Hey all- to all who celebrate, I hope you have a blessed Easter!

I've hit another month where there's not been a lot of progress, and I'm sorry I didn't communicate things earlier. Truth be told, my laptop- where I get 90% of my work done- died. It's gone, and three days are not going to bring it back. I've already secured a new one, but it really threw a wrench into things. I was left in a depressive slump after I put several days' worth of effort into trying to secure a new, very high paying freelance contract, and I got the rug pulled out from under me at the last second.

But, none of this is an excuse- my commissioners have all been very kind and patient, and I can only express my gratitude for that again. I fell down, just when I promised I was going to turn things around- and for that, I am sorry. No one has actually approached me or expressed frustration with me; in fact, I have been incredibly blessed with supporters and fans that have been very kind to me, and for that, I really can't thank you guys enough.

I just can't take the guilt for this anymore, though. You've all shown me more grace than I deserve, and I don't want to waste that anymore. I just felt embarrassed that, again, something pops up that leaves me in a hapless position- it's not good for confidence, but I feel that I've reached a point where I need to nut up or shut up- if I can't start getting stories out, then clearly I do not have what it takes to be a professional writer.

And I want to be a writer.

I'm going to start finishing up some long-standing stories, and pushing myself more. I've not been delivering my best- I've not been delivering anything- and I'm done doing that. I'm better than my output and performance the past few months, and you all deserve better.

You all have been behind me so far, and I'm going to make sure your faith in me is not misplaced. Thank you for your support, and I'm not going to waste it.

Take care, and God bless,
-Renard