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Am I the only one who is missing the forums right now? I'm basically back after a year-long hiatus. Finally started writing again. I would have loved to check the forums just to see what has been happening but they're gone.

Hello everyone!! My good friend @Undermyskin is seeking new members for her bookclub Whiskey and Writing. It is a general fiction bookclub that welcomes all themes, mature included. I've been a part of this club for a while now and Undermyskin is very reliable and never misses an upload. So if you want valuable feedback, diverse stories (I really mean diverse, we got a lot stuff in here) and a good old time with not a lot of hassle, Whiskey and writing is where it's at. 
          
          The only requirements are to read two chapters of the books posted on a weekly. Easy right?! Let me tell you, this club has given me the confidence to keep writing. Plus it's a great feeling when all your notifications are full of positive and USEFUL comments when your book's posted. It's a sweet deal! 
          
          So don't hesitate to just check the club out. Here's the link https://www.wattpad.com/story/189691547-whiskey-writing-a-general-fiction-book-club 
          
          Hope to see ya'll in there so I can read more from you guys!

So as promised, the first chapter for Vickers Two (working title) is posted! Yay! It's the last chapter of The Vickers. For those who have read the entire story, please have a read and let me know what you think. @anonymouss18 

Holy crap!!! Vickers just got to 1000K. This is all thanks to the whiskey and Writing bookclub run by @UnderMySkin. Being apart of the club has helped so much for my existing works and future writing. Thanks to all the other clubs and first time readers of my book too. Y'all are the best! 
          
          To celebrate, I have a surprise. I'll be posting the first chapter of the next installment in The Vickers story!!! Vickers 2 babyyyy!!! (Working title) 
          
          It will be added as an extra chapter of the first book ' The Vickers'. So those who want to know what will happen can have a read. 

I just broke 900 reads! Look at that! God is good. 

Though I just did well in a competition, I wonder if the guidelines by which a competition are judged is sufficient. Most competitions judge you on plot, character building and style, however only require the judges to read the first 3-5 chapters. Don't get me wrong, you can tell if you are interested in a book from the first chapter. But for a competition, is five chapters enough to really critique someone's work and compare them to others? I understand that the persons behind the competition want to be inclusive, so they accept a wide range of participants. Therefore can't afford the time to read so many chapters from a book, but what about the amazing books with a slow build? The ones that really get going in chapter 6? 
          
          Again I think competitions are amazing and do us new writers a huge service. However the rules or criteria could he adjusted. Let me know what you think please. ❤️

I just came in second for the first time in The Discovery Awards for my book The Vickers!!! This is awesome! 

To all the Whiskey and Writing Club members. I realize that persons are getting the brothers in The Vickers mixed up. Devin is the older brother, Darius is the younger brother. Darius is the primary storyteller. They are both main characters. @undermyskin 

Vickers just hit 700 reads! Yay! 

Ahhh! 600 reads on The Vickers. Thanks to everyone who has read and commented and who continue to help to make the story better. This is awesome! 700 here we come!