Hi everyone!
I hope you’re all doing well, wherever you are in the world. I wanted to pop on and address something.
You may (or may not) have noticed that for the past few months, I’ve stuck to writing mostly one-shots. The reason is simple: I got pretty worn down by the criticism around my character, Oakley, and some of the stories I’ve written.
There are always going to be “keyboard warriors” who think it’s perfectly fine to say whatever crosses their mind and to post it on my page. What they don’t seem to realize (or maybe don’t care about) is how that actually feels to the person on the other side. I love my stories, that’s why I write them, and I get that not everyone will love every character or plotline. I’ve read plenty of stories myself where something didn’t land for me. But these are my stories, and it’s my plotline. To be honest, I didn’t ask for anyone's input. I’ve never once commented on someone else’s work to say “this isn’t vibing for me” or “he’s a f*cking idiot and I’d have done XYZ instead,” or “I hate her, she’s stupid.” That doesn't mean people can't relate to someone or a storyline either. There is a difference, and we all know what that is. I get having strong opinions, but the people who write those comments never seem to have anything nice to say either. Which makes me think — Why comment at all?
When the feedback turns into constant negativity, it just makes me want to keep my stories and characters in my head, where they’re safe and untouched. Constructive feedback is always welcome, but sadly, that’s rarely what comes through.
And to answer the question I’ve been asked a lot: I’m not sure yet if I’ll bring back Oakley & Kayce, but I wanted to address it here at least.
So, if you’re here, thank you for supporting me and enjoying what I share. That’s what keeps me writing. And I do like positive/supportive questions, comments, and messages. I try to respond to them all ❤️
