Last week, I received an unexpected email from one of my favorite SOL authors offering thoughtful feedback and commentary on the story. Long story short — I’ve become the lucky recipient of some informal mentoring and guidance. Amazing and completely unexpected! On top of that, another reader has generously offered to help with editing, so I plan to take them up on the offer. This may introduce slight publishing delays as I build extra time into the schedule, but balance between work, writing, and life is essential.
The latest chapter should be posted shortly. It includes a couple of sex scenes, and I’m very curious to hear how readers respond. I don’t intend for this to become a stroke story, but a touch of intimacy feels right to honor the spirit of the original work. Let me know what you think in the comments or via private message.
Next week’s chapter will lean more into the computer science side of Michael’s life. I promise not to go full propeller-head, but a little “nerd speak” is inevitable.
For those asking when hockey returns — the timeline is synchronized with the University of Michigan’s actual 2010–2011 season. Preseason begins in September, and the current story is set in mid-May, so hang in there a bit longer!
Thanks again for all the comments, encouragement, and suggestions. They really keep me going.
— CCTW