Rileyaksnes

Hey Munchkins,
          	I have a crucial message to announce. Sadly, I made the decision I would no longer write on WP after they had deleted my work. 
          	
          	WP is undergoing a serious cleanse with their new AI setup up, and most LGBTQ writers have been targeted @SymonBL explained it very well in his post. Feel free to check it out. You can also check out the Reddit threat on WP. 
          	
          	In the meantime, thank you so much to all the readers who supported me. I'll be changing platforms and will announce it here again. When reading my humble writing, you were so encouraging, welcoming, and patient with my hiatus. See you soon, Munchkins.
          	
          	As always, stay safe and healthy,
          	      Xoxo
          	             Riley

Rileyaksnes

@Swan0314 Hey, hun. Sorry for the late reply. I no longer get WP notifications now. Your message really made my day, knowing that a reader is still around and rooting for me. Thank you so much for your kind words and, of course, your continuous support. And yes, I'll be continuing My Weakness! You can find me on Inkitt with the same username, but just to give you a heads up, I haven't posted anything yet as I'm determined to finish the book and then start posting it regularly there, so hopefully that will be soon. Really excited to see a familiar reader there❤️.
          	  
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Swan0314

@Rileyaksnes  I am so shocked to see this. I know for a fact the works from you I was reading was something I have never read before so i don't even get what reason other than the one you are speculating could be for taking your work down. Btw are you planning to repost and continue my weakness ? May I ask where ?
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Rileyaksnes

@mitchiko3 thank you Steph ❤️❤️❤️I’m grateful for WP for one thing!!! And that meeting you and Symon. Talk to you soon on another platform ;)
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Rileyaksnes

Hey Munchkins,
          I have a crucial message to announce. Sadly, I made the decision I would no longer write on WP after they had deleted my work. 
          
          WP is undergoing a serious cleanse with their new AI setup up, and most LGBTQ writers have been targeted @SymonBL explained it very well in his post. Feel free to check it out. You can also check out the Reddit threat on WP. 
          
          In the meantime, thank you so much to all the readers who supported me. I'll be changing platforms and will announce it here again. When reading my humble writing, you were so encouraging, welcoming, and patient with my hiatus. See you soon, Munchkins.
          
          As always, stay safe and healthy,
                Xoxo
                       Riley

Rileyaksnes

@Swan0314 Hey, hun. Sorry for the late reply. I no longer get WP notifications now. Your message really made my day, knowing that a reader is still around and rooting for me. Thank you so much for your kind words and, of course, your continuous support. And yes, I'll be continuing My Weakness! You can find me on Inkitt with the same username, but just to give you a heads up, I haven't posted anything yet as I'm determined to finish the book and then start posting it regularly there, so hopefully that will be soon. Really excited to see a familiar reader there❤️.
            
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Swan0314

@Rileyaksnes  I am so shocked to see this. I know for a fact the works from you I was reading was something I have never read before so i don't even get what reason other than the one you are speculating could be for taking your work down. Btw are you planning to repost and continue my weakness ? May I ask where ?
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Rileyaksnes

@mitchiko3 thank you Steph ❤️❤️❤️I’m grateful for WP for one thing!!! And that meeting you and Symon. Talk to you soon on another platform ;)
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Rileyaksnes

Hey Munchkins,
          
          I haven't greeted you guys in a long time, but I'm still here. I feel somewhat awkward since I haven't updated in a long time.
          
           I just woke up today to the bad news that one of my books(Second Chance) has been removed by Wattpad. I didn't get any kind of warning about it. They stated that it violated the policy/guideline but didn't state the exact reason or any kind of explanation. 
          
          Seeing all the energy and time spent crafting something so dear that they just remove it with no explanation is disheartening. I feel heartbroken since it's very close to my heart, and I cherish it. It also received a lot of love from readers. 
          
          When I was writing in the draft, I noticed that the story ranks and tags disappeared, and I thought maybe it was a glitch, but my worst nightmare occurred. They state I can appeal my case, but I don't know how successful that is. 
          
          I know I do have lovely readers who loved this book so much. I'll think about what I'll do and ask my friends here for advice and see. I'm getting really worried now about my other book. I will keep you guys updated.
          
          As always, stay safe and healthy 
          xoxo
          Riley❤️
          

SymonBL

@Rileyaksnes Very brave of them to hide behind an AI~ PFFF~ WP is just a joke right now, I don't even care anymore! This place can sink for all I care~ I just pray everyone else gets off and to safety before WP takes them down with them!!! That would be the real tragedy!!! TvT
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Rileyaksnes

@SymonBL I feel everything is possible…like is a coincidence that a lot of books that are queer been taken down? Not only FF but original too…I guess the popular ones or the paid ones WP promotes excluded, since they want to appear as diverse. But who knows this AI can flag anything if the person who set it up to do so. 
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SymonBL

@Rileyaksnes No way~ Seriously? But how does that even make sense, when WP clearly has their own LGBTQ+ section full of queer books and authors?? Unless they only want PG content - anything 18+ they will take down?? That's fukked if you ask me~ Arg! If that's the case I'd be so mad... I might actually leave WP for good and never look back!! sighhhh
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Rileyaksnes

Hey  Munchkins,
          
          Happy Friday!!!
          
          I know I'm pretty late, but Happy New Year, my lovelies. May this year be filled with cheers & happiness ❤️
          
          Thank you so much to everyone who was in touch with me during my hiatus. Last year was rough for my family and me; hopefully, this year will be better. 
          
          I have a SURPRISE for you guys just published a new chapter from my book "My Weakness" hope you love this surprise. 
          
          Also, thanks to one of my followers, she gave me an idea. I've been working on it❤️There will be a spin-off...If you read "My Weakness" you'd have met Andrew & Oliver.... yeah, those two feisty boys. They will have their OWN book❤️ it will be my first original story with original characters. 
          
          I'm not exactly sure when I'm going to publish it...I'm thinking either once "My Weakness" ends OR when we reach a certain point in the book, that is where the story can take place from? Let me know what you think, guys. The title of the book is "My Rival" 
          
          Okay, just to give you a heads-up, updates will be slow....sorry, I'm just not sure when I'm going to be able to publish regularly. So please be patient with me. Enjoy the new chapter❤️
          
          Happy reading!!!
          
          

mitchiko3

@Rileyaksnes thank you dear Riley for the adorable words hehe ❤️ same, I'll be waiting ~ 
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Rileyaksnes

@mitchiko3 see that’s the spirit ❤️ I’m excited to read what you’re going to come up with until then I’ll be waiting patiently ❤️
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mitchiko3

@Rileyaksnes I'm basically not into opened endings either xD and you're right ^^ not all endings should look alike. 
            I had decided that in case I would feel like writing a sequel or a few more chapters later. It often happens... I have several books with plenty of bonus chapters even posted a long time after the epilogue was. Lol but that's okay, I guess we just all write whenever we feel inspired enough. And happy to go back to the book in question too. ^^ 
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Rileyaksnes

Hello Munchkins,
          
          Happy Monday!!! 
          
          I haven't greeted you guys in a long time, and I kinda feel awkward and I'll admit I started this post a dozen times, typed it, then deleted it cuz the voice in my head screams, "No one cares." But for those who do care, it's for you, I have been MIA and I'm going to tell you why but first, I want to thank the ones who reached out to me and messaged me. 
          
          I really feel touched knowing someone on the other side of the world is thinking of me, so thank you for checking on me. thank you to the ones who voted and left me comments I'm not ignoring you I’ll reply soon.
          
          I feel panicky & nervous lately, and it takes a lot of energy from me to do things that I usually won't have problems with.
          
          In December, a friend of mine passed away, and it was sudden. It's hard for me to say it out loud, and I can't shake the feeling of grief and sadness that I couldn't attend the funeral or the burial. 
          
          What makes it hard to comprehend is his birthday was on the 25th of March, and my phone won't stop reminding me of all the notification of "you have a memory of this day" a year ago, 3 yrs ago, and so on. Every time I see that message, it just hikes up my anxiety, and I just shut off. 
          
          So I want you guys to know if it took me a bit to reply to messages or comments, it's that I'm not ignoring you it takes a lot of energy from me to work things in my head and get the courage to get things done. So I really appreciate each one of you for your support and encouragement and for being patient with me.
          
          Now I'll let you on a thingy ^_^ on the 23ed of February; it marks my 1yr anniversary on WP I'm grateful that I met all of you awesome ppl here. The community was very welcoming to me with my amateur writing lol. I want to assure you I'm not abandoning my stories. I'm determined to complete them, so please look forward to an update on "My Weakness" soon. 
          
          Until then, please stay safe & healthy.
          
          xoxo
          
          Riley Aksnes ❤️

BilalAgha3

@Rileyaksnes 
            I'm so sorry for your loss my dear. Your physical and Mental health are way more important. I know you're going through a hard time now and you will take a longer time yet to recover from the lose you went through, losing a friend is not easy I know but you're strong and I know that. 
            And am sorry for not reaching out to you and for even replying late to this message, but I myself am going through a really hard time. 
            No one is ok, sadly T^T
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JeremyHarris988

@Rileyaksnes impatiently waiting sweetie 
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mitchiko3

Just take the time you need to come back dear ❤️❤️ although I am happy to hear from you again here (and that personally I do care), and look forward to your future updates whatever they are, please take care of yourself first. Stay safe too xx
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Rileyaksnes

Hey Munchkins,
          
          Happy Saturday!!!
          
          Chapter 4 of Playing Pretend is out. Pls check it out.
          
          Happy reading❤️

Rileyaksnes

@mitchiko3 awww it makes me soooo happy to know u look forward to my update thank Steph❤️❤️❤️❤️
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mitchiko3

Yeaah, can’t wait to check this out ❤️❤️ I was so impatient to read a new update from you, I smiled as soon as I received the notification hehe. 
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Rileyaksnes

Hey Munchkins,
          
          Happy November!!!
          
          I can't believe the year is ending. How have u all been doing?
          
          First, I wanna apologize for the long-absent & no update. Unfortunately, I got sick(thankfully, it's not COVID), I got a severe case of pneumonia that ended with me being admitted to the hospital for 3 wks. Now that I'm back home & recovering, I'm doing better now. I'm so bummed that I couldn't participate in October. I was planning a special surprise for u guys. I prepared something special for Podd's birthday as well as Halloween & now I feel sad I couldn't get them out on time for that occasion, but I'm determined to get those out for u guys; I'll just need a bit more time to catch up with things.
          
          The good news is for those who r waiting on an update for Playing Pretend; it's coming out this Saturday, yaaaay. I hope u guys look forward to that, as I'm excited to release it.
          
          I guess that's all I have for now. I hope u guys r still sticking around.
          
          Everyone, pls take care of ur health & stay safe❤️.

mitchiko3

@Rileyaksnes hehe right, it was just a chapter though ^^’ hope you will still enjoy it. ❤️
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Rileyaksnes

@mitchiko3 hey Steph it makes me happy to hear that from u. I’m doing much better now. An update coming tomorrow. I also can’t wait to catch up with ur stories. 
            I read ur announcement that u published something special for Podd’s Bday & I look forward to reading it❤️
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mitchiko3

Oh my, poor you, it must have been so tough >< I’m glad to hear you are recovering now. Hopefully everything will be okay. 
            I look forward to your next updates, of course, as I enjoy your books so much (and need more PoddFluke xD) though take your time, don’t do too much, okay? Take care xx 
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Rileyaksnes

Hey Munchkins,
          
          Happy Sunday!!!
          
          First of all, I'm sorry for being MIA for a while. I've been really busy with work, and I started school again (Yay! to adulting ...great timing.....sigh!!!)
          
          I know "My Weakness" is the reader's favorite. So, I'm updating it today since I'm in a better mental state, so why not use the rare opportunity to do that and since I got inspired, I realized that I need to re-write the chapter, so I've done that, and it looks way better now. 
          
          Also, pls bear with my slow updates for my other stories until I'm in a better mental state to dive in and start writing angst and my signature slow burn LOL.
          
          Now exciting news since October is approaching. A surprise is coming your way, my dear readers..... pls look forward to that.
          
          Ummm.....I guess that's all I have to say.
          
          Please take good care of your health & stay safe.

SymonBL

I think it really came as a huge shock for all of us cos we were not expecting the show itself to confirm their love at the end.... but knowing that now... it really changes everything once you start watching the show!! It was a little frustrating in the first few seasons, cos it's never confirmed... they only play around with the idea in really homoerotic scenes between them.... LOL... So it did feel like they were baiting us a little.... so I'd like to go back and watch those scenes again without feeling those frustrations, and just let myself fanboy over them... TEEHEEE~ It's what we deserve!!! xDDD
            
            You're lucky you get to experience it knowing about that immediately, cos it will take away the frustration immediately, unlike when I was watching it LIVE... LOL
            
            Now I can't wait to hear your thoughts about the medical investigators in the show - I feel like it may be a tad over dramatised - if you've seen CSI before, then you'll know what I'm talking about.... Although it's not as OTP as CSI... I feel like Hannibal did a great job... but I am no med student... I know nothing about that kind of stuff.... so I'm  the worst person to ask... AHAHA
            
            I even liked Grey's Anatomy... PFFF... until it went on for way too long and I just lost interest after like 8 seasons and I gave up!!! xDDDD
            
            OH and I remember HOUSE.... dammmm I was obsessed with that show and the actor that plays House.... Wow that was a great show.... Not sure if the medical science of it was anywhere near reality.... but hey, I believe anything I watch.... apparently~~~ xDDDD
            
            CASTLE was another I loved.... OMG... Why am I suddenly remembering all these weird shows... PFFF... It's a lot more humorous and fun, and I loved the main leads chemistry!!! The murder cases were fascinating too~
            
            Anyways... enough about those shows! I'm just really looking forward to all your surprises for us in Halloween!!! UwU Trick or Treat~~~ hehe
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SymonBL

@Rileyaksnes Ahhh I see~ So you're working on your masters degree now?! That's even more amazing than I thought!!! xDD I know you can do it~~ UwU
            
            So... does that mean after grad school, your gonna get your PhD and officially become a doctor??? Hehehe. OMG I'm so excited for you~ There's so much excitement to look forward to in your future! How wonderful~~ It's gonna be a lot of tough work... but knowing you and how much you love studying... lol... it should be a lot of fun!!! Yay~
            
            As for work.... well... once you become a doctor, you can always get a better one!!! LMFAOOOO~ Not me already planning your life as a doctor now!!! pfff
            As we should, Doctor Riley!!! UwU I love the sound of that~~~ teehehehehe
            
            We should definitely form some sort of club so we can talk about anything we want!!! YES!!! Hannibal is a must watch for you~ Spend all your free time on that.... and also writing your fanfics of course!! xDDD Like one or maybe two episodes a week should be perfect... I might even consider rewatching the show with you - it's always been something I wanted to do after it ended... so this is the perfect excuse to finally do it~~ hehe.
            
            Becoz I watched the show LIVE as it was airing.... I always wanted Hannibal and Will to be like a thing... but since this was a network TV show... they'd never allow a gay relationship... well that's what I thought at the time.... so I never really allowed myself to watch the show as such - a love story of Hannibal and Will Graham.... So... it would be interesting to go back to the beginning and rewatch all their scenes again and see it from that perspective. My heart might not be able to handle it.... but I am willing to take that risk for them!!! AHAHAHA
            
            I know you're thinking I'm crazy for shipping them.... but when you see them in the first episode, you'll know exactly why WE all feel that way - the entire fandom feels that way~~ AHAHA
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Rileyaksnes

@Symon_Zee I actually finished med school. I'm an ER resident now. I'm back doing grad school bcoz I put it on hold when the pandemic started. I got overwhelmed with my work schedule that I couldn't balance, but a while ago, my professor told me to seize the opportunity since the requirement & credit hour changed bcoz of the pandemic, so I took his advice. Hopefully, it goes well. 
            
            To be honest, I know it's not a popular opinion, but I rather study than work lolololol but that just me I won't lie I hate exams, but work is challenging & it is a huge responsibility, but what to do I have to work at one point lololol.
            
            ohhh wow, thank u so much for sharing ur thoughts & wanting to know my opinion about Hannibal. I promise u I'll check it out in my free time & then discuss it with you❤️. Maybe we can form a club lolololo & talk about our obsession with crime stories. How does that sound?
            
            I usually don't care much about medical stuff in shows cuz it's always overdramatized or just seriously some rare conditions that are textbook materials, but as u said about the human mind & how it functions in a messed up person's head, I do really enjoy that side to the point of it becoming unhealthy lolololol I don't know why I do this to myself tho.
            
            Also ur such a delight❤️. Even with the psychopaths, u ship them. I just can't hahaha. 
            
            As for Stories 2 of them are going to be just for Halloween as I’m really bad when it comes to writing plots I feel it either a hit or a miss. It's going to be 1 shot & I'm really excited cuz it's totally different from anything I've written lololol. 
            
            As for Podd's birthday, it's the one-shot from the 3ed person POV I've mentioned before. 
            
            I hope u look forward to all of them & don't worry, I love to chat with u ur always a ball of sunshine to interact with❤️. See, now even I write long replies hahaha. 
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Rileyaksnes

Hey Munchkins,
          
          Happy Friday!!!
          
          Sorry to inform u, there won’t be any update this week. I’m not feeling the best mentally. For the one’s who r waiting pls be patient with me, hopefully by next week I’m at a better place & give u an update.
          
          Have a wonderful relaxing weekend y’all & stay safe❤️.

Rileyaksnes

@KittyMeeds aww thank u for understanding hun❤️
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Rileyaksnes

Hey Munchkins,
          
          Happy Friday!!!
          
          So I have decided to go back to my regular schedule of updating every Friday, and this time I'll alternate btw my books, so I can have enough time to edit and proofread my horrendous writing mistakes, LOL.
          
          Hopefully, that gives me time to brainstorm in btw so I don't get hit hard with writer's block like before.
          
          As of now, Chapter 3 of "Playing Pretend" is out. Enjoy reading it.
          
          Happy reading❤️

Rileyaksnes

@Symon_Zee no rush take ur time❤️weekends always go by fast T^T
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SymonBL

@Rileyaksnes I'll be reading it as soon as I can too!!! Wait for me~~~ Why does time go by so fast???? TT^TT
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Rileyaksnes

@mitchiko3 take ur time hun❤️
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Rileyaksnes

Hey Munchkins,
          
          Happy Saturday!!!
          
          Since today is my birthday & it's still the month of August, we can still celebrate Gawin's too. So I'm updating both of my PoddGawin FF for this lovely occasion. Hope u enjoy this sweet treat. 
          
          Also, to let u know I've overestimated my writing skills LOL, the PoddGawin Oneshot will be postponed to a later date. Sorry to disappoint those who r looking forward to it but hopefully, it's worth the wait.
          
          So I've tagged both of u, Simon & Steph. Let me know if u get the tag in my book "My Weakness."
          
          So what r u waiting for? My dear followers, head there & show me, ur love.
          
          That's all for now. Thank u all for celebrating my birthday with me today. Im lucky to have u❤️.
          
          Happy reading!!!  
          

Rileyaksnes

@Symon_Zee  aww thank u I feel so touched . I’m such a spoiled birthday girl today, your making me blush. Thank u again for u continuous support ❤️
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SymonBL

@Rileyaksnes Would you believe that I was right??? An hour later I got an email saying that I got tagged in your book!!! HEHEHEHE Guess it's better late than never, right?? xDD
            
            HAPPY ACTUAL BIRTHDAY!!! Finally I can wish you a happy birthday on your birthday~~ HAHAHAHA. Good thing me and Steph published our surprise early otherwise we would be having a hell lot of reading to do today!!! LOLOLzzz
            
            I'm gonna go enjoy myself reading your updates while you sit back and relax!!! teehee
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