Kiahni Chae

I didn't realise I was on a hiatus until I discovered months had passed since I'd sat down to write anything. I want to apologise for the lack of updates and the sheer silence from me, but I also know that this break was needed.
          
          I don't reveal the nitty gritty details of my life here on Wattpad that often. My writing is the forefront of my profile, not me, but I would like to share why I've been so quiet these past months even though it's still not easy to express.
          
          I lost my dad in September. I don't think anyone can really be prepared to lose someone they care deeply about, and I certainly wasn't. It was sudden and it was completely a surprise, and it put an abrupt halt on my life while everything continued to move around me. Days became weeks and weeks became months and so many things blurred together. But I'm getting used to the hurt now and putting one foot in front of the other.
          
          Since then I also moved house again which wasn't something I was prepared for either. It's been a whirlwind of ups and down, living with my partner being a daunting but rewarding experience that I wanted to throw myself into fully.
          
          Now it's March and I can't remember a time where I've sat down to write since September.
          
          As a Wattpad Creator, I have a contract to uphold which is urging me to get stuck into writing again. I don't know how long I would have taken a break from my passion if I didn't have that responsibility reminding me how important writing once was to me.
          
          But, long story short, I'm here to FINALLY upload a chapter. I can't say that my writing will be back to any sort of consistency while I'm still moving house and tackling an insane workload, but I owe you (my readers) some sort of an update.
          
          Thank you for sticking with me. I see the comments and the votes and I appreciate every one of you. Please enjoy this chapter of The Grey Blood. I'll see y'all again soon.

A tad late on the upload but the latest chapter is here for The Grey Blood! Happy reading!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/176272757-the-grey-blood-2

Sunday updates have begun again for The Grey Blood! Kicking off with another bloody chapter ;) 
          
          Get to reading!
          
          Hope y’all have had a fabulous and inspiring weekend!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/176272757?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=postToProfile&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details&wp_uname=Kiahni_C&wp_originator=X91uoAOyHwuolXB3V5gKViV4b8F3u9FIHJyYQdjlGiCQ8ZRrjkzQkIi0aB78U8ddIx0NU%2B6Gz%2Fj43OBucwGeUW4ydSnbqA3bxK6adu7DaRovgJUZ%2B15rN7tzFqElP3Hd

A lil announcement! As some might know, the Wattpad Stars initiative is coming to an end, a community of talented people that I was honoured to be part of. With the end of one thing comes the beginning of another, which is the new Creators program, designed to support writers in their careers. Heaps more information can be found on Wattpad's profile and on the Creator's website.
          
          This new program is something I'm excited to announce that I'll be part of. For me and my writing, it means more consistency with uploading, which means more for you lovely readers to enjoy. Starting Sunday the 4th of September (tomorrow for me) I'll resume weekly updates for The Grey Blood.
          
          Thank you for supporting me as I continue on with this lengthy writing journey. I'm excited to share more of the wild worlds and chaotic characters I've given part of my soul to.
          
          Until the next update! Have a wonderful weekend!

Thanks for following back, Kiahni! Always great to connect with other Aussies on here ❤️

Hello all! A little news! I've decided to FINALLY dedicate my time to having a consistent updating schedule for The Grey Blood (sequel to The Reaper's Curse). I've gone over 6 months without an updating schedule since completing The Reaper's Curse but I'm excited to say that I'm going to do it again. So, get ready for this book because I've already cried at least a dozen times while writing it.
          
          I'll be uploading one chapter a week on Sundays until I finish writing the novel and here's the schedule starting tomorrow:
          
          Sunday, 8pm AEST
          Sunday, 10am UTC
          Sunday, 6am EDT
          Sunday, 11am BST
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/744773579-the-grey-blood-2-f-o-r-e-w-o-r-d

A chapter? From me? It’s more likely than you think. Here’s the latest chapter of Blood in the Lungs!
          
          I’ve stumbled into a bunch of inspiration to sink my writing talons back into this book, but have very little time to actually write. For that, my prose may suck a little and I’m sorry about that but I’m not being harsh on myself. Any sort of progress is to be cheered while I work very long hours :,)
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/213810371?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=postToProfile&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details&wp_uname=Kiahni_C&wp_originator=iXTLByaofwNEKwaGlFaCVem5JwuMPUfzxm5EZUIT%2FVs4ZP2Pgp9TfyrZ1THWc0NkytnaB3hUEgMJygCZ7G3g4gK2rGlgcds8n3l52B135a7%2FZgE0iICtDXLsBUxM1dWo

Hello, lovely readers! I have a treat for you. The Grey Blood has an updated cover and here’s the blurb!
          
          The cover is made by me and though I’m incredibly amateur and new to making book covers (new to any sort of digital art in general) I’m proud of it. Of course, it was heavily inspired by The Reaper’s Curse’s cover that was made by the talented @soundthealarm who you should totally check out.
          
          I don’t have an update on when I’ll begin uploading the book itself as I would like to have it completed before I commit to an updating schedule, but I’ve written the first act and the rest of the book is planned, so progress is steady.
          
          Thank you for your patience and I look forward to y’all reading The Grey Blood when the book is released.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/176272757-the-grey-blood-2-coming-soon

Hello lovely people of Wattpad. First, HAPPY NEW YEAR!
          
          To update y’all because it’s honestly been a minute (more like a month or something but who’s counting aha) I thought I’d whack a message up about where I’m at and what’s been happening considering my short break ended up turning into a hiatus ??¿
          
          So, I moved into a house, have been busy furnishing it and decorating and only this week have I FINALLY finished unpacking all my boxes (I didn’t realise how many clothes I had until I had to try and fit them all into my car). On top of that I’ve been extremely busy at work and trying to cram things into a new schedule while keeping up with my mental health and looking after myself.
          
          Honestly, I’ve been taking a loooooong break from writing BUT I’ve been planning a lot of The Grey Blood and I’m so excited about where it’s going. It’s just stuffing writing into my schedule has been more of a struggle than I thought it would be. 
          
          So, to summarise, I haven’t perished and I hope to have a chapter of SOMETHING (anything at this point) come out of my writing den and into your hands soon. WE WILL GET THERE!

THAT'S IT! THAT'S THE LAST CHAPTER OF THE REAPER'S CURSE!
          
          Ahhhhhh I'm so excited to share the new ending, especially with those who read the previous draft.
          
          Of course, there's the second book which I'm still tapping away at and that will come eventually. I don't have a date for it yet but when I do, I'll make sure to announce it so look out for that.
          
          Thank you all so, so much for reading. Thank you to the first time readers as well as those who have returned to read the complete rewrite. You're all amazing and supportive and urge me to keep marching on with this story that I love so much.
          
          Thank you!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/154674525-the-reaper%27s-curse-1