So, it’s been an exciting trip so far. Once again, I want to thank you all for supporting me in my venture to become a published writer. 

In the past seven days, I’ve felt a few different things, emotionally. I had no idea how nerve-racking putting yourself out there could be. But, it’s quite a blessing. It’s scary, but it challenges me. It’s made me look closer at my work; you’ve made me look closer. 

I’ve received lots of feedback; some people love what I’ve written, some...meh. But to me, all feedback is positive. Thank you for taking the time to tell me what you think. I agree with most of the criticisms and decided to ease up on the harshness of the story. Part of me felt that it was so necessary to paint the characters a certain color—and I think I still have—but you, the readers, have really made me re-think and understand that I don’t need to say "Fuck" as much as I think ;-). That and a few other things. I was worried about taking away from the characters, but with my recent edits, I believe those characters, and the story, have gained something. 

Look, I’m still new at this, and although I’m confident in my abilities, I am not perfect. And what I write isn’t going to impress everyone. I get that. But you deserve to be heard. You’ve invested your hard-earned money in me. That’s something that I don’t take lightly. I care about your experience.

You’ve all, already, made me a better writer. I’m grateful for your honesty and I hope that you’ll see improvement in some of the changes I’ve made. Now, the story is a harsh one, so it’s not going to be puppy dogs and ice cream, but I think I’ve made some small but important adjustments. And I would love to hear what your think.

Thanks again,

Todd