December arrived with the kind of cold that made Chicago feel like a different planet, the wind off the lake turning the walk to campus into an endurance test. Marcus had been avoiding the university since his discharge, conducting his life within the safe radius of his apartment, therapy appointments, and the occasional coffee shop. But Professor Hartley had finally insisted on a meeting to discuss his incomplete coursework, and there was no way to postpone it further.
The art building looked the same as always—red brick covered in a thin layer of early snow, windows glowing warm against the gray afternoon. But as Marcus climbed the familiar steps, his hands trembled in his pockets, and it had nothing to do with the cold.
My goal behind receiving fan support is not just financial — though of course that helps me continue writing without as much worry about practical limitations — but also emotional and creative. Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely pursuit, and fan support, whether it comes in the form of kind words, sharing my work, or even monetary contributions, tells me that what I create resonates with people. That support allows me to grow, to take risks in my writing, and to give more back to the community that believes in me. In simple terms: fan support keeps the cycle alive. I give my stories and my heart through words, and the encouragement I receive in return becomes the fuel that helps me keep going. Ultimately, my goal is not just to ‘receive,’ but to build a relationship. I want readers to feel that they are part of the journey — that when they support me, they aren’t just helping me write another chapter, they’re shaping the existence of the story itself.
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