Hello all!
I did not want to do this. In fact, I generally hate it when an author posts a note where I am expecting to see a new chapter.
But in light of everything that's going on, I wanted to give you an explanation:
First of all, I am NOT abandoning this story or putting it on hiatus. Chapter 40 has been harder to compose than any chapter I've written so far. This is a transitional chapter, but it has to be right. So although I hate to make y'all wait, I refuse to submit a subpar chapter just to say that I posted something.
Second, my RL has been rather chaotic. I don't think I've mentioned this before, but my husband was in a car accident last year and has been battling a concussion ever since. His headaches are severe and increasingly frequent of late. For that and other reasons, it has been difficult to find quality time in which to write/edit.
Finally, a publishing house recently expressed an interest in reading my completed Original Novel, so when I do sit down to write, I am also editing/preparing that manuscript for submission. This AMAZING, completely shocking opportunity came as a direct result of my work in the fandom, so after I thank God, I must thank ALL OF YOU—anyone who has ever tweeted, rec'd, or otherwise pimped "Serenity's Prayer." Your support has quite literally changed my life, and no matter what happens from here on out, I will be forever grateful. There are some to whom I am especially indebted, and I will boldly and pointedly thank them when the time is right.
So rest assured that after I post this note, I am going back into Chapter 40. I would be very surprised if you didn't have a new chapter in your inboxes by Tuesday, but don't hold me to that. Just hold me in your hearts and pray, if you're inclined.
THANK YOU for all of your support for "Serenity's Prayer." I say it all the time, and now you know why—you guys are truly THE BEST.
Love,
ladylibre