Hello, I haven't gotten the chance to play Lingering yet; but I've been watching your progress as a creator since Frequency... Which feels like a different life these days. That first VN was far from perfect; but it stole my heart and I continue to adore it to this day. You could even say it was one of the defining experiences that got me interested in indie games in the first place.
What I mean to say, is that I've very much enjoyed the stories you've told. And if you continue to make them I will continue to play them. But I understand that the process of game development is draining. There's a reason why everyone wants to make indie games, but so few people do. Money is definitely a strong factor when it comes to productions like this, and I think Patreon is a really good idea moving forward.
I could probably write a whole essay, and would love to; but maybe not on a public forum?