did you think I died?! Just skip to the bold if you don't want the monologue :)

First of all, I am so sorry for not updating. I used to read stories that just ended -KERPLUT! - no note, no "this story is over", anything. It killed me. I remember being 14 and naively following stories from 2010 and 2011 in hopes they'd update, much like Taylor Swift sings in New Romantics "trains that just ain't coming..."

I abandoned all fanfic for awhile, then discovered Archive of Our Own and began writing obscure little fanfics there (same pen name, if you wish to find me) None of them garnered the kind responses my stories here received, and I eventually gave up that too. I became (sorta) tumblr famous, hitting the 2000+ follower mark. One day, after filling out zillions of college apps, I found my old stories in a tumblr post. And then, like magic, Jesuslovesmarina sent me a pm.

I HAD ABANDONED MY SPARKERS! My first loves. I'm so very ashamed. Life has kept me so busy with work and school as I prepare to leave for college, (please keep me in you prayers that I'll stay grounded in Christ) I abandoned my online friends.

Now, for some important and exciting news- I WILL continue the story! First, I'll post it to Ao3, or archive of our own, under my pen name sparkles321. I have another Sherlock story and an Anne of Green Gables fic there. It's easier to update from a03, but I will also update on here.

all my love,

sparkles321