I have news! I know this will be met with mixed reactions- I've been invited to be a part of the Wattpad paid stories program. This means a few things- one, after June, Ready will be free to read for the first few chapters, and then the rest of the story will be behind a paywall. This is the part that I had some trepidation about, because I don’t want to make it inaccessible to new readers, and I don’t want our repeat readers (I know you’re out there, I know who you are, and THANKS) to feel cut off from the book.
It also means that I've reached one of my lifelong goals- to be a PAID WRITER! I’ve been dreaming of supplementing my income through writing since my parents bought me my first (plastic) typewriter when I was a kid, and possibly even publishing a novel since they decided I was mature enough to handle a real typewriter. This is the right step for me.
I know what you're asking. “What about Frank?” The truth of the matter is, he’s ALWAYS encouraged me to seek something MORE for Ready ever since 2016. And he’s never wanted any part of that. He’s always made it very clear that he considers the book to be our baby, but one I gave birth to and did most of the work of raising and nurturing. He wants the best for me and the book. He’s always hoped that one day, I could help myself out through writing. Full credit to him from me, though. He’s an astoundingly talented writer, and the inspiration behind Theo. I never would have gotten the whole book finished if it weren’t for his contributions (which were many), and I’ll forever owe him.
At any rate, I’M SO EXCITED and I’m hopeful that you’ll be understanding of my decision. I also need to give credit to you, the readers who’ve loved the story so well. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I owe so much of this to you as well.
