May 10, 2009 - Yes I know it's still not updated, but contrary to some very peevish anonymous reviews (which I deleted ... -take-that-!), I have not abandoned my story (at least, not Magus). (To those reviewers: If you had my life, you might understand the situation better and give me space growl.)

The story is not marked complete, the story shows last updated date, the summary previously said "HIATUS NOT ABANDONED". (I updated it with a status date so you know I'm still here.) Anyone starting the story these days knows what they're getting into, if they pay the -least- bit of attention. What more do you want, guys? (besides the next chapter)

I will finish Magus. When I next update Magus, I will know whether I will attempt to continue RestOfTheStory in its current form (I just don't think I can write H/G, no matter what JKR claims about the inevitability of the match. CanonGinny is a ... well, don't get me started, and Harry falling for a mommy-clone is just plain disgusting and ... enough ... I went over some of this in the earlier post below.)

The hope of returning to these stories is sometimes my only lifeline with my current shaky health and overworked lifestyle. I realize there are others with much worse situations, but my life is more than than -I- can handle well, thank-you-very-much. Six months ago I was diagnosed with another chronic condition that I'm still learning to accept. My dream is to retire and write (lottery ticket anyone?), and Magus is the closest I'll likely ever get to that. Those who care about the story, I appreciate your encouragement and patience. Be assured it's not wasted, but I'm still struggling.

I am slowly getting back into the writing-world by editing my daughter's original novel, which we hope will be picked up for publishing this year. Both amateur and professional writers have given positive feedback on the work-in-progress, and I'm editing the final draft for submission to agents and publishers.

I won't promise when, but again I promise that I will complete The Awakening of a Magus.

the-dreamer

09-May-08
I'm still here, hoping for energy and inspiration. My fanfic time has just been reading, though I'm even behind in that. I hope to get back to writing and beta work soon. Some new medication is helping.

However, I can report that one of my readers has quite a bit of both energy and inspiration. There is a new French translation of Awakening that began posting in April 08.

The Awakening of a Magus - French Edition
by Darius Evans
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4183800/1/

Regarding my stories:

I have not yet abandoned Awakening. It never was meant to cover an entire school year, so I see it as around 2/3 complete ... maybe more.

On RotS, if I continue, I will rewrite portions of the posted chapters before proceeding. I've realized that I just can't stomach the canon Harry/Ginny ... to me it doesn't make sense. I had started the story attempting to do a mostly-canon book 7 with any twists I could get away with, but I am going to have to go with non-canon and redo the idea that Ginny is his perfect match ... she will still have known about Voldy-possession, but it really wasn't the same ... she had blackouts, Harry didn't. I've decided I can't write with canon that doesn't make sense, and H/G just doesn't make sense to me.

When I start writing again, I'll work on bringing my website up to date, but writing will probably come first.

Thanks for continuing to keep in touch, and for new readers willing to put me on alerts even after so long since my last posting.

Sincere affection to you all,

dreamer

12-Jul-07
I'm still alive and am trying to get back into my stories. I know it's been a long time, and I'm amazed how many people are still adding me to alerts, even with 10 months since the last Magus posting and nearly 11 for RotS. I will really try to start writing again after Deathly Hallows (and the current major project at work ... sigh ... too many of those for too long). Chronic fatigue can drag a girl down and all I've managed for most of the past 2 years is work and reading (my housekeeping is non-existent ... don't look!).

My icon is cropped from fan art beautifully rendered by Mali Caren (known on DeviantArt.com as Jade Magic). It depicts Harry Magus floating in the thunderstorm. Thanks, luv! You're a gem (pun sorta intended)!

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Related Stories and Translations:
Fanfiction of fanfiction? There are some stories floating around that are using elements of the 'Magus' universe ... so far, they are all giving me credit, so don't give them any grief if they do. We’re all borrowing from JKR, so how can I have any complaint? Thanks for the compliment and the courtesy of giving credit for those pieces that are mine.

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website (not updated lately):
http://the-dreamer.info (website moving, may not get thru in late Jul 07)
My website includes my Author Appendix, a lexicon of 'Local Canon' (stuff in 'The Awakening of a Magus' or 'The Rest of the Story' that I added to JKRs world), plus links to stories related to mine and other stuff.

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Announcements list:
Want to know when the next chapter shows up, but aren't registered here to get alerts? - I have an announcements-only Yahoo group (no chat). You'll only get a message when I add a new chapter or make significant changes to the website. Send an email to:
potter_by_dreamer-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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Review responses
I’m sorry I don’t answer reviews as many other writers do. I’m a middle-aged, overworked computer techie who barely has time to do the story. I read and appreciate each review and email, and thank you sincerely.

That’s enough babble. See you next time!