Author's Notes:
Hey all. I figured everybody who has kindly reviewed and waited this past (let's-not-mention-how-long-just-so-we-can-all-sleep-tonight-okay? ^_^) months for an update deserved an explanation for the lag. Or at least an apology.
So this is it!
Now firstly - and probably most importantly:
Thank you to all of you who have reviewed. It might not have seemed that way, but when you review, a fanfic writer goes back to their story and keeps on typing. Or to put it much more eloquently (and ripping off JM Barrie): every time you review, a fanfic writer gets kicked. So please, keep on reviewing, it won't stop me from finishing the story, but it might force me to move a little faster. ~grins~
Now, secondly:
The reason why Dating the Musician has been on hiatus - and also, the reason why there's an Author's Note where 'Act 2' previously was.
Basically, after I finished Part 2: Act 1: Scene 3 I realised that there were some characterisation problems. Characterisation problems you say? ~gasp~ As if Trent in Daria's body and Daria in Trent's body isn't about as far out of character as you can get and still keep them recognisable.
But yes - the speed of the story's movement had created situations that the two
characters would simply never have allowed themselves to fall into - well, at
least not that soon and not without a little bit more arse-prodding along the
way.
Besides, there were some nice opportunities for gender jokes that I completely missed out on. ~grins~
In any case - this meant that I had to start rewriting practically all of Part 2. And not wanting to end up with howling readers (or worse, no readers at all) I decided to write until I had fixed the time gap. Well, more or less. Argh - okay, I didn't quite reach where I wanted to, but that would have meant another few weeks.
So - here it is. Enjoy, review and tell me what you think - and if you want me to reply to your comments, just add that you do at the bottom of your review and I'll address it in my next author's notes.
Till next time
S
