First, I want to apologize to all of my readers for being MIA for a year. I am eternally grateful for your patience and loyalty. It means more to me than words can express. Thank you.
Unfortunately, Life threw me a series of unpleasant challenges which I had to overcome. Writing fell by the wayside for a time, but I always knew I would get back to work telling Karen and Laci's story at some point.
That point has arrived, and our heroines are back.
Writing may have slowed to a crawl during my hiatus, but I never stopped mentally keeping the story alive. After ruminating on it, I decided it was time to flesh out a few secondary characters, giving them more prominent roles. I also decided it was time to start weaving subplots into the story to keep it fresh and open up a cornucopia of new erotic potential.
This latest installment (Chapter 3-Volume 2) begins that process in earnest. Even though there is, of necessity, minimal sex in the new chapter, I did my best to keep it interesting and engaging. It's a bridge chapter of sorts, laying some of the groundwork for what's to come.
As I resumed writing, I ran into a bit of a brick wall, which was maddening as hell but hardly unusual for me. Luckily, I found the problem in relatively short order: what I originally envisioned as Chapter 3 needed to be Chapter 4. The serendipitous result is that Chapter 4 is already over halfway finished, and Chapter 5 is tentatively mapped out in my head.
That means there shouldn't be a long wait for the next two chapters. That of course is dependent on Life not throwing more unpleasantness at me. I've learned the hard way, as I suspect most you have, that nothing in life guaranteed.
Once again, I want to thank all of you for your patience, perseverance, and loyalty to the story. I hope what I'm offering up is worth the wait.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you and those you hold dear.
Letoria