I'm going to make this short and sweet, so I can get back to setting everything up and back to business!
1) My laptop screen fell out of the laptop. I ordered a new iMac when this happened. It was supposed to be here in July (due to whatever delays they have in getting supplies these days). While waiting, my laptop was still working (just had to keep popping the screen in to use it. Sadly, the last time the laptop was closed (by one of my kids who didn't know) - the screen fell out again and would no longer work. This was a Gateway laptop I purchased. Apparently, (wish I'd known this sooner) they are notorious for this happening. :(
My scheduled iMac purchase was also messed up and I was informed that it wouldn't be arriving until late August now. That was obviously unacceptable since I need SOMETHING to work on NOW! So, I was finally able to go to an Apple store (2 hours from where I live) to pick up a new work computer yesterday. I am getting that set up today. It is going to take a couple days to get everything set up and find a way to transfer files from my laptop to the iMac. It's being worked on. As soon as I am done, I will catch everyone up.
2) I am also recovering from a neck injury from a fall. It took me down for a while, where I wasn't able to sit up to type (even if my laptop hadn't been busted). Thank you to my two giant dogs and the cat they decided to chase, they pulled me off my porch and I hurt my neck, upper back, and right shoulder seriously in the fall. I'm doing better. Not my best. Things work well enough for me to work, once I get the new computer set up.
3) For those few readers who left NASTY messages for me about books not being released, while I was recovering from a neck injury and a busted laptop, I don't appreciate them. You will be blocked from my social media, and if you never read another book of mine - I'm okay with that!
I AM A HUMAN BEING - NOT A MACHINE. Things happen. I've had a horrible year that started out with a particularly nasty bout of COVID, my editor has had some medical issues as well, my son came home with an injury, and now this. It has put me very far behind where I planned to be for this year and no one is more disappointed in that fact than I am! That being said: I WILL NOT TOLERATE THE LEVEL OF DISRESPECT IN SOME OF YOUR MESSAGES! If you think being nasty and having an attitude will get you a book quicker, you're wrong. If I could stop you from buying my books altogether after those messages, I absolutely would! They were uncalled for, and you have ZERO clue what is going on behind the scenes to cause delays.
For the rest of you, thank you for patience. It's been an awful year, as I said. Between illness, injury, and some family things it has been very difficult to manage and keep up a positive attitude, let alone get work done. I do apologize for delays, but some things are out of my control. As they say: Shit happens. 2022 seems to be the shittiest of shit years so far. I hope like hell that we've seen the worst of it over here because I have a lot of books to get published and audiobooks that are in the works.
4) I will update with new dates as soon as everything is set up again. I had to order a USB to USB-C converter to be able to pull files from my laptop to my Mac. Once that's here, I should be good to go, as the files are the last thing I need. After Devastate Me and Evermore release, I will NOT give any further release dates for books. They will publish when they publish and you can find out about new releases via the website, app, Facebook, and newsletter. This is directly because of the nasty messages I received while recuperating.
So sorry to hear about all of your troubles. I can't believe some people think that being nasty and abusive are good motivation for anything. Some people just suck. I treat those types like my dog and just some grass over them and move on. Lol. I was ecstatic to hear that there will be a book with Walker in it (giddy is probably a better word). I really hope things get better for you!
I’m sorry that you’ve had such a hard year. I had preordered Evermore and then…poof it was gone off Amazon. It happens to most authors at one time or another that a release date is pushed out for many reasons. Now that I know it’s coming, I’m a happy girl. You can’t control life. Shit happens every day. I’m glad you’re doing better, but remember you need to take care of yourself first. Your fans will be here, hanging out waiting for your next release.
Take care of you. If you don't no matter what happens no books are more important than your health. I love your books but realize you are human and have a life ( some people just think of their own a**). Your life changed, shit happened it also happens to each and everyone of us. I get why you apologized except you don't owe us readers none. You publish books because you want to not because we need you to. A true fan will wait and understand hurdles not complain. So I thank you for explaining and for the new books to come which I will also buy like the rest.
Thinking of you and your family and hoping the second half of the year is only filled with goodness to offset the first half. As to the negativity and nasty comments they are not worth your time and energy. I firmly believe that what we put forth into the world always finds a way back to us through karma. There is a reason why the golden rule is do unto others as you would have done to you. As to the next book, it will come in its own time and until then you have published a library of amazing books that we can enjoy rereading! I know personally I have reread your stories so many times and will continue to do so as they are amazing! Thank you for your creativity and commitment to creating worlds and characters that your readers love and have become invested in! Much love 💕
Sorry to hear of your sickness, injury and family troubles. Hope things are now looking up for you and your family. Life has been hard enough without the added stress of dealing with the stupidity of some people. Keep your spirits up and let the strength of those loved ones around you comfort you in the difficult times.
Best wishes ❤️
I’m sorry all this happened to you. Just take care of yourself and your family. Looking forward to your next book (in whatever time frame works for you!) Be safe and be well.
And for fun… (insert sarcasm)… after this post, I’m currently sitting in the ER with my daughter playing hangman while they get fluids in her after a day of being sick and not able to hold any fluids down. Sometimes, life just keeps throwing lemons at us. This year should probably start getting better tomorrow
You shouldn’t have to explain yourself to anyone! you let us know that things had gone sideways a bit and that should of been enough. I can sympathise with the injuries as I’ve just recovered from a dislocated shoulder, so take the time to get your self right and well again! Those of us who truly love every thing you write will wait until your ready to get back to creating the worlds that we all love.
Take care of you!
I'm sorry to hear about your injuries! I'm also appalled that any reader feels comfortable talking shit to authors in any form, I'm so disgusted with how comfortable readers have gotten demanding anything from authors! Realistically we are at your disposal not the other way around and damnit I'll wait how every long it takes for one of your books because they are amazing. So take care of yourself and your actual fans will be here cheering you on cause your the bomb!
You do you! This is your passion and talent that we are lucky enough that you share with us. Screw everyone who says anything else. You're health and well being is more important than a book release. We love your books but people need to realize you are a person just like they are. I hope everything gets better for you soon.
You do you! This is your passion and talent that we are lucky enough that you share with us. Screw everyone who says anything else. You're health and well being is more important than a book release. We love your books but people need to realize you are a person just like they are. I hope everything gets better for you soon.
I still love you, Christine. I know you just don't want to write Walker's demise. As for the Bitchy Girls Committee, next! No one has time for that negativity! Much love to you, but not Walker, forever!! I'm over here eating Milk Duds waiting for your computer to transfer files. I figure I'll look like the Marshmallow man by the time that's done. Horrible for your teeth, but damn good!!
I fucking hate people!!! WTF is wrong with someone that they have nothing better to do than attack someone with no clue what is going on in their life. Not everyone lives on fb and posts their entire day, 24/7, 365. Take care of you, hoping things start turning around and I'll be waiting for your future books WHEN YOU get them done. Much love and prayers headed your way.