Three dollars and some change

That has nothing to do with the quality of the writing. Harry and Anita are going through some changes and with change comes uncertainty. The fact that we are discussing Harry, Anita, Nathanial, Jason, Ron, etc, etc, like they are real people says something about the power of both the cannon authors and Mhalachai's (your) work.

I am aware I put a bit too much thought into the characters, but I think any writer is slightly detached from reality :) Anyway, they're all well-rounded multi-dimensional characters with issues, which makes it easier to understand motivation and all that.

The fluffy bit... heck, I needed that too. If I had to write angst for another chapter, I might have imploded. The level of angst is actually why I can't write much Switchback these days. It's too much, all the time. Depresses me like no tomorrow.

Heck, take a look at the number or responses you get after you post a chapter..... HELLO.... rabid fan-base here!

I always wanted to give people rabies.

if you are feeling any doubt about your work, please stop it!

Not sure I can do that, and here's why -- I think any artist who's getting constant feedback should always be questioning how their work is being received. There's the fine line of "I'm doing this my way" and "I should do what people want me to". I am aware that I'm still growing as a writer, and if someone wants to take issue with how I'm writing, power to 'em. The day I decide that I don't need to listen to anyone as I am *perfect*, I invite someone to slap me.