Author’s Note

~ Tara Nichole

I’m the worst.

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I’m moving this weekend and while I was going to desperately try to not let that affect my posting schedule, this week IRL just became waaay to busy for me to find any writing time. I know, I know, this is starting to happen way too often and this definitely isn’t the way I want to run this site, so I have a proposition for all of you.

Chapter 38 looks like it’s going to be a monster, but there is a clear cut transition scene in the beginning/middle where I could theoretically split the chapter. I have about 3,000 words of the beginning part finished and would probably only need to write about 1,000 (ish) more until I get to where I think I could split the chapter. This could be finished today and posted either tonight (Midnight Eastern Standard Time/9 PM Pacific Standard time, US) or tomorrow morning at the time I would usually post on Mondays. Then I will do everything I can to finish the rest of the chapter by next Monday to continue posting as usual.

Pro: no missed updates, just one late one.

Con: shorter chapters, and while there is some important information in both sections, there’s a lot of fluffy goodness (desperately needed, right?) but splitting the chapter over two weeks could feel as though it’s dragging the plot out.

The other option would be to keep them together and post it all as one giant chapter next Monday. IDK. I’ll let you guys vote.

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Because I do feel bad, and I don’t want you guys to think I’m okay with not posting as often as I have been, in addition to letting you choose how you want the next chapter posted, I will give you another option of something I can give to you in pennance.

Option 1:

I WILL have this entire chapter posted by next Monday, so I can give you a teaser later in the week, probably Friday, like I did with chapter 37.

Option 2:

I’ve finished the detailed outline of my next story that I will begin posting AFTER I finish A Stronger Shade of Fifty, and the outtakes, so I can post a brief summary of that so you’ll have an idea of what’s coming in the future. Because I’m hype about it!

Option 3:

I can start the post for outtake requests where you all can leave comments about which scenes from A Stronger Shade of Fifty you would like to see from a different character’s perspective, or scene’s we’ve missed because Ana wasn’t there… or unconscious… This will remain open until the story has concluded so you can continue adding scenes until the Stronger is finished.

Option 4:

All or any combination of options 1-3.

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Again, I’m sorry there’s no update today. I really hate that I don’t have anything to share, especially since it feels like there weren’t really extenuating circumstances, I just didn’t finish. I hate that, and I am sorry. I’ve been reading your comments all week, and I love all the speculation! I think before the big baddie gets revealed, I might post a poll just to get an idea of who you think it is! Should I give a hint????

very vague hint:

Over the course of all of the comments/reviews, in all of the chapters of Stronger, someone HAS guessed correctly who it is. His name (or at least description of who he is) is out there, but which guess is correct? I am eager to see your speculation continue 🙂

So, in the comments of this very unnecessarily long Author’s note, please leave your vote of what you would like to have posted this week, split the chapters or post all as one next Monday, and your votes for the options listed above.

Again, I’m really sorry I don’t have anything to post this morning. But I promise on all things good in this world (See: Jamie Dornan) that I really am going to make it a priority to see that this doesn’t happen again.

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xoxo

WishingMrGreyWasHere

 

65 thoughts on “Author’s Note”

  2. Option 5 …. whatever makes it easiest for you 🙂 … I really enjoy this storyline and look forward to your posts. Having said that, I’d rather you do what keeps it FUN and not so much like work for you 🙂 … just my $.02 … let’s hope others agree 🙂 … you’re an awesome writer and I’d hate to see you get burned out ….

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  4. Split them up and post the first part tonight!! And no need to apologize! Life happens! Don’t feel bad about missing a week or two or posting late.

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  5. The delay is a bummer, but it is totally ok. this super long note leaves me confused with all the options. But, I would vote for splitting the chapter into 2 smaller ones. Regarding options, of course ill take all – 1 through 3, but if we had to choose, I would go with the reveal of the next story. I cant wait to see what it is, if and how different it is going to be… most of all, im so happy your sharing of your amazing writing is not going to conclude with SSF.

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  8. I agree with option 5. Whatever is easiest for you!! Don’t stress about getting something done, that doesn’t make it fun anymore. If it is easier to wait and do it all at once, that is what you should do. One more week won’t hurt, but I will just have to re-read some of the other chapters to pacify myself! 🙂

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  10. I would say option 2 and 3 and post the whole chapter next Monday. We waited 3 weeks before for a chapter what is another one week. I wanna see the outtakes the different point of views. If you can post those today that would be great. I want to see what other stories you started to write too.

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  11. Whatever is easier for you. I would prefer a little dosis of my favorite Monday update today, if I must say. And being honest, a combination of 2-3 option would be great. I already have a list of phenomenal moments I need to see in the outtakes. Maybe you could recopilate ideas now with time, without estres.

    I repeat, the thing that makes you confortable.

    And thank you so much for thinking about us. Not everyone does it. 💛💛💛💛

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  12. I would say option 2 and 3 and post the whole chapter next Monday. We waited 3 weeks before for a chapter what is another one week. I wanna see the outtakes the different point of views. If you can post those today that would be great. I want to see what other stories you started to write too.

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  13. I vote to stop worrying about it and do what’s more covenient for you. I am sure we will all wait for the update. But it’s so darn sweet that you really think about your readers.

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  20. Delay the chapter in its entirety but allow people to start submitting outtake requests.
    As much as I’d love to taste what’s coming next (so glad there’s something coming) I’d hate for you to really take your eyes off the ball in front of us before this game comes to completion.
    Enough double entendres herein? Just don’t unpack anything you don’t really need!
    Sheryl

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  22. Don’t stress yourself, Tara, you’re moving and that’s major. You’re the most committed and dedicated author!
    Split and post the first part if almost done, love to read. Plus your new story, very excited about that. Both without stressing you. Hope you move goes well. Take care of your back. Congratulations on moving to your new home sweet home ❤😘
    Xoxo daytona

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  23. I would say maybe split the chapter into the two parts, but if that’s too stressful I don’t think anyone will mind waiting a bit longer for a great chapter.

    Also, please please please please write an outtake in Christian’s perspective when Ana was unconscious. You are a wonderful author and I think you would really do justice to the incredibly heavy emotion that Christian would’ve felt at that time. It would also make my year – I love a good tear-jerker!

    Good luck with moving!

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    1. I’m with you on the Outtake from Christian’s point-of-view about the hospital experience. How he thought he had already lost his daughter AND was about to lose Ana as well, yet he somehow BELIEVED in Ana coming back to him. Plus, the Outtake would include when he FIRST saw Calliope and what he would have told her about Ana.

      Yep, that would DEFINITELY be a POWERFUL Outtake and one I would request as well!

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  24. I’ll take whatever you feel comfortable. Honestly, just whatever you throw at us, Tara. Just don’t want to miss your writing. You are this good.

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  26. In lieu of everything u have been thru in the last four weeks I vote to post it all next week. I don’t want to pressure you into updating today bc it’s Monday and u don’t want to disappoint anyone. I love your story and your writing and u have been great with updates. I will wait for ur next update even if it’s a week late. Plus it’s my birthday next week so it will be great! Enjoy urself

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  27. Tara – IF it is not the most difficult – Option #1 would be Fabulous!
    Otherwise, please do what works best for you.
    Good Luck with your move and please know you remain in my heart and on my mind and I do keep you in my heart and on my mind as your healing continues.

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  28. I am good with what ever is easiest for you, I like long and short chapters but if you think it is better that you keep it long then I like your judgement call looking forward to which one we see!!!

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  30. Take your time and just post it all next week with a teaser on Friday. You are such a caring author and I appreciate you so generously sharing your talent. No need to stress!

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  31. I vote to wait. Getting yourself settled and situated is more important, regardless of how good the story is. I agree with some of the other posts; no one wants this to feel like work for you.
    Those crazy kids aren’t going anywhere. (Does anyone else forget that CG and AS are ONLY 22??!…..very high functioning Millenials, right there). 😀

    Conspiracy Head POV outtake, the obvious choice. 😎

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    1. I DEFINITELY AGREE about wanting a Conspiracy Head POV outtake!!!! I mean, HOW did Andrew get from trying to SAVE Christian to trying to do unspeakable things to Ana? WHEN did he decide to hatch this Conspiracy plan? HOW did he get the resources? And HOW did he persuade ELENA to help him in the first place? SO MUCH JUICY STUFF TO COVER IN THE OUTTAKE as we see his journey from well-meaning man to unspeakable insanity and wickedness, someone that WAS the PERFECT match for Elena, even if she didn’t realize it!

      Of course, if it turns out NOT to be my #1 choice of Andrew Lincoln, then I’m going with the following possibilities:

      2) ISAAC. He could blame Christian, in theory, for not taking Elena down in the FIRST place, thereby leaving her free to find and destroy him. And ANA having come into the bar that night destroyed his life and income by getting Elena jailed, which drove him mad. He was Elena’s last submissive, and it makes sense that she would have broken him in the process.

      3) Stephen Morton. Ana was the one that escaped him. And he does NOT tolerate that, especially if he THEN targeted Mia, ONLY to have Ana rescue her, as well.

      4) Jack Hyde. Again, he would have to be motivated by MORE than what we have seen so far, in my opinion. But he has publishing ties and would benefit from publishing Elena’s book. AND take from Christian all that he thinks HE deserves. ESPECIALLY if he turns out to have that Detroit connection.

      5) Astor Harrington. He ALWAYS thought he should have been The Company Head. He wanted everything that Christian ever had, INCLUDING ANA. And even though he has the Harvard Law future, it is NOT enough. Probably because he had MORE history with Elena than we EVER knew.

      6) That Finance Guy (can’t remember his name off the top of my head). He would have been a CLIENT of Elena’s and would have been the guy that Ana prevented from getting to Mia.

      7) Prosecutor from first trial. Again, we would need more Backstory for how that one case led him to determine that Christian needed to suffer so much for his betrayal. So maybe the guy lost his career, etc. But I don’t see how, since the case was supposed to be sealed. And WHY would he want Ana to suffer so much?

      8) That male Intern that was placed under Ana. He ALWAYS had a problem with WOMEN, and he could have resented Ana’s position, especially since he thought she got it because of her relationship with Christian. AND he could be Andrew’s son or have some OTHER backstory to have made him the way he is.

      9) Barney. And I just DON’T even want to go there, but he could be like the Toymaker in the Batman universe who resented someone taking the rights and credit to all his wonderful toys. But I don’t get WHY he would want Ana to suffer so much.

      (And I’m with you on the waiting until next Monday as well. Just means more time to get the WHOLE chapter JUST RIGHT!!)

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  35. I like the idea of NOT splitting up the chapter. We would get it all at once. (And believe it or not, I am NOT asking for a teaser—I’ll take whatever shock is coming in ONE dose please.)

    My only request is that there be a POSTING LATER TODAY or early tomorrow about which Option was chosen (either split the chapter or post the entire thing next Monday).

    I’d LOVE a place to begin listing what Outtakes we would like to have. And I admit that I am INTRIGUED to learn what the NEXT story will be about. (So either of those options would be favored by myself.)

    (And I STILL say it is Andrew Lincoln because it HAD to be someone “in the know” about the events surrounding the first trial. Elena would NEVER have written the TRUTH in her book unless someone ALREADY knew what it was, because HE was on the scene at the time, so could FORCE her to reveal the truth. That way, the book takes down ELENA as well, in case nothing else works. AND Andrew is motivated for revenge against Christian and Ana as well over what came later.)

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  36. Not the worst! One of the best which is why we are clamouring for anything. Break it up so we get it earlier…definitely NOT waiting intil next Monday.

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  37. Hey!! I hope your move is going alright! I know that moving can be such a huge pain! So I hope everything is going alright! 🙂
    So my vote is for Option Four…
    Because I would love to have option One and Two (the chapter next Monday and the sneak peek for the new story). I am DYING to see the new story, although I am super nervous about what it’s going to be!!
    Thanks!! 🙂

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  38. I’m a total Ho of this story, so I’m voting for breaking the chapter up. 😍 I need me something today, but see that a lot of people are saying to wait until next week. 😩 Either way, good luck packing and moving.
    Love, Nikolla

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  41. Whatever fits your time. Take care of moving first, story can wait until you are ready. Reading all these comments is already taking away your time of moving. I understand very well your situation, your other readers would also. We will be here when you are ready and I will read any outtakes and other stories as well. Thank you.

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  42. I irrevocably pick option number 4 (all the above) but really it is alright. You are allowed to be held back by true life.
    I know it is a little weird to hear this from another female but I love you, I love u in a non sexual form of way just for the fact that you are this considerate and plain awesome. Honestly you are an awesome writer and a more amazing person consider me your biggest fan.
    Hope everything works out for you.
    P.s guess I have to start reading all review:) hon find “the person”

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  43. Do whatever is easiest for you, however my vote is to split the chapter.
    Thank you for sharing your talent with us. 😊😊

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  45. I am confident Jack Hyde is the villain. His approach of Lella was analogous to the teaser in EL James story at the end of second book. He approached Ana at the New Years party, too. He’s the evil. Lincoln is another option but Elena mentioned he hadnt visited her. Also, there was no mention of him since the big reveal in book 1. Tara would have plotted him in somehow. I’m voting for Hyde.

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  47. You’re truly the best. Always thinking of your fans.

    I would love the full chapter next week. Also I would love to have an outtakes from Christian pov on the birth of Calliope.

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