The title speaks for itself, but further explanations are necessary, ba? I have decided to discontinue posting weekly episodes of “Falling in Love with My Best Friend” (a.k.a Enitan and Tokunbo’s story) to my blog. Why?
Recently, I discovered several of my stories (long, short, it didn’t even matter), including the ones only published as e-books, copied and pasted onto various Facebook pages, personal accounts and numerous websites. As a rule, I don’t post my stories anywhere else but my blog and Naija Stories. So, between those two places, some people had grabbed my stories and posted them without my permission or consent. Some of these people even posted my stories under completely new titles, and of course, left out my name. Outright stealing.
This Nigerian romance series, “Falling in Love with My Best Friend” wasn’t spared. Therefore, I have decided to stop posting my stories (especially the longer episode-by-episode versions) directly onto my blog because it is not wise to continue as if nothing happened. I will continue writing the story because I too want to know what happens to these two characters. When the story is complete, I will announce it here, and let you know where you can finish reading Enitan and Tokunbo’s delightful story. I really appreciate all the feedback and support from every single reader, and hope you understand why I must take measures to protect my work going forward. Have a great week!
That sucks! I’m sorry to hear that. Good to know you’ll continue working on the story…
Amarachi: You just spoke my mind: “It sucks!” That about sums up how I feel about this. Thanks for showing concern. Yes, I’m still working on the story, and will let you know once it’s ready. 🙂
Sharon, let me commend you on your good work. Please when are u going to finish with story.
It will be appreciated if you can sell this story as e-book
Heeeeeeey!Discontinued!!I’m about to faint!Wonderful story!!!The teenager in me is ‘OVER feeling’ this story!Good job!????????
So sorry to hear this!!! I wish you the very best
Kanyinsola: Thanks for the kind wishes, and for following along too. 🙂 Life goes on, abi? 😀
Where can we read d next episodes?
Oh Sharon, I’m so sorry. New titles without your name?! That is so criminal, and the same people would shout the loudest when corruption is being discussed.
That’s the downside of online platforms, unscrupulous characters might take advantage and abuse the privilege of free access. Quite sad.
It’s perfectly understandable that you’d want to protect your work, do let us know where and when we can finish reading the delightful story. Thank you dear. 🙂
Nedoux: *sighs* Yup! Saw it with my own two eyes in numerous places. Criminal, unethical, wicked … All join. These people would go to extremes if it happened to them.
And you’re right about the downside. It’s the risk you take once you hit publish on a blog or website. The question now becomes: is it worth the risk? And even more questions: how do you share your stories with bonafide readers and protect it from pirates? I’m having to re-think how I share my stories.
I’m still working on the series. I guess the upside to this is that there’s no agonizing week-to-week wait. You can devour all the remaining episodes in one sitting as soon as the story is complete.
And don’t worry. I’ll share it here. 🙂
Thanks for your support!
Hi ma,
I have been waiting since 2016 for the completion of the series “falling in love with my best friend”… I really hope you complete this story ma, even if it means paying a token to get the rest. I keep coming here to check if there’s anything about it but there isn’t. Please ma, when will we be able to read the rest.
Thanks.
Laide: Thank you for following the series. I am really glad you enjoyed the episodes you read, and applaud your patience. I am currently working on finishing this story. Once it is ready, I will share all the details here. Don’t worry, you’ll know when it’s ready. 🙂
Sad. Really sad.
Hope you will pursue this so they learn their lessons.
Sorry about this dear
Olamide: It’s really sad, but life goes on, ba? 🙂
I am pursuing this and have gotten some of the illegally posted content blocked and/or removed. But it’s a lot of extra work I’d rather not have to deal with. And it’s an ongoing time-consuming thing.
I appreciate your sympathy and concern. Thank you! 🙂
Pls can i get the complete part of the Story. Thanks.
You know I was hoping you’d say you’re discontinuing the series because an agent picked it up. Plagiarism sucks.
Cosmic Yoruba: Plagiarism really really sucks. No doubt. Lol @ your assumptions. Such wonderful plans, ba? 🙂 But it was quite the opposite. *sigh*
Thanks for stopping by.
Wow. …Babe I am do sorry to hear this. It’s so painful when writers out on so much energy, effort, time, resources and all to create and write something beautiful and someone just walks in and steal it. Very unfair!
Can I please know how you were able to find out about this…
Pelumi: Thanks for the concern. 🙂 Being a writer yourself, I’m sure you know how painful it can be when you invest time, sweat and energy into work that’s later plagiarized. Most annoying.
I found out by copying and pasting sections of my stories in Google and Facebook.
Then the truth was revealed …
Thanks for stopping by!
I’m truly disgusted and upset. Why do people have to be so evil and conniving. I truly look forward to reading your stories. (with tears) I guess I will have to wait.
Patricia: Disgusted and upset just about sums it up. 🙁 But that’s life, abi? I’m glad my stories gave you something to look forward to. You’ll get to complete this story, don’t worry. It just won’t be a weekly thing. Thanks for supporting and reading. I appreciate you!
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Tony Michele: Yes. 🙁
It is well!
woow…. Job well done. I really enjoyed reading your ups, keeping on doing a good work.
pls how can I get assess to read episode 18.
Miguel: Thank you for the kind words! I’m really glad you enjoyed the episodes so far. Unfortunately, I’ve stopped posting episodes due to piracy issues. I’m still writing this story and will share how to read the conclusion when it’s ready. Meanwhile, you can subscribe to get updates: https://sharonsalu.com/subscribe
Thanks for stopping by! 😀
Hello Sharon, your stories kept me glued to my phone. So sorry about the piracy/plagiarism things. I discovered this blog days ago,pls how do I get to read the rest of “falling in love with my best friend”.Let’s I forget I really trip for your creativity and writing skills
Gold: Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad the stories kept you glued to your phone. Piracy is still an issue for my stories, which is why I stopped posting this series online. However, I have not stopped working on this story. I will post details on reading the rest when it’s ready. Meanwhile, you can subscribe to this blog so you’ll know when I publish stories.
Here’s the link: https://sharonsalu.com/subscribe
I appreciate your support! 🙂
Comment i really enjoy ur story keep it up
Hekemat: I’m glad you enjoyed the story so far. Thanks for the kind words. 🙂
Pls Am Also Blogger, It Pains When Some1 Copy Ur Post Like That. But Pls Bcus On Me. Continew It Just Like B4. Thank You. Best Reguards
SHOLA THANKGOD
Hi Sharon,
Am still patiently waiting for the conclusion of the story ‘falling in love with my best friend’. It’s so well-written & brings lots of memories from my young shares. God bless your work immensely!
Hello Sharon,
Here I am almost at the end of 2018 and now discovering your stories!
I must say the Enitan and Tokumbo story has been captivating… Great plot, very humurous and excellent diction!!
I was very pained and upset, even disgusted when I read your note about how your work is being plagiarized! I totally understand your line of action.
Kindly let us know if that story is now complete and if we can access same here.
Thanks for spending time to write these beautiful stories. It is an inspiration to me and my family.
Cheers!
Hi Sharon…I must say am ur biggest fan…am so sorry your work is been plagiarized…I love ur stories ..am still waiting to see wot happens to tokunbo and enitan…even if I have to wait 30 years..I really wanna see d end ..more grease to ur elbows darling
I’m so sorry your stories are being stolen ???? what a mess. I was enjoying this one so much. I’m not going to lie I think you’re on of the very few good authors in Nigeria.
Please please where can I keep reading this story??
Hi,
I’ve been waiting for the end of this book for ages. Are you done with the book already or do we have a date to look forward too? The story is really original, different and positively intriguing. I really hope you finish.
Please Sharon, it’s almost the end 2023 and I’m still checking everyday hoping for a positive announcement concerning the story????????????