VeilofPetals

7 years ago I posted my first story on Wattpad: Hunger. I had to fight for so long to get anyone to care about or read it. It seemed like everyone back then was more interested in “The Bad Boy Kidnapped My Chihuahua” or whatever the hell flavor of the month story was popular. To say it was discouraging is a total understatement.
          	
          	Day after day I hit the message boards advertising my work, hoping to gain readers. I delighted in every singe view. A vote or a comment was like gold (still is!). Today, Hunger reached 100,000 views. 
          	
          	If you feel like your story isn’t being noticed, keep working. Network, advertise, read for read, join book clubs, and guess what? It still might take 7 years, but if you believe in your story and know it needs to be told, keep writing! Thank you all SO MUCH for making Hunger what it is today. I love you all and still delight in every view, vote and comment with that happy butterflies-in-stomach feeling. 
          	
          	Writing has always been my outlet and, two kids later, I don’t have the time for it that I once did, but I know I will always keep at it because it feeds my soul and releases the darkness inside me. Thank you all for reading! And happy New Year! :)

xniftykayx

Congratulations! It’s now in the list of my favorite wattpad books! You deserve this and more reads!
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mysaltydonut

@VeilofPetals Congratulations!! Hunger is one of my personal favourites ❤
          	  I remember it being at 88k views when I started reading it last year. I'm so happy to see it getting the recognition it deserves ❤
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WayfarersLamppost

@VeilofPetals I remember reviewing Hunger in NBR. Congratulations! You definitely deserve it. RIP the message boards "Wattpad Community."
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VeilofPetals

7 years ago I posted my first story on Wattpad: Hunger. I had to fight for so long to get anyone to care about or read it. It seemed like everyone back then was more interested in “The Bad Boy Kidnapped My Chihuahua” or whatever the hell flavor of the month story was popular. To say it was discouraging is a total understatement.
          
          Day after day I hit the message boards advertising my work, hoping to gain readers. I delighted in every singe view. A vote or a comment was like gold (still is!). Today, Hunger reached 100,000 views. 
          
          If you feel like your story isn’t being noticed, keep working. Network, advertise, read for read, join book clubs, and guess what? It still might take 7 years, but if you believe in your story and know it needs to be told, keep writing! Thank you all SO MUCH for making Hunger what it is today. I love you all and still delight in every view, vote and comment with that happy butterflies-in-stomach feeling. 
          
          Writing has always been my outlet and, two kids later, I don’t have the time for it that I once did, but I know I will always keep at it because it feeds my soul and releases the darkness inside me. Thank you all for reading! And happy New Year! :)

xniftykayx

Congratulations! It’s now in the list of my favorite wattpad books! You deserve this and more reads!
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mysaltydonut

@VeilofPetals Congratulations!! Hunger is one of my personal favourites ❤
            I remember it being at 88k views when I started reading it last year. I'm so happy to see it getting the recognition it deserves ❤
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WayfarersLamppost

@VeilofPetals I remember reviewing Hunger in NBR. Congratulations! You definitely deserve it. RIP the message boards "Wattpad Community."
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retromotherfuckers

just read the most recent chapter of MWSGB and i know i’m some random random person off the internet but i’m sending all the love. you’re an amazing writer and i hope you’re doing okay. if you’re not, i’m rooting for you to get there. 
          ❤️ from a follower

VeilofPetals

Thank you very much. You are so sweet :) I am feeling better today and every day is a new day. 
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VeilofPetals

applying to join @prettyinpunkbookclub! Sounds like a group of serious writers and I recommend checking it out.

ThalisCervantes

@VeilofPetals I went and checked the group, it looks so cool! Congrats! And also congrats on them for making u a member right away ❤️ I hope one day in a not so distant future I can be part of it too. 
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VeilofPetals

mysaltydonut

@VeilofPetals Good luck!!! How can we help? By replying to your comment??
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VeilofPetals

It’s been literally years since I have done a contest. I’ve missed it. :)
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sandydragon1

@VeilofPetals Heck yeah!!! Happy to have you entering :)
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krissthetic

Hi! I just wanted to say I finished Hunger. And I’m shocked it doesn’t have million reads!!! It’s such an amazing book. I’ll be posting it on my bookstagram (@booksrecc) for people to read it ❤️❤️❤️

krissthetic

No, thank YOU❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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VeilofPetals

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it! :)
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mysaltydonut

So, I just finished reading Hunger and it's one of the BEST stories I've ever read! 
          
          We want more stories that say men too can be weak sometimes ❤❤
          
          I saw in one reply at the final chapter of Hunger you mentioned about a sequel for Hunger. Did you take it down? What was the story about if you don't mind me asking?

mysaltydonut

@Bstarroyer I'm glad you liked it ❤ And yes!!! It's a happy ending!!
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Bstarroyer

You must have posted on something recommending this story. I put it in my library and started reading it. You are right this is a very good book. I’m currently reading 10
            Incomplete stories waiting on updates so this is the story im reading during the down times. I
            Just hope it has a happy ending. 
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