Hello everyone!

I know I should be hiding in the corner right now for being a horrible, slow, inconsiderate author – and trust me, I wish I was, but I think I owe you all an explanation. I know they're just excuses, but they are legitimate.

First off, my family and I moved like twenty miles away from all civilization so I've had plenty of time to write (well, I would have if I didn't have to work so much. I currently babysit for the brattiest girl I've ever met and she treats me like her maid and I get paid next to nothing for it.)! So that's good news for all of you. The bad news is that since we moved, we have no internet connection at all (along with no cable). That would be why I don't have anything for you yet.

Right now, I'm at my grandparents computer – not at mine so my files are not here. But I promise that I will seriously try to get it out to you as quickly as possible! Thank you all so much for the encouragement to keep writing! It's helped to motivate me!! Keep your eyes out for more!!

XO, DC

PS – sometimes, when I'm babysitting, I sneak onto their computer and check my email to see if you guys have responded!! I know it's bad... oh well.