Clarissa North

Hi, Flowers! 
          
          Just checking in to let you know I'm still around. 
          
          Before I get into some health updates, just a reminder that my wall is NOT for advertising your work. If you post an advert for your work on my wall, I'll deleted it and block your account. It's a one strike system, sorry.
          
          Onto the health things, I do have some answers for two of my conditions. Unfortunately I have the same condition that almost killed my dad last year. My liver is making too much cholesterol so I've been put on medication for that. I caught it much earlier than he did so hopefully it hasn't caused too much damage, because this tends to wipe out my family members in their 60s and I'm pushing 40.
          
          The other problem was dangerously low iron levels which has been slowing down my heart rate and has left me without any energy. I was also losing my hair and there were a lot of other associated issues. I'm on medication for this, too.
          
          There's still one round of results to come back and I need to enquire about another health concern, but the two most dangerous conditions are being managed and I hope it makes a difference.
          
          I also hope that you're all well and staying warm and safe this winter.
          
          Lots of love!
          
          ~ Clary <3

Hello, Flowers!
          
          First off, let me wish you all a Merry Christmas (if you celebrate it), a happy winter, and send you all warm thoughts and a lot of love.
          
          I hope that you have a wonderful end to your year and that 2024 brings you joy and good fortune.
          
          On a personal note, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve been quiet lately. Truth be told, 2023 has been a very long year. All in between us, my partner and I have lost 5 friends and coworkers, I almost lost my dad, had covid, and my depression has been the worst it has ever been. I’ve been hanging on by a very thin thread and I’m totally burnt out. I’m also waiting on blood tests and an ECG for potential heart problems and other health issues. It’s honestly an effort to get out of bed every day, never mind write. I’m still trying hard, but it might be a little while before you see new chapters from me. 
          
          I want to thank you for your past and continued support, and for all the patience I’m sure you’ll have as I work through this. I hope to come back to you all with new stories, new chapters for ‘and then you die’, and some announcements for other work.
          
          Once again, thank you all, I certainly wouldn’t be here without you.
          
          Sending you so much love this holiday season and every day.
          
          ~ Clary <3

Congratulations Wattys winners!

Hi there, Flowers!
          
          Exciting news; Secrets, Lies and Summer Skies has passed 200,000 reads!
          
          Thank you all so much for your continued support. I’m so happy you love this story and I really enjoy reading all your comments and seeing your reactions.
          
          And than you all for taking this journey with me in the world of writing, I couldn’t do it without you.
          
          Lots of love, as always,
          
          Clary <3

Congrats to you on making the shortlist!!! And thank you for adding See Dot Smile to your reading list! All the best to you! 

thank you so much for adding In the Days Before to your reading list! <3 And congrats on also making the shortlist!

Congratulations! All the Best for the Crown!

Thanks for adding Ghosts of Christmas Past to your reading list! And congrats on shortlisting!

Thank you very much for adding The Taste of Home to your reading list, and congrats on shortlisting too!

Thanks for adding Intercepted to your reading list :) And congrats fellow Watty’s shortlister!