My dearest Readers,

I'm so sorry for the lack of updates on 'Duty' and 'Secrets'. I have been secretive in the past as to my struggles but I think it only fair for you to know why my updates have not been coming round as often as you'd like. Or at all.

I was diagnosed with clinical depression several years ago after a horrible event. It also ran in my DNA. I have my good years and my bad years. That was a bad year. This past summer was horrible. And recently, it's flaring up again.

Because of this struggle, I have effectively lost my muse and passion for writing and even reading most of the time. It's truly tragic when you lose interest in the things you love the most. I am so very sorry and hope you can all hold on hope that someday soon I'll recover and my muse will come back and updates will come frequently.

For now, I thank you for hanging in there, for supporting me. Thanks so much.

Sincerely,

Becky