Hey Vanhi! I just read your note and I understand if not completely then at least to some extent. I have been away from IF for quite some time now, about 6 months or so, due to my own personal problems. If I as a reader couldn't find time to read stories, I can only imagine how difficult it must be for you as a writer to manage time from your life. Being appreciated or even criticised lets you know that you are being recognized. It gives you a new vigour to carry on even in trying times. While the silence just demoralises you. So maybe I can understand your frustration. And I am really sorry even I have been a part of it, though unintentionally. I hope you would forgive me.
Coming to your stories, I used to be a regular reader of Sandcastle, though I became a part of it only after about 10 chapters, I hope you remember. Others are new I guess, except for Tale of two hearts, which I used to follow before you discontinued it. Now I need to catch up on your stories to decide. Still these two stories I am sure to follow.
As for what you should do, I think you should cut down the no. of stories you are wtiting at the moment. Make it one/two stories at a time as per your schedule and the popular demand. Now that I am back you can count me in as your regular readers. I may not follow all your stories but I promise to be as regular as I can in those I will. It may take a little time though, considering I have a lot to catch up on.
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