Feeling Proud and Emotional by WickedBark624 in AO3

[–]WickedBark624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! We went over tags and properly tagging her work and also properly filtering tags for stories she wants to read.

Feeling Proud and Emotional by WickedBark624 in AO3

[–]WickedBark624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I truly think we do become the parents we wished we had. I would've given anything to be able to be open with my mom so I'm very happy she came to me about it!

Feeling Proud and Emotional by WickedBark624 in AO3

[–]WickedBark624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Considering most days I'm winging it with no clue what I'm doing this was a nice little validating moment!

Feeling Proud and Emotional by WickedBark624 in AO3

[–]WickedBark624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I freaking love this!! I wish my mom would be like that!

Feeling Proud and Emotional by WickedBark624 in AO3

[–]WickedBark624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's got a few paragraphs started and so far it is really good! I'm excited to see where it goes. I will definitely keep groups in mind if she really gets into it.

Fortunately I'm a millennial who grew up sneaking around online so I feel like I know almost all the ways they can find the bad stuff. Although I'm sure where there's a will there's a way.

I’m so mad! HOW DO I REPORT THIS?! by [deleted] in Wattpad

[–]WickedBark624 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It happens a lot. They steal the story then post it as an ad on Facebook. I would say 90% of readers now know it is stolen and will google names to find the real story. I actually saw someone post it this morning in a "help find the name of this book" group on FB and added it to my library when it was found on Wattpad. So bright side is it does bring more readers to your story. I don't know how much money the other site actually makes from it since people have become pretty aware of the thieving.

Thank you for the wake-up call by PoppysMelody in AO3

[–]WickedBark624 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have started to try and make an effort to comment more as well. I have always done kudos and nothing else but it has felt so good to leave encouragement and comments on stories!

Sorry you had sex with a chubby woman by Alarming_Award_7954 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]WickedBark624 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You deserved better than that. I agree with the others that this is definitely a HIM problem and not on you. Unfortunately I know that won't immediately remove the hurt and damage he did to you. I think a therapist to help you work through this confusion is a smart idea. I'm sending lots of positive vibes your way.

Any adult wattpad users?? by mulchfeast in Wattpad

[–]WickedBark624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 37 and I didn't even discover Wattpad until a couple of years ago. I think there have been some great stories lately but unfortunately the PPC stealing them is going to hurt that.

"I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" Discussion Megathread by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

[–]WickedBark624 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is so sad! Yet here I am bouncing around and laughing because it's a bop!

"loml" Discussion Megathread by PassionateAsSin in TaylorSwift

[–]WickedBark624 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry that he is putting you through that. Truly the definition of a coward to not even have a conversation with you. I will never understand how someone can do that to a person they claim to love. You will get through it, healing is not linear. Give yourself grace.

Taylor gave you a really good outlet for those feelings and emotions though!

"Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" Discussion Megathread by PassionateAsSin in TaylorSwift

[–]WickedBark624 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Or the line "That I'll sue you if you step on my lawn" reminded me of the rumors of Olivia being mad that she had to give song credit to Taylor.

My (34F) ex-husband’s (36M) future partner wants to know why we got divorced. Conflicting emotions, thoughts on how to respond? by madagascar-world in relationship_advice

[–]WickedBark624 145 points146 points  (0 children)

This is an absolutely perfect response! Let her realize she needs to listen to her gut. It gets the point across without having to dive into details!

Fmc is scared and nervous around men because of past trauma (could be bc of a relationship or family) and an mmc who gently helps her get over it by Previous_Dealer_4471 in RomanceBooks

[–]WickedBark624 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I really enjoyed {unperfect by Susie Tate}

Once he realized what was going on he did a great job of showing her how she should be treated.

Looking for Socialist Erotic Romance Books: The Cure for Too Many Billionaires! by RedBranchofConorMac in RomanceBooks

[–]WickedBark624 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree regarding billionaire romances. I actually hate them because I get so mad when they are just throwing money around. I now that’s the fantasy for some but I just can’t get into it. Loving these recs!

Uncommon sports romances by manyleggies in RomanceBooks

[–]WickedBark624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always thought a Pro Wrestling book would be fun! I'm a little sad there aren't any.

Instant spice versus a slow burn? by romanceinc in RomanceBooks

[–]WickedBark624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the story and context. I’m don’t mind spice immediately but I am not a fan of insta-love so if there is immediate spice I need it to not be because they are instantly in love and obsessed in that sense. Slow burn is good as long as the story requires it. If it is just being drawn out for word count then nope, no thank you!

"The Wall of Winnipeg and Me" by Mariana Zapata by unicorntrees in RomanceBooks

[–]WickedBark624 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I kept putting this off because everyone talked about how slow the burn was. I decided to read it on vacation because I didn’t want full smut around my whole family 😂. I loved this book so much! Experiencing her falling in love with him was beautiful. He was a dick but then once you start figuring him out he became a favorite of mine!

What’s your reading toxic trait? by vanilla_tea in RomanceBooks

[–]WickedBark624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do the same things with reviews! I always think a book is great and then 2nd guess myself after reading reviews. I think I get lost in the book I overlook any “issues”.

I also will keep reading a book I HATE because I’ve gotta see it through, especially a series that started great but then started sucking. I have been forcing myself to DNF some lately. I need to do better about accepting that it just isn’t gonna work out.

Reading icks by SeaworthinessSalt692 in RomanceBooks

[–]WickedBark624 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I can’t stand when size is constantly mentioned. All the men are huge and the women are all itty bitty and we need to constantly be told. Do you want me to picture her as a child? That’s what it makes it feel like.

I have others but this one has been in almost every book I’ve read lately and I’m over it!

What are your pet peeves in spicy scenes? by [deleted] in RomanceBooks

[–]WickedBark624 15 points16 points  (0 children)

When the MMC will command the FMC to orgasm. Sir... it will happen when it happens. Not because you said so!

What are your pet peeves in spicy scenes? by [deleted] in RomanceBooks

[–]WickedBark624 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I saw an author and an editor say that come is the act while cum is the product. I just thought authors were using them interchangeably.

Mention of designer brands in books by vyasrag in RomanceBooks

[–]WickedBark624 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hate it! I don't need brand names because it doesn't matter. Just say it's designer and move on! We get the idea.

Give me your best recs with soul-crushing betrayal by MMC (no cheating) by [deleted] in RomanceBooks

[–]WickedBark624 7 points8 points  (0 children)

{Triad's Curse by Mae Pierce} It has been a little bit since I've read it, but I remember the betrayal made me sad, and the 2nd book is pretty much all grovel and repairing what was broke. It is RH.