Jana

i've been away for a loooong time (a year almost!), and i'm hoping to put more effort into coming back. I've been suffering from a miserable writer's block and reading slump, so i'm hoping my return here could renew my love for writing and reading.
          
          updates have been non existing for Speaking of Murder, i apologise for that -- it's because i'm stuck in an essential plot-point that's been making me anxious and making it even more difficult to submerge myself into the universe again. hoping to get it straightened out for the sake of my sanity lol, but in the meantime, i thought of a sudden idea that made so more sense to the story, which is a changing the title! You Speak of Murder feels so much more in tune with the vibe i'm aiming to portray. let me know your thoughts! 
          
          as for my read for reads, i'm so sorry! i'm hoping to slowly come back to each one of you, it's a gradual process, but I'll be fulfilling them soon! i've missed all those stories so much!
          
          lots and lots of love
          Jana

A beautiful and happy Eid to you and your family <3

Just dropping by to say I love you and I'm glad you exist <3

ALSO! I completely forgot to share but Motaz Azaiza shares incredible and accurate footage from the Gaza strip so pls do follow to watch everything that’s happening. It’s horrific, it’s BRUTAL, but it’s important to see. 
          https://instagram.com/motaz_azaiza?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==
           He reports it all in ENGLISH so many people would understand. IT’S WAY PAST A CRY FOR HELP NOW. 
          

I haven’t been active on here, i know, but something’s much more important happening right at this moment. 
          I urge everyone to read about the ethnic cleansing and genocide Palestinians are currently undergoing (and have been FOR YEARS) by Israel. The propaganda going around is terrifying and educating yourself about the issue is crucial before choosing sides based on one narrow perspective. 
          If you do not know where to start, Ella’s book discusses it in a clear, straight forward way : https://www.wattpad.com/story/355064419?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details&wp_uname=-batjokes&wp_originator=jLAVnByrA1RVbzngaerENnPZKhjIkdo4lAK5KdesOmXxWUE2eS30YBWVP2nKLj0CihqCPxzE0ij0gzVDvAjtG7IDGZVOixN31MRLZlaP29HM%2Bw2doJsxgDW8uNqObKpu
          You can also view all the uncensored footage, because one CANNOT and SHOULD NOT look away from the horrors, on twitter (my twitter is batjoke_ and i retweet there constantly) 
          Al Jazeera news is what I watch live on youtube every day, they report directly from the grounds. You can also watch the documentaries they have called Al Nakba, it is very very informative. 
          Don’t stop talking about Palestine. We’re all they have right now and they need us. Talking about it and spreading the word HELPS. Boycotting Israeli brands and brands that have supported them like mcdonalds and starbucks HELPS. All of it helps.  
          My heart breaks watching it all happening, it’s enraging and you should wake up to the situation and be enraged too. 

writing is going slow and steady, i figured all i can do is write crap and then edit it later loool
          on a better note, finally treated all my teeth and all that’s left now is figure out what to do with this crippling anxiety i’ve been having for every aspect of my life. how do normal people feel?? must be nice lol
          anw i’ll be back soon! need to catch up on soooo many books the moment i’m back! 

alright so i’ve had teeth infection for a week now and i’ve never cried so much in my life (especially since existential crisis hit and i started to question why i’m in a different country all alone and away from everything i’m used to in the first place) 
          
          it’s hectic at the moment, no updates for the time being but i promise i’m coming back soon soon soon
          
          sending all of you lots and lots of love

I really wanted to publish chapters 36, 37 during June because it’s pride month and Chris and Joe will have so many moments T.T 
          Sad but it’s ok, every month is pride month (making myself feel better — writer’s block is to be fully blamed) 
          And also, happy pride!!! <333 

Hello again! I will be publishing all of Speaking of Murder today, so to avoid the spam (sorry about that!), make sure to remove the book from your library (also make sure to add it back when it’s all done!) 
          
          So apparently it’s only removed from reading lists, please make sure to add it back to those too! 
          
          Also, will be keeping things lowkey on here so no bio for now and minimal announcements (already failing this) until i figure out if i’m really in the clear or not T.T
          
          Thank you for the support i love you all so much <333

WELCOME BACK JANA *feral screaming*
          
          Hope you feel safer on the platform from now on ❤️❤️❤️