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So, I've deleted both my series at Tapas - mainly due to lack of readership when compared to steps I must put in just to post at here.
Tapas doesn't work with my post-share program, and more often than not, I must screen grab the last paragraphs of a chapter because of Tapas's archaic keystroke limits. I wouldn't mind doing these extra steps, but I've got 3 regular readers according to the stats, and next to zero engagement. A bulk of my subscribers aren't reading, so perhaps this place isn't for me.
My stories are still available at Bear House Serials, and archived at AO3.gay
https://bearhouseserials.dreamhosters.com/
https://archiveofourown.gay/users/WriterObscura/pseuds/WriterObscura/works?fandom_id=2692
Tapas doesn't work with my post-share program, and more often than not, I must screen grab the last paragraphs of a chapter because of Tapas's archaic keystroke limits. I wouldn't mind doing these extra steps, but I've got 3 regular readers according to the stats, and next to zero engagement. A bulk of my subscribers aren't reading, so perhaps this place isn't for me.
My stories are still available at Bear House Serials, and archived at AO3.gay
https://bearhouseserials.dreamhosters.com/
https://archiveofourown.gay/users/WriterObscura/pseuds/WriterObscura/works?fandom_id=2692
Kickstarter is Over.
I’m not going to lie, this is demoralizing.
I want to acknowledge this loss by expressing gratitude to everyone who pledged. Your support gave me hope that this series is worth fighting for. Although it’s not ready for print now, I genuinely appreciate your encouragement.
I’ve decided to keep the $1,000 gifted during this campaign and save it until the series is complete. Once finished, I plan to seek publication with illustrations. For now, I will release the first novella in January, but without illustrations.
In the past, when I was professionally published, I often went after opportunities like a dog chasing cars. This feels oddly reminiscent of that, and it isn’t a good feeling. Now, I’m choosing to step back from that and focus on writing for myself, without seeking external validation. I want to get back to simply creating art.
Thank you again to everyone who pledged, helped spread the word, or gave me their time. Your support means more to me than you know. I’m also grateful to those who sent emotional support messages on Kickstarter and elsewhere.
I’m not going to lie, this is demoralizing.
I want to acknowledge this loss by expressing gratitude to everyone who pledged. Your support gave me hope that this series is worth fighting for. Although it’s not ready for print now, I genuinely appreciate your encouragement.
I’ve decided to keep the $1,000 gifted during this campaign and save it until the series is complete. Once finished, I plan to seek publication with illustrations. For now, I will release the first novella in January, but without illustrations.
In the past, when I was professionally published, I often went after opportunities like a dog chasing cars. This feels oddly reminiscent of that, and it isn’t a good feeling. Now, I’m choosing to step back from that and focus on writing for myself, without seeking external validation. I want to get back to simply creating art.
Thank you again to everyone who pledged, helped spread the word, or gave me their time. Your support means more to me than you know. I’m also grateful to those who sent emotional support messages on Kickstarter and elsewhere.
New episode posted on 2/28
The response was greater at BHS so I'll likely be announcing updates there from here on out.
I'm no longer Instagram in any capacity (META is gross) but I am at BlueSky - if you want updates there, check out @bearhouseserials.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone that is still reading!!
The response was greater at BHS so I'll likely be announcing updates there from here on out.
I'm no longer Instagram in any capacity (META is gross) but I am at BlueSky - if you want updates there, check out @bearhouseserials.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone that is still reading!!
REMINDER: There will be no new episode of TLTO until the end of February. I'm prepping the manuscript for a good proofing before this summer's Kickstarter print campaign.
ALSO - Sonata 9 is available as a collected ePub and PDF for free, at Bear House Serials, if you're a diehard eReader owner, you can get the novella for .99 cents at Kobo, Apple, and BN.com (I don't deal with Amazon, sorry Kindle owners.)
https://tina-anderson.net/sonata-9/
ALSO - Sonata 9 is available as a collected ePub and PDF for free, at Bear House Serials, if you're a diehard eReader owner, you can get the novella for .99 cents at Kobo, Apple, and BN.com (I don't deal with Amazon, sorry Kindle owners.)
https://tina-anderson.net/sonata-9/
Some of you may have noticed a huge amount of updates - I reposted Sonata 9 to Tapas, Pixiv, AO3, and Bear House. It felt silly not making the eBook free so I removed it from Amazon, BN, Kobo, and Apple. :/
Today I eat Girl Scout cookies and catch up on my Tapas reads.
Titus is back, but this episode finds us visiting Villa Servi in the head of Maxima Ursia (yes, she's Actus's 'old' sister) who is now married to Titus. Don't worry, next episode features Aedan and Welle planning some wild things.
