One of the things that's always puzzled me about SOL and the stories I've written is reader engagement. I think most writers enjoy comments from readers. I do. It helps to understand how our writing is progressing and perhaps what areas to work on. As a reader, I don't think there are too many other arenas where you can engage with an author as easily as here. Why then, do so few readers do that? And why do so few readers vote? PUzzling.
I've had a few attaboys and thanks notes and I appreciate those. I've also had a few questions, more about feasting and Beach House than all my other stories combined. Several people have been interested in the food (and for good reason). A couple have encouraged me to continue the story. I've also had a couple of interesting questions, but not as many as I'd hoped for.
The answer to one question: "Timex went 23-3 before leaving the ring to "get a real job" get married and start a family."
Dear reader - engage with the authors on this site. Give kudos where they're due, give feedback about what you liked and didn't and so on. Why not?