving into an apartment or getting a successful treatment for my damaged knee will clear up a pathway in my heart and mind for the flow of creative juices to reach my fingertips. 
          
          My hope is not let the hiatus continue past this Summer. Sorry again and thanks for your understanding. 
          
          Love,
          Lena 

Hi, I know it’s been a while. Thanks for your patience. I’ll try to keep things short. Basically, the chapter update schedule for Multiversal Employee (official shorthand title as of today) is changing.
          
          I have a lot going on in my personal life right now, mainly trying to move and deal with physical health concerns at the same time. Little old me gets overwhelmed easily and writing should be fun, not a chore. I am still invested in this story, I just can’t give it the focus it deserves at the very least through March, so update schedule is changing. 
          
          I will schedule chapters to post on these dates at 9am EST/EDT:
          Saturday, February 10th
          Saturday, March 2nd
          Saturday, March 23rd
          Saturday, April 13th 
          
          If things change, I will do my best to let you know ahead of time by sending an announcement. 
          
          Be kind to others and to yourself. Love,
          Lena

I’m really sorry to disappoint you but Employee of the Multiverse will return in January. This time of the year is always hard on my mental health and I’ve tried to fight it, but it’s gotten pretty bad. I’ll be taking a break for recovery. Thanks for your understanding. 

Finally, I finished the new Book Recommender! Find it linked on my profile here; it also has a permanent spot on my author landing page https://lenamano.campsite.bio ...And here's a direct link if you wanna take it now https://a33y38hv70y.typeform.com/to/dYbkt6eA
          
          If you find any issues with the quiz, please let me know by leaving a comment here. I'll fix it eventually.
          
          Employee of the Multiverse and His Darling Cat has also been updated. It gets updated every week and I stopped sending out announcements about it. But this week is an exception since I'm already posting about something else lol. No update next week though; details in latest chapter.
          
          Best,
          Lena
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/350385721

I made an oops with the log numbering of Employee of Multiverse on the last chapter updated on Nov 3rd. What was titled “Log 003 Pt. 3” is now titled “Log 004 Pt. 1.” Sorry for the confusion!  

Employee of the Multiverse and His Darling Cat has been updated. 
          
          Stay safe,
          Lena
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/350385721

Happy Monday. Reminder that Chapter 8 of Employee of the Multiverse and His Darling Cat is up. 
          
          Regarding my book recommendation quiz, I was sick in bed most of last week and couldn't work on it. To prevent getting sick again, I will take my time, as my energy needs to be prioritized towards writing more chapters of Multiversal Employee. It's been years since I posted that shoddy word doc; so, you can put up with it a little longer, right?
          
          Stay hydrated and assertive about your needs,
          Lena
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/350385721