Hi readers,
Just wanted to do a quick update: I am excited to announce Unforeseen's sequel is well underway - 10 chapters - 20,000+ words - 100+ pages It's about 40% in - I am happy with it so far and I hope you all will be too. Still tentatively scheduled for this summer Stay safe out there && as always, I appreciate ya! I thought a little bit of distance would be good for us
But I wouldn't even call it distance I would call it - you go off both days of the weekend to work on your own hobbies while I worked on mine I never once asked you to stay - not even when I was sick, and I wished more than anything you were there I thought that would be good because we were always attached to the hip basically And it would give you time to work on whatever you wanted and for me to do the same It never meant I didn't love you or didn't want to spend time with you Maybe we were just too independent for one another Maybe we weren't mean to be I had been so sure you were the one though I wouldn't have married if I didn't want to spend the rest of my life with you Similar to you - I wanted to marry once...for life But I think I actually meant it more than you - and I'm only saying that because you would've rather flushed seven years down the toilet than went to counseling to see what the both of us needed to work on - it could've been a fresh start for us - it could've been something good - or it could've crashed and burned but we will never know because we didn't try Maybe the drive in and drive home we could've done without...but looking back that was really the only time we got to spend together since after work you went to the gym and weren't home until six-ish then dinner and bed. There was zero time spent together...and I guess I really didn't notice how bad it truly was until I had the time to sit down and think of it Think of all the times I was left alone by myself - happily waiting for you to come home...like a f****** fool because I loved you It's just crazy to me like a life with no fights and very rare arguments don't survive? What more does one want in a relationship? We battled through every single obstacle that came our way and beat it - mostly the house LOL! We compromised on anything we had to discuss. Isn't that what someone wants is to meet in the middle when there are differing opinions? Or is it - one way or the highway I guess I just still can't believe we didn't make it We made sense to me... Talking about us the other day was crazy to think that not long ago we were such a team...but yet it seems forever ago But were we a team? Weren't we? But...there's no i in team I made my mind up that day that I was gone too - in my heart I knew - it was done - there could be no coming back no matter how much I loved you It's just hard for me to understand, I guess - even still *snickering to myself* All I know is, God bless you if you ever get married again - I hope she's exactly what you want - I hope she's better for you than me. I hope she's a yes girl because that's what you need, you just don't see it yet, but you will one day I hope she loves you as much as I did. Although, sorry to say - I don't think she could love you more though because I don't think that's possible. I loved you a lot. You were...my person...once I don't ever want to get married again. The term makes me almost sick to my stomach when I hear it. It's almost enough to gag me I did that once. I saw what it was about, and I feel like I'm good without. A ring and a piece of paper doesn't mean you're safe and secure in your relationship. I learned that lesson the hard way One day your person can just come home and say the words you always dread you'll hear And just like that you're over I would rather be alone than have my heart broken again. Honestly, it's just not worth it. It's not worth the pain, the disappointment - it's just not In the end the only person who is going to be there for you - is you - so build her as strong as you can Stay safe out there && as always, I appreciate ya! One.
Two. Three. Exciting things happened to me today and I couldn't even tell you about it. Sure, you can talk to your parents, talk to your friends, even your other relatives but nothing compares to telling your person about it. But where is my person at? Not here. I don't see him anywhere. And there I was driving home alone on the turnpike at 4PM - thinking the same thoughts I always think - crying the same tears I always cry. Driving the same speed, I always drive. Hearing the same questions, they always ask. How are you? Such an interesting question at a time like this... Some days are better than others - is always the same response they get from me What else could I say? Should I lie? It's hard enough to smile and converse normally. Sugar we're going down swinging My copy of The Queen of Hearts paperback came in the mail today!
She looks like a beauuuuutttttt :) It was amazing to finally get to hold it in my hands. Selecting the glossy cover and the off-white color pages added a nice touch to this novel since it set back in the 1800s. I have to stay it looked just as I hoped it would. This novel has the same number of chapters as Unforeseen but with over 10,000 more words and because of that this book comes in at a little over 300 pages! So, if you enjoy reading a little bit of a thicker book, you will be pleased with this one! Stay safe out there && as always, I appreciate ya! Good evening readers!
It looks to me like two people have already read The Queen of Hearts and are enjoying it! Thank you to the person who left an anonymous rating on Amazon - I really appreciate that && I couldn't be happier that you enjoyed it! So shoutout to you :) I enjoyed writing it :) I have always loved Alice in Wonderland as a child && it was a longtime dream of mine to write my own spinoff - it has been a pleasure! Don't forget guys - if you leave your name when leaving a review (whether good or bad) your name will be featured in my next novel in the acknowledgements page - just a little something to say thank you for taking a chance on me && reading my novel && thank you for supporting! And I'd like to say another shoutout to a reader from Goodreads - I have shared a snip of the comment below because I am overwhelmed! Thank you, thank you! meanwhile - in my world The most exciting thing happened to me a few days ago...and the only one I wanted to tell...wasn’t there for me to share it with. Yet another painful reminder. Straight to the chest like a bullet to the heart. I was packing my backpack for work...the first day back since my vacation started. I had to find my car key to put in there, so it was ready for the following morning and when I unzipped the usual pouch, I keep it in - it looked emptier than usual. I thought to myself something is missing...but what is it? The set of my old house keys aren’t there...and neither was...your backup car key. I’m not gonna lie it hit pretty hard. For a second I didn’t think I would be able to swallow the lump that had formed in my throat. Then as I laid in bed the reality set in even more of me driving to work by myself and home the same way. And sure, I know most couples don’t have the luxury (if they would even call it that) of driving to work together every day - hell maybe they wouldn’t even want to but...suddenly the worst came to mind. What if the usual route was blocked off? What if there was terrible weather? What if I was in an accident? No one would care - no one would be there - I would be all alone...utterly alone. Suddenly all of these horrific things came crashing down on me that I would be going through alone. The thought was scary...but what's also scary is to have thought you found your person after such build up about it, only to find out they changed their mind and decided they didn’t want you anymore. All of a sudden returning to work seemed more difficult than I originally thought. Yet another thing to face. Yet another lump to swallow. Another pill to take. Another drink to drink. I should have never I just should have never Where did it get me? Back to square one to start all over again. As I’ve told you before I always try to look at things like the glass is half full. But how can I when my perception seems altered? When my glass seems half empty. This is a chance, a whole new beginning for me, a fresh start...others may be looking at it that way but why can’t I? I sewed my heart up a few weeks ago but it seems the stitches holding my heart together ripped apart already. I guess I didn’t do a good enough job patching it back together the first time...I’m gonna need that sewing needle and string again Ma. I just still can’t believe I thought I found my person. I was sure of it. The one I would grow old with - supporting each other and facing struggles with together. Sharing life with and laughter together. Enjoying all of the little things we had in common. And just like...with the snap of a finger that world didn’t exist anymore. That life wasn’t the future anymore. The course changed direction and not because it was a detour the whole fricken road changed direction. If we were going North now one of us is going East while the other is going West. If we were going South one of us is going West while the other is going East. One of the biggest disappointments is when you have your time wasted. Such a waste of time. Such a disappointment. Such a letdown. I can't explain it any better than that. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. Stay safe out there && as always, I appreciate ya! Hey everyone!
I just want to thank you again so much for supporting The Queen of Hearts In the genre I talked about yesterday for kindle the ranking is holding at #48! I am so proud! Like I said before if I lasted a day before it was over that was okay to me! It was a dream of mine for a long time to have one of my books listed as a best seller in a genre! I still can't believe it! The first time I saw it I just kept staring at it in disbelief...I can say with ease that this is the best thing to have happened to me in months. Before, the tunnel I was walking in was filled with darkness...but now - this, gave me happiness - gave me the sliver of hope I have been searching for. So, thank you - because you did this. You helped me accomplish it. In other news Unforeseen's sequel is well underway - we are heading into chapter six with close to twelve thousand words already. All I can say is - it's going to get crazy! I hope you guys are ready for it ;) We got all new characters along with our old favorites ;) but I have a feeling that you will fall in love with some of the new ones too! Hopefully she'll be ready sometime in the summer is what I am hoping for (tentatively) Stay safe out there && as always, I appreciate ya! Are you an Alice in Wonderland lover? Have you ever wondered about The Queen herself? This is her backstory - like it has never been told before I hope you enjoy! Please check out my video below: My dream came true! Can I call myself a best-selling author even if it's only in one category and even if it only lasts for a day? I'm just kidding - I know that's not how it works ;) THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! <3 Unfortunately to my friends in some other countries I have to tell you that because this book is based off of a work that is in the public domain it doesn't look like it is being made available to you for paperback. But please check and see anyway! However, the weird thing is - it says worldwide you will be able to access it as the e-book versions. That doesn't make sense to me - if you can access the e-book then you should be able to order the paperback? And also, I know others have written novels based off of public domain works and there is no way they don't have expanded distribution. I will let you know if this will end up being your loophole to get a paperback. I'm sorry guys :( I am hoping to be uploading my paperback onto Barnes and Noble online - and when I do, I am hoping it does not have the restrictions Please don't forget to leave your honest ratings and reviews on whichever platform you buy it from! Reviews mean everything these days && whether good or bad I want to hear them because it is only going to make me better! You don't have to leave your name if you don't want to - you can leave the review anonymously or under a different name. Please note: that whoever leaves a name with a rating & review will have their name appeared in my next book on the acknowledgment page - just a little way for me to give back and say thank you by giving you a shoutout for supporting me! The Queen of Hearts is available on the following platforms: Amazon: - Kindle = Free - Paperback = $9.99 Kobo: - E-book = Free Google Play Store: - E-book = Free Barnes and Noble (online) = coming soon |
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