Long time so see/write. Yeah, another A/N. Bear with me please.
This story has more or less been on hiatus since 2009. That's 6 years. A really long hiatus. Since then, I've graduated from high school, college, and now have a full-time job. During those 6 years I've kept this story locked in my mind for a sunny day. With a full-time job, though, I've begun to worry if I'll EVER get back to writing!
Lately I've been very inspired. My mind keeps bouncing between so many stories, including (finally!) this one. But I also realized old stories I'd wanted to do - but at the time had been too immature ability-wise to write - came awake as well. I spoke to my dad about this "reawakening" of creativity. He looked at me and said "You have a lot of talent. But you never finish anything. That's your greatest downfall."
And he's right. Very right. Frozen Reflection is the longest, consistent work I've ever done. It's 1/3 done right now (and over 100 pages in print btw. I have paper copies of all the chapters just in case) and I don't want to just leave it. In addition, I also want to finally write my book series (I've mentioned it a few times I think…). AND I'm revamping on a "puppet" account a horrid Mary-Sue fanfic into something good (that's more for an ego boost and seeing how skilled I really am).
So, this being said, in 2015 I will be consistently writing these 3 stories. I plan each week to focus on one of these stories; a rotation if you will. January 1st – January 11th will be Frozen Reflection. I will then move onto the Mary-Sue fic I'm fixing up for a week (a week for me is 7 days btw. The first "week" that I'm doing FR is more of a little boost), then a week for my original story (I will not be posting it online, sorry). Then back to Frozen Reflection and so on. During the week I'm writing Frozen Reflection, I will post the chapters I write as I finish them. This will cause semi-sporadic updates but it's the best I can think of while still working full-time (and working on other project.)
I know an apology doesn't really cut it. Many of you really love this story and I myself know how hard it is for a fanfic you REALLY love to just… stop. I've apologized before so it may seem like another excuse. And if you think that, that's fine. I can't really fix what I've done. But, with this schedule, I hope I can make it a habit.
When I was writing this story originally I didn't have Word and I was on a desktop. Now I DO have Word (so hopefully less spelling errors?!) but no desktop computer. Which I've found I prefer to use to write. But I'll make do with my laptop. So for those of you who have been waiting patiently, thank you. I also want to thank all of you for only sending encouragement and not anger or negativity; I truly appreciate it.
As a show of faith, tonight I will be uploading the next chapter. It is currently ½ done but I will finish it tonight (since it's New Year's Eve) and post it.
Have a happy and fun New Year's Eve. Let's make 2015 productive and positive!