No, I'm not quitting. It's just that I completed the final edits on "Owning My Image" yesterday and I will miss Laura and Dave. When I originally wrote their love story, it was the first with a full character arc and I paid more attention to the mechanical bits. As I have been editing it, I have tweaked the evocative, introspective tone of Laura's voice. And I will miss that. And her. And Dave, her loving husband.
In any event, the next two chapters are submitted and should be posted shortly. The final chapter with a short epilogue will post next week. Unfortunately, its score is still below the cutoff so the sketched-in sequel may have to wait awhile for full-development. But it's a bit of a tear-jerker and will see Laura become the woman hinted at all along. In case you couldn't tell, I rather enjoy writing a mix of action and lengthier character growth/twisting.
"Aiden and the Ring" Chapter 6 has also been submitted for posting. Based on the rising score, ya'll seem to like where its headed. All I will tell you is that it's going to get much, much wilder, but hopefully in a more reflective way as Aiden and the others deal with his new capabilities. Still looking at 21 total chapters, but they do take time to polish for readers.
A note about next week. Here in the US, it's National Tryptophane Nap Day next Thursday and I've got family coming in to help eat turkey. Hence why I finished up "Owning My Image" and have the next chapter of "Aiden and the Ring" ready to launch on WEDNESDAY. I debated skipping a week, but decided to keep close to my schedule. It's better for my discipline-keeps me focused.