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I’ve seen comments posted by anonymous people about writers using AI to churn out multiple books in a month, suggesting that they rely on AI because they didn’t spend a year crafting their stories.
Is it a misconception to think that? I can't definitively say yes or
no, but I've been working on a Time Traveler's Companion since late
2023, and it’s taken me this long to nearly finish the novel. So, am I using
AI? If I were, I would have wrapped it up in no time and moved on to my other
writing projects. Just saying.
People have mixed feelings about AI these days, and everyone has their own take on it. Personally, I’m indifferent. Whether to use it or not is a choice for each writer, and honestly, some stories I've come across on Wattpad that might have involved AI are indistinguishable from others to me.
The ones I’ve read are pretty good, however that’s just my opinion and I’m
not looking for AI in other writers’ literary works. I’m not the AI police. A
little joke there. Feel free to share your thoughts, but please keep it
respectful, as I do review comments before posting.
My other Pen Name
I don’t know how many times I must say this,
you can copyright almost anything CREATIVE. But keep in mind that copyright
doesn't cover ideas, facts, or methods. It only protects how those ideas or
facts are EXPRESSED. For instance, you can't copyright the idea of a
'dinosaur,' but you can copyright a drawing or a story you created about one.
If an author uses an AI editor to help polish their writing, their books are
still eligible for copyright because it's their original story, even if AI
played a small role in editing. For those who know, Word-Doc has Co-Pilot a
built in AI editor for writers, which might surprise some, but it's true. It
comes with a subscription of 365 Word.
I have my own thoughts on AI and copyright. Honestly, I’m not too concerned about what other writers choose to do. You can absolutely copyright your work, even if AI played a small role in the editing process. Ultimately, the story is still the writer's creation. I'm currently working on a Time Traveler’s Companion, and I use Co-Pilot for some of the editing, but since it’s primarily my own writing, it’s taking me a while to finish the novel. I started the book in 2023. Yes, you can copyright almost anything creative. However, names are not copyrighted, you cannot copyright your own name unless it's a very unique name. Please do comment if you wish but keep it civil, I look over comments before approval.
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(For those who are new here, this is my Author's
blog under the pseudonym Cecile Garcia, where I share excerpts and updates
about my writing projects.)
I am currently focused on completing part 5 of A Time Traveler’s Companion, which I plan to release on Google Play. Ultimately, I intend to compile all parts into a single novel for publication on platforms such as Amazon, Apple Books, and IngramSpark. Won't be doing the Kindle Select Program because of issues with them!
Additionally, the full-length novel eBook of Chandra’s Quest is now available on Amazon, Apple Books, and Google Play, while I continue to work on the paperback version, which I will also re-publish on Amazon. Please do visit the link in my profile to view details on books.
UPDATE: At the moment Chandra's Quest (eBook) is unavailable on AppleBooks until July, the same for GooglePlay. I am having issues with the Kindle Select program. Anyways, this book will eventually be available on GooglePlay and AppleBooks in a few months, please visit the link below to one of my other blog entries discussing the reasons.
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She managed to pull out four of them, but when she flicked on the last one, instead of the expected bright LED glow, it emitted a strange black light that filled the room with an unusual hue. "I bet my brother was the one who messed with this light bulb," she said to her friend, giving an exaggerated eye roll. With a slight shake of her head, she grabbed another lantern and strolled down the hallway toward her parents' room. She was on the hunt for a light bulb that would fit the fourth lantern, but despite her search, she came up empty-handed. As she exited the room, balancing both lanterns in her arms, something unexpected caught her attention. She paused for a moment and switched off the LED lantern, keeping the black light flickering. As she swung the lantern to her right, something caught her eye—a strange door intricately carved into the wall! Curiosity piqued, she ran her fingers along the crack of the door, exclaiming softly, “Oh my god, it’s a door! It’s actually real! Where did this come from?”
Bursting with excitement, she switched on the LED lantern once more and switched off the black light, only to discover that the door had completely disappeared. Confused, she extended her hand toward the spot where the door used to be and whispered, “Wow. Where did it go?” At that moment, her friend walked over, curious about what her friend was looking at.
“Hey, what’s going on?” she asked, making Stacy jump in surprise. “What’s the matter?” her friend inquired, looking concerned.
"Check this out,"
Stacy said as she flicked on the black light, plunging the room into darkness
except for the eerie glow. Both women stared in shock, their jaws practically
hitting the floor. "What in the world is this?" her friend exclaimed,
reaching out to feel the door's surface. Stacy, feeling a mix of curiosity and
thrill, gave the door a light knock. Her friend gasped sharply, and her eyes
widened. "Stop! You have no idea what's waiting for us on the other
side," she warned, and Stacy felt a chill run down her spine.
She yanked it away and dashed toward the door, but then froze, glancing back over her shoulder. There stood a tall, bald figure clad in white, completely faceless! Her heart skipped a beat.
“Who are
you?” she shouted. To her shock, the figure echoed her words back to her! Her
eyes widened in disbelief as she watched the creature's empty visage start to
morph, her own features slowly emerging where there had once been nothing but a
blank surface. She quickly ran out and shut the door. From behind the door,
they can hear scratching, like large claws eager to get through. Stacy and her
friend stood frozen in front of the door as the creature continued to claw at
it. She heard it say, “Who are you,” with that creepy vibrating voice that it
tried desperately to mimic hers.
(The images used in this entry are for the readers entertainment purposes.)
I would like to provide an update regarding my work on Chandra’s Quest & a Time Traveler’s Companion. As many of you are aware, that I was consolidating all four books of the Chandra’s Quest trilogy into a single comprehensive volume.
Well, I have finished the task and will review it before republishing on Amazon and Google Play. The novel consists of 596 pages.
Progress on A Time Traveler’s Companion is going well, and it is scheduled for release some time this year but can be found in segments on Google Play for anyone interested in listening to the audiobooks. For more information, please check the Linktree in my profile. Thank you.