I have been trying to write, over the past several months. It's a challenge, sometimes, when you are working hours from home, and simultaneously attempting to line up full time employment for that time your present contract runs out.
I have been nibbling away at several stories, and "Kathy, Again" has had the most progress yet. I have 8 chapters, at this point, and suspect that I'll compete the tale in a total of 10-12 chapters.
I received several suggestions regarding how I might follow on to "Celebrating my Anniversary", and I'm around 2-3 chapters into that story.
There's a story, cited as inactive and incomplete, by Chemical Ollie (http://storiesonline.net/s/55611:73123). "Neighborly Swap" captured my imagination, and, when Mr. Ollie appeared to have moved on from the story, I contemplated how it might proceed from where he left it. So far, I've been unsuccessful in my attempts to discover a way to contact Mr. Ollie, to ask permission to carry on with my take on his story. At this point, I have six chapters total, including my rewrite of Chapter One, which presents my thoughts on how this story might have been set up. (Not better, simply different). Now, If Chemical Ollie happens to read this, please be clear: I'd love your permission to run with your story. Similarly, if you have objections, let me know, and let's figure out how I can avoid being a dolt.
And, for the rest of you, until I get myself sufficiently organized to present my perspective on a "Neighborly Swap", please, go and read the original. Thank you for reading this far. Merry Christmas!