Hey Connie, As one of your beta-readers for both The Charity and The Troubles, I have seen first-hand what grit, determination and sticktoitiveness (possibly not a real word!) has done for you. As a writer who has many other responsibilities I know that sticking to it can get very sticky, at least as far as time is concerned. Motivation always needs the companionship of determination and time-management. Looking forward to book three!