A third delay (2 Weeks)

So-so. Not going to guarantee anything, but I'm hoping it will be ready on time.

Domagoj Kurmaic

How goes production of the newest chapter? And yep, no anger here. The end taking a while is expected.

Nepene

Hey dude, wondered about the delay, found out you had a Patreon, and saw this post. No, people aren't angry with you. MoL is about 3k pages long. You spent 8 years on it. It's one of the best books I've ever read, and you should definitively take the time to edit it someday and turn it into a real book, because damn, it's good. The last chapters are the most crucial part of the whole thing, and even if you've planned everything from the beginning to the end, the story likely evolved overtime, at least a little bit. So even if it takes you months to finish it, I don't think anyone would care -- as long as it's an ending YOU, the author, feel satisfied with. Keep up the good work on this fantastic story.

Zeal Iskander

I trust you enough not to worry about estimated time of completion or the quality of your work. What you've already done with this story was more than I could ever hope for. Excuse me for barging in into this comment section, I just think it needs to be said and repeated enough times, until you, Mr. Kurmaic, trust us as much, as we trust you. Stay awesome!

As much, as delays may hurt your bottom line, or potentially disappoint some small (non-existent) minority of fans, or lead to writer's block there is also real possibility of burnout, which is a more frequent cause of writer's block. You stressing yourself, despite what people say doesn't help you. Your fans trust you, they are ready to wait to see the labour of work, more than 100 chapters long to come to fruition. Your story is important and needs all time, that it needs. No less no more. And you, need your time as well. Whether it is to work, to rest, to research or to daydream. You *need* this time. You deserve this time. Take it and don't worry about it.

Your perfectionism and continuous misunderstanding of deadlines is as endearing, as it is infuriating. ;) I am sorry for not being a patron, as a true fan of your work should've been, but still, as I understand the mechanics of this Patreon, you are paid per chapter, nor monthly. The only person, that is getting significiantly influenced by your delays is you, because it means more time before you get paid. Now, your book, your story is a luxury. I'd say it is very important and beautiful work of art, but that's no bread and people aren't starving without it. Therefore, the only person the most impacted by your speed of writing is yourself. While I get self-criticism, I would also ask you to be fair to yourself.

No worries, Domagoj. Taking extra time with the last chapters is a good move. Good luck these two weeks and again, thanks for keeping the lines of communication open. (:

JDG

Domagoj: *is constantly hard on himself for not making deadlines* Everyone: you're doing amazing!! It doesn't matter how long it takes!! We love u!! ❤❤❤

Said nobody ever about a great author: "They sure could meet a deadline".

Funny, but it seems to me that you need to read this more than MoL readers - http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2009/05/entitlement-issues.html (Of course, yours and GRRM's situation aren't exactly the same, but still...)

Oren Milman

Take your time and be happy with what you write. It's been a great series so far and you'd have to try pretty hard to flub it up now. Do your best and we will love it.

Seadrake

Not angry at the slightest. So long as you're satisfied with the chapter when you put it up, I know it'll be another fantastic chapter to read. Take your time and realize your dream!

Not angry at all. You are very good about keeping us informed, and the story is outstanding. Just let us know what is happening, and everything will be good.

Dennis Watson

Take the time you need, we are not angry at you ! I'm starting be ashamed to be a patreon by-chapter and not by-month. :p

Time after time I have found great series that flubbed the ending. Take all the time you need to make sure you are happy with it. I'd rather wait a year for a great ending than a week for a mediocre one.

Brent

Please go at your own pace and don't mind delays. I wouldn't be happy if you forced yourself to write something you're not fully satisfied with just to meet arbitrary deadlines. Releases are one-time things, but what you've written will stay for years to come

Adrien Matricon

You are clearly communicating what's up and that you are on it. As far as I'm concerned you can't call that a failure.

Simon

"Repeated failures" - you mean, repeated delivery of awesome chapters? Please take all the time you need!

This is the home strech take your time. The end of a story is one of the hardest and most important things to write. Just keep at it! :)

Kanashimu

I’ve waited longer for worse fics. I have faith that you’re working on it, so I don’t mind it too much.

Armo