What is Zepp?
Seems like you might be falling into some old patterns of expectation here. If you're not posting this novel for yourself, I'd encourage you not to post it. If others' positive feedback and responses is the driving force behind it, you may end up disappointed. Make your art something you value intrinsically.
But yeah... sure is nice to get comments also. :)
I always try not to, believe me. I get a bit discouraged with the lack of feedback, but ultimately I continue because I'm doing this to help my nephew. Zepp (or Zeppelin) is my nephew's name. He's the protagonist and inspiration of the story. Jed + Led = Ledd, because of Led... Zeppelin (get it? lol) All earnings I get here immediately go straight to help with his treatment. You can find more info here and here.
So yeah, the small disappointment I feel are just some things I shake off. I'm keeping the big picture in mind, and at the end of the day, that makes me feel a sense of accomplishment that no amount of votes could give :D Thanks for the reminder though, Luke. I appreciate it.
Ah shoot, I'm sorry Jed! I do remember reading the intro about Zepp and it totally slipped my mind as I was reading this chapter. I was really inspired by that when I read it, but time has passed and it slipped my mind tonight. I actually googled "zepp" and came up with this which was clearly not what you meant. :) I should have paused for a second and thought a bit more.
Haha! It's perfectly alright, Luke :D The slogan of that website you linked to is awesome. I guess that's the downside of posting weekly huh.. I did it so that I have a chance to get the curie vote both for this and Silver Lining, to give them the best chance at earning, but I guess disqualification from being nominated defeats the purpose haha Times like these I really wish I had more reach.