themintymonster

Hey folks, I just wanted to say that even though I've been burned out for the last few years, it's been a wonderful time seeing the notifications coming in of folks commenting on my stories.
          	
          	So many fun, sweet, amazing messages, and I appreciate every single one.
          	
          	I'm not really certain when I might be able to write again, and I apologize to everybody who is still waiting for my long-form stories to come to a conclusion. The burnout has been so severe that it extended to my art abilities as well, and I also have barely touched a stylus since 2021.
          	
          	Thank y'all so much for all your support, the kind words, and for dropping by and enjoying all my silly monster fluff.
          	
          	This is basically a notice to let y'all know that I'm still like... alive, and that I'm doing okay. There's some big changes coming up in my life soon, so who knows? Maybe I'll feel up to writing again sometime in the nearer future. 
          	
          	I'm still taking it easy, tho, slowly feeling better, and I'm reminding y'all to also take breaks when you need it, okay?
          	
          	Much love and monster hugs,
          	Minty <3

AwkwardSilenceTurtle

@themintymonster do what you need to do for yourself! We'll still be here cheering you on whether you get back tomorrow or further down the road ❤️
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SmutSlutsUnite

So glad to hear you’re doing okay and doing what’s best for you! keep doin you babs, we’ll be here
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purplerzxn_

Hey, how are you? I am here for a message...
          Since the first time I read your story, I fell in love with your characters, with the advantures u tell, and that's a rare tallent, you're an amazing writer, you are the first that I send this message, and i hope you could write more, because I don't have enough words to describe how I fell when I am reading your story.........
          
          Just thank you for every thing.......

themintymonster

Hey folks, I just wanted to say that even though I've been burned out for the last few years, it's been a wonderful time seeing the notifications coming in of folks commenting on my stories.
          
          So many fun, sweet, amazing messages, and I appreciate every single one.
          
          I'm not really certain when I might be able to write again, and I apologize to everybody who is still waiting for my long-form stories to come to a conclusion. The burnout has been so severe that it extended to my art abilities as well, and I also have barely touched a stylus since 2021.
          
          Thank y'all so much for all your support, the kind words, and for dropping by and enjoying all my silly monster fluff.
          
          This is basically a notice to let y'all know that I'm still like... alive, and that I'm doing okay. There's some big changes coming up in my life soon, so who knows? Maybe I'll feel up to writing again sometime in the nearer future. 
          
          I'm still taking it easy, tho, slowly feeling better, and I'm reminding y'all to also take breaks when you need it, okay?
          
          Much love and monster hugs,
          Minty <3

AwkwardSilenceTurtle

@themintymonster do what you need to do for yourself! We'll still be here cheering you on whether you get back tomorrow or further down the road ❤️
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SmutSlutsUnite

So glad to hear you’re doing okay and doing what’s best for you! keep doin you babs, we’ll be here
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themintymonster

Welp, I suppose that's that.
          
          With the recent announcement, I'm sincerely considering deleting my entire Wattpad. I'm going to keep an eye on this and see how it plays out, but if it goes how I'm expecting, then my Wattpad will be no more.
          
          I find it ridiculous that this is happening and I'm not at all willing to allow my works to be used, for inspiration or otherwise, without my *direct written consent* whether hosted on a platform or not. I sincerely doubt any of my stories would even remotely bring any kind of attention of any sort of wanna-be filmmakers, but I'm weary of corporations (which Wattpad is clearly showing itself to be now) abusing their users' hard-made content without so much as a by-your-leave.
          
          Sincerely (annoyed):
          Minty

lolbann123

Wait what going on? I’m just curious bc a lot of authors I read have had the same thoughts also
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jplupine

@themintymonster If it makes you feel any better, reading the actual article(s) on the matter show they're looking for deals to adapt books for authors like they've done before rather than steal the ideas. Wattpad has actually done this a few times over past few years with other books like After, Kissing Booth, and even Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board. Wattpad also has copyright functions already in place that make it mandatory to have the author's permission to adapt the book(s) in any way depending on the type of copyright chosen by the author on the book(s)
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JacobBiggs

@themintymonster Yeah, I just heard about it. Really sucks. Have you thought about going to AO3? I can't comment on the community, but your stories would be safe there.
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themintymonster

Hey friends,
          
          I'm coming here to officially announce that I'm going to be going on a hiatus. It's been unofficial for a while now, but I'm announcing it formally now.
          
          My mental health has not been in the best place in the last year, and as such, writing has been more than difficult, it's been impossible. Nothing I put on paper reads well or sounds any good, and I can't seem to make it work. So, for my own sanity, I'm going to stop trying for a while and just try and let my mind rest.
          
          This isn't the end of my stories, I'm not shutting down shop, but I am going to be taking an extended "vacation" to try and recuperate some of my mental energy.
          
          As always, thank you so much for the reads, the stars, and the comments; I see them all and I appreciate every one of them so, so much. More than you may realize. They've helped keep me going even though I haven't been able to write new chapters or stories lately. You're all awesome and I thank you SO SO much.
          
          Much love, and stay safe:
          <3 ~ Minty

HetepheresRosslyn

@themintymonster please do take care of yourself, your mental health matters over all else. Please be kind to yourself, eatand drink well, and please know you are cherished and appreciated always. Take care and be well!
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themintymonster

Hey guys,
          
          Stopping by to let you all know that I am still around, just haven't been writing much, if at all. Creative ventures haven't really born any fruit lately, so I'm still struggling to string words together.
          
          The stories marked as "To Be Continued" will still be continued once I'm able to create something that's good enough to be added onto those books. Until then, I'm stuck in a sort of limbo where nothing really feels right when I write it down.
          
          I'm not planing on  going anywhere, but I am still trying to reach the point where I can actually produce content again. I thank you all for your patience and your comments and support, and I hope to be able to continue my long-form stories again soon.
          
          In the meantime, I hope you can come back and re-read your favorites, and maybe fall for other stories you might have passed by.
          
          <3 ~Minty

JacobBiggs

@themintymonster I'm happy to wait as long as you need.
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pikkleberri

Hi I just wanted to say that your books are amazing I really believe you have a great talent and thank you for sharing it through these wonderful books. I'm also really enjoying 'The Symbiote' so please when you do have time of course, update it I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you

themintymonster

Hey guys,
          
          Dropping in to say that the last few months have been incredibly emotionally and physically taxing on me and I haven't been able to really be at my desk much. As such, I haven't been able to write really anything.
          
          I'm going to be trying my best to bring you all new chapters for ongoing stories as soon as possible, but currently it's been hard to find the inspiration or time.
          
          Thank you all so much for being here, and for reading my silly little stories. I hope they can be a bright spot in your day when things are seeming kind of dark.
          
          <3 ~Minty

JacobBiggs

@themintymonster Hey, don't hurt yourself. You do what you need to do; we'll be here when you're better.
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OpalNox

@themintymonster Take care of yourself, friend. You are more important than your stories (though your stories are wonderful). We'll still be here when you can write again. 
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