Frustrated

That seems to be the word used by quite a few of my readers. I have left them frustrated, confused, lost, , surprised, but yet they think the story is wonderful as said in different words.

About the lost and confused I have to figure that they mean that the story is unpredictable in that each chapter brings them another piece to the final puzzle and until it is complete they will not be able to see what the picture is. To quote the Sheriff of Nottingham, A clue: It is Darcy. lol

Yes, now that we have moved on to the "second book" of my story, I no longer feel compelled to keep the story on others. It will be dead square on him now. I have moved to his POV because this story is all about him. Even though the first half did not focus on him or his thoughts or his actions too much, it was all about him. I have set up the rest of the story so hopefully my readers will give full weight for the other characters in the story. Had we not spent the time on them I don't think the second half would bring out the emotions I am seeking.

but now I suspect I have lost some readers. the angst is high (if that is what it is called - I just call it suspense and tension, which all experts say you must have in a story otherwise why bother reading it.) Some have enough "angst" in their own lives and only want an escape so they read the happy fluffy stories. I accept that and that is why I do not expect this story to be read by all. In the same token, others don't like the non-tense story. They I think will stick with my story until the end. there is a lot more tension to come.

the next several chapters are called the Homecoming and we get to meet families. I wonder what everyone will think of them. And yes, Blake and Rawlings' backstories are coming. Kent moves into the forefront as everyone guessed. But Darcy is the reason to write. And eventually we will get to Rosings! lol

So grab a comfy chair as we move on to this next phase. Once done I will announce the name of the second phase but not until then. lol

Well, from the Evil Angst Writer Devil,

till tomorrow.