RMRayne

Another chapter uploaded to my Patreon of Deep Roots if you haven't headed on over yet :D

Diam-Et-Luna

I'm more of a quiet reader... But I can't resist writing something for your book, "Dark Sand"... I love reading, but I usually don't take it so far... I pretty much stayed up all night just seeing where the story goes... That being said, I absolutely love how your female lead is a strong character, even from the beginning... I've read just about too many books with weak female leads, who give in & it was very refreshing... Yes, she gives into her desires but I think that's just a way of saying that we can't really control some aspects of us... She's witty, smart & exudes an aura of confidence... Things I associate with very few female leads... I also love how you ended it, though I like reading happily-ever-afters, I prefer something real... She can't & shouldn't just get over what happened... Yes, I know she agreed to a morally grey (more like black, but whatever) contract... But the one time I really got irked off, was when Dominic took his anger out on her after a bad day... Just because he could do anything he wanted, didn't really mean he had to wield that power in this way... And I think Faye shouldn't have to compromise on boundaries & self - respect, which makes me glad that she didn't... Yes, Dominic was sweet sometimes but he hasn't ever seen her beyond something that fulfilled him... I would only ever want to see a couple who can actually see each other halfway through, not just one dominating or in his words "taking what he wants"... 
          
          All in all, a beautifully crafted story, despite a darker theme, I don't see a problem with it because what happens in reality is often stranger than fiction...

Diam-Et-Luna

Hey... The lack of sleep is totally on me... I'm someone who actually takes pride in her self - restraint, but that usually goes out the window when you hand me a book😂😂 And when you hand me something as intriguing & thrilling as your book, well I just want to read for as long as I can... And somehow nights seem much more easier to do, without the interruptions of daytime necessities... I would love to go read book 2, but I would probably do that after a while because reading something that intense, would take some more reflecting & settling down... Although I really hope that there is character development in Dominic in terms of him seeing Faye as more than someone he wants to control, and rather someone he cares enough for to give up control when the need arises... He can always keep the control in the bedroom for as long as he likes (kinda also want him to learn to sometimes give it away to her), but he needs to know that Faye has a life beyond that and she deserves to be live it out...
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RMRayne

@Diam-Et-Luna thank you so much. And I can only apologise for the lack of sleep haha.
            
            I'm also fed up of weak female leads so wanted to play with the idea of submitting without actually submitting.
            
            Dominic was a challenging character to write as I needed there to be a reason to be okay with Faye doing what she did in the end but without everyone totally hating him!
            
            Things are a little calmer in book 2 which is still a work in progress on my Patreon page but you see things from his perspective as well as their relationship develops.
            
            Hope you join me for book 2, but please sleep first haha ^_^
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booksylovdskat

Hey so I just wanted to write how much I loved your book Dark Sand and I am enjoying the sequel Deep Roots.
          
          Firstly, I loved Faye’s character. I love how you made her strong and brave. I hate when authors use the same weak stereotype for their fmc. I love how you made her strong willed and not afraid to fight back. I liked her funny and bright side too when she was with her friends or she was getting on with Dominic (rarely ). I think her attempts of escape added thrill and excitement to the plot which I really enjoyed. I love her character sm.
          
          Another thing I loved about the story was the ending of Dark Sand. While others say they wish they became a couple, I was glad they didn’t. Strangely, I thought it added more depth to the story and there was unresolved feelings still there. It was complicated and messy and they were angry at each other which I loved. I also love when Faye got her revenge on Dominic by stealing his company that was hilarious!
          
          Just a few things that might help you improve! It would be great to describe the character’s feelings with a little more detail. And some of the paragraphs seemed rushed. Like when Faye escaped Dominic at the end of the book, it would have been nice to see how she dealt with the trauma in a little more detail and how she felt.
          
          You’re a great writer and I think your books are criminally underrated and I love your books! Keep producing wonderful books. Thank you for the great writing!

RMRayne

@booksylovdskat thank you so much for this. It made my day :D
            
            I will take your feedback on board for when I continue writing the sequel.
            
            I get such mixed opinions about the ending but I love hearing how different people feel about it. And I am the same with hating weak fmc's. I try to create something different with my books. Plus, it's just so much more fun to write a character with sass who says what we are all thinking. Haha
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RMRayne

Phew, my fingers hurt from all this typing! But smashed out two chapters of Deep Roots and made them both available. One of them is now over on Patreon. It's totally free to sign up and I will be keeping Dominic and Faye's stories totally free for all as my thank you for all the support! 

booksylovdskat

Heyy have you stopped working on Deep Roots entirely? Will we get another chapter? ❤️❤️

booksylovdskat

@RMRayne loved them you are such a great writer
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RMRayne

@booksylovdskat Smashed out 2 new chapters for you. Hope you like them! :) 
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booksylovdskat

Thank you, can’t wait, hope your ok!
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RMRayne

I'm afraid I am leaving Wattpad... mostly 
          
          I am moving my future works over to Patreon. If you would like to know why I am doing this, you can find that in the link below. I hope once you read it, you understand why and will support the decision to move.
          
          I hope to see you all there!
          
          https://www.patreon.com/posts/why-i-moved-159812836?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

RMRayne

Apologies to everyone reading Deep Roots for the long wait for a new chapter. My new job was not what it advertised so I had no free brain space to do anything! But good news (if terrifying) I've quit my job and I'm starting my own company, so I can make my own time to write included in that! Woo!
          
          But... unfortunately my current job is a 3 month notice period so I don't finish until April . I don't wanna piss them off either, in case this venture doesn't work out. But, wish me luck! And I promise to have something out soon!

watchitimreading

How is your company going??? Girl keep us in the looppp!
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cherrykonoi

@RMRayne thankyou so much for posting!! But please upload this.... I really really love dark sanddd 
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watchitimreading

Oh my goodness!! You got this and congrats!❤️
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watchitimreading

Heyyy, when’s the next chapter out of Dark Sand? Girl we’re begginggg!

RMRayne

@watchitimreading soz, can't quit the day job yet and write full time, so I haven't had time to write recently! Hoping to work on the next chapter soon. I'll try get a short one out at least. I appreciate you reaching out and wanting more :D   
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RMRayne

Dark Sand reached 200k reads! l'm so grateful to everyone who reads, votes and comments on the book. gives me r motivation to write more and I appreciate allof you so much ❤️  have a wonderful week, you kinky little minx