AMDB81

Hi Everyone, 
          	Yes, I am still alive, though I do wonder sometimes...lol. I have had some personal things I have to deal with over last few weeks and I just couldn't write. It also didn't help when I was ready to get back to writing, I receive yet, another negative comment basically accusing me of writing abuse. I really try to let those roll off my back, but sometimes accusations hurt worse than throwing rocks at someone.  And it confuses me terribly  why people feel the need to say such hurtful and negative things when they have no intention of continuing to read your story anyway. I mean, I am not forcing anyone to read this, people are allowed to quit reading it at any time they chose. Plus, I don't get paid to do this, the thousands of pages, I have literally written, were because I love my story.  But shoot-fire, people do not mind telling you what "they" think of the story you labored hours and hours over.
          	
          	Anyway, though others negative opinions shouldn't keep me from writing for those of you who have been so faithful and dedicated...it still drags me down for a while. Eventually, I do find my feet again and trudge onward but there are times when it takes me a bit longer to get back into it again. 
          	
          	But for those few of you still hanging around, I am working on it again. I hope to get it out soon and move onward...yet again.  :/  Thank you all, you are truly wonderful, amazing people and I do appreciate each and every one of you. 
          	
          	So, I'll see you in the next chapter.....soon, I promise....~Annette   <3 <3

AMDB81

@AndiVelaSingh dang....and I thought I could be stubborn....you win!!! lol!!
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AMDB81

@AndiVelaSingh I completely understand how characters, even fictional ones, can trigger us. lol. I'm not laughing at you, laughing with you because it has happened to me too, that a character just rubs me the wrong way. ;)  I have come to the conclusion, especially in regards to Jake, that the moment certain readers hit the chapter about all his "rules", that those who lash out about it, or even for those it causes to bristle a little, are most likely the ones who have a touch...and I put this mildly, of a rebellious spirit...lol. And I would bet money they don't like being told what to do. I only recognize it because it hits me the same way...lol. I imagine, all those it bothers, would be spending a lot of time over Jake's knee in real life...lol!  ;)
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AMDB81

Hi dear, thank for you encouragement. Like I said, normally I let that crap roll off my back, but sometimes, it just hits a certain way that is hard to shake. I do have that disclosure in my profile, but I get it that no one really reads anyone's profile. I will consider placing a disclosure at the beginning of each book, so thank you for that suggestion.  I am also aware that my character, Dameon,  in the Lexi series is a kind of a big, hard-ass. I purposely created him that way for two reasons. One...I needed someone different than Jake. Two...my intentions was to really have his character grow, change as his life changes around him. It appears people want everyone to be great in the beginning. I wanted him hard and almost coldish, like everything is out of duty for him.  And then watch him grow to being motivated by love for his family. But that whole series is on hold anyway, so who knows what is going to happen. I do want you to know how much I appreciate you reaching out to me. I truly does mean a lot and I know you understand exactly where I am coming from. I am back to writing...it's been slow but I can feel the excitement returning, so hopefully I will be back soon. And thank you again... <3 <3
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