We need to talk... (Patreon)

No, I am not breaking up with you. :P

So, I am going to be honest with everyone. Who I was when I started book 2 is not who I am anymore. There has been far too much loss in my life in a very short time. Also, death brings out the ugly in people and hoo boy did it bring out the ugly in some people that I know. It's been a lot, and it has affected who I am as an author.

I've been telling myself that I am just going to push through it and do the chapters anyway. That this is my job and money doesn't really wait for you to grieve. And while that is true... also, kind of fuck that?

I do not want to stop writing the Night Market. This is by no means saying that I am done. I pick at it occasionally. But an intense, multi branching story that deals with death, identity crisis, forgiveness, betrayal? A little too much for me while working through some things that have been unearthed through this process. I am writing a novel on the side as well, and it has all taken me in directions that I feel I am not giving you the best of who I am anymore.

I'm proposing a compromise.

I am considering taking a few more months before I dive back in. Really allowing myself some time. Because where book 2 has gone is not actually something I am happy with. Instead, I was considering writing a short Night Market sexy/cozy game. Something a bit less intense. Still with your MC. Still with your RO. I'll put it out on patreon monthly. I'm not sure how it will work with the tiers yet, but I will let you know. But is this something you are interested in? Also, what cozy vibes would you like to see?

I know you all signed up for the angst. I can't deliver that at the moment. But I still want to be a part of this. I still want to create. I still want to talk with all of you.

Let me know your thoughts below. I am willing to brainstorm. Tomorrow I will be beginning some of the writings. Getting something sexy up for the month of Feb.

Thank you all for loving me through this.

Zinnia