tomoedia

If you're getting notifications from my posted fics, please forgive me.
          	I'm taking a short break from writing and have been re-reading the previous chapters I posted, so I might be editing a thing or two if I notice anything wrong with them. 
          	
          	I'm slowly getting back into writing again, so I hope doing this can help motivate me or something (writing slump is making a mess of my writing schedule, I swear)

tomoedia

If you're getting notifications from my posted fics, please forgive me.
          I'm taking a short break from writing and have been re-reading the previous chapters I posted, so I might be editing a thing or two if I notice anything wrong with them. 
          
          I'm slowly getting back into writing again, so I hope doing this can help motivate me or something (writing slump is making a mess of my writing schedule, I swear)

cloudpuffiee

Author I really am sorry for my rude comment. Please forgive me, I hope you reply to me and unblock me if you had me blocked becoz I can't view any comments while reading carasoul

cloudpuffiee

@tomoedia is that so? Ig that's why I can't see comments:( and Thank you so much for understanding me. I'm sorry again to hurt you in such a circumstances. Take care author!! 
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tomoedia

@cloudpuffiee anyway, things are okay now. Thank you for coming back and sharing your side of the story!
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tomoedia

@cloudpuffiee I didn't mean to ghost you. I've just been busy writing while recovering from sickness so I'm barely online. I never blocked you, but you might not have been able to see comments since some of them were old ones (from the original 2017 version) and are hidden
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tomoedia

For everyone who are curious,
          
          The latest special chapters I released for Carousel are side stories that I published exclusively on Patreon as a gift for my subscribers. These special chapters are the upgraded version of the side stories that I released back then on my blog to support the main story. As some of these side stories will be included as part of the main story through my rewriting process, only the stories that are not included in the main story will be posted on Patreon. 
          
          Carousel will be updated here on Wattpad as usual once the new chapters are ready. 
          
          Patreon update: 
          June writing journal has been posted on Patreon. All tier members can access this journal by going through the link attached on the post. You can keep up with my day-to-day writing process and this month's writing plans by accessing this journal. You can also find the link to my Notion page inside the journal to access my writing schedule and my WIP trackers.

tomoedia

Additional note: I might also add some deleted scenes on my Patreon in the future, so keep an eye out for them!!!
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tomoedia

Being accused of using AI to write my books was definitely not in my 2026 bingo card. Let alone getting such a comment left on the story that I wrote years before AI was even a thing in the writing world. 
          
          Here's a little advice before you go around accusing real authors who spend their waking hours between life, work, study, kids, and everything else going on outside of writing to produce all the fictional works you are reading today for FREE (be it fanfiction or light novels): READ REAL BOOKS.
          
          Where do you think AI learned to know what kind of writing style to use to "help" to finish a story? How do you think AI know how to use em dashes, Oxford commas, and other punctuation marks in writing? 
          They learned these things by STEALING FROM US. 
          They learned all of these from the lunatic who fed them tons and tons of fanfiction works ever released on the internet and published literature works, from classic novels to modern literature, so they could use the same writing style, the same em dashes, Oxford commas, and lots of other things you find in REAL BOOKS. 
          
          I've been writing for years, and while my writing skills have progressed throughout my writing journey, I still use the same writing style. I've used em dashes and these other punctuation marks since the first time I started writing fanfiction back in LiveJournal days and Tumblr, and I've learned it all from READING BOOKS. 
          
          Instead of taking all these "AI theories" from TikTok or wherever (where false information runs rampant and are spread by people who probably have never read a single published book their entire life) and spreading them to hardworking authors out there to accuse them of cheating, why don't you try to READ REAL BOOKS? 
          
          If I have been using AI, it wouldn't have taken me years to finish my books, but literal days lol
          
          Please leave us be and let me use my g*dd*mn em dashes in peace. 
          
          signed,
          a very annoyed and sleep-deprived author.

grumpyin75

@tomoedia  Gurl, you betta preach!!! I was here for the first version, and AI was not around.  Your words and the colorful way you describe situations drew me in.  I have been reading ever since. Hands down one of my favorite FF writers.
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idonthavethink3

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@tomoedia I hope you feel better soon! It's understandable to be frustrated when someone wants to replace your work with AI, I'd crash out as well. Luckily now I can claim that using AI goes against my religious beliefs, so I'll use the Pope's encyclical to dodge that bullet (even if I'm non-practicing, I'll still use this excuse idc). AI is sold as this miraculous solution but it has essentially fucked the job market for the worse forever. Also, I trust your originals will be good, you never miss!
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tomoedia

@idonthavethink3 thank you so much for your support. I think I got triggered when I first came across the comment only because I've been in a slump and I haven't been doing well. Not to mention having to deal with work drama where a client literally asked me if they could use AI based on my drawings to finish a project (*screams into a pillow*) because I took a couple of sick days. The witch-hunt is real. I keep seeing these comments under real creators' works, recently on my friend's account who is an artist on Instagram. AI is ruining everything for everybody. I'm scared to scroll down reels and videos because I've seen people making AI videos of cats! And I always watch cat videos!! Anyway, thank you for being here even to this day. I hope I can someday share my original works that are just as enjoyable to read as Carousel.
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tomoedia

Dear friends,
          
          I know I've been away lately, but I've been writing a lot (slowly, but I'm getting there), so I'll be back with new updates soon. 
          
          In the meantime, I've released an afterword for my book, Spotless Minds, thereby marking the book as complete. The afterword also offers a preview of the behind-the-scenes process of writing the story, which you can delve deeper into by finding the fic commentary I posted today on Patreon. I'll be posting more commentaries like this in the future, so let me know if you're interested to hear or see the writing process of my other stories as well.
          
          See you soon with more updates!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1624410148-spotless-minds-hoseok-%F0%9F%94%9E-%E2%9C%93-spotless-minds-afterword

skyblue10102

Hi tomoedia I hope this message finds you well…I will say I’ve never written to an author this is my first time but I want to tell you how much I love your book Carousel and how I hope you’ll update soon … I haven’t found a gem like this in months so I hope all is well with you and that you’ll update the book soon . Well wishes to you .

tomoedia

@skyblue10102 thank you for reading Carousel! I'm still in the process of writing the next chapters. I'm hoping to start updating again next week!
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Priya233r

I loved the shifter series. One of the first books I read in Wattpad back in 2020. And i have been since waiting for an update. Can you please tell when you will start updating again ☺️

tomoedia

@BTSBeyondPurple @sahala81 thank you!! I'll be returning to them soon!
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sahala81

i also really love your shifter series. i already read those already published here and also in your tumblr. and i am waiting for them. i really love them.
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BTSBeyondPurple

@tomoedia I'm so excited to re-read and jump back into the story and the whole world after all these years
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BlueSkySoul

Hello! Just a fellow creator sharing some stories you might like. I currently have two works live:
          
           From Classmate to Idol: A sweet journey from school days to the spotlight.
          ⏳ Tick Tick Tick: A Dark Fantasy/Historical AU centered around a mysterious time loop.
          
          If you're looking for a new read, I’d be honored if you took a look at my work. No pressure, just wanted to share! Rooting for your reading journey too! ️
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/408204273?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details&wp_uname=BlueSkySoul

tomoedia

Happy comeback day!!!
          
          And Eid Mubarak for those celebrating!
          
          For those of you who remember my discontinued story, Nocturne, I've posted the written chapters and the rest of the outline, including the theories and planned endings (yes, multiple...because the Libra in me couldn't decide) on my Patreon so you can still see the story unfold and what I had planned even if I won't continue it. 
          You can check the promo page on my blog here: 
          https://www.tumblr.com/yoonia/811121809806245888/on-a-night-when-wickedness-lurked-in-the-shadows
          
          I'll be back with more updates soon <333

lalunastuffs

yeay! happy comeback! thank you for the wish and happy eid mubarak to those celebrating it! btw, how are you Dia? 
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