I had a whole heap of replies to my blog 'Followers'. My thanks to all those who responded.
I didn't write the blog to solicit more followers -- although I wouldn't blame you for not believing me -- it just seemed strange that four readers stopped being followers when the chapter posted. However, it appears the numbers of an author's followers can bob up and down in much the same way as do their scores, and it was pure coincidence that the numbers dropped as the chapter was posted.
I managed to wean myself off watching my scores like a hawk, and getting in a two and eight when they fell, but it seems I transferred the angst of score watching to that of follower number watching.
So, no more whingeing about scores, lack of comments/ feedback, or missing followers. Trust me -- I'm an Iron!
Regards
Jack G