As I make my way through book two, and I find myself the recipient of some immensely wonderful support, I find myself dwelling more and more about honouring the reader.
For those who have enjoyed Awaken I feel honour-bound and motivated to make sure I put in more thought, more effort, more depth and love into its sequel. I know it can often be a let down, like movie sequels when you read the next instalment and feel somewhat unsatisfied. I personally don't like loose ends left hanging. I like all the stories, even the small side ones, to be neatly tucked away and resolved.
I'm thoroughly overwhelmed with the kindness that has been shown to me by readers and fellow authors. Nothing is more motivating than knowing you doing something right. It stokes the fire of ambition to do it even better. So I put my head down and pull at every thread in my imagination to honour the readers as you have honoured me by reading my book.