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Michael Viggiano

Don't pause Patreon payments. I don't expect to not have to pay because you have shit going on. I know it has developed into a content delivery platform but Patreon was envisioned as a way to support content creators making the content that we all love. For me at least, supporting you means making sure that you can make the healthy decision to take some time to unfuck your life. Otherwise, as a human, I worry for your health, and as a consumer, there will be no more content in the future!

Michael Viggiano

While I understand you think Patreon is a service of give content receive money, there are many others who do not maintain a consistent schedule. I would recommend for your own finances to not pause Patreon payments. If the Patrons feel it's no longer worth supporting you they may cancel, but let that choice be theirs to make.

This was somewhat expected given the last set of chapters. I think the big issue is that Neural Wraith's core identity hasn't been solidified and expanded to the same extent as your other series, especially given the quests preceeding them. Spellblade, Demon's Throne, and Neural Wraith all have condense identities. "What does it mean to be a hero?", "What does will to power actually mean?", and "What are the results of technological growth?". But Neural Wraith's question hasn't been explored or plotted out to the same extent as the others. I hope the break will let you focus on the core concept of the series. At least for me, that is always the largest draw.

John Smith

Thanks for the support, and I hope things improve on your end as well (the UK and the world being what it is, I suppose). I'll muddle through and the break will help, especially after I get this book out and have some time to think and plan properly.

K.D. Robertson

Thanks. And yeah, I do feel extra time put into books (by any author) shows. I can churn out a book in a week or two, but a lot of my initial ideas aren't always very good. There needs to be time to stop and think, or to revise. I think writer teams can work faster, due to bouncing ideas off each other, but forced creativity (especially as one person) tends to be formulaic in my opinion. So I'll try not to fall into that trap.

K.D. Robertson

Haha, will do

K.D. Robertson

I can only imagine. The amount of junk I'd accumulated (and never really gotten rid of before) was staggering, and I can't imagine how much worse it would be over that length of time or in a bigger place. Thanks for the support

K.D. Robertson

Thanks for all the support

K.D. Robertson

I definitely should have known better given I've bumped into burnout before. Thanks for the support.

K.D. Robertson

Thanks. I'll need to remind myself of the value of taking a solid break and settle into the new place (although I'll still finish neural Wraith 3).

K.D. Robertson

Yeah, I should have known better given my own history of busy work periods derailing my writing. I seriously underestimated the stress of moving, especially on top of other things I've been trying to get done IRL (as I had more plans for March I've scrapped). Hopefully you're able to get back into your writing groove as well.

K.D. Robertson

I had been writing my first book for about a month and figured I had another month or 6 weeks left when I got a job in Germany. That was November. I’m just now getting back into a position where I feel I can get back to it and I still have 6 weeks. I realized there was just too much other stuff involved in moving and the new job to even try. I felt forcing through the distractions would make it less, and I want the best start I can manage. I would recommend the same advice for anyone creating something, whether it’s the first or fiftieth. I you end up unhappy with it, that could corrupt all the ones that follow.

Jeff Ford

Make the time for yourself. Sometimes you really have to force that time to have a break, be yourself, process through an upheaval (like I dunno, moving). Mental health is no joke! You're a talented writer, with some terrifically cool visions you are bringing to life. Never stop being the human you are, and thanks for sharing some of yourself with the world through your series. Hope the new place is comfy and cozy. Get settled, the projects will be here. :)

Just Add Water

To echo everyone else, take the time you need. Your books are a treat when they come out, and sometimes the anticipation of waiting a bit longer to indulge simply makes them all the sweeter. Burn out is an insidious thing, and I think we're all behind you taking whatever steps you need to combat it.

El Jefe

From what I’ve seen in this community, I’m sure everyone (Myself included) support your decision. We love the care and effort you put into the stories so if you need time to regroup then take all the time you need.

GooseQuack

Take your time.. we will wait. We downsized from a house we had been in for 35 years. That move was apocalyptic..👌❤️

Oscar Leon Robbins

Take some time off you dingus

Bring

Yeah what I love about your books is that they feel very well thought through and not rushed. So I prefer you take the time you need, but are also comfortable with. I can definitely say that I am liking series with a monthly or faster release schedule less and less. They don't feel organic. As I just finished going through Heretic Spellblade again, I can say the series is my favourite overall for books in general at the moment. DT and NW are a bit behind it, but still series I really like. Your books feels like proper books and not some short novela anyway 😊

GhostPhil

dude, take the time off & don't rush. moving places is massively stressful, in February i was going to move house myself to a smaller home but things in the uk are crap, so I'm staying right here and making do with what i can. your books are well worth the wait and when the day is a bad day i always look forward to reading to end of the day. dan simmons & Bernard cornwell, love their books and you, your books take me out of the world. mmmm not sure how to end this comment...... keep your chin up. 🥃

Corey Morris