The university emptied out for winter break like water draining from a bathtub, students fleeing Chicago's brutal cold for warmer climates and family homes. Marcus stayed, preferring the solitude of the near-empty campus to the well-meaning surveillance he'd face if he returned to California. His parents had been disappointed but understanding, and David had extracted a promise that Marcus would check in daily.
The city transformed in the absence of students. The coffee shops were quieter, the sidewalks less crowded, the whole tempo of life slowing to something more manageable. Marcus found himself enjoying the stillness, the way he could walk to his favorite café without navigating crowds, could sit in the library for hours without interruption.
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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