Updated April 9, 2004:
Authors and reviewers alike, I welcome you to my insane writing. I hope you're enjoying yourself well enough, and I haven't bored you that much. I need to apologize. My life has been hectic lately, and I haven't updated since November. I'm sorry! Please, don't think I've abandoned this story, because I haven't! I'm revamping it, because I'm horribly disgusted with it. I began this story in September 2002. It didn't have a plot, much less a point. I had just started writing, and I had just been introduced to FFN. People asked me to continue, and I did – but it was extremely rocky. I hadn't actually realized this until I had grown as a writer. Looking back, it was horrible in every aspect. Since November I have started another plot bunny, called Beautiful Disaster. I updated Gamble with the Gods. Every chapter of Loved by Many, Gamble with the Gods, and Insignia has been completely revised – rewritten entirely. I have been working with characterization, and am trying to rid my writing of Mary Sues. [Tarent] I honestly don't think I could handle this story being updated until I've fixed its countless flaws. I will update, I'm just waiting for the right moment, and I've been lazy. DON'T think I've forgotten this, because this story is a HUGE part of my life.
I've started a Mailing List. If you wish to be contacted when I am updated, please review with your name, pen name, and your email address. Thanks! With every update, there will be a small newsletter about what's going on.
Further more, if you are updated in my story, you will know I have started a series of polls for my personal interest. (Which gives you a say in what happens next!) After the poll results are in, I will then post them here as a permanent resting ground.
If anything, I would like to thank all of my reviewers. You are all sincerely appreciated. This would not have gone past Chapter 1 w/ out you. I also want to recognize that this story has a long way to go still – and yes – I have been tempted by the idea of a sequel. Enough said. Also, thank you to Jen, my wonderful BETA.
If you have any question, you know what to do!
Karr
"The Last Name"