When it’s not just the close of a chapter, but the close of a book—
one that had you hooked—
it’s sometimes hard to put down.

Series are the hardest.

After investing in each new work,
falling in relationship with the characters, and spending hours upon hours in your nook…
It was entertaining, climactic, serendipitous, dramatic…
Then, the last page appears.
What do you do now?

To move on,
or to keep turning back the pages of time?

An author’s style can be predictable,
yet comfortable.
It hooks you.
Then comes alignment…

Until you want something fresh.

Holding on to the book can add unnecessary weight.
The next release may not be worth the wait.

Everything has a shelf life.
Whether for a season or for life.
Whether pausing and coming back later in life.

As hard as it is,
Nothing’s wrong with being open to what’s next.
Live with no regrets.

I choose to close this chapter, this book, and this series.

Fin.