Sweet as Cherry Wine

by blackgirlfairy

AU. Vices are a dime a dozen, and both Rick and Michonne have their fair share of them. That's exactly what makes the twice weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings they attend so important. Neither of them is looking to fall in love, but attraction is attraction, and it won't be stopped. No matter how much they try to resist it.

10. UPDATE

UPDATE:

Hey guys,

First of all, I know it's been forever and I really, genuinely apologize that this isn't an update. It's been months since SACW has been updated and I also know that you guys have been more than patient. Since my last update, so many of you have sent me encouraging messages and PM's and you can't imagine how much those things mean to me. Every single person that reads my work spurs me on and inspires me endlessly.

As for why I've been so absent from fandom these past few months, I'm actually happy to say that it has nothing to do with a lack of inspiration. This story, and ideas for it, are never far from my mind. But, unfortunately, it has been forced to the backburner for other things.

Writing is what makes me happiest and while I haven't been focused on fanfiction recently, I have been diligently working on original stuff. One of the original pieces I've been focusing on is a full length romance novel. The novel is something that I've been working at for a little over two years and I'm happy to say that in January I finally finished it.

Now, comes the really good news. Earlier this week, I officially signed with a publisher to have this book published. It's all very surreal and I can hardly still believe it, but it's happening. I also know that, without the support of my fandom family and my readers, I may have never truly believed that my story was worth telling – let alone that someone would be willing to publish it.

I want everyone here to know that, as thankful as I am for all of you, I don't expect anyone who doesn't expressly want to, to follow my original work as well. That doesn't mean that I wouldn't love to have you guys with me on this journey – because I would! I did, however, want to let you guys know that I am not abandoning SACW, nor will I be pulling it from and AO3. Admittedly, you guys will have to be patient with me. I'll have revisions for my current book, new books to write, and a demanding day job to juggle. But I love this fandom, I love my readers, and I fuckin' love this story. I'm going to make a concentrated effort to update as much as I can and finish this work sometime before in next millennium (that was a joke, don't worry).

In the meantime, I may come back here from time to time to announce updates about my original work (shameless self-promotion sells y'all) as well as post actual updates. Also, be on the lookout for a few oneshots and filled prompts from me over at the We're The Ones Who Write blog on tumblr.

If anyone here wants to know more about my original work, feel free to message me on or tumblr (blackgirlfairy). Tumblr is probably where I'll be revealing the cover/posting blurbs/etc. Additionally, if anyone wants my twitter or Instagram accounts just let me know.

If not, that's totally fine too. I know that you guys will be understanding about my situation, so thank you in advance! As always, I stay open to PM's and messages so don't be shy about sending them.

Love y'all,

BGF.