NicaiVes

Alright, so an update on what's going on with Sulfur & Tealights: I didn't update when I said I would because I became busy planning for a big trip that is quickly approaching, and also because I needed a break from working on it. I started the story impulsively on a few quick ideas, but had no idea how to end it, which is likely clear to anyone who had the patience to read the entire train wreck. I know I was adamant about finishing it as it is, but after some thought I don't think it's worth my time anymore. I do still want to rewrite it eventually, but I think, first, I need to work on my style a bit and how I organize my chapters, as well as what I'm comfortable writing about. S&T touched on some pretty heavy topics with Carl, and so did Mind, Have Mercy. I tend to enjoy angst when reading and writing - that is not likely to change - but I need to work on writing lighter topics. Also, as is evident by the tags for S&T, I meant to push myself to write smut and I failed horribly (I apologize to anyone who found S&T through #sexualtension and was subsequently disappointed). I want to practice writing about things I've not written before, or branch out, so to speak. I also need to practice pacing and plot structure, and for a while now I've considered getting used to shorter stories.
          	
          	All that said, I won't update Sulfur & Tealights anymore, and it will be a bit before I redo it.  However, I may post other stuff. I can't guarantee a set schedule, since I'll be visiting out-of-state friends very soon and almost immediately after I return, a new semester will begin, but I do mean to continue writing.
          	
          	To everyone who read any of S&T and MHM, thank you. I hope I'm not disappointing anyone by giving up the former, and I doubt I am. Neither live up to my standards, and while I can't promise better craftsmanship, I will try to improve so I can provide it.

NicaiVes

Alright, so an update on what's going on with Sulfur & Tealights: I didn't update when I said I would because I became busy planning for a big trip that is quickly approaching, and also because I needed a break from working on it. I started the story impulsively on a few quick ideas, but had no idea how to end it, which is likely clear to anyone who had the patience to read the entire train wreck. I know I was adamant about finishing it as it is, but after some thought I don't think it's worth my time anymore. I do still want to rewrite it eventually, but I think, first, I need to work on my style a bit and how I organize my chapters, as well as what I'm comfortable writing about. S&T touched on some pretty heavy topics with Carl, and so did Mind, Have Mercy. I tend to enjoy angst when reading and writing - that is not likely to change - but I need to work on writing lighter topics. Also, as is evident by the tags for S&T, I meant to push myself to write smut and I failed horribly (I apologize to anyone who found S&T through #sexualtension and was subsequently disappointed). I want to practice writing about things I've not written before, or branch out, so to speak. I also need to practice pacing and plot structure, and for a while now I've considered getting used to shorter stories.
          
          All that said, I won't update Sulfur & Tealights anymore, and it will be a bit before I redo it.  However, I may post other stuff. I can't guarantee a set schedule, since I'll be visiting out-of-state friends very soon and almost immediately after I return, a new semester will begin, but I do mean to continue writing.
          
          To everyone who read any of S&T and MHM, thank you. I hope I'm not disappointing anyone by giving up the former, and I doubt I am. Neither live up to my standards, and while I can't promise better craftsmanship, I will try to improve so I can provide it.

NicaiVes

I'll need to update S&T later this week (hopefully Wednesday) because this last week I recovered (hopefully) from sickness and sleep deprivation. Unfortunately, that meant a lot of time spent in bed resting or unable to focus on what words to put down. I'm sorry for any bother this may cause.

NicaiVes

@RAThomas1988  Dude, thank you! I know this is a REALLY late reply because I haven't been on Wattpad for about a week, but I wanted to let you know I appreciate your concern.
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RAThomas1988

You can’t write if your ill. Rest comes first always. 
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NicaiVes

"Confrontation" is up a bit late b/c there were a lot of distractions today. From here things should get lighter for a while. Writing so much angst and doing the research I need to feel like I know something of what I'm writing about is taking its toll on me. Every time I try to understand GRSM from a Christian fundamentalist perspective I feel terrible.

NicaiVes

I want to update anyone interested in Sulfur & Tealights on what I'm doing with it at the moment. When I started it, I had an idea and a vague plot, but no clear ending, so I had to figure out where the story would go as I wrote. Now I have a better idea of what to do with it, but I may have to scrap this first draft b/c it contains a lot of stuff I want to either get rid of, like the a/b/o trope, or rearrange. 
          
          All that is to say, S&T is a rough draft. I'm going to try to continue it because writing as I figure out the plot helps me visualize it better, but it's going to be rough. I still, however, would greatly appreciate feedback on what anyone who reads it likes or doesn't like, so if anyone wants to read it for that, thank you. I totally understand not wanting to read it, though. I don't really expect anyone to stick with it, and I hope to eventually put out something better that more people can enjoy.

NicaiVes

Wattpad has been kind of weird as far as publishing from my laptop goes. If you couldn't read "Side With a Devil", the latest S&T chapter before, hopefully you can now. If anyone checks and it's still not there, feel free to let me know.

NicaiVes

For anyone who was anticipating an S&T update today, I'm going to post it tomorrow so I can edit and proofread it further. I apologize. I spent most of the week researching various things that might be useful to the story, but I've also been out of it lately, so writing has been difficult.

NicaiVes

The next chapter of Sulfur & Tealights connects Carl's father's sudden arrival to Mel's mysterious savior. It is short because I realized I needed more time to visualize how I want Mel and Ba'al's second (third?) conversation to go down.