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Ulima,
Most authors would probably leave you in inbox rot instead of telling you the truth. The truth may be distressing for some of you, so I ask for a chance to explain. First and foremost it is not the end of HTG. The story will not be dropped until it is finished, even if I am the only one still reading it. When I start something, I always finish it.
During the last few months it has been a wonderful journey which I will be continuing after doing revisions to the story. I had originally told everyone about this multiple times over the last few months. Since we were on the all list of rising stars I kept going, and I feel that the quality of the story in certain aspects has suffered for it.
The reason I am revising the story and editing it is because there are many flaws in it, flaws that you have all pointed out. I have listened to your concerns, and am in the process of addressing the ones I felt would improve the overall quality of the story. Such as pacing issues, the feeling that the power system is a bit unfleshed out. The lack of depth for political powers and houses. Crumbs being microscopic instead of easily being seen. A general lack of descriptions when the main character is supposed to be highly observant. Those that the MC cares about having little screen time to be fleshed out meaningfully.
Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.
The starting biome is another thing I will be changing, many have compared it to dune and / or Star Wars. The desert and sci-fi origin stories seems to be a common trope. I don’t like to lean on tropes and I felt that I could do better, so I will do better. Hopefully you will feel the same as well.
In summary I am putting the story on hiatus briefly. However I will be working on it for the coming months, breathing more life into it. Expect it to relaunch mid to late October at the very latest.
My goal is to incorporate appropriate suggestions to make the story better. The characters will stay the same, except they will be improved and given a much needed facelift with the rest of the story.
I do not want to be an author who brings you substandard writing for the sake of producing words on paper, giving you a story without a soul. I want to be the type of writer that makes you think deeply and meaningfully about what is written long after you have read it. I want you to feel the magic that the written word can wield.
If you have any feedback that you feel would improve the story, please feel free to comment.
I hope you will keep a follow on here so you don’t miss the relaunch announcement.
I promise you, it will be worth the wait. Have a wonderful day!
Respectfully,
Godric
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