dollygrand

I have emerged from the swamp I've been hiding at, and I have some talking to do 
          	
          	I didn't mean to disappear or go off the grid so completely as I did this year, and I am really sorry about that =') I just didn't realize how fast time has gone by and how long it has been since I've been truly active around here (juggling two profiles is surprisingly messy) =') Some may know I have two profiles these days, this as my official profile, and @shadedsin as my second profile, and I admit, Shady has been receiving most of my love ever since I created it, which also wasn't my intention, it was supposed to be my side hobby, but it grew from that =')
          	
          	The stories I have here on this profile, and the entire Dolly G "brand" I've created feels quite distant to me these days. I feel detached from this whole side of my writing. I'm currently writing the next chapter of At The End of Nightfall and... it's a struggle. The entire book has been a struggle to write. I wish it wasn't, because I loved that series, and I want that love back, I just don't know how to get it back.
          	
          	I've been feeling like this for at least two years, too, maybe longer. I think I burned out quite hard before that, and finding that spark felt almost impossible. It didn't help that Wattpad put several of my novels in Paid program (they had the rights, and they did try to inform me but they sent that info in the wrong email, so I never knew until the stories were already in Paid) which pretty much killed all the activity on my profile. I wasn't getting many readers, followers and those comments I love so much. It felt like people stopped liking my stuff after years of so much love I received.
          	
          	It also didn't help that I felt like all I did in writing circles was making people angry at me. I kept blurting things without thinking, shared too much, and drove away friends. I felt like I should just stop interacting with writing circles, which I basically did to make sure I didn't keep ruining things for myself.
          	/1

lycena2

I just wanted to tell you that I just read your first two books of the series and I absolutely loved them. They are so much better than 95% of wattpad books, especially werewolf books. I couldn't stop reading and was more than impressed with how detailed and thought through everything was. There was always an unexpected twist happening and you really have a talent to make your characters people or beings ;) I as a reader feel connected too and care about. Normally I don't like it when too many people are main characters and have such a big role but you made me enjoy following them all and seeing things from their perspective. When I started the first book I wasn't sure if I would really enjoy it because of their age but gladly I was wrong and continued reading. 
          	  I hope you find your joy for writing again because that universe you created really is special. 
          	  Thank you for letting me edcape the real world for a bit and enjoy spending time in this magical and exciting world. 
          	  ❤️
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emilymillionaire1234

@ dollygrand ( comtinuation of my above comment) Either way, your story helped keep me abit more afloat from just humanity. I can't count the number of times I recounted parts of your novel before going to bed each night before the exam ( was in a boarding school with no phones). You're amazing, believe me. I'm sorry it's been so tough on you, and yes, I too was shattered when I saw it had become a paid story. I don't like repetition but I'd read your story again if I want to. It's just that good. And, as selfish as this will sound, please don't give up on your series. There's listening ears in these comments, and also people who would love to support anyhow they can. Venting never makes you pathetic. When I think of events in my life in 2022, I think of that exam and of your story, which helped pull me out of a very dark place. I've been a silent supporter, but just remember that we love you! ❤️‍❤️‍❤️‍❤️‍
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emilymillionaire1234

@dollygrand. Whenever someone asks me my favorite wattpad writer, trust and believe I've always said you. I mean it. You're an amazing writer, nothing changes that, ok? 
          	  
          	  Thank you so much for sharing this note with us. Now, I want to share something personal with you too. I never mentioned it before, but two years ago, I was still living in the country I grew up in, ( I've moved to a new country since last year) and I was frantic. 2022 was a very crazy year for me. Lost a relative, drama and hate from one side of the family, and a public exam that could forever make or break my academic record. ( it's an exam where you get tested over 3 year's worth of material in 11 subjects and your grades are available to the entire public). 
          	  I swear it's not a joke, my home country had that crazy rule set in, and I was wayyy too anxious. But guess what? I pulled through. One reason being your story. The Mouse and the Werewolf. I read that story about a week and a half before my exams started. Your story inspired me way too much. It was so touching. I'd never encountered something like it. I'm a small part time writer, but I do know some of the struggles from writing groups.
          	   No offense, but they drown you more than they're worth sometimes.
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Herrade_Riard

Hello. Several of us, authors writing in French, English, and Spanish, have had our stories stolen by someone named Anaïs Laurent, who has posted them on various sales websites, mostly French ones. Unfortunately, your work is among them. Here is one of the links: https://www.decitre.fr/ebooks/wolfbound-chosen-paths-omegaverse-boy-x-boy-vol-9798227945792_9798227945792_10020.html#resume

dollygrand

@Herrade_Riard Hi again! I contacted Draft2Digital, which has been this person's distributor on at least one of the sites, and they said they were already in the process of removing all the books this person has published with them as the distributor, so that should take care of many of the books on several websites, so there's at least that =')
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Herrade_Riard

@dollygrand  Hello! I am also in contact with Draft2Digital, but it’s taking a lot of time! The stories were on other sites as well, some of which have been more responsive. It’s not easy to know who to contact...
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Herrade_Riard

@dollygrand  Yes... We’ve managed to get some sites to remove them, and I’m hopeful that everything will disappear quickly. Together with some French authors, we are going to file a lawsuit
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dollygrand

I have emerged from the swamp I've been hiding at, and I have some talking to do 
          
          I didn't mean to disappear or go off the grid so completely as I did this year, and I am really sorry about that =') I just didn't realize how fast time has gone by and how long it has been since I've been truly active around here (juggling two profiles is surprisingly messy) =') Some may know I have two profiles these days, this as my official profile, and @shadedsin as my second profile, and I admit, Shady has been receiving most of my love ever since I created it, which also wasn't my intention, it was supposed to be my side hobby, but it grew from that =')
          
          The stories I have here on this profile, and the entire Dolly G "brand" I've created feels quite distant to me these days. I feel detached from this whole side of my writing. I'm currently writing the next chapter of At The End of Nightfall and... it's a struggle. The entire book has been a struggle to write. I wish it wasn't, because I loved that series, and I want that love back, I just don't know how to get it back.
          
          I've been feeling like this for at least two years, too, maybe longer. I think I burned out quite hard before that, and finding that spark felt almost impossible. It didn't help that Wattpad put several of my novels in Paid program (they had the rights, and they did try to inform me but they sent that info in the wrong email, so I never knew until the stories were already in Paid) which pretty much killed all the activity on my profile. I wasn't getting many readers, followers and those comments I love so much. It felt like people stopped liking my stuff after years of so much love I received.
          
          It also didn't help that I felt like all I did in writing circles was making people angry at me. I kept blurting things without thinking, shared too much, and drove away friends. I felt like I should just stop interacting with writing circles, which I basically did to make sure I didn't keep ruining things for myself.
          /1

lycena2

I just wanted to tell you that I just read your first two books of the series and I absolutely loved them. They are so much better than 95% of wattpad books, especially werewolf books. I couldn't stop reading and was more than impressed with how detailed and thought through everything was. There was always an unexpected twist happening and you really have a talent to make your characters people or beings ;) I as a reader feel connected too and care about. Normally I don't like it when too many people are main characters and have such a big role but you made me enjoy following them all and seeing things from their perspective. When I started the first book I wasn't sure if I would really enjoy it because of their age but gladly I was wrong and continued reading. 
            I hope you find your joy for writing again because that universe you created really is special. 
            Thank you for letting me edcape the real world for a bit and enjoy spending time in this magical and exciting world. 
            ❤️
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emilymillionaire1234

@ dollygrand ( comtinuation of my above comment) Either way, your story helped keep me abit more afloat from just humanity. I can't count the number of times I recounted parts of your novel before going to bed each night before the exam ( was in a boarding school with no phones). You're amazing, believe me. I'm sorry it's been so tough on you, and yes, I too was shattered when I saw it had become a paid story. I don't like repetition but I'd read your story again if I want to. It's just that good. And, as selfish as this will sound, please don't give up on your series. There's listening ears in these comments, and also people who would love to support anyhow they can. Venting never makes you pathetic. When I think of events in my life in 2022, I think of that exam and of your story, which helped pull me out of a very dark place. I've been a silent supporter, but just remember that we love you! ❤️‍❤️‍❤️‍❤️‍
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emilymillionaire1234

@dollygrand. Whenever someone asks me my favorite wattpad writer, trust and believe I've always said you. I mean it. You're an amazing writer, nothing changes that, ok? 
            
            Thank you so much for sharing this note with us. Now, I want to share something personal with you too. I never mentioned it before, but two years ago, I was still living in the country I grew up in, ( I've moved to a new country since last year) and I was frantic. 2022 was a very crazy year for me. Lost a relative, drama and hate from one side of the family, and a public exam that could forever make or break my academic record. ( it's an exam where you get tested over 3 year's worth of material in 11 subjects and your grades are available to the entire public). 
            I swear it's not a joke, my home country had that crazy rule set in, and I was wayyy too anxious. But guess what? I pulled through. One reason being your story. The Mouse and the Werewolf. I read that story about a week and a half before my exams started. Your story inspired me way too much. It was so touching. I'd never encountered something like it. I'm a small part time writer, but I do know some of the struggles from writing groups.
             No offense, but they drown you more than they're worth sometimes.
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DFFbutinwriting

Wait why is everyone posting their stories here??? Is that a regular thing or something?

dollygrand

@SheylaFajardo oh wooow there's a lot of them xD Need to do some fall cleaning around here it seems
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DFFbutinwriting

Oh damn . Even if the author isn’t active, it’s still a personal space for their stories and updates, that’s why I was so confused to see so many stories being promoted while saying “sorry” or “whatever”
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badb1tchchronicles

Nope the author doesn’t really appreciate it but they haven’t been very active since late August.
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prettygirlchloexox

can we get more like 'the bet' i love it so much!

dollygrand

@prettygirlchloexox Maybe one day, currently I'm so behind with the current stories so I don't dare to make any promises though =')
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RitikaSharma065415

@prettygirlchloexox  me too girll its one of the awesome story
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NanamiWifeu

Hi, I basically started reading Counting Minutes randomly because I was bored. However, I finished reading that after spending hours on it. The book made me cried, smiled and felt warm inside because I am living quite far with my family. The story is well-written. I love the development between Jordan and Blake. Will be reading your other stories too. May God always bless you ⸜( ◜࿁◝ )⸝

dollygrand

@NanamiWifeu Helloo and I'm so sorry for the very late reply =')
            
            I'm so glad to hear that! I hope you found something else to read as well :3
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