stella

happy holidays everyone! ❤️ take care!

just a quick update!
          
          chapter 4 of strawberries and cigarettes is scheduled to be posted today!
          
          originally, the chapter was supposed to be longer, but i've decided to move some parts to chapter 5 to keep it from getting too lengthy. also, i've made a few edits to chapter 3 to make sure the timeline stays consistent.
          
          with the holidays coming up, chapter 4 might be the only update for december—unless plans change, of course. i'll be spending the next few days refining the plot outline and starting the draft for chapter 5.
          
          apologies in advance for any errors you might notice, but i hope you enjoy reading! ✨

hello!
          
          just wanted to let you know that i've been working on the draft for chapter 4 over the past few days, and everything's going really well so far!
          
          by the way, have you guys watched the making log of miniteen? imagine my surprise when jeonghan mentioned that toram lives in cheongdam-dong! funnily enough, that's exactly where jeonghan lives in my story, strawberries and cigarettes. i got so surprised and excited when i heard it sksksk 
          
          anyways, hope you all have a happy gose wednesday! 

hi everyone! 
          
          first, my apologies for the long hiatus—it's been nearly two months. 
          
          let's pick up where i left off after chapter two. hearing about jeonghan's enlistment hit me hard, you all know how it is. the thought of him being gone for two years drained my motivation, so i threw myself into revising chapter three. i even finished half of it in early september, my birth month. 
          
          after celebrating my birthday, i took a short break, planning to return to the draft, but then i got unexpected news: a close friend was moving away. the news shocked our friend group. we’ve been friends since grade school and we all live in close proximity, so the thought of one of us leaving was almost unimaginable. we decided to make the most of the time we had left, and my writing took a backseat. 
          
          october brought a slump in my writing, so i focused on neglected hobbies—art and reading. i finished norwegian wood by Haruki Murakami and continued harry potter. i was on the third book when i was studying for my board exams back in 2022, and now i'm on half-blood prince. this break helped me think about improving my writing. i’ve also been contemplating a big career change—from the medical field to something more creative, but i haven’t made a final decision yet.
          
          october also brought heartbreak—another dog passed away suddenly. i still haven’t fully accepted it, and the pain is still fresh. he was the loveliest and bestest boy anyone could ask for, and it hurt so much to think he left after only five years, when i thought we had more time together. to make things harder, another pet of ours recently fell ill, so i've been keeping a close eye on her and taking care of her as best i can. in my grief, i fell back into the habit of keeping busy, which is why i’m finally able to update the story.
          
          it feels like this year has been filled with loss, and i hope it doesn't bring more before it ends ☹️

Author when r u posting the next  chapter? 

hi everyone!
          
          will start working on chapter 3 soon! 

hey guys!
          
          i'm updating chapter two of strawberries and cigarettes tomorrow! i really apologize for the delay, but i hope you guys like it ✨

hi everyone!
          
          i'm currently in the final stages of revising chapter two of strawberries and cigarettes! if all goes smoothly, you can expect an update in the next few days ❤️

to everyone reading this,
          
          i’m excited to inform you that i’ve just completed the lengthy first phase of my revisions for chapter 2, which involved story, structural, and developmental revisions. in other words, i rewrote the entire chapter according to the new outline to ensure proper plot flow.
          
          i’m now in the initial stages of the second phase, which is the tiresome and meticulous process of copy and line editing. while i hope this phase passes quickly and smoothly (because i should be getting the hang of it by now, which ideally should make me faster), it’s imperative that i take my time polishing it to prevent the story from falling apart.
          
          due to family commitments that often take me out of town and recent doctor visits for my scoliosis, i haven’t been as productive as i’d like. however, i’ve been dedicating many hours to finishing this project. although i’d love to stay seated and work all day, i’m physically unable to do so often (i still find time to type on my phone while lying down, though my progress is much quicker with a laptop). i’m learning not to reprimand myself for taking breaks when my back starts hurting and i get nerve and muscle spasms.
          
          oh, how i wish i didn’t have an 85-year-old back, lol 
          
          that being said, i hope you guys have a great day! take care of your health always 

hey guys!
          
          happy 3k views/reads to strawberries and cigarettes! ✨ thank you so much for all the love and support i've been receiving the past few days ❤️
          
          i'm currently working on the revised chapter two. it's going well, although a bit slower than i'd hoped. i haven't been as consistent lately compared to the final revisions of the first chapter due to a few commitments, but i still think the rewrite is progressing better than i expected!
          
          i can't wait to finish and hear your thoughts!