May arrived with the finality of endings and the uncertainty of beginnings. Marcus spent the first two weeks completing his last assignments, attending final critiques, and preparing for the graduation ceremony that would mark the official end of his formal education. Six years of college—four undergraduate, two graduate—culminating in a degree and the question: now what?
His apartment was scattered with boxes, some packed and labeled, others still empty and waiting. He was moving out at the end of the month, though he hadn't decided where he was moving to. His parents wanted him to come home to California, to live with them while he applied for art therapy programs. David had suggested moving to the Bay Area, where tech money meant potential art buyers and Marcus could crash in his guest room while getting established. Elena had quietly mentioned that she was staying in Chicago for medical school, if Marcus wanted company in the city he'd grown to love.
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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