I think the 16th century Japan is very good to you and for you. Your muse has led you into a superb place to create.
We are grateful for the lovely work you post. I do know how it is to feel empty with nothing to post.
Thank you, for the most kind words regarding The Lair, it means so much to we poets living here.
We have our moments of crazy in here, it works well with the long times of silence. ;0)
I have not ventured into the land of long fiction writing, I am wondering if I should. Sometimes, I think I cut my work off, too early, too abrupt, that there is more in there -somehow I will not allow myself to go there. Maybe a test for me to overcome. We shall see.
ps the Ballade is already in the Anthology, may I post The Foxes?
Sure, post away.
I’ve spent a lot of this year gaining confidence about writing prose...the fan fiction has been a good place to stretch my wings and build confidence, and taught me something about working on extended projects. It’s been a great learning experience, and now I hang out with a bunch of people who write regularly, so it’s comfy to think more like a person who writes, who understands how it can drive you crazy.