I'm hoping this will be a chance to write the chapter another day, and for it to be stronger than the first. But writing-energy has been thin lately, and I spent enough time on this to not want to start over. Although I will. 
Thank you to everyone who has continued to view my work, my page, and my stories. I cannot properly express how lovely it feels to log on after a long break and see that old work from years ago is still being appreciated! That means a great deal to me.
After the death of my grandmother in May, who I lived with, life has been strange and sad in many ways. It has also been beautiful, as is life's nature. Keeping the balance is the important thing when you're dealing with life, but especially when you're dealing with grief and mourning.
Perhaps because of grieving, I have once again turned to Harry Potter for endless inspiration and amusement. It is a world that takes me away from my own, and sometimes we all need a little escape. Not that I ever really left HP, but I am more obsessed than usual - a side-effect of autumn, sadness, and joy. 
So, expect new art and photography from me YES - but also a ton of new HP chapters to already existing stories: FOREVER AND ALWAYS, A SETTLING OF SCORES, and my little Hermione story, which might grow into more than 3 parts. As for my original story, UNEXPECTED GRACE, there will be more of that as well, but currently I am doing major overhaul on Lucie's story and posting it mainly on a blog, which I will link you to at a later date.
Some of my art was recently on display in Detroit, in two separate exhibits; both paintings were from my anatomical studies which pleased me very much! I'm hoping that fall brings some more exhibitions my way.
I am currently busy with school and home life, but ideas are running wild! I am also excited to start working on some commissions, including one for 
's story COMFORT.
's story COMFORT. So, there we are!
Oh! Oh oh oh! To whoever the wonderful, generous benefactor is who continues to mysteriously and anonymously renew my subscription, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Having a subscription is a really wonderful thing on DA; I love to use it and really appreciate having it. 
Stella
(LILY)
Her brief but relentless battle with cancer, and the subsequent grief of her loss, has kept my family caught up in a whirlwind of emotions.