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24/02/26
COPY OF THE NOTE TO MY PATREON
Hey you!
I have released a 2nd edition of The Obedient Lie (extended chapters) and this was because of Romes book, a lot of his and Charlotte's story happens during cheerleading and football games, (and club scenes, wink wink.) My brain tells the story in layers, and then once I see more it opens up new scenes for other characters.
I am going to be completely honest, I always planned on doing it. This is my fault for letting myself have self doubt. I'm slowly strangling it. I was trying to keep it as 'real world' as possible, without going into fantasy. Mainly, to be able to help me market it to a sub genre. (I consumed too much content on what I should do as a writer.) Saying I want to write a world on the premise of biotech with a daddy kink/ viking type family bloodline, it's harder to market than "mafia or MC".
The release of the second edition got stuck, because I had to finish the edits for The Sacred Scar.
So while I'm doing these two projects Savage Vow got pushed back. I am sorry.
The Obedient Lie, Bastion and Luca story does not change, it ends the same. Just more scenes of their relationship together, and the 'gap' where they are flirting and ends with her pulling away. Football scene and cheerleading scenes.
I have always treated my stories as 'open' never like published is final. Until I hit a certain concrete point in the world, that I have hit now. I've got more lore, and backstory. ECT. I think this is because of being a web writer. I always went back and updated things as the world got bigger. I'm not one of those authors that plan out every detail and outline before writing.
I would share the new edition of the book here, but because of Kindle Unlimited policies I can't. But if you would like a copy of the new edition, I will GIFT you a copy. Just send a email to hello@simoneelise.com This is an option for those in my patreon who would like to read it. (again it still ends the same)
I have noticed an influx of readers reading my work through priated sites. I've always had the opinion, if you can't afford my work, reach out to me and I will gift a copy. Do not risk your data for my work. I've said this since 2017 when my first novel was published. No judgement, I'm just excited you want to read it. Seriously... readers keep my fingers writing, and sharing. Because there were days it would've been easier to stop.
I don't have a offical publication date for the twins. But you will be the first to know. I'm posting as I go through editing the chapters, so you don't get it raw, raw, you know, and I know there is mistakes in them still, but remember hot off the press. I have a habit of mixing words up. Some of the scenes wont be included in the final book. I do get carried away.
-Sim xx
22/02/26
I am a huge lover of astrology. The Age of Aquarius, inspired the naming for The Age of Alteration.
It's probably weird how interested I am in Biotech. But it did influence the naming of the "World" my books are set in.
My goal is to bring this world to life. I've attempted this in 2017-2019 when I was working on a project called Colt. I wanted to build this massive lot of stories all in an MC. A long ARC Serial with Transmedia storytelling.
In the end, it turned out to be something different.
To be honest, the industry has taught me a lot.
I am really passionate about this world I am building. Storytelling has so many layers to it, and that is what I love about it.
I've been writing since 2010, my goal is to be creating and writing until the end. So, that means learning to be a better storyteller.
- Sim xx
25/01/26
Did I spend a large amount of time making up conditions, enters and clauses for my the Crow Codex... yes I did. Sometimes I wonder if I am spending too much time in fictional worlds. Like I'd say 80% of my day is spent in the Crow world atm.
Fixing mistakes on past books.
Rewriting editions. That was what the Sacred Scar was the biggest project I bit off.
I really regret past Sim, not committing to the world straight up. When I first started the Crow Dynasty world. I had a lot of self doubt, because I was "consuming" a HEAP of writing podcasts. And I wasn't making it easy to slot the books into a SUB genre. Basically, I was making it harder to market by not sticking to the "mafia world".
So I'm like screw it. I'll try to make it work. The first go I called Tarnished Vow.
But a heap of readers pointed out, the "claiming rite" and the wedding didn't make sense. I also Skipped the Lock-IN. Just time jumped. Big. Mistake.
SO. That was my fault, because I wasn't backing the full LORE.
Skip to me working with the Academy books, which I know I get a lot of heat about writing "scenes" as chapters.
People have loud opinions on my writing, not new. I write what I see, sometimes I expand it. I don't write like a novelist, I write more like a television script writer.
I started on Wattpad, and would just write whatever. AND I KNOW, it doesn't suit all readers. But those who do enjoy it, are my people.
Sometimes I just have to remind myself, life is short, if someone doesn't enjoy my stories DNF and move on.
Like I'm not forcing anyone to read it.
23/09/25
Currently I have The Silent War releasing on Amazon. Right now it is in review. I am hoping it with clear and release by 24th-25th.
In other news, I am releasing a heap of bonus content that goes along with this world.
Over the years I’ve written across a lot of subgenres, romance, criminal and mental health themes, but now I’ve found the world I want to build for the long haul.
I know the Crow Dynasty Saga won't be for everyone.
This world is dark, the stories are emotional. As the world building goes on, I'm exploring the themes of obsession, devotion, and possession. It is not a straight MC read or a Mafia. It has old language mixed with modern wording. How I've structured the books, in more of a television format.
I know it won't be for everyone. It has a dystopian vibe, met with medieval, crests, royalty backdrop.
I'm hoping the right readers find these books, and fall for the characters, the world, as much as I have.
- Sim xx