Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

jmg1954,

It seems that you hung in here for a long time with much success...
developed lots of friends and fans with respect for you and your
writing. Since I almost exclusively review poetry, I have not read
much of your work.

I totally respect your decision to leave for now. I believe sometimes
the apparent dry well is to get our attention to change directions.
Time is valuable and I bet you have many stories already written
that are crying out for publication...(if not already published)

I like your reference to Shark Tank...Of course you know that many
of those that are rejected there move on to success with other investors.
You are using the voice of the one in power here though...The one with
the dough and the final say...and so you know what you are doing.

Thank you for your generous payout. This gift is worth lots of your time
in reviewing. I see other writers have already mentioned the fact that you
can give pumps away to writers of your choice. This is a nice option
because many can reap from your generosity.

You have a typo here:

"and *if course the answer is no"

Lord knows you don't want to go out with a typo:)
Take care and enjoy your life...I'm looking forward
to purchasing one of your children's books in the
future.

Linda

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Wow! How nice of you, John. Sorry to see you go, but I'm glad for the bonus. Six years is a long time. I hope what you do next will be fun and fulfilling. Best of luck. :)

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

I'm sorry to hear you are leaving JM - yet I can understand that
if the desire/well/time available has dried up, a sabbatical is in
order. I hope to see you back here in the future :-)


Also, although Tom said you could not gift your member bucks
flat out to other members. . .I just thought I'd mention
You CAN gift your bucks by way of promo pumps used to
promote other writer's posts :-)

I suspect many of your friends would appreciate the gesture :-)

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

Comment from damommy

Exceptional

Even though we've just met, I'm sorry to see you go. I wish I had known you earlier.

Thank you for your generosity. You are a kind man.

Good luck to you in whatever you've chosen to do now. 8-)

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

Comment from Annette Gulliver

Excellent

It is such a shame that you have decided to leave FanStory after such a long time. But I suppose, if your heart isn't in it anymore, there's no point in carrying on.
You are a very generous person to pay so much for your reviews. I'm sure every one of us who reads this will appreciate it.
Good luck in whatever you choose to do in the future.
Annette

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

Comment from Clarekr

Excellent

Thank you and good luck in whatever you decide to do going forward. When things cease to be fun it is often best to shut it off or at least take a break from it.

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

Comment from boxergirl

Excellent

I will miss you John....I understand your feelings,,,I think I am close to that same conclusion...take care and God bless you!!

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

Comment from Dr. Nad

Excellent

Thanks for the time you have spent with us and your contributions that have made us all better. Thanks for being here! May God bless you in all you choose to do.

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

Comment from candyfink

Exceptional

I came to fanstory last month. I'm hoping to finish my book and have it published. Meanwhile, I'm having fun writing poetry and short articles. Take care.

 Comment Written 15-May-2016

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

You are so very generous and I wish that you could reconsider and stay or at least come back in the future. I do appreciate the generosity.

 Comment Written 15-May-2016