ruby_ribbon
Hi, sorry to disturb. I'm just learning to write stories. please help read and comment
https://www.wattpad.com/story/307959778
Rinkou
Pink-_-bear
Hi, I am fan of one of your old works Peach, I don want to ask will it be ever updated, I know that's a question some people are asking.
wordsandwoes
Hello author, 'Second Lead Syndrome' is on my reading list, but I forgot what it’s about. Just wondering, does it have a happy ending, or is it still incomplete and waiting for a sequel? I’m not in the mood for ongoing stories right now loool
Rinkou
@wordsandwoes Yes, it's completed with happy ending. The sequel hasn't been released yet but it's about another character.
Rinkou
Hi folks, I have been noticing a rise in spammers being creative in their approach. They start commenting like:
1. "I have been immersed from the first line to the last. Can I get any of your socials to contact you?"
2. "I read your story and loved it. I have come up with an idea related to it. I would like to share it with you!"
I'd rather you not risk it and interact with them, please ignore them and put your socials in your bio (if you want). If they are sincere, they would approach you instead.
There have also been two similar cases of people claiming to be digital artists and trying to get commission of their work from me. I don't know if they are genuine or not because scammers have become quite...smart. Even if they are genuine, I can't even fork out any amount of money to pay for their work anyway *sobs*.
Anyway, this announcement is just for everyone to stay safe out there. Please beware of these spammers and scammers, especially with how AI is progressing, it's getting really out of hand. I know how upsetting it is when you post a chapter, and the comments are just spammers. It's tough out there for any aspiring artists (music, art and writing).
Kneel_Pheasant
@Rinkou aw i was actually happy atfirst then i realized this was not the first time, immediately after i received two different comments about commissions and shiz i read your post and realized it's exactly as you say
Rinkou
@butterfly_effect Yes, these two 'sincere' artists that approached me were the same. Especially when I told one of them that I cannot afford any kind of payment. They still tried to 'discuss' the price with me to accommodate to my tight finance situation. I want to sigh too. I have to regard everyone here with distrust, not knowing if they are genuine or not. It's so exhausting and upsetting! We just came here to share our stories for our own enjoyment and for free, and we just want some fun engagement with the readers.
butterfly_effect
@Rinkou Oh you have no idea. I just have a 'sincere' artist added me in discord. I told her immediately that I had no interest in commissioning art. She said ' a few visual ideas related to your story that I’d love to share with you, they might help you explore your world and characters even more'. (That felt like an insult to me. I think I, the creator, should be the one who know my world and characters best.) And that her rates are affordable, there are even installment plans too!! I just want to sigh. They are not only occupying my comment section, now my discord too! I just want some real readers reading my latest story T_T
Unavailable002
Damn, it's been five years since Second Lead Syndrome? Time flies...
Unavailable002
@Rinkou in my opinion, it's because you've improved alot and find your old work unsatisfactory, because I really still like Second Lead Syndrome, and I've heard writers often feel that way And a sequel.... I'm watching
Rinkou
@Unavailable002 Yes, I know right xD! And in that five years, I actually have alot of things I want to edit about Second Lead Syndrome, I'm really unhappy about it. But I'm also lacking of time to do anything. I still need to work on the sequel too...
siennaire
Hello, author! I just wanted to say that I was on the ride journey with Cecil and Xue when I stumbled upon it 4 years ago. I was a silent reader hehe. I had my reading slumps—but your story had its magic and made me overcome it.. made me want to follow along. And follow, I did. Can't believe I'm in 3rd year college now, when I was just a mere 11th grader reading your story back then. I just had this idea to post on your wall 'cause I'm rereading while on vacation! Thank you for your hard work!
Rinkou
@siennaire Awww, I'm so happy that my story is the one that helped you overcome it! It is an honour! Thank you for posting such a heartwarming message on my wall, and reading my story--again too! I hope you enjoy your time rereading and I do hope you will find more magical stories out there, haha! Have a great vacation :D
caffeine_18
I really liked 'I won't be an extra in a harem novel'. The plot and the main characters are so well written. Will read sls soon!
caffeine_18
@caffeine_18 A warm welcome! Don't worry about the updates.Take ur time as per ur schedule. And again thank u for giving us such amazing books!
Rinkou
@caffeine_18 Awww, thank you! I really apologise for the late updates, I only write it when I have the time and mood for it. It actually has a few more chapters to go before it is completed. Thank you, again, for reading my book!
quinn_reads
I love sls sooo much and I would love to have a printed copy of it, do you think you’ll ever sell copies?
Rinkou
@quinn_reads I actually plan to print a few physical copies for fun, one obviously for my own collection, hahaha! I will only do it after I have edited the story and make a cover of my own. I cannot afford to hire a proper editor and a graphic designer. I am more concerned about shipping costs for people who are interested in buying, since shipping is very expensive if you live on the other side of the planet (,:
crazy4everforvirgo
I miss Cecil and Xue sooo muchhh I wanna cryyy anyway take care author!!! I hope you can still make more storyyyy
Rinkou
@crazy4everforvirgo I am planning to write the sequel for the story soon, and there will definitely be Cecil and Xue inside! Please stay tuned !
Areypriya
I MISS XUE AND CECIL SOOO MUCH. I don't have time to reread the whole book, so does anybody have their specific fav chapters which I can read? Also, hope you know rin that sls changed the trajectory of my life<33
Rinkou
@Areypriya I'm so glad to hear that! I'm still really shocked people actually reread the story multiple times. I feel so bad since I know there's definitely mistakes in there, but I have no time to edit them T.T. I hope with each reread, you guys still enjoy the story and don't get frustrated over the mistakes, hahaha! I'm happy if you guys just enjoy the journey of Cecil, Xue and the others ! I know Kai is very popular among rereaders, which is also understandable, LOL.