Have a new Author's Letter, readers. It's been long overdue, and I sincerely apologize for not saying anything in so long!

My most recent commenter had pointed out that it's been two years since I first started writing this suspenseful story. Yeah, it's been quite a while since I paid any attention to both Collide and Crawl.

First, I want to say I'm really glad many of you like this one so much. You all still mean a lot to me, even when I can't make time to frequently say so. It's been pleasantly surprising to get notified about more people following this, even when I haven't been thinking much about this story lately.

I've done something right. Absolutely, because I've gotten so much feedback! I hadn't recieved a lot of feedback since around the time when I was very into writing this Final Fantasy Eight fanfiction, Torture from the Devil Woman: Ultimecia. If any of you can spare a minute, find the story title on my profile page. See how old that one is! Look at the number of reviews and comments it's gotten. TftDW has been the only other story of mine that's ever received a lot of hype. (Although, I seriously doubt I'll ever get back to it. I'd have to pick over the chapters, and rewrite some of the content... I'm unfortunately really not up for that at all, so I guess that story will remain discontinued, at least until I enjoy the story of the game all over again-one day.)

I wish I could respond to every comment you guys and gals have posted, but I know it would take up more time than I would ever want. Augh! Instead, this lengthy letter should prove to you all well enough on how much I'm amazed on the number of comments, faves, and follows. Thanks a bunch for your support!

With that said, I should also mention another very important thing: I still like Death Note very much, and I'm not giving up on this story entirely! It's just going through an ongoing slowiatus. I've got a handful of other things going on. I've been working hard to build up on my customer base at my book shop, and there are other interesting, fun things I've been clinging onto that takes up what free time I have. I'll gladly set stuff aside to share with you, because I feel you all deserve to know what's been going on with me since I last updated. I'm sure at least some of you are wondering about that.

First of all, just to let you know-I'm still writing, but through online roleplay writing on Dreamwidth. (I RP a little as Ryuk from this story. I won't ever get over on how I've enjoyed writing in his POV in that so far. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's enjoyed my own interpretation of this twisted trickster. See? That confirms it! I'll eventually get back to writing more of the story. I'm sure I will.)

Secondly, I've been into music making on the PC. I've been into that for a long time, at least for ten years. It's strange on how I had an unplanned three to four year hiatus end, wanting to give making tunes another go. To be honest, I'm really glad I did. It's been exciting. I'm even into doing remixes of music from favorite video games, both old and new! (I intend to update my profile with a link change to my homepage dedicated to my music and art. Really, you should at least take a peek at it.)

It's tricky to get RP and music making to stay balanced though! I can't stop clinging onto them either. I hope anyone reading this will understand. I've just been on a roll with both.

Sometime, I'll have to figure out how to squeeze in reading the Death Note manga over a bit. That way, I could get myself absorbed into Collide again. I'd really have to be back into wrapping my mind around the original canon again, and read the finished chapters of the story over. The concept is something I still like a lot, and I believe I still remember a lot of the plot twists I want to include. (...Yeah, I juggle a whole lot in my head. It's nuts, haha.)

Also, I'd love to get back into the dark, psychological thriller perspective of Crawl one day, even when I know it's going to be tough for me to write more towards it! The first two chapters are so, so intense. I still remember feeling the firm grip of suspense and terror flowing from me when typing them up. I knew they weren't complete until I felt a sense of release from the tension-only to have it gradually rise up again for the next chapter. I believe the two finished ones have been at least ten pages long each on Microsoft Word. Crawl is the only one I've ever written really long chapters for! I still remember the crazy ideas I first thought of for this story, and I still like them! I also still remember a sequel probably being possible if I ever manage to have the will and courage to finish it.

Sometimes, I think it's crazy on how dark and scary the inside of my head is. In person, I'm really nice. I'm probably one of the nicest people you'd ever meet. Through my stories is just how my dark side gets out. My creative darkness... XD

You're now likely thinking, "That's all cool and great, but when will you get back to writing more of this story?!"

My answer to your burning question is this; I really don't know how long it will be until I get back writing Collide, in the very least. Believe me, I know how disappointing this is, making you all wait more! I truly empathize! If I wasn't the one writing this, and was a fan instead, I'd get such a heart-sinking feeling.

Maybe watching the first volume of the anime I recently got in the mail will motivate me, at least a little. Right?

Let's hope so. In writing this heartfelt letter, this has to mean I'm at leasttrying to go back to Collide.

If anything, wish me luck! I know it took me a while to figure out how I could set at least SOME time aside for music on the weekdays while I'll be doing RP stuff when it's slow at work on the weekends. I'll do my best to make room for the fic, but don't let me go on creative overload though. I wouldn't be able to handle that! -sweat drop-

I welcome any or all encouragement! Feel free to keep in touch with me by email or on my website's forum (once you see the link to my site). You may ask me for my IM screen name too (I have Skype). Just don't bug me about my fics constantly. Please, please don't. Be cool, and friendly. I'll be the same way to you in return.

5-7-2016 EDIT: Check my profile page for a new author letter!