widgetwonker

I added some musings. I hope you’re all finding things that bring you joy this summer

raelee132

I read The ABO Serum when it first came out years ago and it left a huge impression on me. I still tend to recommend it to anyone who asks. Im choosing to reread it over the next couple days - I really love this book and I honestly think it holds up amazingly. 
          
          If you would consider publishing this to physical media, I would buy it in a heart beat so its never lost!
          
          I love your work, keep doing what youre doing!

raelee132

@widgetwonker I do love the book as it is but it could be amazing as a series of novellas! You could also do a novel in parts, like origins into each individual's story to continue with the fallout like how your original novel is. I think theres more to tell in some parts that could make it amazing in the origin story. 
            
            My favorite part about your series truly is how you've created a story where the world isn't ABO and it explains exactly how it came to be a thing; it makes it more than just a fantasy world, it makes it science fiction, and i think you could really play with the science part. Im a lab tech so I can really appreciate the effort put into it!
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widgetwonker

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I’ve been debating whether to publish it as is or flesh it out into a series of novellas or full novels. I’d love get some opinions on that.
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widgetwonker

Fellow wattpad authors, do you finish writing a book and seldom go back, even hating when you have to reread to edit, or do you return to reread endlessly because you write what you like to read and not enough other authors are writing what you like, or something in between?

widgetwonker

Wattpad limits the length of these notes, so when I want to convey something meaningful and connect with you all, I have to find another means. In aid of this, I’ve added a title called “Musings” to my book list. Chapters will be titled with dates. You can see today’s musing now and add it to your library to get notified when I add to it. Feel free to respond with comments.

1ren1_01

Hello,
          
          I hope you’re doing well. I felt compelled to write to you after reading your work, as your stories truly left a strong impression on me.
          
          Your writing is incredibly gentle, warm, and calming. Reading your stories gave me a sense of comfort and love that is honestly rare to find. Locked in Permafrost was the very first book I read of yours just a few days ago, and I still haven’t been able to move on from how beautiful it was. It truly stayed with me.
          
          I wanted to ask—very respectfully—whether you are open to translation requests. I would be deeply honored if you would consider allowing me to translate Locked in Permafrost into Arabic, as I would love to introduce your work to Arabic-speaking readers who would truly appreciate its softness and emotional depth.
          
          If possible, I would also love to know whether you might be open in the future to translations of Daddy by Choice and Corinthians as well. Of course, I completely understand if this is not something you are comfortable with, and I truly appreciate your time either way.
          
          Thank you for sharing your stories and your talent with the world. Your writing has already meant so much to me in such a short time.
          
          Warm regards,
          Lauren

1ren1_01

@ widgetwonker  
            Thank you so much for your kind reply. I’m truly very happy and honored by your permission, and it means a lot to me.
            
            I would be honored to translate your works. I will be publishing the translations on my Wattpad account, and of course they will be 100% free and available only in digital format.
            
            I would also like to share that I am a graduate of the College of Languages and Translation, and I fully understand the professional ethics and responsibilities that come with translation. I promise to translate your work faithfully and professionally, without adding, removing, or altering any part of the original text, while doing my best to preserve your beautiful voice and style in the story.
            
            Once I begin working on the translation, I will make sure to stay in contact with you and keep you informed.
            
            I will also keep the original title and use the original cover for the translated version. If possible, I would truly appreciate it if you could send me the cover via email when convenient.
            I will clearly state that I am the translator only, identify the work as a fan translation, and provide full credit to you along with links to your original work and your account.
            
            Thank you again for your trust and generosity. I truly appreciate it.
            
            Lauren
            lau1101ren@gmail.com
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widgetwonker

@1ren1_01 as long as you release them for free in only digital formats and identify them as  fan translations with credit and links to the original work, I’m okay with that. I plan to publish print on demand versions in English but I think it’s highly unlikely I’ll ever get them officially translated to Arabic and it would be a shame if readers who want them can’t get them in their own language.
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widgetwonker

Last night, I finally came up with a new scenario I wanted to pursue and today I got 3,000 words into a new Christmas story for Andover House. It’s sending a little love to the childfree by choice crowd. I don’t have much spare time, but these stories tend to take over my brain and demand to be finished, so I think you can look forward to it soon. I hope you’re all enjoying the holidays!

Time2time2go

yay!!!
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Elledeehart

@widgetwonker yay! I'm so ready!! Thank you in advance! ❤️
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deadpeopleflowers

@widgetwonker ❤️
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