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[melishade]

Taking a break

So I'm just going to be taking a break from writing, answering questions and posting fanfiction. I've been pretty burnt out and I have a lot of stuff going on in real life. Maybe I'll post something on March 19th, which is my birthday. But I'm tired. So taking a break.

[fictive-fodder]

An update on the Painting Series

I hope every one who finds this post is in good health and safe surroundings. I know that this year has been a stressful, painful, tumultuous time for most everyone. In comparison to the many systematic, social, medical, and economical tragedies and problems we each currently face, J.K. Rowling’s bigoted remarks are small and unimportant. Nevertheless, her transphobia has shocked, pained, and caused millions of fans to reassess their attachment to Rowling’s work. Make no mistake, Rowling has made many problematic remarks in the past and this is not the first time she has hurt people, or harnessed the painful history and efforts of marginalized groups to strengthen her own narrative.

It’s just that when Rowling did this in the past, fans of her work managed to rebound by making the fan space and fan culture more inclusive, better developed, and more magical than Rowling managed to. This time, from what I have looked into, it seems that it is more challenging to reclaim these stories.

When J K Rowling made transphobic comments in June, I was eager to write fan fiction in the Harry Potter universe because I wanted to create the things within that world I had wanted to see. As a non binary writer, I was compelled to show other Harry Potter fans that belong under the trans* umbrella that I was willing to connect to them, as I am sure, many fan fic authors are.

As J K Rowling has doubled down on her bigotry in recent weeks I’ve had some of this confidence slapped out of me. I recognize that her viewpoints are likely coming from a place of fear, past trauma, and radicalization- but that does not excuse her actions, particularly after so many authors, institutions, and actors close to her chose to speak against her words. I was surprised to have it affect me so much, because I do not consider myself the biggest fan of Harry Potter or anything- but I just kept worrying about how trans fans were going to be affected by this.

So now I am conflicted- do I keep writing this story? I know that I’d been posting at the beginning of the month, and now have missed early September. I have most of the third chapter written, but I just started to question whether or not its really responsible to continue. I don’t know if I am helping or hurting. I think for each fan, especially if you belong to the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, whether to forsake or reclaim Harry Potter is a decision each person must make for themselves. Do not tell trans* fans what to do. That said- I’m writing this because I am asking for opinions- whether you’ve read this fic so far and have enjoyed it, or you’re within this fandom and are willing to give me your thoughts. Thanks! xxx

[fictive-fodder]

I’m already at the word count of my first chapter and I’m no where near finished! I hope people don’t mind long chapters!!!

[ladyzephroar]

Hello everyone,

Just telling everyone that I am going to be on a bit of a hiatus for a bit while I deal with a lot of issues in my personal life. While I am not sure when I am going to next on Tumblr or will post the next update to Mission: Rewind (or The Curse of Sekhmet), I will try to write whenever I can.

A lot has happened these past 24 hrs and I need to focus on all of that before anything else.

[fictive-fodder]

Part 4 Update

Hiiiii I hope everyone who finds this little note is well <3

I am going to do my best to have the next chapter up around Halloween, since it takes place around then too and I thought that would be fun! I am excited because I think the thicker plot of the story will start to become known in this new chapter.

<3

[levonridersuniverse]

I thought making this blog would be great for my friends that love to read my stories. I will be reblogging things that remind me about my characters and stories that I think fit and make it easier for people to visualize how I see my stories (: I’ve already started with ‘Dear Soldier’ since that’s the story I’m currently working on, but I will add stuff for my other stories as well soon enough, however I will not be posting my stories on here because I’m not going to take the risk of someone stealing my work

[bioniclemangaextra]

Alright! News Post time!

As things are panning out, it looks like pages will be posted on Sundays now instead of Saturdays, if there is an update at all. Next weekend (2/20-2/21), work is going to be literal hell because a no break weekend \o/ That update may not even happen just because I’ll be working 7 days a week. I have no idea what weeks after that are going to look like.

Again, thank you to y’all for being really patient with inconsistent updates. I think it’ll have to be like this for, at least, a very long time. I’m not really used to having shifts on the weekends, and I really hope that it doesn’t last. As much as I’d really like to work off college loans, my mental health is a bit more important.

The summer time, or after public schools in the area let out for the summer, things may become a bit easier in terms of updates.

I’m still out looking for a full-time job in my field. While I can’t say anything in terms of updates when THAT happens, I can make a guess and say that it’ll probably be a bit easier to accomplish updates on the weekends, rather than give you a “oh uh, I have no idea what life is right now” vibe.

I really really really appreciate the support and help. I’d hate to drop the project, especially during a time when nothing exciting is really happening in the comic.

Anyways, hopefully I’ll have an update for you soon!