56 It only takes a few (1/2)
Moira was furious. Someone, more accurately, many people dared to bring harm to her brother. She glanced at the myriad of websites out there taking copies of Jericho for their own sites. ”It seems these people have no idea how hard it is to live as an author.”
”It seems we must accelerate your original plan, Eranoth,” Jericho sighed.
Eranoth scrunched his brows in anxiety. ”But everyone will hate that. I guess I was too hopeful. I hoped that people would be honest. I hoped that things could go better. I wanted to see everyone including myself find enjoyment and happiness. It really does only take a few problematic humans to ruin everything.”
Jericho nodded. ”True, but what is more important? Writing until you are a shriveled husk and have to stop writing because you couldn't afford your electricity or internet bills, or making everyone upset right now so that you can write, and write properly moving forward, so you can afford these things. We all know that because of your horrible reactions to other people's colognes, perfumes, scented items, vape, smoke and other things, that you can't hold a normal job. Your health has already limited your options.”
Moira nodded. ”Right! You are writing to get published officially because it is one of your only hopes left. With all these people out there wanting to make you work your butt off for nothing, you are better off moving forward with your plan now rather than later. The most important thing is that the people who truly care about your work will gladly follow. Don't lump them into the 'they' that you fear. The 'they' is the minority of them, even if they are loud.”
Eranoth sighed in defeat as he slumped onto Jericho's piano bench. ”Logically I get it. Emotionally this is something I don't want to do. I really like interacting with these really fun people. I know they like my story as well. Alexandra's and ExtraWhiteRice's funny comments, TJinx's and Le_Berino's constant support, YoungJustice's 'defend the author' and everyone else's fun interactions and support.”
Moira flicked the author's forehead. ”It's not like you are dropping the story. The fans that care, will follow you. They will enjoy all the extra hard work you have put in to improving things. Think about it, all they really want is for our story to continue. You are still doing that. In fact, you are doing even more than just continuing the story.”
Jericho nodded. ”She's right, and on top of that you are being extremely kind and informing them of the choice you have made after days of self debate. You aren't reacting to the situation, you are acting in your best interest and their best interest. Besides, this plan has been there for a long time, you are just hastening it.”
Jericho smiled. ”When do things ever go according to plan? Besides, if you keep speaking Eranothian, you will keep confusing people.”
A knock was heard at the door.
”They are here.” Moira opened it. ”Everyone, You're here! Come in, come in! Eranoth's got some really exciting news that will make you happy!”
Eranoth shook his head in disbelief, ”I really don't think my choice will make people happy,” he muttered to himself.
A horde of over 500 people crowded into the living room killing off any breathing room. ”What is this news you have to tell us?”
Eranoth clenched his fist as he struggled to find the words. ”I'm leaving the internet writing scene.”
The group was in uproar and some people left before hearing the rest of what the author was trying to say.
”I mentioned before that I am going the publishing route. As I have been editing volume 1, I realized that my voice, especially when I can get it edited, doesn't really match the air of internet writing. So, coming up, you will see a significantly improved version of my work in physical book and e-book format. When I can get things out, the first place you will be able to find it at is \u003cB\u003ebarnesandnoble.com\u003c/B\u003e.”
”Bah, paperback versions,” a random person said as they walked out the door.
Eranoth took a deep breath. ”I was offered the webnovel contract, but found that the conditions for them to pay me anything were too harsh for me. For the sake of my work, I could not accept their conditions and feel happy about it.”
Moira smiled. ”Jericho and I are glad you chose to reject it for our sake and the sake of the royal bardians, but if you keep sacrificing like this, eventually you won't have the capability to continue.”