Hello everyone, long time no see. Rose here or... Well, Wolfie as I'm called now a days. Its been a very long time huh? Years. I'm sure you're wondering why I've returned. Well originally it was just to download a couple of these fanfictions so I could print them. I had a friend interested in reading them but requested a physical copy. So, what happened?
I logged onto this site, this site I have not been on for years to find over twenty messages praising my Kiddway fics and asking how I was doing. Not asking for more, asking specifically how I was doing and hoping I was doing. I cried. I was so touched that I knew I had to do something. That something is not editing or completing these fics here but I do want to rewrite Another Hope from the ground up and actually complete Second Wind. Why? Because I loved writing these fics. They were a project of passion and its a passion I hope to rekindle.
But before I go, I figured I'd answer some questions. A Q&A about Another Hope, if you will. I searched through the comments and dug up a couple. So, questions I saw asked over and over and over again, answers. Here you guys go!
Why is Edward not the Father of Mary's First Child?
I guess you guys aren't history buffs haha. I based the Mary Read in (all) my stories off the actual historical figure. I had been reading tales of her since I was a small child so, it only seemed fitting to me. In history, Mary was married to a man she met on Jack's ship. The child she had in prison was his child. These are facts agreed upon by most historians. I'm sorry that many seemed to disapprove but I liked the fact. I wanted to keep it. Mary had her reasons.
Why is (this particular thing I dislike) in your story? Why isn't (this particular thing I like) in your story?
As selfish as it sounds, I write the stories that I would want to read. If you don't like how something is written, my only advice is to write the fanfiction the way you want to read it. The best advice I ever received as a writer is to write for yourself. Not to please others. It's a rule I live by when writing something - be a fanfiction or something original.
Why is your pacing too fast/too slow?
To be fair, I was barely 18 when I wrote this. I was just beginning to find my wings as a writer. Of course, its not an excuse. But that's the truth of it, I was a very young writer.
Why are you posting this now, of all times?
This was a much beloved project of mine. Probably the favorite of all the ones I ever did. People both loved and hated it, but at the end of the day it was fun for me to write. So why am I here? Well if you've made it this far, you'll be pleased (or pissed) to know I plan to rewrite the entire story from the ground up. I have grown so, so much as a writer in these past years and I'd love to flex that growth by rewriting one of my favorite fanfictions that I ever had the honor to work on.
Oh so you're deleting this version?
No, I have no intentions of deleting this version of events. It will remain here as a testimony to my past skill. I am going to rewrite it from the ground up and some of you may hate what I do to the fic. So no, the original stays so you can always come back to it. It'll be waiting for you, just like an old friend.
Will you be posting it here on ?
No. I don't really like how this site works nor does it have the tagging that Ao3 does. You will be able to find me under ThatWolfieWrites or by just searching up the name of Another Hope in the Assassin's Creed section of writing.
I don't want to move sites. Why are you doing this?
The tag system mostly. There are alot of sensitive topics in this fanfiction and I want them tagged. Its simply better for me and for my readers I think.
Wait, are you not coming back to ? How can I contact you?
I... am thinking of making a discord for people who want to hang out with me while I tiptap away and write. I also will need a Beta Reader for the new version of Another Hope. I have gone far too long without one and its time once more. I'll probably search for a Beta through the discord. Maybe I'll comment with the link to the discord. Dunno if I'm even making it yet. If you're really, really, really interested though, shoot me a message I guess? I'll throw a link your way. That I'll keep checking my messages!
So are you finally gonna finish Second Wind?
Yes? Hopefully? I need a Beta who will kick my ass and get me to that point because I'd love to finish the journey.
You didn't address my question!
I'm sorry. Maybe it just wasn't asked enough/didn't relate in a way to the other questions. I know it must be frustrating but thank you for asking. My advice would be to message me and ask me personally. I don't bite, I promise.
Anyway, thank you all for reading, reviewing and just being all around amazing people. Maybe you hated my story, maybe you loved it. Just remember to give some of the love (but not that hate!) to CzarAndrew! They gave me the original concept for Another Hope and wanted to see me write it. I can't thank them enough and I can't thank all of you enough. I hope that this is not the last time we meet but if it is... Be safe and be well.
Thank you all.
Kindest Regards
Wolfie