I did promise, on multiple occasions, that I would stick to "Another Love, Another Lifetime" until the end.
As it developed, I turned over and over in my head all the different ways it could be concluded. It has been radically altered from the first outline I had drafted in my head so long ago, and thus needed a different ending than I had originally planned. If I were to continue this story, and tie up all the little subplots and every minute detail, I don’t know how I could ever finish it. I believe that this is the most appropriate way to end the saga. I myself am quite satisfied and at peace with it.
Thank you to all who read it, and especially to those who reviewed. You have no idea what a joy it has been these past 2 ½ years to get feedback, encouragement, and constructive criticism, and to let other people (perfect strangers, even!) actually read what I have written. I never imagined how this experience would affect me, and I wish I could thank each one of you individually. I am both sad and relieved to be finished with my Phantom of the Opera story.
As for "Mistress of Delaford," I can't believe I'm still getting reviews! I know I have not updated in a long while, but I believe that writing this story requires more care and caution than with my others. I do have plans for it, though.
For those of you who happen to be fans of the classic pre-teen book, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, I would recommend that you check out the story "A Voyage Unforseen" by penname "Love-the-Boots". It's a collaborative work between myself and my good friend Kara, after we felt challenged to write a story about Kit and Nat that remains faithful to the original work and the time period in which it is set.
Aside from these stories, I don't plan on writing any more fanfiction. (I may revise and re-post my Phantom of the Opera stories, since at least "A Piercing Light of Hope" is probably due for more proofreading.) Now that ALAL is finished, I plan to concentrate more on my novel, and if it is ever published, I will post the information here.
I love you all, you don't know how much!!!