I'm sorry for taking so long to finish this latest episode, but it's been nothing but tricky trying to decide how the rest of this particular tale will pan out. Things are rapidly approaching a climax, and both the just-released Episode Four and the upcoming Episode Five act as the lead in to the second half.
Without a doubt, the introduction of Rachel posed the greatest challenge to me yet. She was always in my idea for Farflung Wanderer, but trying to introduce her into the story itself is not easy. Ultimately, I want her to be a supplement to John's character, not a perfect foil or opposite, but enough so that she's her own person, such as being far more active in events where John would prefer staying back, and useful to the story without losing the qualities she shares with John, such as a cynical sense of humor.
I rely on you, the reader, and your feedback to guide me on, as always.
In the meantime, there's lost ground to be made up. With any luck, I can return to a more regular publishing schedule, but we will have to see what life has in store for me.
Have a good one,
O'Dette
