novelistASH

I wanted to try spotlighting poems that came up while I'm on here.
          	
          	I liked "I Came for the Job, Stayed For the Chaos" by @hagilyforever
          	
          	https://www.wattpad.com/1602654646-the-weight-we-carry-i-came-for-the-job-stayed-for
          	
          	It was an interesting description of experiences and events with a perspective so rarely spoken about. There's this pride for work done and a serenity that can only come through acceptance of reality on its own terms.
          	
          	Any good poems you've read lately?
          	
          	I put up my first original poem onto AllPoetry: "My Mess" a poem about how panic attacks wreck me. Those missing my longer confessional works, check it out.
          	
          	https://allpoetry.com/poem/18884930-My-Mess-by-NovelistASH

fablesofcain

fablesofcain

@novelistASH That's quite alright. Regardless, thank you for taking a chance on my fables. Have a lovely rest of the day. 
Reply

novelistASH

@fablesofcain Nothing I saw really grabbed me.
Reply

novelistASH

I wanted to try spotlighting poems that came up while I'm on here.
          
          I liked "I Came for the Job, Stayed For the Chaos" by @hagilyforever
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1602654646-the-weight-we-carry-i-came-for-the-job-stayed-for
          
          It was an interesting description of experiences and events with a perspective so rarely spoken about. There's this pride for work done and a serenity that can only come through acceptance of reality on its own terms.
          
          Any good poems you've read lately?
          
          I put up my first original poem onto AllPoetry: "My Mess" a poem about how panic attacks wreck me. Those missing my longer confessional works, check it out.
          
          https://allpoetry.com/poem/18884930-My-Mess-by-NovelistASH

novelistASH

BIG UPDATE
          +=+=+=+=+=+
          Alright. Finally ready to talk about my plans for 2026.
          
          First up. New collection of poems is out! *Under 50* a collection of poems all 50 words or less. The first is a bit of a yell "Alma Mater" and can be viewed here:
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1602579315-under-50-alma-mater
          
          Bio is up which includes a lot of links for my books. Please read them. Rate them. Engage with my work. I do my best to tell compelling stories.
          
          I have four finished novellas up, but this won't last. I'll be taking my works down as I publish them.
          
          Regarding the ONC: All of the other works, are lost. If you were anxiously awaiting the return of one of those stories lemme know. I have no intention to be participating in any contests on Wattpad.
          
          In addition to the work I'll be posting here, I'm also going to be posting my poems to allpoetry and my fiction onto ao3. Links:
          
          https://archiveofourown.org/users/ASHnovelist
          
          https://allpoetry.com/NovelistASH
          
          My push for market is going to be complicated, but I intend to make more videos discussing books and writing. I have a software snag right now, so that'll be delayed for some time.
          
          With regards to my fiction: I wrote a lot of romance last year and that means I need a place to host smut without fear, hence ao3. This year is going to be less concept focused and more about getting back into a strong workflow. Some projects I'm considering:
          
          Horror romance about masochism and mourning.
          Sapphic love story and a butch seducing a married woman.
          Lesbian club first love. Love vs Lust
          Femdom story from the villain's perspective.
          Coming-of-age high fantasy about a boy saving a goblin.
          Holes + Jurassic Park
          Boy leaves with aliens to have adventures
          Young woman gains the power to murder
          
          Lemme know if you would read any of those.
          
          Anyway, you've all been great, and I really appreciate seeing your work and support. I know a lot of people are struggling to find inspiration, but art does help. At least, it helps me.

frayrays

I'm around Ash, but not often any more but  I will read all your stories, just not yet, too many work projects. Just thought I drop in a message.

frayrays

@novelistASH yes and no about fulfilment for the job. I need to sit down at some time and figure out a writing plan for the year. It's nice to see you are still active.
Reply

novelistASH

@frayrays That's a shame about work getting in the way. I hope you're getting some kind of fulfillment from your job.
            
            It's good to hear from you. May you find some time for your art soon.
Reply

iownn72cats

hiiiii, how're you doing, i haven't been in wattpad properly for a long time, how's it going?

novelistASH

@iownn72cats It is good right now. Been through a rough patch before that.
            
            I have one final poem/song for *Love Without Stars* that I am struggling to get right. Partner got a new comp for my office and I can't yet get the video editing software to work. I'm reading *Kingdom of Flesh and Fire* right now. It's looking like a DNF. I've been liking the Raven Cycle. Got to book 3.
            
            Got three novellas up last year. *Evernight* took forever but I'm happy with the result. Finishing up the edits for *Cheerleader's Redemption* but the roughs are done. Not sure if I'm gonna write horror or MG action stories this year.
            
            The next poetry book is either going to be poems less than 50 words or a collection of rejected poems. Might do both. Not sure. Also considering dipping my toe into the ghazal poetic form.
            
            What about you? How's your artistic journey?
Reply