oh, neat your back! you said this update is an apology of sorts for dipping, but ima say your good. even if this is awesome no one demands or expects you to do stuff for us when I don't think any of us are paying for it. take your time and don't worry, patience is a virtue most everyone in this community has due to other games taking legit years but coming out awesome!
glad I made you smile then :D, plus that's neat people donated, I hadn't known about that so sorry for assuming things on that aspect... plus I find writing fun too, so I'm glad you're doing it in a way that express's your joy! (Btw I bet the novels will be AMAZING and hope you enjoy writing them :D)