I'm afraid this isn't an update (though I do hope I'll have one up soon!) but rather a response to a comment left on this fic.

Now the comment left was actually a positive one regarding my vic, but it referred to one of the two stories I 'plugged' as it's called in my 9th chapter.

Firstly, I'd like to thank everyone who has left positive reviews for this story, I really appreciate it and it genuinely does motivate and encourage me to write more.

However, as I said, the review in question, although praising my own writing, also stated that it was a shame I was quote ' encouraging and plugging a not so great writer on here'.

If the comment had been about myself, I would have ignored it, however because it's about someone I not only consider a wonderful, talented, and really brilliant writer, but also a friend I feel the need to respond.

I won't specifically name the writer or the particular story/ fanfic the review was referring too, but I've also seen the same reviewer leave in my opinion a really nasty and mean comment on the story in question.

Now everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I don't think I, or anyone else would disagree with that. I think all writers on here know that their stories will have people that love the, and people that don't. That's life.

I also think constructive criticism is fantastic, and even if it's not what you want to here, if you don't like something in a story as a writer I want to know and see how to improve any mistakes/ areas people aren't enjoying.

However the review I read wasn't constructive at all, in fact I genuinely found myself getting upset reading this because I know the writer will probably take it to heart, and the idea of her being hurt and left feeling uninspired and unmotivated by this review that I can whole heartedly say doesn't reflect the majority opinion on this fic really upsets me.

Without wanting to be rude and target this reviewer, I really think you should think of how you'd feel if you received that review on one of your own stories. I'm sure you'd be hurt by it.

You're entitled to your opinion however I feel if you have nothing nice and constructive to say, just don't say it at all.

The fic in question is loved by myself and has motivated, inspired and really given me hours of happy reading. It is by far one of my favourites and I am proud to say that and will continue to appreciate and promote it.

I know others definitely agree with me here.

To the writer - you probably know who you are and I hope you aren't put off by this review, I genuinely believe in you and your writing and I'm praying that you won't let it bring you down.

In future I hope the review refrains from posting such personal and rude reviews.