I've been pushing myself these past few days, writing at a frantic pace until my head spins. I've had no time to check the monthly ticket rankings, nor did I remember to ask for votes. To see the ranking drop so significantly, instead of rising, is truly disheartening; I can only look up to the heavens in disbelief.

Having subscriptions would be ideal, but the subscription numbers are agonizingly low—so low, in fact, that I’m almost embarrassed to mention it. Perhaps the shift to the military storyline has alienated many readers. It feels like this book might just fizzle out.

This kind of relentless output isn't sustainable. It leaves me utterly exhausted and inevitably compromises the quality. Now I'm torn: should I slow down the pace or keep pushing forward quickly?

I am utterly spent, and this second wave of a cold has arrived. My writing speed has dropped considerably; please bear with me.

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