strawb3rryluv

Hello everyone, I know I had promised weekly updates but a lot has happened since then. I’ve had two deaths in the family and honestly have had no motivation to write due to stolen work. I don’t know how many times I’ve had to contact these pay per story/chapter apps that have stolen The Mafia’s Flame. I see there is a version of my story on a platform called Novelverse that is going around on Facebook ads but cannot find the link. They’ve changed the title to “Adopted and Doted Daughter of the Mafia.” Frankly I’m getting tired of this. Despite protecting myself and claiming full rights of my works they still get stolen. I’m seriously considering taking down all my works from Wattpad, which means that the Mafias muse may not be completed. This means an updated and edited version of TMF will never be read. It means that the TMF & TMM crossover I had planned will not happen. Wattpad no longer protects its authors and it’s really sad to see. An option would be to move my works to ao3, as original works. I hate leaving so many without a way to read my stories even if some people think they’re not great, someone else will like them. They’re cheesy, they’re funny, it’s whatever people perceive it to be. I want people to read for FREE. I do this to bring entertainment for those who can’t afford to pay money for a basic action as reading of all things. If you see my story on another app, please report it. Let me know your thoughts? 
          	
          	Love you guys

Vicstoryaaa

This is so sad and unfortunate, I hate plagiarism. I would suggest kindle unlimited, but I see it’s important for you to keep the free aspect. I’m not sure how putting it on ao3 will help, as I thought ao3 is also a free app, accessible to many and all. I need a bit more understanding concerning that. I second the Inkitt option. I don’t read from there often, if at all, but I would for your books.
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felisreading07

Im so sorry for your losses❤️️ take your time
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remi23x

Hi sisss I am sorry for ur loss u can move ur book to Inkitt app it’s a free app just like Wattpad u could try it out a lot of authors move to that app but also take a break and take care of yourself we know ur situation its not easy don’t force urself to update ur book we will be patient for u i don’t want u to delete ur books but if ur absolutely sure we will completely understand and support u sis happy new year may God give u comfort and strength
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TheLadyWithADog

Hello, Author. We are Typewriter Pub, a traditional publishing company on Amazon, dedicated to helping authors bring their stories to life. I just finished reading your book The Mafia’s Flame. I liked the plot, and so was your writing style, not to mention the interesting characters you created. My heart broke for little Serafina, having suffered abuse from her “parents.” It was an unforgettable story, and I was wondering if you have published this book already.  If you're interested, we can do that for you, FREE of charge. Do you mind giving us your email address so we can discuss with you our publishing process? Or, feel free to check out more details through this link: https://publishwithtwp.carrd.co/
          
          We would love to hear from you!
          Sunshine

7-RedShyGuy

Hey lovely, I’m so so so sorry you have to go through so much loss. I can’t even begin to fathom what you have gone through. 
          
          If you’ve lost motivation for your stories then you’ve lost motivation for them. That’s okay. That’s how life works sometimes, your a different person than you were when you started. You wrote something that so many people connected with and you will always have that. If you need to focus on other things or other projects that inspire who you are now, then I am so excited for you. 
          
          Do what you have to do to give you peace of mind whether that’s publishing your stories on a different platform or otherwise. 
          
          <3

strawb3rryluv

Hello everyone, I know I had promised weekly updates but a lot has happened since then. I’ve had two deaths in the family and honestly have had no motivation to write due to stolen work. I don’t know how many times I’ve had to contact these pay per story/chapter apps that have stolen The Mafia’s Flame. I see there is a version of my story on a platform called Novelverse that is going around on Facebook ads but cannot find the link. They’ve changed the title to “Adopted and Doted Daughter of the Mafia.” Frankly I’m getting tired of this. Despite protecting myself and claiming full rights of my works they still get stolen. I’m seriously considering taking down all my works from Wattpad, which means that the Mafias muse may not be completed. This means an updated and edited version of TMF will never be read. It means that the TMF & TMM crossover I had planned will not happen. Wattpad no longer protects its authors and it’s really sad to see. An option would be to move my works to ao3, as original works. I hate leaving so many without a way to read my stories even if some people think they’re not great, someone else will like them. They’re cheesy, they’re funny, it’s whatever people perceive it to be. I want people to read for FREE. I do this to bring entertainment for those who can’t afford to pay money for a basic action as reading of all things. If you see my story on another app, please report it. Let me know your thoughts? 
          
          Love you guys

Vicstoryaaa

This is so sad and unfortunate, I hate plagiarism. I would suggest kindle unlimited, but I see it’s important for you to keep the free aspect. I’m not sure how putting it on ao3 will help, as I thought ao3 is also a free app, accessible to many and all. I need a bit more understanding concerning that. I second the Inkitt option. I don’t read from there often, if at all, but I would for your books.
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felisreading07

Im so sorry for your losses❤️️ take your time
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remi23x

Hi sisss I am sorry for ur loss u can move ur book to Inkitt app it’s a free app just like Wattpad u could try it out a lot of authors move to that app but also take a break and take care of yourself we know ur situation its not easy don’t force urself to update ur book we will be patient for u i don’t want u to delete ur books but if ur absolutely sure we will completely understand and support u sis happy new year may God give u comfort and strength
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ajoy9235

Not sure if you are aware but your book 'The Mafia's Flame' is on a pay per chapter site. It is under a different title, and the people's names have been  changed, but it's still book. It is now called "the adopted  and doted daughter of the mafia" on novelverse.

strawb3rryluv

Thank you for letting me know.
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dana12f

Hi dear how are you? Can I ask you if you know stories about brothers and family? For example, a mafia family kidnaps their young daughter, they find her after a while, and so on, but without gay characters, the main or side character. In English on Wattpad? I am sorry for disturbing you

RIP_Hubby

@dana12f you can checky reading list.. it's full of 'em
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JoleneWoodshank

Hi, I wanted to let you know that I found the mafia’s flame from a FB ad for one of those pay to read apps PopFic. So many of the stories on those sites have been stolen from the author, so I always check here if they sound good. Below is the link. 
          
          https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzEzMjc1Mi8yMDI0MDMyNjEwNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid=120209407795160398&fbclid=IwAR35_pT9Jt0vOB49FciI8n5ErLwjlDi_UTbmBK8sVEXVCm2zKYg1Or8MzKI_aem_AU9ewSINMU96xp5oA8dCCBP8Jh2oRFQlcJORdUUyJ3n09OGEXRA5v4pTWApp0q_8EYEazxn4qKaBJuUgf_w42NSo

strawb3rryluv

Thank you for informing me. You are correct, they did steal it as I did not give permission and my copyright is all rights reserved.
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