AJ

[JUL 2024]
          
          Hello guys! 
          
          Sorry I've been behind on updates, life is lifing.
          
          The upload schedule got away from me because last minute I decided to push some events in the book to later chapters and trying to figure out how to fill that gap was creating a violent writer's block. Not to mention some health issues but I am okay!!!
          
          There will be lots of uploads coming your way soon!
          
          Thanks for your patience!
          AJ

Hi, I was looking for a story to read and I wanted to read yours but seeing as you’re currently updating (I think) HTM I’m not sure what I should do haha. Do you recommend I just read your first version (2017) or should I wait until your new version is complete to start reading that one/following along with your updates? I’m also not sure if there is now only one book left of the older version and if the four original books were merged into one? 
          I’m sorry for all these questions and you might not really have an answer but I’m just a bit confused lol. I really want to read HTM and I would like to read the newer version but I don’t think I’ll have the patience to wait until it’s complete or to just wait for your updates yk . 
          So I thought I should just read the old version since that one is already complete but then again I also don’t want to spoil it for myself in case I actually end up wanting to read the new version more because maybe that one will be a bit better since you’re older and stuff, if you get what I mean :) 
          
          Anyway, I hope you’re doing well! I was just a bit conflicted and I thought that maybe you would have some advice as to what I should do or some options idk haha 
          Thank you :) 
          

Were there other books from the original 2017 version? Or were they never written and posted. 

[APR 2024]
          
          So it begins.
          
          HTM’s new version is yours to read starting with the release of the Prologue! There will be weekly updates unless stated otherwise ! Next week will have the first three chapters because I think they’re in solid sharing condition!
          
          Ultimately I’m sharing this version because I wanted to share it. I miss sharing things and this is to satisfy my own personal goals and to motivate myself into writing again.
          
          I’m nervous but I’m ripping the band aid off. I hope it’s to your liking! Thank you for your support! 
          
          AJ

[JAN 2024]
          
          Hi Hi All!
          
          Still not dead!
          
          But I have seriously begun rewriting the series! I'm like halfway through so I have neat updates!
          
          1. It'll re-debut this year! It's split into two parts! So the first part will drop in March! I'll let you know a specific date the closer we get but things are looking like March will be the start of this adventure again. For realsies this time!
          
          2. The title of the book . . . let's discuss if you see this. I'll put a notice in the OG version to make suggestions but truthfully, it's been bugging me if the title is a vibe or not. This version has more to it so maybe it'll change or I'll do something fun with the part titles... hmmmm.
          
          Those have been my thoughts. I want to make like a little place for people to talk if you're down because I'm not on here at all except to refer to the other books or read comments etc. I am sorry it's been a long wait but the tenth anniversary is this year I believe so we have to go BIG !!!
          
          Alright! Here I go!
          
          I'll come by next month with a date! Thank you babes!
          - A

[MAY 2023]
          
          Hello all. I am not dead.
          
          In fact, I have just graduated university so that’s why i’ve been away for so long. I’m also old but not that old. Also, loads of inconveniences have come my way.
          
          Anyways. I know i had promised to share the rewritten version of the serious LONG ago however as i just mentioned, I’ve been busy. 
          
          I now have a ton of free time though so I will be doing my best to dedicate time to sharing the new version. I cant ask you any more to be patient if interested but.. it’ll exist in due time.
          
          Lastly, I read a lot of the comments that appear. You guys are funny. While I am not in the app much, I do get emails so I see what happens. While i’m not taking any negativity personal (because I wrote the story when i was very young and it was my first time writing a series) please don’t fight LOL. It’s okay if you don’t like it or if the next person doesn’t and you do. It’s just a silly little story little me made when I was like… 13. 
          
          shudders.
          
          Anyways, be kind. I’m not offended. Thank you for your support!
          
          A

[FEB 2023]
          
          Just wanted to pop in to assure everyone I’m not dead. Rather been busy with life and university. 
          
          I decided in the end to take my time with revisiting the world of HTM bc I was having a hard time emerging myself in it but I have a break soon which I’ll spend some time workshopping it again so I can make plans to actively reshare the story. 
          
          I’ve noticed this app is a bit different from when I first came onto it so I’m not really familiar with it all so hopefully those interested will receive it well. It’s cool if not. The rewriting is just for my own satisfaction to be honest and anything that comes after is simply just to have fun and receive feedback. 
          
          Nonetheless, I hope you all have been well. Stay safe :>
          
          A

Hello !!!
          
          I’ll jump right into it: there is a delay in the release of the 2022 version of HTM. For good reason!
          
          I’m graduating soon and this semester I am taking a writing class that it really breaking down what works and doesn’t work when telling a story and I’ve noticed a lot of errors in my storytelling with this version. I’ve rewritten the first chapters and notes so many times but it still doesn’t feel right. 
          
          However! Never fear. It’ll be starting this year for sure and I’m really excited for the new story! 
          
          Some spoilers:
          
          - there are various name changes/spellings
          - major character plot/role changes !!! 
          - Newport is more inspired by the actual port city than it actually being the real one .. 
          
          all of these will be addressed in detail in the foreword for old readers to understand. i cant decide if i want a prologue or not which is the biggest hold up because it will need to set the stage.. but then working out those kinks have driven me insane so i’ve taken a little break from it to stay on top of the semester. 
          
          perhaps.. now that i think of it. I will create a book in which you guys can leave comments about some thoughts/a way to keep tabs on the production because i am not sure if everyone keeps up with these messages. i’ll even debut the new cover!!
          
          until then!
          a

[Update: June 2022]
          
          Hi Hi,
          
          Having Two Mates will begin being re-released by the end of summer 2022. This is the official deadline I will give myself. The old version will remain for those who decide to read on/are in the process of reading.
          
          Anyways, I have done a lot of thinking and resting and wanted to take my time bringing the story I intended to life. It was a bit overwhelming trying to start over with a story that many grew up and i felt a bit self conscious with my decisions; so that’s also why it’s taking so long.
          
          I’ve also been sick a lot since the last notice and I’m busy a lot more lately but I do love this story and want to see it through so I hope you understand. And if you do, I look forward to seeing your reactions to the new version! This will be my last update as I’ll be trying to focus on writing. But I wanted to reassure you I haven’t forgotten and I’m not dead. Lol. 
          
          Thank you so much; Take care,
          AJ

howdy!
          
          it’s march.. almost april. i’ll be transparent and say i haven’t had time to write .. the farthest ive gotten is halfway through a screenplay and one chapter that i’ll probably revise again and again. 
          
          on the bright side, my busiest project outside of writing has concluded so i will be motivating myself to write more and hopefully come may I can start releasing the new version! that’s the deadline i want to give myself to at least have ten chapters finished and finalized. i would like to make this a summer project where i’m just writing all the time because i do have another big project to work on come next year !
          
          until then, i hope you take care of yourselves :)
          -A