Hey folks,

Long time no write. You've been patient and thank you for your understanding. I appreciate that it's frustrating. I get it. I'm in the same boat with books I'm following too.

But in the end, life is what life is. Sometimes things happen that are good and sometimes... less good. Unfortunately, my absence was caused by the latter. I'm not much of a personal sharer, which you probably know if you've been reading my RR, and that hasn't changed. However, I will share this: I wrote the books I wrote because I wanted to share some things in my brain in a way that was emotionally honest. I wanted to create content in a way that I would want to read them. I never, ever, expected my books to be successful. And sometimes, expectations can create a level of determination and drive that, frankly, isn't 100% healthy.

The tale has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident.

Ok. Enough of that. Here's the message for you. I am coming back slowly. I wanted, really wanted, to offer a weekly update to you all, but delivering that much content on that sort of schedule is just too much pressure. I'll come up with something else. For now, I'm just going to post stuff when I feel it's ready.

Thank you for your tolerance of things and good wishes. I am alive and kicking, and will hopefully be back to normal soonish.

All that said, I am going to post a few chapters for you. They are... okay, I think. They don't totally suck at least. I hope.

Thank you for your tolerance and, as always, thank you for reading my drivel.

- Freedcats