Barbara Kennedy

Happy Saturday, guys.
          
          So, normally, I post a chapter from Pythia Fall today. You know the drill. But I'm not gonna do that this week. And for the indefinite future, I won't be. I'm not posting this to open a forum about it, but I'm sure most of you are at least vaguely aware that something has been up with me for the last few months. And for reasons I'm not going to get into, it's finally just come to a head.
          
          I technically had enough chapters backlogged to last up until May. I was going to do this when I ran out, but today, I don't even have the energy to put on the facade and be all, "Hey! Read my book!" Because honestly, I don't care at this point. I work so hard on the chapters and I poured a lot of energy into the six I have left. But I just... I don't have it in me, guys.
          
          Life has just kicked me, repeatedly, in the teeth, for months. And I've had it. I need to step back from things and focus on me. So I'm not going to be posting anymore. And to be honest, I haven't written a single thing in almost a month. I've tried, but I don't want to have to force myself. I love writing and I don't want it to become something I dread.
          
          While I'm not posting chapters, there's no telling whether I might randomly pick back up writing next week or next month. If I do, I probably won't jump back to this unless I feel really ready. Because I don't like jerking you guys around or wasting your time by asking you to read only to halt like this. 
          
          But, more to the point, I wanted to take this week and thank you guys. For your comments. For sticking with me. For reading. For the few of you who have messaged me to gush about the week's chapter. The out pouring of support I've gotten in this effort has been massive and more than I expected. And it means everything to me.
          
          I love all of you. I appreciate all of you. Thanks for coming along with me. Til next time.

Did you guys know that in Ireland, there's a tradition that says a girl can propose to her man on Leap Day? They even made a movie about it. I definitely spent my Leap Day watching it - cute as hell, if a bit cheesy. 
          
          Pythia Fall is nearly up to 200 readers! We're up to 30 votes, which is more than I really expected. So grateful to anyone who's read or even glanced at this story! I work really hard at it and spend a lot of time trying to make it as great as it can be. Love you guys! 
          
          Quick reminder! I go on vacation on April 8th! I won't be back until the night of the 23rd! That's nearly a sixteen day absence! But don't you worry - I'm cooking up a couple of shorts to keep you guys occupied while I'm gone! Thanks to anyone who's read this far! Hopefully, you're still with me. 
          
          With love,
          Rivia

We're a little over halfway until my vacation break! Has everyone read Chapter 8? Do you think Yen is right about Greyson - or is Indy? Lemme know! Only seven weeks left!

GUYS! A friend of mine here on Wattpad (Thanks, @WhoTheFuckIsAbby for the screenshot!) recently brought it to my attention that my book popped up in the Undiscovered Stories section! I cried! That's so huge! I just wanted to post a quick thank you to everyone who reads every week - because you're the ones that made it happen. 
          
          Even if you only catch up every couple weeks or if you tune in every Saturday (or Sunday for you, @brycetag  ) for the next installment, I appreciate you. Every vote, every comment, every casual perusal - they all make a difference. Thank you so much. We're only about to be five chapters in and this has already gone so much further than I thought.
          
          While I have you - I wanted to give you a little update going forward! In ten weeks, my boyfriend and I are going to celebrate four years by going on a cruise! That means April 4th will be the last chapter posted before I disappear for two weeks! In case you're wondering, Chapter Fifteen will be the last one before I leave - and I'm planning a fun twist for you guys! 
          
          April 11th and April 18th will more than likely not have updates, but keep your eye out! I might just surprise you. Thanks for reading and once again - I love you guys. <3
          
          Chapter Five drops in 23 hours! Stay tuned!

*insert gif of Kuzco*
          Boom! Back, baby! I revamped things a little so the chapters are different, but now that the holidays are over, I'll be posting again on Saturdays. Feel free to comment and message me if you have feedback. <3
          Thanks for reading.

I figure this probably isn't a big deal, since I'm only two chapters in, but I wanted to take a second and just put this out there:
          
          I'm gonna be taking a hiatus from things for a little while. I've been feeling really stressed out and overwhelmed and I think I just need to pull back wherever I can for right now. And since I'm not very far into this, I think I'll relaunch in a few weeks after I've had time to decompress. 
          
          I really appreciate all fifty people who read my story, even for a minute. And I hope when I come back to this, when I'm feeling a little stronger, I hope maybe you'll think about reading it again.

Happy Thanksgiving! Er, well, happy belated thanksgiving? I work the overnight as a night auditor in a hotel - so I slept all day! My family had our Thanksgiving on Tuesday! I ate a crap-ton of potatoes and I am not sorry. How was yours?
          
          Because of the holiday, I'm not posting a chapter this week, but I really hope you check out the first two chapters of Pythia! Chapter 3 will be available on December 6th! So, hopefully, you're still with me. I appreciate everyone who even glances at my story. Writers put their entire soul into their books and for you to take the time out of your day to peek at Pythia is so huge. 
          
          I hope the rest of your week goes great! Thanks for reading!