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Chapter schedule - Please Read Carefully

  • 'Winter Roses' as main story (2x a week) 624
  • 'All for you' as main story (2x a week) 801
  • Alternating Chapters 170
  • 2023-11-18
  • 1595 votes
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Content

So, it has been commented by several people on posts and in DMs on how the stories should be scheduled upon the completion of 'The Reaver's Legacy.'

The poll below will decide that moving forward.

I am pleased to see 'The Sword of the Winter Rose' is proving to be popular, and I'm enjoying delving into another fandom.

(There will be others to come, of course)

If one of the first two options is chosen, the other story will update around every 8-10 days (the current average turnaround for 'Winter Roses'.

If option three is chosen, a chapter will be posted of each story alternatively, which means you'll get a chapter around every 3-4 days.

Regardless, you'll continue to get 10-11 chapters per month.

Do comment below with any thoughts you have, and we shall go from there.

As ever, I do not take any of the support I receive for granted. Without you all, none of this would be possible.

Honestly, even if I had continued to write, I probably wouldn't have even started 'When the Roses Bloom Again' by now.

Thank you all, sincerely,

TBR

Comments

Hometown

Absolutely Winter Roses!

Gary

❄️ 🌹

Damon potter

With respect, this ASOIF story deserves to be in the spotlight more than your others right now. I've loved all your work and this has the makings of one of your best

Bellerophon

I’m quite happy with the current system. Also your next HP premise is really exciting so I had to give it to All for you

thevolunteer

Are you more interested in writing Harry Potter for the umpteenth time or would you like to branch out? Because I don’t think that your audience, who you’ve gained by writing Harry Potter, will ever vote for another fandom to win one of these polls. What are you more excited about writing?

PsyChung

So I personally don't like winter roese... I'm completely fine with alternating. Getting 8 chapters hp a month is nice I can live with 3-4 but only 2 maybe 3 nope sorry but the 50€ I pay are not equal to Max 25 HP chapters a year... I personally would just have switched to alternating cycle and be done with it... im fine with more winter Roses so the people who like it get more but not if it means that a Story Like When the Roses bloom again would have taken around 4.4 years before it's done (I calculated 25 chapters a year so 109 : 25 = 4.36). Edit 21.11.23: just to clarify... i do not threaten to revoke my membership... i'm writing this because there are people here who do this.

R

Not interested in Winter Roses but I’m fine with alternating so those who are will be happy.

PsyChung

Exactly my words

Patrick Perrault

I guess we're the loud minority. That's too bad, because Winter Rose 2x a week would be great.

Lee McCusker (TheBlack'sResurgence)

Honestly, writing ASOIAF is a nice break for me between writing some of the Harry Potter stuff, but the HP stuff is where it is at for me as a main focus.

Lokistear

Alternaiting would Be cool If storys pacing Calls For it

Chris Keith

Ultimately I’m subbed to you because I enjoy your writing on certain stories not because they’re HP stories. Some of them I’ve never read simply because they don’t peak my interest but that’s fine because the ones that do I read and read again. I’m glad to see you branching out and I’m excited to see what worlds you delve into :)

GeorgieD

I missed the All For You premise

D C

I want winter rose tbh, but im voting for alternating. Seems like the best choice. Its a compromise. Everyone gets at least 1 chapter a week (2 if they arnt to picky) which is more then most authors here. And it can lead to some expansion, ultimately its the authors choice.

Hugh Parsons-Squire

At the end of the day - i think anyone would write their best with the works that they are inspired by most. If you need a break from HP then 100% Winter Rose should take the forefront, as this will give you headspace away from HP fanfic to bring in fresh ideas and inspiration 🤷🏻‍♂️

Sammy the Shark

Whatever works best for you Lee, don’t want you getting burned out or anything. Winter Rose is my current personal fav but then again all your work so far has been crack on. I can’t think of anything you’ve put out that has been anything less than stellar

Joshua H

Doesn't seem like its going to win, but I'm genuinely surprised by how much votes Winter Roses got.

PsyChung

It's sad to see how selfish my fellow hp fans are I'm completely on the alternating thing because while I don't like winter roses I don't wanna spoil the fun for the people that do like it. It's not the story itself it's the fandom I don't like

VraelJSP

The prologue is on the channel. Harry P / Amelia B time travel fic

LittleHowy

Thanks for making this poll. My vote is for Winter Rose. I love HP time travel, but this story is so new and unpredictable. My only worry is if the first option loses, I think many would pick the stories alternating every week as their next choice, which I’m fine with as well. So far it seems people just want a change of schedule or for Winter Rose updates to be a little sooner. It’s hard choosing between two great stories with rarely seen plots. Keep grinding!

Abhishek Kumar

It is sad to see people not giving Sword a chance, more than likely because they have not even tried it. I was in the same boat, wanted the lighter HP story to start, but now, all I want is the novelty and excitement that comes with Sword of the Winter Rose. Well, I'll still be here at the end of the day, so we shall see what we shall see. Cheers.

Derek james

Voted for winter roses, but mainly because alternating chapters was behind

PsyChung

Its not the story... I just don't like the fandom it's written in...

colm 123456789

Sword of the winter rose for me. As an aside, are those chapters posted anywhere other than here? I usually read your HP chapters on your website as downloading and opening individual Word files is annoying on mobile, but I can't find Sword of the Winter Rose there... Unless I'm being stupid?

Alex Lafrance

i voted winter rose 2 times a week but i think the best option is the option 3 to reach all your supporters. in the end, the decision is on your hands, think about yourself lee. thanks for the works, you are amazing

TheNinja

Which sounds interesting, but heck am still trying to get caught up with some of the others still.

I am lord dems

I came here for harry Potter so I voted for harry potter

Cameron

Same, shame we can't get both

DeltaArkham

Would prefer winter rose but okay with alternating. The new hp fic does look pretty lit im just more in the asoiaf mood rn

thevolunteer

It’s not winning because everyone is voting for their favorite, but I imagine everyone who voted for either 2:1 would rather have the even split than the opposing 2:1

Eren Jaeger

The vote is really close right now. I think after you get the results you should consider a second vote between the winner and alternating chapters. I personally voted for alternating chapters but once I saw how far behind it was I changed my vote. I’d imagine quite a few other people did the same.

Cal Duffy

Personally I would prefer ‘all for you’, I always look forward to your hp fic releases. I even take my Thursday break time at 2pm so I can read the latest chapter. Whatever the result is won’t change my appreciation of your writing (even if I’m not a fan of ASOIF). You keep doing you mate :)

Justaguy33

A second vote between the winner of option 1 and 2 vs option 3 is needed for the best results in my opinion.

Kévin Fauché

Personaly, I am interested in your HP work. If it were an HP cross-over, I would be thrilled but I am not really interested in another fandom right now. I am sorry to say that if 'Winter Roses' wins the poll, I will have to stop my support because I am not willing to pay to have so few chapters of the fandom I am interested in per year. Maybe you could do a lower tier for people who are only interested in the story that is updated every 8-10 days.

mike rhodes

I voted for winter rose because it’s something new and I’m really enjoying it, however if it loses I would definitely prefer alternating chapters

Vanja Vasiljevic

Came for Harry Potter, never read or watched GoT and don't plan to so the choice is clear

PsyChung

That's selfish your not alone here alternating is the best choice. I personally am no fan of GoT but I'm OK with 3-4 hp chapters a month so that people that like winter roses get to enjoy there story more...

Spiegelt

Alternation would be best, but as it is far behind I'm kinda forced to vote for my current fav (Winter Roses is awesome!) Please consider a follow up poll with winner and alternating.

Vanja Vasiljevic

Excuse me for not giving an answer for all of members here, I was under the impression that I was to give my own opinion. Next time I will take in account everyone's opinion when giving my own.....

Thor

I wanted to vote for alternate, sadly no chance in winning there.

PsyChung

it's not about opinion... it's about you saying you WANT 8-9 chapters HP a month and fuck the other half of the community that wants more winter roses... the current vote makes it clear that there are many who don't need more HP... i personally hope lee make a second poll so the winner and alternating as choice... while I'm pretty sure if Winter Roses wins this one the potential second is clear winner alternating I'm not sure if HP win that alternating as a second choice wins. i want people to have fun reading lee's story's and it is clear that around half of the community want's more then just HP

Vanja Vasiljevic

And I don't give a fuck what you think. I tried being polite but you are annoying as ass itch on a hot day. He asked for opinion, I gave it, honestly I don't give two shits about what you or other people want, or need. I am here for myself and HP, if you are not, great for you. you do you. Everyone has an opinion and free will, I am not dictating what Lee or anyone else should write but if I am asked for opinion I will give it as it is my right. Same way I know I won't be part of community if it is not one of my preference as paying for something that I don't want to read is beyond stupid. So kindly go and annoy someone else, thank you

PsyChung

As i said at the Start... Selfish... thx for the discussion

Dennis Seeger

I voted for All For You and it wasn't a hard choice for me as I don't enjoy ASOIAF on anywhere near the same level as Harry Potter. That said I agree with the premise of a second poll with the winner and alternating as the two choices as that seem to be everyone's second choice. Another option would be to just play each new story by ear and focus on the one that will take longer to complete. For instance if you have 2 stories one of which would be closer in length to Stepping Back and one more like Written in the Stars in length it makes sense to focus on the latter and just update the former every 8-10 days.

André Ferreira

Like some people already said, i love your work but i’m here, paying, for your marvelous HP stories. If the chapters drop from 2 to 1 every week, i’ll have to rethink my subscription, unless you are willing to half the subscription as well. Thats my take. Sry if it Ruffles some feathers

Freeman

I love your HP works. They’re really unique by themselves, and are written really well. That being said, you’ve produced over a dozen HP stories, and if it wasn’t for roses, I’d have unsubscribed from your Patreon ages ago. HP fanfics for me has gotten old. They’re not as engaging as they used to be. I’ve even stopped reading any new reavers chapters that have come out because I know I just don’t give two shits. Alternating chapters will be best, because it makes everyone happy. But considering it won’t win, I’m voting for winter roses.

Freeman

I feel like this conversation was gotten way more argumentative that necessary. It’s his money. He’s allowed to be selfish with it.

Shylar

Keep writing Winter Rose on the schedule it is but start a new story that is a HP/GoT crossover? Keeps those who only know HP or prefer stories based on him interested as well as getting a break from voldy/grindy as an enemy to defeat. Various GoT timelines the x-over could occur in or immortal MoD HP also an option. I think your best works have been when you kept the romance at what feels like 15-20% of the story whereas your last 2 HP works have felt more like 40-50% romance. Winter Roses I thought would be more action based as well but its getting really sappy as well with barely anything happening. Cut down on the romance/relationship building and more action/story/plot writing please.

Kiran Sreekantham

I voted for winter rose. But after seeing the results, it’s clear we should alternate. Most people came for HP after all.. But I don’t wanna change my vote, because I’ll be more likely to get neither.

Sockhopsinger

I think that Harry Potter appears to be your main fandom. Seeing as that is what got you started, I think that should stay your main focus.

Sockhopsinger

You need to chill. This is about OPINION. Look it up. '

Reagin Haley

And that’s perfectly okay I’m personally a fan of ASOIAF so I’m slightly bias towards it. But in general I love reading your work. I was more interested in seeing you write something that was different than your usual stories with HP. Nevertheless though I’m still excited to see where you go with it despite what wins :).

Itsyaboytrav

Whiny little shit isnt he lol. Calling us selfish for wanting to consume the content that brought us here and that we pay for. The Baron can run it how he chooses, but he knows where his fanbase came from.

Noname

Everyone seems to be divided between the two fandoms, I subscribed to read the Baron's earlier than other people. Truly no matter what option is chosen, we all win because everything that has been written so far has been of excellent quality and I have no doubt that future works will continue this trend. So I say, write your hearts desire sir, I look forward to the fruit of your labor.

Sidraef

I love how you keep calling out the HP fans for being selfish but not the GoT fans.

Sidraef

I voted HP. However, with the vote being so close it almost feels like we are voting alternating.

Vanja Vasiljevic

I want to apologize to anyone who read my words, they were not kind and I had just woke up with killing hungover but my point stands. I came here for HP and HP is the reason I will stay

Eetu Kontio

Seeing as I came here ages ago for HP and have 0 interest in GoT as whole the choice was clear. Sadly in the times we live in it would be impossible for me to justify this subscription if winter rose would be more heavily featured in the future

Cameron

I'd prefer the alternating option but it was never going to win.

Alexandre The Great

Hey Lee, don’t know if you’ll see this, but I feel like the clear choice forward is holding another poll with the winner and alternating as a choice, you already have 11% who chose alternating straight out (so far) and it’s safe to assume that pretty much all the votes in favor of winter rose would vote for alternating which would put that choice ahead of HP dominant releases, along with a (probably small but still relevant) amount of voters of the new HP fic voting in favor of alternating as well. Personally I feel like alternating is the clear better option, both sides win, and it’s important to note, the vast VAST majority of Winter Rose readers will also, and have been, reading your Harry Potter fics, while HP onlys will not be reading winter rose. So I feel like rewarding your readers who support both of your works while not punishing your HP onlys would be the best choice, and ultimately, it benefits you, who we all chose to support, because it allows you to work on a refreshing story that you seem to be enjoying writing more then usual. Keep up the great work.

Sayantan Roy

I would want to read Winter Roses but that said, unlike others who are threatening to discontinue subscription depending on the outcome of the vote, I would say I subscribed to read your writings and would do so with whatever you write. So go ahead with whatever pleases you.

Riluss Dro

Not going to lie, I absolutely detest ASOIAF. From the books to the GOT series, and fanfiction in between. That being said, I hope that you write what you want and what keeps you going; however, I also hope that you keep producing the best HP stories I've ever read. I'm going to be here regardless of which option you go with, as long as there is the money in my account to keep supporting you. As far as the winner voting against the alternating option in a second set of votes... I can see why people would be interested in that; it gives their option that lost a second chance to get more chapters, at that point it would make much more sense for Lee to just write and post whatever he wants as it would make this poll pretty much meaningless. It is essentially, if I can't have what I want, this next best thing (for what I want) is this, and then I'll settle for what actually won if I am forced to do it.

WaltD

Very well said

Salvatur

I voted for winter rose. But after seeing the results, it’s clear we should alternate. Most people came for HP after all.. But I don’t wanna change my vote, because I’ll be more likely to get neither.

GamerTurtleUK

As the writer I acknowledge that it’s you creating this and it’s your work. However I’m here for the Harry Potter content. I hate only having 2 updates per week as it is. If this was to change I would consider my membership. Regarding the second vote people are asking for, this is unfair. The vote has asked a simple question for us to answer. You can then ask for another vote because you’re losing. HP has brought this community together and 1 per week is not enough to justify the payments.

EonweUrion

So show me a good HP author, who posts such large chapters more often. In addition, Baron has one of the lowest prices when it comes to subscriptions, with such good quality.

Hadrian Scipio

Whichever group losing should be gracious. For the ones who threaten to cancel their membership should they lose are real jerks. Which by the way they are currently winning in the poll. If I was the one who was writing these story, I would be very tempted to complete the ASOIAF story just to spite you. Fortunately I'm not the one writing the story.

GamerTurtleUK

There are a few out there that I follow, granted they are few and far between. I agree that the Barron has some great tariffs available. How ever I’m not on the lowest tariff and feel 4 per month is not enough for me. He has asked for opinions and I have given mine.

JDZ

Hey there usually I’m just lurking, but I figured I would jump in here. Like some other I really don’t care for GOT, but I also will not threaten my dropping my membership. Several authors I back on Patreon have stories that I don’t read. Im here for the things I do read. Whichever way this goes my support will continue you have been one of the consistently best authors I follow hands down. Thank you for sharing your imagination and creativity.

Wyatt Vreeland

Was a hard choice for me. I love got, but i did come here for Hp fanfiction. His got stuff is great though and i dont want it to fall to the wayside

Winterblue

Asking for a second vote is not unfair at all. This vote is simplay poorly done. The people that want more GoT are split between the first and third option, the people that want more HP only have the second. That means that 52% of this community want more GoT chapters while only 47% want more HP. This poll is simply unfair to GoT fans. You can't call this poll fair juat because it gives you the result you want.

stevem1

Write what you like. I’m not threatening to cancel my subscription either way.

Orion Nebulous

Seeing all these people who threatened to cancel if they don’t get their way made me realize how much I appreciate to have some of my favorite stories get updated on such a regular cadence that I had to upgrade to a higher tier. Keep doing what you’re doing, Baron!

AIP_Alexander

You are by far the golden standard when it comes to patreon stories and updates. I can confidently argue this point with just about anyone. From all the authors I have seen on any fanfiction sites, there is no other author with such a consistent posting schedule and who's patreon page offers so many benefits. Most people just have 2-5 extra chapters posted, but your subscribers get an exponential amount of chapters in comparison to those who just read your stories on other websites. I would happily increase my membership tier at any time and will patiently wait and cherish any upcoming Winter Rose chapters even if the posting schedule is 8-10 days as opposed to 2x a week. My Thursdays and Sundays are always my favorite days of the week and with the inclusion of the Winter Rose I get an extra great day every other week. I see no downsides