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All current stories are on temporary hiatus. I feel like I can put better work out there for you guys, so I have been focusing on another story that is hopefully way better. I am working on this one behind the scenes to ease the anxiety that comes from having to upload new chapters super frequently. I intend to complete all of my stories, but right now, I am focusing on another one I hope you will like better! Thank you for understanding! 
          
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I want to tell everyone that I haven't disappeared, and I have been editing my books almost daily- especially Vanilla. I am almost done editing, and then I will resume publishing new chapters.
          
          I felt like I needed to change some things.
          
          Also, I will likely never write a book like Vanilla again- unless people really like it. Writing s*x scenes just makes me feel super uncomfortable. I know I should get over it, but it's not easy.
          
          I'll def keep writing, though!
          
          I love being criticized and receiving feedback. The only way for me to get better at writing as I age is to hear what other people- for example, you- have to say. Just make sure it's constructive criticism. There is a high chance that as I edit and write more, I will try to incorporate your suggestions and criticisms- especially if it makes sense and matches with the story.
          
          Let me know if anything sounds too rushed, if there needs to be more information, or if something sounds stupid. I don't mind taking notes on your opinions to make sure you enjoy my stories. 
          
          I won't always be able to change things, but I will always listen and try. Thank you! 
          (I know I keep saying this, but Vanilla will really be completed soon, and then I will take a break from the COMPLETED story and edit as needed)
          
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I just published another chapter of Vanilla. I am aiming to post a chapter a day or every other day, but sometimes I might skip a day or post more than one chapter a day. Finals are today, and I still have not started. So oof... But it'll be fine. Thank you for reading and supporting me, and I can't wait to finish this story! If you have any suggestions for future edits, let me know in my dms or leave a comment so that I can make this story  amazing for everyone.
          
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I decided that I am going to try to complete Vanilla by the end of next month. I feel like I can as long as there aren't any distractions. I also don't want to prolong the book too much and make too much happen in one book. There will most likely be book two, but I think I am getting to the point where I should hype up some drama, conclude it, and then end book one. Let me know what you thank. Thank you so much for sticking with me and reading! Even when it's completed, I will likely still pop in and edit it to make it better as people tell me what they like and don't like about it.
          
          I am considering submitting it to Watty's 2021 or 2022.
          
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Just published two more chapters of Vanilla today. I will work on editing later, but for now the new chapters will be unedited. If you see any flaws or lines that bother you, private message me with the chapter and the line! Thank you! I hope you enjoy.
          
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Updates:
          
          Vanilla: A few days ago, I started publishing new chapters of Vanilla. I am working on Chapter 13 and expect to publish that in a couple of days. I expect to finish writing Vanilla(book one) by the end of this year. Edit will come after the entire story is completed.
          
          When I Was An Honest Woman: I have not written any chapters of this story yet because I have been focusing on college and Vanilla. I will likely work a bit more on WIWAHM in between writing Vanilla and then work towards completing it completely after the first draft of Vanilla is completed and published for you guys. Expect this story to be completed in about a year—maybe slightly more.
          
          The Host: I'm going to finish this story in between working on When I Was An Honest Woman or after I complete and publish the first draft of When I Was An Honest Woman. This story will likely be completed within the next two years or way sooner- it depends on how much time I have to write.
          
          Song In Dreamland: There is a huge chance that Song in Dreamland will be discontinued, only because it is NOT my original work, and I don't feel like it should have my full attention like Vanilla, The Host, etc should. By not my original work, I mean that it is literally just fun fanfic related to Alice in Wonderland. If it happens to get support, I might continue it.
          
          Thank you so much for sticking with me- even if I have just one reader right now. It means a lot. Writing has been the one thing in my life to bring me constant joy. Thank you so much!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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I edited every chapter I published as I promised I would today. New chapters are on the way. I already started chapter 10, so expect that today or tomorrow. Thank you for reading!
          
          Feel free to comment and vote if you enjoy any of my free work!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
          
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Yesterday, I edited up to Chapter 6. I decided not to change too much, but I did add a new scene and a few tweaks to their dialogue. Slowly but surely, I'll make this story enjoyable for my readers- even if I just have one❤❤-
          
          Today I will be focusing on hopefully editing up to the last chapter I published (9) so that I can start aiming to complete this story.  By looking at the character arcs I wrote out, I don't know how long it will be yet, but it looks like Vanilla might need to be two books. Maybe not? We'll see. We are doing this together at this point.
          
          Anyway, expect more chapters soon. I am going through a lot right now, but I have been working towards getting a groove going so I can publish steady chapters for y'all. I believe in quality over quantity, though, so if I were to post a bunch of chapters and they weren't that good, then that'd only make me have to go back and edit. Even if it is a free story, I still want my reader(s) to be happy. Thank you for sticking with me! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
          
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Chapter 2 of Vanilla has been edited! There are not many changes to this chapter,  but I will likely start switching scenes around in Chapter 3. We gotta get this plot flowing just right. Again, if you already started reading, this might get a little trippy for you.  I want this story to be enjoyable for my readers even if it is a practice book and even if I only have one reader. New chapters will come as soon as I get the story flowing right... Or mostly right... Thank you for taking the time to read my stories and for sticking with me! It means a lot!❤❤
          
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I just edited Chapter 1 of Vanilla! I'm working to make the story better. Right now, I am focusing on making the plot flow better. Therefore, some scenes from later chapters might be in chapter 2 or 3 instead, and there might be new scenes. If you already started reading, this might get a little trippy for you. Vanilla may be a practice book, but I want it to make sense and be enjoyable for all of my readers- even if I only have one reader. Once I make the beginning of the story flow better, I'll start writing and publishing more chapters. Thank you for taking the time to read my stories and for sticking with me! It means a lot!❤
          
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