alpaljames

Hey guys! I apologize for my radio silence. Real life has been life-ing which hasn’t left much time for online life. But, seeing as this is my 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON WATTPAD, I figured I’d pop in to update you on what I’ve been doing offline. And the answer is… writing!
          	
          	First things first, my baby, Slate Gray, made it to Round 3 in the Amby Awards and I couldn’t be prouder of her. I’m currently working on book 2 in the Slate Series and while I wanted to post her in October, I need a little more backlog before I officially launch her. I’m going to tentatively start posting in early 2026 so keep an eye out for the return of the Slate sisters in the new year!
          	
          	Also offline, I’ve been expanding Celestial Mechanics into a full-fledged novel! As of right now, I have a forty-chapter outline which means double the yearning, double the handcuffs and double the space lesbian shenanigans. Also, can anyone say prison riot? I’m aiming to post the novelization in June in honor of Pride and then perhaps submit it to the Wattys!
          	
          	That’s all I have for now! I can’t believe its been two years since I first made my account and decided to upload SG. The people I’ve met on this site and the encouragement I’ve received have been so formative to me as a writer that, ironically, words can’t express how much y’all mean to me. Here’s to following your dreams, throwing it on the page, commenting in all caps and supporting each other when writer’s block strikes. Love you guys and happy holidays!!

Nyhterides

@alpaljames congratulations! Happy holidays!
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foofibuns

congrats on making it to round 3 ! rootin for ya !
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TheStarfishGirl

I’m reading your book for the best villain category and need to ask, when does Naberius appear? I haven’t found this character name yet and I’m several chapters in. I want to make sure I get to meet the character I’m judging. Please let me know as soon as you can. 

TheStarfishGirl

@alpaljames Okay! I figured that was him, but wanted to be sure. I will make sure to at least read his official intro, but I can already tell he’s a strong villain. I normally only guarantee reading the first five chapters while judging, but your book is actually really hard to put down and I’ve read more than I expected to. I don’t mind reading a few more chapters to meet him properly. 
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alpaljames

Also, if you want @thestarfishgirl I can give you a summary of chapters 6 and 7! 
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alpaljames

Ahhh I love it!! He’s the High Level they’ve been sensing but he doesn’t officially show up until chapter 8 (which you’re welcome to jump to if you’re pressed for time)
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VeraChendra

We are looking for new talent and new writers for our awards. We would love to have you. 
          
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alpaljames

Hey guys! I apologize for my radio silence. Real life has been life-ing which hasn’t left much time for online life. But, seeing as this is my 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON WATTPAD, I figured I’d pop in to update you on what I’ve been doing offline. And the answer is… writing!
          
          First things first, my baby, Slate Gray, made it to Round 3 in the Amby Awards and I couldn’t be prouder of her. I’m currently working on book 2 in the Slate Series and while I wanted to post her in October, I need a little more backlog before I officially launch her. I’m going to tentatively start posting in early 2026 so keep an eye out for the return of the Slate sisters in the new year!
          
          Also offline, I’ve been expanding Celestial Mechanics into a full-fledged novel! As of right now, I have a forty-chapter outline which means double the yearning, double the handcuffs and double the space lesbian shenanigans. Also, can anyone say prison riot? I’m aiming to post the novelization in June in honor of Pride and then perhaps submit it to the Wattys!
          
          That’s all I have for now! I can’t believe its been two years since I first made my account and decided to upload SG. The people I’ve met on this site and the encouragement I’ve received have been so formative to me as a writer that, ironically, words can’t express how much y’all mean to me. Here’s to following your dreams, throwing it on the page, commenting in all caps and supporting each other when writer’s block strikes. Love you guys and happy holidays!!

Nyhterides

@alpaljames congratulations! Happy holidays!
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foofibuns

congrats on making it to round 3 ! rootin for ya !
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alpaljames

I'm trying to be totally chill about this but I am SO EXCITED to announce that @ScienceFiction just added Celestial Mechanics to their Ambassador's Pick List!! It's always such a thrill to see my messy space lesbians getting recognition! Check out all the amazing sci fi stories here: https://www.wattpad.com/list/1749924015

laurendoubleu

@alpaljames HOLY MOLY CONGRATS!! That's so cool!
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SeraDrake

@alpaljames - THAT'S AMAZING! Kudos!
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alpaljames

I just officially marked SLATE GRAY as complete! Wattys here we come!

alpaljames

@SuVida777 I would be honored ❤️
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SuVida777

@alpaljames Good luck!! I gotta come read the rest sometime soon!
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alpaljames

@laurendoubleu Thank you!! It’s been stressful but I think it’ll be worth it!! 
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