One correspondent asked, "Why do you start a story and take months to finish it. .??"
Reasonable question. First off, there is the fact that I write these stories because it amuses me to do so. Indeed, oftentimes, the impetus is "Ya know, if the author had written this story in THIS way, it would appeal to me more!" Therefore, since I'm a student of the "if you want it done on your terms, perhaps you ought to be the one doing it" school of thought, I then set out to do it THAT way. Therefore, since this is a hobby, I do it at a pace that entertains me. And, interpose it between other demands upon my time. Like work, housework, time with my wife, time with my kids and grandkids, and other hobbies. Oh, yes: and sleep. Blessed, blessed, sleep.
Then, there is the variable intercession of my Muse. Occasionally, a story appears to write itself, with one plot element flowing into my brain, and out of my fingers into the keyboard and onto the screen, almost effortlessly, seamlessly eliciting the next plot device. Other times, it is slog. One story, tentatively titled "Neighborly Swap", has been appearing in fits and starts on my screen since before the summer of 2015. (BTW, I HIGHLY recommend Chemical Ollie's original story of that very name. I am attempting to answer the question, "what happens the next day?" with my effort.) As this demonstrates, inspiration takes time and effort, in order to try to contrive a tale that I would like to read.
Then, there is my habit of posting a story a chapter at a time, at roughly one week intervals. Yes, that can be tedious for some readers. On the other hand, it appears to buff up the read/download numbers, and, I like to think, similarly buff up the scoring. That, however, is a hypothesis in search of supporting data.
Finally, from time to time I post a story that is not entirely completed. Sometimes, I am simply weary of that story, and post it to both get it out there, as well as get it of my metaphorical plate. Other times, I'm eager to receive feedback, and that may help improve the subsequent telling of the rest of the story.
So, in my opinion, I'm providing fair value, for the price that I receive. I have to admit, it is indeed a form of flattery, to receive comments that anybody is any sort of impatient to read more of what I write. So, for that, I thank you.