Hey friends <3
Thank you to everyone who’s read, voted, commented, or messaged me over the years. This account has been such a special part of my writing journey.
When I started here in my early 20s, I was disheartened by the publishing world and just wanted writing to feel fun again. I never expected these fics to gain so many readers, and while it might sound silly to some, I’m genuinely proud of what we built here.
But as the audience grew, so did the challenges, mainly including hurtful comments and pressures I didn't expect. I’m just a person behind the screen, a mum, a wife, a Saturday sports cheerer and fundraiser baker, and someone trying to create stories in my spare time because I love to write. The mockery I received daily on here wore me down and the joy faded and it affected me in all areas of life.
I also came to realise many readers here are a lot younger than I expected, and that’s made me increasingly uncomfortable with writing smut and explicit content. It’s not about judgment, just personal conviction. I want to write stories I can be proud of, ones I won't feel the need to hide or downplay from people in my life.
And of course, the ‘T’ words — Tommy Shelby. While I’ll always be grateful for Kimber’s Daughter and everything that followed, I’ve felt boxed in for a long time. I’ve tried to deliver what people asked for, but the truth is, I’m not a Peaky Blinders superfan. That version of Tommy became his own character and one I’ve since grown away from.
I’m in a new season now. Still writing and still inspired, just in a different voice. My new account is @tova_grace where I’ll be sharing slowburn romance and deep fics, just without the smut.
If I’ve left a story you loved unfinished, I’m truly sorry.
If this is where we part ways, thank you for being part of this journey. And if you’re still with me, I'm beyond grateful and hope the next chapter will be the best one yet.
With love,
Tay x