I am sorry that this is NOT a chapter update, however, I did want to reach out to all of you. This was the best way I know how … so please, bare with me …

First and foremost, thank you, all of you, for your wonderful messages these past few months. It really meant a lot to me to have you all pass along your condolences and patience in this time of need in my life. For those of you that do not know, I lost my brother-in-law (husbands brother) on May 18th, suddenly and tragically. A lot has changed in our family and I just didn't have the time to write, and at times, mentally couldn't. Little by little we carried on with life by going back to work, having dinner dates, and laughing, however, when I would go to sit down and write, words were not flowing and my mind was always elsewhere. With Christopher.

I was not only struggling with writing, but also reading your wonderful stories as well. Time went on and I continued on with the reading and following the updates. I realized that your stories has helped in the past and it definitely did now. Thank you. They were there when I needed to laugh, cry, and just love the characters that we all continue to cherish.

I had to take my time and reread Little Treasures and Our Kiss, Evermore. Two months away is a long time and I have changed in this two months not only as a writer, but as a person, as a wife, a daughter-in-law, and sister-in-law. Sitting down and rereading the stories that I have created and love with my entire being was difficult for me. I wasn't sure where to take my characters, but then I realized that they will lead me to where they want to go.

With that said, I am currently working on my next chapters of BOTH stories, however,I can't tell you when they will be posted. It is slow moving right now, being able to sit and write without my mind wandering off to someone else. However, rest assure I will NOT abandon any of my stories, because frankly, YOU ALL DIDN'T ABANDON ME.

Thank you - for everything.

Much Love and as I always say after my author's notes, Happy Reading (Soon!)

Melissa

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