Someone brought to my attention that there’s a fanfic out there that sounds strikingly similar to “Stitching Hearts” and asked if I was upset by this. My answer to that is no.
I’m flattered that someone would want to emulate something I’ve done. Besides, it’s just a fanfic. If “Stitching Hearts” were a published novel and someone else published a similar sounding story that they were then profiting off of in some way, I’d be more inclined to be upset. If anyone ever wants to write a variation of one of my stories, please feel free to do so (again, as long as you’re not profiting off of it, of course). I’m just glad to see other people writing and having fun. Besides, emulating stories you enjoy reading is part of how you learn to become a better writer.
You do you, boo.