The Reading

[K.C. Knouse]

What a note! He put it on the line. A satisfying ending, Mark. The format is fine as long as the installments are short, but you're good at short.

[Mark Starlin]

Thanks, K.C. Short is my usual thing. I don't think many people would want a daily 5000-word serial. 🤣

I don't plan on doing it much, but this one seemed like a good candidate.

[Richard Ritenbaugh]

I enjoyed this, Mark! The definition of short and sweet!

[Mark Starlin]

Thank you, Richard. I don’t mind a little sweetness from time to time.

[Lana Yakimchuk]

How sweet

[Mark Starlin]

Thank you, Lana! 🤓

[Sharron Bassano]

Awww, a perfect ending. I loved the idea of a story within a story. I am a sucker for happily-ever-after. ( Not to the Hallmark degree ( euw!) , but I do love a solid, anticipated kiss.) Beautiful, Mark!

[Mark Starlin]

Thank you, Sharron. I love a happy ending, also. As always, I appreciate you reading and commenting. 🤓

[Sharron Bassano]

👍🏻

[Kim Smyth]

I liked it personally. I've even written my own a while back, but it needs to be revised. Anyway, great job, 8 lived the story!

[Mark Starlin]

Thank, Kim. I think the daily serial format gives readers something to look forward to. And I get to enjoy comments longer. 🤣🤓

[Sharron Bassano]

Yes, and we ALL have time to read a page. Five pages at once is harder to commit to. I hate to say it, but the long stories end up on the back burner for a while.

[Mark Starlin]

I think that is the way of things for many people. With this format, you don't have to wait long for the next part. Or you can wait until the end and "binge-read" it.

[Sharron Bassano]

A perfect balance - for ME, anyway.

[Mark Starlin]

Great. I would rather please regular readers than critics.

[3musesmerge]

Yay!!!!!!

So good.

Thank you Mark.

[Mark Starlin]

Thank you, 3. I appreciate it. 🤓

[Jack Herlocker]

💚💚💚

[Mark Starlin]

Thanks, Jack. 🤓