Patreon Hiatus - May, 2022
Hi everyone, you should get an email stating that billing for May will be paused. That means no charges to your accounts should register and the Patreon is essentially frozen for a month without charge.
I am pausing Patreon because, as I've mentioned before, my plan is to take an entire month off with the completion of Volume 8. I am a bit behind--I had planned to have the 6th and final chapter out before the end of April, but since I'm taking a week per chapter, it seems I'm going to go into May by a bit.
I will be back June with Volume 9, but I have to put the pause into place now. I hope you'll all stick around for when I come back, but I want to do the pause either way because even if I do write in May, and the final chapter comes out, it's still going to be a quiet month here. You've all helped me reach a level of financial stability I didn't think I'd get to and this is me saying 'thanks'.
(I may announce a few things during May like Book 6 coming out as an e-book...once Amazon approves it, and more.)
One more chapter. It'll probably go live for Patrons and public to end the volume, just like a Christmas chapter. Thanks for reading, and wish me luck. Resting one more day until I begin writing. See you Tuesday...hopefully...for the end of Volume 8.
--pirateaba
Comments (55)
I guess if you're going to force my hand, I'll bump up to the $10 tier for a month to make up the difference.
Do what you’ve gotta do for your own well-being. You work hard, you deserve a break.
I whole heartedly believe all or most of us, your readers and fans, prefer to pay may knowing there will be no chapters. It’s an opportunity for us to gift you a vacation. I’ve read the book 5 times now, and still feel it’s the best read out of the thousands of books I’ve read. I would opt in to pay your month off.
Another longtime reader chipping in that I’d prefer an option *not* to pause payments during your break. Your writing has been an amazingly reliable source of light and inspiration through these past strange and challenging years. I’m grateful and proud to be able to be a supporter of such a cool project. As some folks have mentioned, perhaps you might consider leaving a vacation tip jar if you really don’t feel comfortable leaving an option to stay on as a paying supporter while Volume 9 is in its dev phase. Anyway, mostly, I’m completely rapt and excited for the climax of Vol 8! Cannot. Wait. !!
Shut up and take my money!
@Kevin Choi That's not really fair. The breaks are coming more frequently because the chapters are getting longer. If pirate reduce the length of her chapters it would affect the quality. The chapters are getting longer because more and more characters are added to the story. I prefer long, well written chapters, and then even more breaks than now, if that's what's necessary. Rather than consistently getting10-15k chapters where the writing quality will be lowered.
I think the point was more: We rather want the story at a slower pace than Pirate burning out and stopping writing.
I hate to say this. But breaks are coming more and more often and I'm afraid you are losing your joy in writing. Please take care of yourself. If you leave us with 10 to 15k words a chapter twice a week max your fans would ecstatic. Honestly, 40k, 50k chapters are ridiculous. We would rather have you than those chapters
What if everybody that is wanting to support Pirate on this month off, instead of wanting her Patreon turned back, go buy a copy of the audio or ebook for a friend.
Nice...
Hi Pirate, have a wonderful month off! And please don't put Patreon on hiatus - you have given us such a wonderful story, and more words than at least I can read in a month. (I am backlogged to 8.71!)
Such a wonderful TWI community! Pirateaba [Writer] Your rest is our boon. Healing month obtained. Aura of the inn family ❤️
Please don’t pause donations, I have enjoyed literal years of free chapters. I am happy to provide a consistent income to my favorite writer. Paid vacation is a thing lol
Ah Pirate, just take our money and if you feel guilty about it just buy some art or something. Or a video game and play until you stop feeling bad about it.
Shut up and take my money! I'm not just paying for a chapter, I'm paying to support my favorite author. Keep up the good work!
It's an honor to be part of your creative journey as it happens. I too would have been fine with my pledge in May. You have given us so much. Just thinking of the incredible amount of intellectual process you undertake gives me the brain pain. I'm genuinely grateful for TWI. Thank you.
Yeah this is completely reasonable given your output lately. Even for you it's a lot, and you're already sort of my gold standard for authors who write more words than I can understand how they manage it
Take all the time you need and then some!
Should have done a poll, pretty sure most of us would have been happy to carry on.
Should take a few extra weeks after each book release, gives everyone time to read/listen to the new release.
Please enjoy your break! You have gone above and beyond what most authors (published or online) do. If you need a break, then take one because you more than deserve it!
Is there a tip option on here? I want to pay my dues for the month you're taking off.
just go up to a higher tier in these last few days of april then go back ez
As everyone else has said, I do not mind paying while you go on your break. While the words you put in are countable, the hours we spend enjoying Innworld are countless. Rest well and don’t write an entire novel on your break.
When I started supporting you it was because with The Wandering Inn you give me more to read than an entire novel I would buy in the store. I would gladly support you through this month off, because you don't just give me an entire book to read each month, but because you deserve it for all the work you do. Please enjoy your vacation, rest a little and dont work too much on side projects.
Take my money pls. Enjoy the break, appreciate all your work!
Enjoy your break Pirate. Though I have to ask if there's any more info on when the book is coming out. Want to make sure I don't miss ordering a copy. Or two.
You’ve written the longest piece of fiction ever. At least I’m not aware of anything that comes close. Most authors take years between books (looking at you Patrick Rothfus). What you have accomplished is incredible you could take a year sabbatical continue to collect from Patreon and it would still be a bargain.
I would like to support your break! Are there any ways other than getting the audiobooks?
You are amazing. Charge us for May and have an awesome break!
Agree with the comments, happy for the heads up but happy to keep paying. It is a great story/IES and happy to see it done right
Think a lot of us agree its been a real pleasure reading and honestly wouldn't mind in the least to have a no content release month while still paying. I think myself personally read for 5~ months to catch up into volume 8 from start so I can certainly say you've given me a hell of a lot of reading time that I couldn't argue paying for a long while :) have a good vacation after Tuesday all the same.
Pirate, if you asked for donations so you could go on vacation I would've given you whatever I had on hand. You've written so much for us, I've probably spent more hours reading your work more than any other writer. Enjoy your well deserved break!
Thanks for the break, but entirely unnecessary. I read wandering inn for 2 months free before I subbed, so I owe you at least a month! Take your time and rest up, legitimately my favorite days of the week when updates do come <3
Thanks for all the hard work!
Wholesome 😋
I wish you had a keep paying option for may . ( Or you could put up a go fund me pirate aba vacation so we can all throw money at you)Because I don't know about everyone else but I believe you deserve a paid vacation and had planned to pay for may.
Take all the time you need! We'll still be here when you are ready.
congrats on finishing volume 8! a well-deserved break 🧡
How will we give you money :(
No worries PirateAba, you're one of the most prolific authors I've ever financially supported and I'm happy to keep doing so!
It looks like we all have the same feelings. Thanks for the payment break, but the most important thing is for you to have a very well deserved, relaxing holiday. Volume 8 has been your longest so far, so you need that break. And we, your fans, believe it too.
Weren't you gonna rework volume one after your break. Am I crazy did I imagine that
Not sure if the person was joking with me. But the other day someone replied that pirate already finished rewriting it. So I have no idea LOL
Dear pirate, please take as much rest and as much as my money as you want.
I, for one, vote that Pirate should take TWO months off. all in favor?
You know after two weeks they're gonna start writing a million word novel about some side character.
Shut up and take My money
I second that.
Take all the rest you need on your break! Honestly, I wouldn't mind still supporting you in May either, but thank you for your consideration~
Pirate, you're awesome. Enjoy the much needed break.
Wooooo. Congratulations pirate! :)
Thank you for your considerate actions Pirate. Excitedly waiting for the big reveal of the final chapter of Volume 8!
YES! I was hoping you'd take a long break! I know you say you feel bad but please please please take this time for yourself!
take a well deserved break!