I am still not sure if Chapter 9 is going to be a mega-chapter or if I want to include Chapter 10 as an epilogue. I am working to ensure that it is not redundant and that the complete tale is told.
Feedback on the comments has been fairly negative at times. It's good to see that though as it is also constructive. You can't please all the people all of the time. One feedback was it seems like just when the story gets started I end it.
I disagree - that is actually part of what I am going for with a complete story. If you watched Star Wars and thought "well cool, death star blew up. I don't care what happens next" you wouldn't watch the other movies.
However, there is a complete arc at the end of Star Wars that tells an entire tale. It doesn't just stop mid-story.
What I am going for is a complete story but not a life story.
The difference is that in Star Wars - they did follow up (it took twenty+ years for most of that follow up). I don't always write sequels to my stories. I encourage people to give it a go and add a fanfiction continuation. This story certainly could be extended - what if the family goes on vacation - perhaps to Bible camp with just Heather, Jayne and Oscar attending for the summer?
How about a trip to Disneyworld? what would that be like? What happens after the marriage on the honeymoon?
What if we introduced Brittany's sister to the equation and she shows up with her son and new characters? All sorts of fun things.
That being said - this story will end within 2 chapters. I'm turning on voting now.
Lastly, I want to ask your opinion on my next project. It is a short fan-fiction based on a lesser known comedian. She's had comedy specials on TV, etc. I know people write about Brittany Spears and the like in fan fiction - what is your thoughts about a fan fiction story?
Would you prefer I just make her "similar" to the celebrity and generic the name? or would you prefer it be a fan fiction?
I've had the same thought about writing Goldbergs fan fiction. In my mind, they are perfect for a porno based on their lives. Just like Al Bundy of Married with Children would be. Kelly and Meg with a horny Bud Bundy - all sorts of fun storylines could be had.
Would it be better to just make the characters "Similar" but not the same or would you prefer a fan fiction?
Too bad I can't create a poll.