Also I Met The Best Friend I've Ever Had Through The Comments Of My Fics And I'm In My Mid-30s So That's No Small Thing - Tumblr Posts

Sometimes when I'm struggling with my mental health, or real life is sapping my already-limited energy more than usual, I will drop the ball and not reply to comments for a while. But please know that they mean no less to me during those times. I will still read them the moment they appear in my inbox. I will read and re-read and smile and cry and screenshot to show my best friend so they can be happy for me too. In fact, during those times, comments mean even more.

Those who don't comment on fics you like, you've got no idea the joy you could be supplying to someone. Consider that just because it took you 15-30 minutes to read doesn't mean that's how long it took the author to write. I'm seven months in on my current fic. Having that effort validated? And all it would take is a few words? As little as a thanks? Please, just a minute more of your time.

We're not big business. We're not mass producers. We're sitting at our computers or on our phones watching the hit counter go up in single figures. Your acknowledgement is oxygen. Your engagement is everything.

The sharing of fanfiction was a two-way street once. It's got quiet on the readers' side of the road lately. We miss you.

people who let me wake up to this get a special place in heaven. firefly_fox how does it feel to hold my life in ur hands....