I had a most insightful email today. As a result, I'm stepping up my posting. Until we reach the last two chapters, I've set to post two chapters each day. The story will finish next Monday - April 3rd.
Why the change? Several of you expressed frustration with the extended posting, and I interpreted it as impatience - like I often feel when reading serials. Then I received this:
"I have read several of your stories now. For the first time with Peteris, I am reading it as you publish it. While your story is pretty awesome,it is broken up like a George Lucas DVD/Blu-Ray...aka tons of little chapters. That would be fine if we were watching one chapter after the next. But when you post them like you do it causes un-intentional lurches in the story."
Now you can stick with reading the daily postings, or wait until Monday (April 3rd) and read from start to finish.
I honestly don't know what this will mean long-term for future stories, but I get it. Do let me know if this helps. Maybe I can structure future chapters better so that they don't feel choppy.
This is a learning experience for me. I appreciate any feedback you give me.
Tomorrow, look for Chapter 12: More Preparations in addition to the previously announced The Farm.