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Firstly, I would like to apologize for my long absence, I’ve been trying to keep my head above water and the holidays ended up being rather chaotic (annoyingly). There will be double epilogues tomorrow, and I’ve been kicking around how I want to ‘fill’ the little gap until I start in on Penny & Greg’s story. Ideas, ideas…

As an explanation, not an excuse, I’ve really struggled to emotionally process the sale of my boat, which, while I knew it was going to happen, still was a loss when it was finalized. If you’ll allow me a sappy moment, the boat was one of the first things I ever did for myself as an adult. I was a wide eyed 21 year old when she came into my life, and now, almost eight years later, she has featured into most of the prominent moments of my twenties. I loved living aboard Venturess, even with the frustrations that happened along the way. I have tried not to share what Venturess looked like, or her name, in order to protect my privacy, but now that she is a memory, I wanted to share a bit of her with you. (As a bit of an apology for my lapse of productivity if nothing else).

I’m excited to share both epilogues with you tomorrow, both as a short leap ahead in time, and in a bigger leap ahead to a growing family.

I hope you all are having the best possible holiday season!

Jaysea

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Ciara Molloy

Jaysea you have no need to apologise. We’re here when you’re ready. Look after yourself!

Daniel Mann

Not a problem at all! Can’t wait to read the epilogues!

Theo Longlois

You have nothing to apologize for!!!!! Please take all the time to process you need

Oleafiya Thorn

We love and support you Jaysea. Take all the time you need to process and enjoy the holidays. 💚

Kat Brown aka MamaKat

Thanks for always letting us know! Remember that you are most productive if you take care of yourself first!

Oliver Aurora Sandane

I totally understand things being hectic and sad, I'm just really glad you felt okay with sharing with us ❤️ Looking forward to more stories as well!

Salem

Please do not apologize for prioritizing yourself and your well being. A writer you may be, but you are still you, and you come first always. We will always be here (even if silently) supporting you along the way❤️

Caz

Don't apologise, looking after yourself is priority. And I'm torn between being sad that the story has reached the epilogue stage but excited at what comes next!

Gabby Wilson

what a beautiful boat. i know it sucks when something you loved so much has finished serving its purpose and has to be passed on to someone else.

Kat 💜

Beautiful boat, beautiful memories 💜 She'll always be part of you. I'm proud of you! Also... PENNY AND GREG!!!!!

Jennie

She is a beauty! So proud of you for taking the time you need to process and heal this wound. It takes time, but you will get there. We will be here for you along the way ❤️ can’t wait to see what this next step in life has for you! You are a phenomenal world builder, maybe the next prominent character can be named Venturess? 👀

Jackie

She sure was a beautiful boat! May your memories of her be as beautiful as she was.

JustSurvibing

She's beautiful. Goodbyes are always bittersweet as most memories become with time. I'm happy you took time to process. Chapters can come whenever and we'll all still be here. 🖤🖤🖤

Luturu

Totally understandable that something that has been your life for so long is devestating when it has come to an end but you will always have your memories much support Looking forward to read up

Kristiane Laucht

Thank you for sharing her with us, we know she was a huge part of you life. Venturess, such an apt name for her, given the adventure she has given you.

Van Brewer

Beautiful boat, and *love* the name you gave her. I know a lot of other people are going to say this, but you take all the time you need to process all those big feelings. They are absolutely valid and an important part of processing. As always, you are deeply valued, and deeply appreciated! Also, what a teaser! PS taking care of yourself is an investment in your productivity💙

Lily Stagner

Godspeed to the beautiful Venturess! Good on you for giving yourself the time and space to mourn that both you and the Venturess deserve. So excited to see what you've got in store for us tomorrow! And to see what you come up with for the interum!! And of course, I can't wait to dive into Penny and Greg's story!!

Vicki S

Please please please do not apologise for needing time to process and for putting yourself first. Venturess is beautiful. I hope your doing OK x

Sydnee

So excited for the epilogues and any further writing adventures you take us on! Also sending much support from another boat human. I would be a mess. ❤️

Metalupis

These are always crazy times with holidays and family and everything else, it takes a toll, it's a beautiful boat, raise a glass to the past and the future, lets see what the next adventure is

Samantha Johnson

Completely understandable :) and my excitement is immeasurable, not only for the epilogues but PENNY AND GREG! I love every single one of your characters but those two hold a special place in my heart

Makena Nail

It be how it is when it do, right? Congrats and condolences for the Venturess. Take care! And these epilogues are gonna rip my heart out on the plane tomorrow aren’t they? 🩵🩵🩵

Jayde Gammie

How unacceptable that you think we would deprive you of the time to process grief. I'm deeply offended 😉😘😜 that you think we wouldn't understand 😅. Just incase I'm humor doesn't translate I am joking. Please take the time to process any and all things you need to. We will be here waiting when you can make it back.

Kyllisha

Excited for the epilogues but so happy you took even a little time to process and feel ur feelings. U matter. Ur feelings matter.

Amy Harris

Maybe to fill the gap between you could write about Venturess, could be therapeutic

Christopher Holland

As Judy told Sharkie, Ruggy, and Dante: Grief is different and personal for everyone. You take all the time you need. 🤗

PunisherLuv

A series of shorts "adventures on Venturess" would be amazing, and probably therapeutic like gathering to tell stories of friend gone to keep the memories alive

Scarlett_loves_Loki

What a beautiful boat. I bet you have so many great memories of adventures big and small!

Donna Baird

The boat was a big chapter in your life, it’s ok to take the time to process that grief as you leave that stage in your life and move to the next, take care of you! Gorgeous pictures!❤️

Dana Netherton (he or him)

*I'm* holding no grudges about any of these things in *your* life. Instead, I'm feeling truckloads of sympathy for you as you face each of these hurdles. Yes, it's hard, and yes, it's going to hurt in various ways. But you're reacting appropriately, I think. Be patient with yourself. We're content to be patient with you.

Kim Bowie

She is a gorgeous lady and I can totally see why you grieve her loss. I've never had an adventure like living on a boat and it makes my heart sing to think of a person half my age having the guts to do that. I can hardly wait to see where you go next. And I'm incredibly grateful that you share your life and your imagination!

Wyn

She is a gorgeous boat! I am glad you were able to have adventures with her. Take the time you need to process the grief and change, it is totally understandable. If there's any way we can help, please let us know!

Sarah Holden

She's gorgeous, idk how much of a consolation it is, but I'm proud of you

Embeth Arreyn

Here for you ❤️ Those are beautiful photos. I know how hard it is to leave something beloved behind, and how complicated it can be to make a right choice that hurts. As always, take all the time you need.

BaconVader

Love the photos. But I also have an idea for a couple of one offs. How about the bar fight Judy won. Or how about a background of Tech Support John and his interactions with some of the many deities. Or some funny and feral stories of Sharkie. Would read any of them or anything you wrote. Love it. You deserve good things. 🫶

WitlessWonder1327

For story ideas: I know i personally would still love to hear the origins of the prank war! Im sure enough other people also have fun ideas of various short stories theyd like if you wanted to make like, a collection of short stories to fill in a couple gaps.

Michelle Joy Collins

Jaysea, she's beautiful. I can't imagine how hard that was to do, I think a lot of us would rather you take the time you need for yourself than be as fast at uploading as you've scheduled yourself. Hugs and love <3 I really need to catch up, I'm so far behind! (I've been distracted by the Clecanian series you got me hooked on!)

Seshimori

You absolutely deserve the time to grieve the loss of your boat. Hope things look brighter for you moving towards the future.

Desiree Mcbride

That was a huge piece of your life it's ok to struggle

Vic Hill

I can't imagine how hard it must be for that part of your life to have come to an end. Those pictures are lovely! So excited for tomorrow

hockeygirl131

First off she is a beauty!! Thank you so much for sharing her with us 🥰 but more importantly, there is absolutely no need to apologize!! Please take all the time you need! The boat can be seen as a representation of your past and all the struggles you have gone through. It is very hard to let go of your past. Please take all the time you need. Ps I’ve been here since Linda and the Chaos Demon and LOVE watching you grow not only as a writer but also as a person. So proud of you and happy to see where life takes you. Just know we are always here for you cheering you on!

Judy Sullivan

What a wonderful way to do your 20s! I can imagine the close of one chapter and start of a new one does take time to sort through. She’s a gorgeous boat! Excited to see how things go with the story! I know it will be a bit before you are ready to jump into the next story, but it will be worth the wait!

Stuart Grosse

Change is good, but it is hard. Don't think you have to force yourself to process everything at once.

Arminda Gray

You’re off to the next adventure, with (hopefully!) less otters 🥰

Peter Psareas

What a beautiful boat. No need to apologize for having feelings about an important part of your life. I for one, cannot wait to see what you come up with to bridge the gap to Greg and Penny. I hope your Holidays are great

Kat 💜

Jackie knows what's up! Bless her heart! She has to deal with it first hand 😁

Troutwaxer

What a beautiful blue and white lady. If I were you I'd mourn her too.

Dark_Moon_Child

If Venturess could talk, I am more than sure to whatever grand new adventures await you on this new chapter of your life, she’s saying, “take her to the moon for me, okay?”

SeaYaLater

The way this comment made me SOB (in a good, healing way), I’m gonna incorporate a moon into my tattoo bc of this

Kristin

Life changes are rough and giving up that first bit of living on your own is bittersweet. Sending virtual hugs. Super excited for Penny and Greg!

Judi Noriega

Take the time you need for your self. You are allowed to occasionally be “selfish” and… well, at least no more otter cleanups in the near future 🤷🏾‍♂️

Phil Mangefrida

With the sale of the boat, does this mean you will start liking otters, or are they your forever “Perry The Platypus” nemesis?

Jsparrow

To quote the great wise Judy, "grief isn't always about losing someone... Sometimes it's even grieving who you were" take your time to grieve and look forward to your next adventures! So excited to see what you do next!

Castiel Rin

Take your time Jaysea, we love you always 💕 Also, I actually cried earlier at the thought of this book ending, but then I saw you mention telling Penny and Greg's story... Will that be a sequel book to this?

Castiel Rin

For fill in stories I'd love to see some more Demon Teen one offs, Sharkie beginning to work at the desk, maybe some of Luci and Azzys stories?

BJ Canaway

I find it amazingly appropriate, that we are reaching this point in Lily’s story as well as yours …it’s time for transition to the next adventures both written, and in your personal life. To turning the pages and a new year🥂

Makenna

I don't think anyone can truly recover from that kind of trauma 😂🤣

Carol johnson

Loss is loss. It is all in how you feel. It was a great chapter in your life book. Give yourself the time you need. Good luck on your future adventures.

Peace, Love & Bubbles!

I am not downplaying how excited I am to read these chapters... but I wait a year (this time over a year) patiently for Nalini Singh books..... good work takes time... but it is worth every moment of anticipation.