Haahaa, totally understand ‘Life’, especially when it decides to throw some road bumps, adds a couple of curves balls and tops it off with a tsunami (I’m sure just because it thinks it’s funny!). So no pressure from me, just like the reassurance that your hoping to return to them. I’m impressed that authors such as yourselves find time in life to write stories unpaid. That’s a lot of commitment and sacrifice on your part for a hobby, so I’m DEFINITELY not one to pressure for regular updates. Even as a hobby, it’s a extremely time consuming one that also needs your mind and creativity fully firing with inspiration and motivation. It’s not like a hobby such as football where you find a small amount of time, grab a ball and kick it about (I know there is a little more to it but just a companion). You have so much preparation, planning, it’s done in stints, your mind needs to be focused to make the continuity flow from previous chapters, you need the creative talent and imagination to not only dream up the story but then translate it into words with great detail, plus writing and grammatical skills too. Then there is the commitment you’ve made to share those stories online (scary stuff) that must cause additional pressure and anxiety along with occasional unpleasant readers. Bravo for your confidence and making time in life just to share your gift!
I’m so glad you’re wanting to finish your stories and hope that it brings you enjoyment and a creative outlet to escape life for a bit. But always put yourself and important life matters as number one to keep that awesomely creative mind of yours in beast mental health so creative juices flow. All the best!