Reflections on Publication!

This is the third time my novel is being launched. Since December 2014, when I signed my first contract for "Worlds of Fantasy," I've been striving toward my writing dream for a whole year now.

I've never written a launch note before—and honestly, I have no idea how to do it! I worry that whatever I write will sound laughable. Still, here I am, trying my best.

I'm deeply grateful for everyone’s support with this book. I know there are many flaws—there’s no denying it. The truth is, this story was born out of stubbornness. I started writing it on a whim, without any outline, resulting in a tangled mess. Even after spending over half a month reworking the plot, I still wasn't satisfied. On top of that, I’ve been writing while recovering from illness, so the writing is even more of a mess.

I want to thank Qidian for giving me this platform, my editors for their support, and all of you readers who have stood by me. I'm aware of the story’s issues and I’m working to fix them, but my writing skills are limited and I may not be able to meet all your expectations. I hope you can forgive me for that.

I was completely unprepared for this launch. Loyal readers know that just a few days ago, I went to the provincial city for a follow-up medical exam. My medication wasn’t working as well as hoped, and the doctor wanted me to stay for observation. The very next day, a good friend called to tell me my novel had been featured on the homepage. I checked with others and realized it meant the book was going to be launched. I panicked.

A launch? I thought that wouldn’t happen until I’d written at least three hundred thousand words—yet here I am with just over two hundred thousand. I was still in the provincial city, with no backup chapters at all. That night in the hospital, I agonized over whether to abandon the launch altogether, since I couldn’t get back in time. In the end, after much pleading with the doctor, I was finally allowed to return home.

Of course, I know my health can't withstand too much stress, so I’ll do my best after the launch, within my limits.

For the first ten days after the launch, I’ll try to push myself to do a “habitual burst”—ten thousand words a day. After that, I’ll focus on maintaining a steady pace. This way, I won’t harm my health, and I’ll hopefully earn enough to cover my medical bills.

Honestly, writing this note feels like rambling nonsense—just as I do in my chapters. Forgive me for going on too long.

In short, thank you all for your support. The book is being launched, so please continue to support it—just subscribing would mean a lot. As for monthly votes, I don’t expect those; that’s not something within my reach. Any clicks and recommendations you can spare would be greatly appreciated!