Eilidh C

Part 4 of the Charlotte Noble series, 'Play Pretend' is available. It's called 'Can't Pretend'
          
          I didn't plan on writing another so soon after 'Play Pretend - Take Pride'.
          
          Fibromyalgia changes a girl. I've spent a lot longer than I'd like in far more pain than I'd like. I've been lying down, unable to move at all some days. 
          
          But my brain is always trying to do something, so I've conjured this story up. I'm unsure if the book is complete yet. I have ideas, but they may be a prologue instead.
          
          As for a fifth book? Well, I love the character and the world, so it's likely. But I'm going to have to prioritise feeling better and adjust to a less active lifestyle for a bit. Consequently, Charlotte's also going to have some quiet time.
          
          I have a germ of an idea for a new character, but it really has to come together in my head still before I make anything concrete.
          
          Thanks for all your support on this story so far. 
          
          P.S. the entire saga will be uploaded to Scribble Hub. I have started moving the first book over and I will be a couple of parts every few of days.
          
          Love,
          TG-Lass, Eils x

It's good to read your stories again. I moved to Scribblehub because I wasn't finding enough quality writing here. I think you would find a good audience there and a larger community of experienced authors.
          Thank you for opening my world.

Hi!
          
          A new, final chapter has been added to 'Play Pretend"
          
          I had the idea for a fourth story. What I desperately wanted was the ending. The rest felt like padding for time, and I didn't want to do that. There were some interesting ideas to explore in there, but none which would merit a whole story to reach it, and the combination of ideas lacked that central hook that the others have. .
          
          When I write, I picture my chapters like scenes from movies or TV shows. If I can't see it clearly playing out on the screen, chances are that I don't commit it to published works. 'Play Pretend' is a story that, I fully believe, would work on a stage or a screen.
          
          As such, time has advanced by one month between the Grafton show and the final chapter. This is never stated, but the Fringe Festival takes place in August every year and Charli's Grafton show (the previous end-point) unfolds at the start of July. The true ending I envisioned has been published as a sort of post-credit scene. There's now much less of a cliff-hanger to the trilogy, while also not spelling everything out. 
          
          I wanted the story to end with hope that even the most outspoken of transphobes can, someday, start to see that we are not the problem. We are not the villains. We are not evil.
          
          We are not invisible. We are not going anywhere. We will not be silenced ️‍⚧️
          
          We are not pretending.
          
          I also wanted the story to end with hope that dreams and aspirations are worth having. Even if they don't work the first time, keep going. Lean into hobbies and passions. Share your art, even if you don't think it's worth sharing. 
          
          Be yourself. Live your life and make it a story that's worth reading.
          
          Keep shining 
          
          Eils

My target for 'Playing Pretend' was to finish it in June. I'm pleased to say that I've reached that goal.
          
          The entire trilogy can now be read. I look forward to hearing your opinions on it!
          
          I'm going to vanish again for a bit, see if another idea hits down the line and let my head heal. I'm not in the best place, but I'll be alright. Your support is priceless <3
          
          Any updates will be via the 'Pokemakeup' story if not posted here x
          
          Love,
          TG-Lass aka Eils

I have finished writing 'Play Pretend'. 
          
          It's a more complicated story than before. It has been a real test as a writer to create a story that is satisfying, different and sends the right message.
          
          It will be out - ALL of it - soon.
          
          I'm really looking forward to hearing what you think of it. And, as always, I'm happy to have your feedback and suggested tweaks.
          
          This will be the last thing I write for a while outside of Pokémakeup - the new project of mine over on TikTok and YouTube. 
          
          I'm proud of it. And, now that it's done, sleeping might be a little easier.
          
          For context, I have written this whole trilogy in the space between February and now. I haven't been able to put it down.
          
          Love you all!
          TG-Lass aka Eils

The original (M)Ollie is back. Parts 2 & 3 to return soon.
          
          For fans of Playing Pretend, this was my first extended work. It tells the story of a girl called Molly who comes out at 16. The first book is about that sudden point in a trans person's life where they need to learn how to live again. 
          
          That Molly is the same one who appears in Playing Pretend. It's one combined world with characters living, breathing and growing as I do too as a writer. I hope you enjoy it. This one was originally written between 2020 and 2022, and is set in 2022.
          
          Playing Pretend II has been planned out. I have an ending in mind and I'll be working to bring you that completed story in the coming months.
          
          
          Eils

Hi everyone,
          
          The start of (M)Ollie is back. I can't go into much detail about why. The publishing experience was a rollercoaster. It was a thrill to live it. 
          
          In order to keep with the canon of the world I've created through the other stories, the original arc will be uploaded again soon. It will be here to stay. I can't speak for other stories - I'll keep pitching - but I've decided that the Molly trilogy should stay here in its entirety soon.
          
          I wrote a little start for something else the other day, but I'm not sure where it's heading. I've almost given it an autobiographical flare, bridging the gap between the world I made and the one I inhabit. I'm unsure about sharing it yet, so I'll keep working away on and off.
          
          Thanks for your patience and understanding while the stories disappeared. We've got to take the leap to truly know if we can make it. I ... did not make it. That's all there is to it.
          
          Love you all,
          Eils

Hiii, I love your book Playing Pretend, I just wanted to find out if it’s completed and if that’s the last chapter or still ongoing? Thank you❤️

Oh, I'm so happy. (M) Ollie is now also available on Kindle, so that non UK gals like me can read it without paying awful money just for the delivery. Didn't had the chance to read the first part so far. Just bought it and will now get lost in it. 

Hi, everybody,
          
          Really sorry I haven't been able to update any of the stories as regularly as usual. I wanted to talk about my mental health.
          
          I've been feeling pretty good this week. I've managed to sleep fine, eat fine, and exist absolutely fine - better than last week, and the week before that.
          
          I've worked out why, and it's horrible to say it. I haven't been writing. 
          
          Writing is hurting me.
          
          I love my works. I believe in every one of them. I don't want to create the impression that this is something I just churn out. But I think I need to step away for a bit. I'll be taking a break over the festive period. I need time to work out if I want to keep doing this and if it really is helping anymore, or just creating more harmful problems in my brain.
          
          Remember to talk to your friends and family. Remember to ask them how they feel. Remember to be yourself whenever possible. And, please, remember that it's OK not to be OK. My messages are always open.
          
          I'll be alright - just need a breather. 
          
          Merry Christmas (if you celebrate), Happy New Year, and I hope you all have the best festive season.
          
          Eilidh