Hello everyone, I went and did another thing. Sabiscuit’s Catalog is now Saint Joan, a creative studio which will be work and/or play. It is evolving. Welcome, in every language.

But, to be clear, I have done several things. One was to set my blog to private after WordPress said they were going to publish posts from other bloggers here. It was going to be a matter of time before some antisocial idiot ended up next to my art work.

During the break, I was writing a lot of scenes for my upcoming creative project. While doing some research on a character, I went so far down the digital rabbit hole, that when I shook myself awake, it was a brand new year.
Don’t get me started on what has happened already. I left you alone for three months and you bring dogecoin back? Not to mention, amid the mayhem on Wall Street, Demi Moore managed to break the Internet. This tells you that star power is real. Because, let’s be honest, how many of you wear $600 Fendi tights?

Miraculously, after eight frustrating months, WordPress has finally allowed me to upgrade to my own domain. I am grateful for the buffer of time. This domain, saintjoan.studio, is named for the Congregation of St. Joan, an orthodox religion I created for my first novel, The Quarter Percent. It was referenced only once in the final chapter. However, a breakaway sect called St. Joan’s Parish is featured in the next novel. Special thanks go to Draculauren for interviewing me about both projects last year. It was a fun experience.
After brainstorming ideas, I thought the church needed a governing body that behaved like it was running a global sportswear brand. When I thought of the outrage this concept would induce, I decided to bring the Blessed Lady into this timeline.
How are you all doing? Please let me know.
37 replies on “That went well…”
WordPress said it would publish other people’s posts on your blog??? What? [Please insert extra imaginary question marks to indicate the extent of my confusion.]
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Thank you for commenting. WordPress announced that my blog was ‘chosen’ to feature native sponsored posts. Basically a blogger would pay to have their posts advertised on my blog. And if a blog doesn’t pay for premium upgrade, it will be hosting other blog content. Obviously, the only quality standard is $$$. Therefore, I chose not to participate.
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No shit. That’s insane.
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Beautiful and amazing all the best….
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Fatima, thank you. 🥰
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Beautiful studio! All my best.
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Thank you very much for your support. I am working hard at it.
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Just when you though WordPress is not that odd or buggy right now … Your studio is looking nice! To a productive new year 😉
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Thank you so much for visiting. WP odd and buggy and I think it will stay that way for ever and ever. You’ll be shocked to learn that I got even more bugs after registering the domain. 🧐🤓
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Wenn der Wurm drin ist … It’s a bit like a domino effect. Once WP is strange, it just keeps coming …
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😭 then I guess we are perfectly matched. 🌬🤍
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Love the creative studio💙
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You are so kind to me. Thank you for your support. It means a lot to me to have your kind words. ♥️♥️
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Beautiful office! I’m glad your back!
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Ariela, thanks so much for dropping in. It’s great to see you, too. I hope you’re well.
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😊
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Why you so fricken cool
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You’re so sweet. Thank you for the support. ♥️
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Hey Nicole,
Very interesting new website. Here’s a painting for your church by me.
Hope you like it.
Sam
On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 9:10 AM Saint Joan by Lily Nicole wrote:
> ΠιCÎLΣ posted: ” Hello kiddos, I went and did another thing. Sabiscuit’s > Catalog is now Saint Joan by Lily Nicole, which will be work and/or play. > It is evolving. Welcome, in every language. Saint Joan x Lily Nicole But, > to be clear, I have done several things. Fi” >
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Thank you, Sam. Abstract painters of the world, unite. 💪🏽
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Wow, that’s bizarre that WordPress was going to publish posts by other bloggers on your site without your permission.
Glad you’ve finally unloaded the trolls.
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Thanks so much. WordPress post ads on most free sites – but they are now sponsoring other bloggers’ posts. If you didn’t receive a notification, you’re safe.
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WordPress much different than when I first showed up five years ago. I must pay closer attention to the changes it makes. Thank you for getting my attention. Best success with Saint Joan Creative Studio.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m very grateful to everyone who has been supportive. It’s been literally a snap decision it’s happened that fast but it must be right because I’m happy with what’s happening so far.
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Best and highest outcomes.
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You’re so amazing that I can’t keep up with you…but I’ll limp along because your creativity blows my tights off 😊
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Thanks so much, Clarissa. It’s lovely to see you. Wishing you a great year ahead. ♥️♥️♥️
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Welcome back! We missed you. Glad you figured out how to overcome the trolling and technical issues, and congrats on progress with writing and research galore! That’s exciting. Clever idea for the novel and tying it into your name here. I would rock that creative studio – floor to ceiling bookshelf? Retro vibe? Be still, my heart!
I’m doing great – love is in my 2021 forecast, let’s just put it that way. Lots of writing projects cooking on the stove, too. For contests and journal submissions.
My pleasure on the interview! 🙂
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I’m my own toughest critic so if I like something I did, to the point of burying the hatchet with WordPress… and giving them ca$h? Everyone … 👏🏽 back 👏🏽 up.
♥️ is in the air? ♥️ There’s definitely plenty for you and your work. Hang in there and most importantly, have fun.
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I’ve been tempted to give WP cash but I’m not on here often enough.
That’s right, I’ve been bitten by the love bug. Totally unexpected during these times. I’m having fun and trying to balance that world with my writing projects. Hoping to post something on here in the next couple of weeks. 🙂
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Well, I am so glad to know you’re happy and preoccupied with something that brings you joy. I think it will be worth it to hand out some cash to WP because you are talented, and you will want to have a platform ready to promote your books. I’m already volunteer for your beta reading group, so count me in. Warm hugs.
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Thank you kindly! It seems like a long ways off but I appreciate your support when the time comes. 🙂 I’ll need all I can get. Hugs back atcha.
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Looking forward to reading all the new material!
But, do we no longer address you as Sabiscuit, then? Or, perhaps, Sa’ Biscuit, the Sainted Biscuit? Saint Nicole’s Biscuit Tin? I think we should be told.
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Ha ha ha … Mick. I’m not a “Saint” of any sort (sad to say) so please call me Nicole. Thanks so much for stopping by.
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Nicole it is, then.
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Me is doing good. Are you accepting new members in your church
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Thank you for this comment. Of course, you can join – church membership is free. No tithes and you don’t have to buy anything. 🤍
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