Weekly ChitChat #3

 

About me

Hello ~~

It's been a long time since I posted a blog. And it was supposed to be a weekly thing. XD Sorry sorry~ It would be boring if I did so...

I hope everyone is doing well. I was supposed to go back to work this Monday but I'll stay home a few more days. I'm so anxious these past weeks. I was doing so well but this whole COVID-19 situation and the uncertainty around my job and future, in general, is ruining me. Been reading a lot while I was home and I'm so into love-hate relationships and the Mafia. Yup, you read well. So my friend on Twitter mentioned this collection of books about hot mafia guys with some steamy stuff and I've read all of them. Only two left....*sobs* So I got very inspired if you know what I mean. ahahaha

If you know any good mafia inspired or hate love relationship book please I'm open for suggestions. (Also any other good romance).

Been playing lots of games too (Witcher 3, Yakuza 0, Danganronpa series, etc...) so if you are into gaming talk with me!

Also watching anime (Danganronpa) and catching up on movies (mostly Japanese ones) etc.

I hope you can enjoy this time of confinement and rest. If you are working then fighting! It's dark times but we will get through this.

 

Currently working on

Since I was spending more time at home I started writing 3 chapters of each story and I'm posting them with a gap of 6 - 8 days. Which is pretty good since I always took ages to post anything. I'm trying hard to write a chapter each week, shorter ones so I can do it and update. Right now I have an In trouble with you chapter to post and a Treat for Two one. And I'm working in 2 more chapters of Treat for Two. I also updated a rewritten chapter of Dating an Idol.

Why am I writing 3 chapters of each story? Mostly because I realized that since I take a long time to get back to a story to write a new chapter I tend to forget the plot, many times what I planned (even though I take notes) and I lose the feeling of the story. It's hard for me to get into the mood of that story, into the character again.

By writing 3 chapters in one go I can immerse myself deeper into the story, I don't lose as much time rereading previews chapters (which I have to do every time I pick up on the story to write) and I can plan the plot for the next chapters easily. I know that for readers who are only reading one of my stories this will because you might have to wait longer for your story to be "chosen" but once I do I will also release more chapters followed one after another and hopefully with more quality.

Honestly, I tried this for Wanted, then In Trouble with you and now Treat for Two and I find the quality of the chapters (even though shorter) better than they might be if I wrote one and jumped to another story. For readers reading several of my stories, this means that you get a new chapter every couple of days. At least until I start working since then I'll have less time to write. I'll do my best to keep the updates coming. I also want to finish some of my stories fast. I have three major ideas for future stories, therefore I need to empty my "schedule". ehehe

 

 

Story Funny Facts

About Treat for Two

I wanted to write a story about vampires. Actually not really vampires cos I was saturated with them after the crazy amount of them that were released but I wanted to write a supernatural story about special creatures and I wanted a romance set in our world but with a whole magical subworld hidden in it. That's how Treat for Two started to take shape. First came the idea of how cool it would be if it was humans that could become animals. I wanted to be something tied to Korean folklore too ( I read and I still read many Korean folklore stories to use in this story. Some will make more sense later one) that I absolutely love and I wanted these creatures to need humans, to use them in a cruel way. I also wanted it to be a y story. Actually, Treat for Two was supposed to be more like Urgent Matters, a story filled with . Didn't happen cos I got too into the folklore that it became more about a love story than a ty one. Still, plenty of scenes will appear don't worry XD.

I also wanted a story where the guy fell for the girl first and that she was in love with another. That's why Minho is there. At first, it was supposed to be Jonghyun but in the end, I decided that all SHINee members would be in it. Yes, Kibum will join soon. His character is also important.

So, I mixed this all up, and Treat for Two came up. The name of the story suggested by my friend and the cat puns too since she loves cats. Why is Jinki a tiger? Well because it's an animal that has a royal, wild feeling to it. Also TIGER JINKI! Yes that drama that never happened! I was so sad about it I had to write my own story. I also wanted Jinki to have two forms, a fluffy one that he used to get close to humans - Onew the cat - and a deadly one to fight - the Tiger one. Also, Jonghyun would have to be a wolf! That was decided right in the beginning.

Since this was a y story or was supposed to be, I had to think about how these creatures used humans and how Jinki's real identity would be a danger to Hyejin. That's when the idea of the feeding in emotions and body fluids came. Humans are volatile, drive-by emotions - Hyejin is - and that tied them to these special creatures that despised them and yet needed them to survive, like parasites in a scary way. ehehe

This story had everything to become a dark one but since the start, I wanted to make it funny, play a little with this world that I was making up through the chapters. I have many ideas I might not use but I know where I want to go with it.

There are still many mysteries along the way and I hope you are enjoying this story as much as I enjoy writing it.

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PuffTedEBear
#1
This was a nice chat. COVID-19 certainly has done a lot of horrible things across our world so it is understandable to want to ease back into things. I go out with a face mask when I have to shop for milk, etc. I will not let my mother out of her house. So many uncertainties. I have accomplished nothing. I envy your regime to get chapters done and I appreciate it so as a reader!
I definitely love the supernatural aspect of Treat for two. Tiger Jinki is purrfect! ;-}
MidnightOnyx
#2
It's great to hear you're doing ok. I've been working throughout the whole thing since my store was deemed "essential" so I understand your fear. Just take it easy and stay safe, follow the guidelines, it's all you can do. Hang in there!

Glad to hear you're getting a lot done! It feels good when you're able to get a lot done and get it out there for readers right? Makes you feel accomplished! I am the same, got several things done with my stories while quarantined, so it kinda had some benefits I suppose.

I was supposed to blog every month too, that stopped, I felt like I was boring readers to tears. I should do a new one though, maybe once every so many months so people don't get sick of me...?

Anyway, keep up the good work!!!