UPDATE: As of this writing, Carol Likes Luna is a complete story. This fic address was written during the publishing of the story, and really, a lot of it is no longer relevant. However, I have decided to repost it anyway, because some questions you may have you could answered here, or at the very least, you'll get a quiet snort-laugh out of some of my wit.

Hey guys, I've got kind of a lot to say, so I decided to post an official State of the Fic Address today. Basically, for those of you new to this, I'm gonna share some updates regarding the future of the JamesSunderlandsPillow brand and this story.

Before I get into it though, I feel like I should say IT'S A GOOD THING. No bad news today. Just have a lot I wanna discuss with you guys. So don't go freaking out and having a heart attack on me, because then you'd be dead, and you're no good to me dead. And I'd miss you guys:(

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Also, about the end of the last chapter, it took everything I had not to put "Good night, Moon." I can appreciate a good pun ending.

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Okay, so first of all, something I think you would all benefit from knowing is that, for the first time in a long time, I have a story where I'm almost caught up with my buffer. In other words, throughout writing this story, I had several chapters finished before posting, so I was writing ahead of what you guys were reading. That make sense?

That might not the case anymore here soon though, because I've been so stupid busy. So I'd be where you guys are at, and you'd be where I'm at. This means updates could be slower and less consistent, unless I start doing cocaine and stop sleeping. But I'm poor, so that's unlikely.

Don't fret though. I will finish this thing, or my name isn't James! (It's funny because my name's not really James;p)

But seriously, be patient with me, and you'll be rewarded with creamy, fluffy goodness. Thing's are gonna get good here in the upcoming weeks.

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Now, this doesn't really have anything to do with this story, but my Paula/Lynn fic got some decent feedback. A couple people asked for a sequel, and I can tell you that, I am considering one. However, I really don't want to write anything else until I make some progress on this story, so if or when I do make a follow up to "Switching Teams," it won't be for a little while.

Of course, nothing is stopping any of you from writing your own Paulynn fics;)

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Another thing, I have a story idea that I really like, but I don't think I can pull it off. I don't know why I bother sharing, no one ever writes anything I suggest, so I just end up doing it myself or letting it sink into oblivion with all of Lucy's hopes and dreams, but I digress…

Okay, so I had the idea to write a story from the perspective of the Loud parents, because I find it amazing that two people with full time jobs and tenteen kids can still love each other. Relationship goals, amirite?

But, then I decided to take the idea a step further. What if every chapter focused on their relationship throughout different milestones of the Loud family's anthology? Like, the first chapter focuses on the two falling in love, the second focuses on Lori's birth, the third Leni's, the fourth Luna's, and so on and so forth. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Valentine's Day, Christmas, all that happy horse could be explored in chapters. I don't know, just an idea I'd like to see someone work with, and it probably won't happen, but at least I'm trying to sell the idea, right?

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I also still wanna see a Loud House version of Snakes on a Plane. You people all know it's money.

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Now, this next bit is just me thinking out loud (pun sort of intended). What's next after I finish this Carol Likes Luna thing?

Well, I have some ideas. As I've stated, I don't know that I'll write another "novel" work. A lot could happen between now and the end of this story. Right now, my plan is to start taking on smaller projects, like one-shots and maybe even taking requests. I had a lot of fun working with Invader Johnny on "Too Close For Comfort," and I'd like to try something like that again when I have less work on my plate.

But… I do have one "big" idea that goes back to Paula/Lynn, that would probably end up being novel sized. Basically, it would be about Lynn being a WWE Superstar, and her life behind the scenes, and maybe falling in love with a certain blonde haired girl in the process of trying to become a champion;p But, if nobody gives a hoot about that idea, it's kind of hard for me to give a hoot too. But that's why I'm throwing it out there, to see what you guys think.

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Speaking of that, here are some one-shot/short story ideas I am considering for you all to think about. Let me know if any interest you, please.

1. Sixteen year-old Lola competing in the Junior Miss Royal Woods pageant against her rival Lindsay Sweetwater. And yes, it would be similar to this story:) I don't know that I'd make it a yuri fic or not, but we'll see. That's IF I do it.

2. Luan and Maggie decide to "trade places" so to speak. Luan goes goth, Maggie tries comedy. Maybe as a bet, maybe some other 80s sitcom plot device. Not sure yet.

3. A Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends/Loud House crossover. Nuff said, and this one is basically already a work in progress.

4. Leni starts dating someone online, then the Louds take a road trip to go meet the fella. (What? Pillow doing a boy/girl story?! Preposterous!) And no, it would NOT be a self-insert OC. I'm better than that, people. I actually almost wrote this over CLL, and even have an outline for it, but I dunno.

5. "Dinosaur Crisis" Dinosaurs come to Royal Woods and tear it up after Lisa does science. An idea loosely based off of "Dino Crisis," which is like, the best game ever. If I do this, don't take it too seriously XD.

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That's all. Again, please let me know if any interest you. If not, then down to the abyss they go:)

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Now, this next topic I am a little apprehensive to discuss, because then I might get peoples hopes up, and then they'll expect more from me (me in a nutshell). But whatevs.

How would guys feel about a "Loud House fiction awards" so to speak? I've been thinking of ideas on how I could start something like this, but I wouldn't want to be solely responsible for it either. The Kim Possible fandom has "The Fannies," and that's where I got this idea to try something similar. I don't know, just thought I'd throw it out there and see what you guys think.

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Finally, I have to give a shoutout to my good friend, Heitomos. You guys seriously have no idea just how important he has been to the development of this story, and really everything I've been doing since Wanderers. He's my beta reader, which means that you should be thanking him for everything good about this story, and blaming him for everything bad. Something like that;)

Seriously though, he rocks. Thanks, H.

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That's really all I have for you guys at the moment. Hopefully you took something valuable away from this, otherwise, I'm just some jerk with a keyboard who thinks people give a hoot what I think.

I'm gonna wait a week to update again, even though I do have Chapter 21 done. I'm waiting because I want to make sure everyone who wants to read this gets a chance before I delete it, and maybe I can beef up the buffer a bit in the interim, hopefully anyway.

Two final quick blurbs, feel free to share violin music suggestions, and if you haven't read the Loud House graphic novels, get on Amazon and buy that shiz. Show the show some love by throwing your money its way;p

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Thanks for your continued support guys. Please stay tuned, and god bless you.