Alyx Aundria

Oh, also, I've made some edits on "The Masquerade" and "The Ritual" over the past couple of weeks and I'd love to hear what you all think?

Hello darklings, it's two weeks since the last update and you know what the means! 
          
          Chapter 3 of "All Things are Wrong" is OUT NOW. Of course, it's divided into two (2) parts since that's how it's been going since the first chapter.  Some of you who've read the unrevised version of the book might remember the scene but that's because I repurposed it and gave it more edge!  I hope you all enjoy the chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it. 
          
          As a side note, we actually hit, 45.9K reads since last month! Thank you for the continued support and readership, darklings. There will be an "x" note by the end of the week to show you some of my plans moving forward to give you more an immersive experience with ATAW. So, watch out for that.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/42097125-all-things-are-wrong

Darklings! Your not-so-favorite Mistress of Words has finally bit the pullet, pushed the envelope, and broke the glass ceiling! Chapter 2 of "All Things are Wrong", is OUT NOW!
          
          As promised, it is divided it into two (2) parts for easier readability. But we'll see if this chapter is going to send you all over the edge. Don't worry, that was definitely not a spoiler. *wink*
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/42097125-all-things-are-wrong

Hello, darklings. It's been a turbulent two weeks for me due to some personal issues and of course, the unexpected monthly visitation *down there*. I have to admit, Chapter 2 is taking a bit longer to write because of that but fret not my readers, I am haflway there! 
          
          So, to clarify to those who missed me, I was away because I needed to rest. It's been physically and mentally exhausting having to deal with period cramps and hormones. But now, I am slowly coming back and I will update you all once I publish Chapter 2.
          
          As for the book clubs that I have joined, i will ask for some consideration of my absence and I can only guarantee that I will make it up to you in the next assignments. Cheers!

A small announcement to my readers and followers, I've made a new Author's Note for "All Things are Wrong" to let everyone know how the book is doing now after a week of publishing the first chapter. And good news! The book seems to be doing well. Thank you all for making that happen. 
          
          I'd also like to inform everyone that I am going to begin writing the next chapter this weekend.  So, I hope we're all is doing well and can read when the time comes that I update. Thank you so much for the support, my darlings!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/42097125-all-things-are-wrong

Oh, and before I forget, I am currently working on a novelette that explores religious themes so might be a touchy subject (but you know me, I've never veered away from controversy) but do keep being on the lookout for when I do publish chapters. 
          
          I'm trying on this idea of being preoccupied with another project while I take breaks from my main project in between, just to get the creative juices flowing. And I hope I can keep it going. I do intend to post this as more of a Wattpad-friendly approach, which means plenty of chapters but shorter chapter lengths. 
          
          If anyone wants to check it out, it's name is "The Devil and Me".
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/370367387-the-devil-and-me

This is to anyone who will be paired with me in critique clubs, or anyone who will ask me for a critique on their work. 
          
          I just want to preface my critiques, should you get any from me, that they are not a personal attack on you as an individual.
          
          My aim is to critique writers to write better female characters with dynamic, attitude, character, personality, individuality, and most especially, with backbones. If your female character lives and only breathes for men or the approval of men, or worse, the incessant need to be "unlike other girls", I am so sorry but, I will tell you the honest truth.
          
          Similarly, I also aim to critique writers to write better male characters, who are able to be dark and steamy and intense and smouldering and whatchamacallit, without resorting to the same behavioral patterns of abusive or otherwise, predatory men. If your male character does not understand consent and boundaries, I will also tell you the honest truth.
          
          As a writer, we actually have a social responsibility to write stories that can influence people's thinking, so to hide behind saying "it's just art" when we are being asked to do better on behalf of the female characters we create, or on the way we write our male characters we want our FMCs or our readers to love, is not only ridiculous, it is wrong. We can absolutely write about problematic situations/people and perhaps even should but in doing so we should acknowledge that they are problematic. We should not try to rationalize it or make it look like, "this is what's hot/romantic/sexy". 
          
          So, again, please consider listening instead of being defensive. Because it is a shame that for most writers, there is a talent hiding behind problematic characters and writing. It takes away from our gift of being able to write. Let's all do better by writing better. ❤️

Thank you so much for the follow !

Hey stranger, how’s life been treating you since we last spoke? :)

Chapter 1 is now up! I divided it into two (2) parts for easier readability and of course, to keep you all at the edge of your seats. You know me, always a lover of good teases.
          
          Check the chapters, now! Please don't forget to leave a comment (negative and positive, or both, and of course) and leave a vote if you liked what you've read so far. I'll do my best to respond and interact since I am excited to be building the book from the ground up. Thank you all for reading, or re-reading, All Things Are Wrong.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/42097125-all-things-are-wrong