>>21148
As an audience, we're privileged that you share your thoughts about writing, with us. I would imagine that while the feedback is rewarding, writing stories with this level of visceral intensity, must be quite mentally and emotionally draining. I can undertand why you might take weeks or even months between "episodes", even if one didn't take into account the fact that you have earning a living, and an everyday life, to attend to.

I don't think your style of writing could ever become formulaic, and I think the concept of Emily's facility and Lena's predilictions is vastly imaginative, and could support an entire series of stories, each one filling in a few intriguing details, and raising tantalising new questions. The character, already incredibly vivid, get an opportunity to grow and take on real pesonalities.

To that extent, it would be a crying shame to foreclose on the possibility of building the series over time, even if you can't be sure at the moment whether that creative effort could ever fits into your life.

Might I diffidently suggest that you continue to enjoy writing any sequels you feel inspired to, whenever it gives you pleasure to do so? Thus keeping your options open, and your readers' hopes alive.

I know I have been vocal about wanting you to write more, but I hope that doesn't feel like pressure, because I do understand that this kind of writing can never be a chore. I genuinely mean my shouts of "encore" to be a cheer of appreciation, rather than a demand that you produce more!

Other options might also occur to you, usch as collaborating with another author of like mind, or just a muse. They could take on any part of the task that helps you, whether it's suggesting / fleshing out a storyline, giving feedback midway through development, or just editing / proofing. There are a number of ways to skin a cat or hang a girl! :)