Updates and Future Developments
So! I was plotting out stories the other day and I suddenly came to a terrifying, world-shattering realization: the end to Vigor Mortis has really snuck up on me. Like, really, really snuck up on me.
Vigor Mortis will be ending in the next few months. There are like, single-digit chapters left in the story. And then that'll be it.
Forever, possible sequel notwithstanding.
...
Yeah.
Vigor Mortis is the story that let me be a professional author in the first place. It is near and dear to my heart in a lot of ways, and the idea that there could be as few as three chapters left in the story, depending on how big I make them, is... well, really terrifying!
On top of that, I haven't fully decided what story I'll be writing after Vigor Mortis ends. A sane author would probably take a break or something, but I'm not all that sane on my best day and I feel like I'd get really uncomfortable and distressed without work to do in the Vigor Mortis timeslot. So that's another thing that has been stressing me out!
Anyway, all this is another roundabout way to say "sorry for the delays!" The end of the story is unfortunately going to see more of those than usual (and I know I have been awful about delays for Vigor Mortis lately in general, I'm so sorry). I will do what I can, and I promise you I'm beating myself up every day trying to get these chapters for you, but... I can't rush this. I can't. It's the end.
I really hope you all enjoy it. Thank you so, so much for sticking with me this far. I hope you'll stick with me for whatever comes after, too.
Comments (16)
Maybe you could continue Mind Reading Isn't Cheating, or do a rewrite.
Figure out a sustainable process and pace. I'm selfish, I don't want to see you burn out and stop providing me new content.
I’m sure whatever you come up with will be great! You seem to have a real knack for it. I wouldn’t mind an MC like lady Vesuvius or Helen, because their thought processes are always fascinating in their side chapters
I recommend funneling any extra time you get into Bioshifter, I am a huge fan of that one!
i mean, if you want to write more pokemon fanfiction, I wont say no
I am as shocked as you, to find out that there are single digits of chapters left for VM. I adore this story. For the timeslots thing: consider finding a new story for that timeslots as a job filling that timeslots? Hm, ok, that doesn't work for the Patreon money. I've that timeslot in two, one for new story research and one for possible HMGGH sequel/Sidestory. Or VM epilogue chapter Fron some fitting pov's. If anybody survives the last chapter... End of VM kinda makes me anxious...
You could do a few shorter stories and/or quest type stuff to fill the slot for a little bit once Vigor is done. Just a idea. Take the time you need, which is to say if you are spending time working on vigor mortis everything is good. Even if you aren't writing as much in that time. Love your work :)
Take your time on vigor mortis. A good ending is better than a rushed one. You got this!
I recently subscribed for Bioshifter; I haven't read Vigor Mortis. I'm glad to see though that you're not an author who will keep a popular story going hundreds of chapters longer than it can support, running it into the ground.
I haven't read Vigor mortis yet. But after reading Hive Minds Give Good Hugs and bioshifter, i want to check it out. Since you say the end is i sight, im prob gonna wait till then. And then binge the whole series. Like bioshifter(and hive minds), which i finished in a week. Good luck to you!
Don't Binge it read it in till it hurts then take breaks to cry its the only way to enjoy it love vigormortis but it was some spots that just rip at the soul 10/10 have recommended it to ppl IRL on several occasions
Take your time, it's ok. More often than not, authors don't land the ending because they rush it too much or didn't plan it well. You make good work, and doing it the best you can is enough for us :)
Yep, we're with you
Very scary but super excited! Your work is very inspiring and I cannot wait to see what you do next! I may be new to your community but you do an awesome job keeping us all engaged!
I know we say this a lot, but I wanna say it anyway, take all the time you need. I have loved Vigor Mortis since chapter 1, and though it has been a roller coaster of an emotional ride I have loved it. Please take care to make it the best it could be and don't forget to take care of yourself!
This, your stories have always been a treat and I for one certainly look forward to seeing what you put to pages next. Take your time by all means dont feel like you should rush, be it the ending of VM or into launching a new story right off. It will be worth the wait.