jplupine

I'm getting really tired of finding out people have straight up stolen my stories word for word and thinking because they changed a few things, like replacing my OC with another character, then it's not stealing. It is. Copy/pasting my story and only changing a few details is plagiarism, not inspiration (ㆆ_ㆆ)
          	
          	Adding that you were "inspired" by me in your summary doesn't mean stealing my work is okay. I'll add a link to the proof my work was stolen once I have it all together so y'all know I'm not being dramatic- it's literally copy/pasted and some editing to get rid of my characters.

EmaanEnchantedInk

@jplupine omg, that's terrible! And yes quoting 'inspired' that makes no sense
          	  >:(
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ChristinaTanguma1

Wow  can’t believe the plagiarism! Thank goodness for copyright!
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jplupine

All right, here are several screenshots to prove they did indeed copy/paste my work. Just....come on y'all at least write your stories in your own words => https://www.tumblr.com/jplupine/781767019244781568/another-one
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jplupine

I'm getting really tired of finding out people have straight up stolen my stories word for word and thinking because they changed a few things, like replacing my OC with another character, then it's not stealing. It is. Copy/pasting my story and only changing a few details is plagiarism, not inspiration (ㆆ_ㆆ)
          
          Adding that you were "inspired" by me in your summary doesn't mean stealing my work is okay. I'll add a link to the proof my work was stolen once I have it all together so y'all know I'm not being dramatic- it's literally copy/pasted and some editing to get rid of my characters.

EmaanEnchantedInk

@jplupine omg, that's terrible! And yes quoting 'inspired' that makes no sense
            >:(
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ChristinaTanguma1

Wow  can’t believe the plagiarism! Thank goodness for copyright!
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jplupine

All right, here are several screenshots to prove they did indeed copy/paste my work. Just....come on y'all at least write your stories in your own words => https://www.tumblr.com/jplupine/781767019244781568/another-one
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jplupine

The irony of me trying to edit a fic only for Wattpad to be experiencing bugs with saving/publishing LMAO Also....I really need to stop saying I'll post more 'cause it seems to jinx it every time. I've been so busy working and trying to catch up financially that I haven't had much time to write and it sucks T-T
          
          To boot, I got sucked into K-dramas and C-dramas and have been binging those while I work. I've watched Alchemy of Souls like 3 times at this point [and so many historical romances] but they seem to help make working less stressful with how fun and dramatic they are!

jplupine

@EmaanEnchantedInk I have not! I'll try to find it to watch ^-^
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EmaanEnchantedInk

@jplupine Have you watched 'Goblin' ? It's good.
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jplupine

It's been a pretty rough few years, but I'm eternally grateful to all of you who have been kind in your comments and patient with chapter updates. After a long time of struggling, I was finally able to get the meds I needed and they've helped a lot! I hope to update more frequently/consistently now that some health issues are more manageable.
          
          For anyone interested and wanting to help support me in some way, I have a handmade business now with its own online shop! I currently make a lot of bags and wearables like bandanas and beanies. Customs are also available if the current stock doesn't suit your fancy ^-^
          https://mysticalwolfcreations.square.site/

EmaanEnchantedInk

@jplupine and thank you for adding my book!!!~~
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EmaanEnchantedInk

@jplupine Welcome Back!~~ And take care 
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jplupine

For those who don't follow me anywhere else, I WAS going to do a lot of updates this month- I have several chapters for various fics partly written- but that all had to be put on hold due to irl issues. I had to open emergency sales/donos and scramble for money since the mortgage had been raised and we couldn't refinance this month as planned. We were able to scrape up the money in time, and hopefully, next month won't be as hectic and stressful.
          
          The kindness people have shown me is very heartwarming and I'm so very grateful. I love writing but in situations such as these, it of course gets put on the backburner. I even started a crochet business with the hopes that it helps alleviate some of the financial stress while also giving me time to enjoy writing and it thankfully helped us during this! The updates I planned for this month will still be coming even if later than I had expected (╯▽╰ )

jplupine

For those not on Tumblr, I explained that I found at least 4 of my works stolen along with many other authors' fics today- It's already being taken care of with reports and DMCAs.
          
          If y'all want people to keep creating, whether it's fanwork or originals, please don't support reposted/stolen work. If you see something like 'credit to the creator' or some variation of it, the work has been stolen. If someone says another person wrote the work but there's no evidence they had permission to repost the work, it's most likely stolen as well.
          
          People supporting reposters has driven away so many wonderful creators already; please, do not knowingly add to the problem.

jplupine

In light of the recent announcement from Wattpad about the changes in their content guidelines, I advise anyone wanting to keep up with my work to follow me on other platforms such as Tumblr or AO3. Wattpad is changing their rules around 18+ content and censoring fiction even more than they previously did.
          
          The rise in censorship, especially around 18+ content, is NOT a good sign. These changes to the rules also make no sense when the Mature toggle is already in place and meant to keep mature works to mature audiences. These puritanical standards have already driven off many wonderful creators and will continue to drive off even more.
          
          I already have many works I am unable to post here due to pre-existing rules, but these updated rules may put several of my posted stories at risk of sudden deletion. So if you'd like to read the stories I can't post here and keep up with stories that might get taken down, you can find me at jplupine on Tumblr [linked in bio] and at J_P_Lupine on AO3.

jplupine

@mynameisnotjessica Thank you! And I hope so, too. This whole thing is a dumpster fire (;′⌒`)
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mynameisnotjessica

@jplupine ❤️❤️❤️❤️ keep doing what you're doing fam, I hope this Wattpad situation gets better but it probably won't. Glad you have more stuff and backs ups on tumblr and AO3 though! ✨ 
            I hope your works don't get deleted, they're already marked mature! 
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jplupine

Here's the 'official' announcement for the sixth book in the Leila series; Leila of the Prey! There's no set date on when the first chapter will be published, but it will be coming soon ^-^
          vv For those interested in a sneak peek at what this fic will be about vv
          https://www.tumblr.com/jplupine/746417354731372544/coming-soon-leila-of-the-prey

jplupine

@SnowfakesElegance Aaaa I'm so happy to hear that!! Most of the clues were rather subtle since the story is from Leila's POV and she wouldn't know those details would be something to pay much attention to. They're mostly small clues that make more sense when everything is put together like a puzzle!
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SnowfakesElegance

 Wow, loved the major twist in identities (won’t mention much as spoiler!!), but whether maybe I’m just ‘slow on the uptake’, didn’t see the clues or whatever - SO DID NOT SEE THAT COMING! Super intriguing twist on all stories and how they’re interconnected in a way I did not realise.
            About partway through the new Book 5, I realised that it connected quite meaningfully with Book 4 so I actually stopped and re-read Book 4 and then continued the rest of Book 5 (had been quite a while and glad I did). Such a brilliant storyline you have going and so unique. I’m actually now going to binge from Books 1 through 5 as their sooo good and pick up anything I’d missed first time round. Also excited for Book 6 and hope there is a in-depth explanation about the bizarre coincidences found. Happy Writing 
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jplupine

@SnowfakesElegance Thank you! I'm glad to hear that you've enjoyed the series ^-^
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