*This is my personal opinion.*
I love the older Tori Hamlin work. The more I see works with ATR, the more the rest of the current works become more like ATR? ATR has sooo many short stories that are all the same. They take no time to read and aren't memorable. I regret buying the newest bundle of works (I bought it because I was distracted and only read "Daddy's Girl" and "new" from the email and somehow missed ATR).
I'm not saying ATR is bad, but I feel like they fill a very specific niche and I prefer the older stories on this site because they were different, more fleshed out, and had unforgettable characters.
Does anyone else feel the same?
Thank you for the comment! I can assure you that I will not be adopting the ATR model. My focus will always be on larger stories with plenty of kinks and characters at the heart. I've always believed that character is the driving force of a good story, and I don't have any plans to change the formula.
I'm not very good at short fiction either. I need to tell big stories. ATR is a huge supporter of my work, as I am of his. We share a lot of the same kinks and a similar style, but we have very different goals and directions. Our audience has a lot of crossover, so supporting one another by featuring our work on the other's site makes sense. It helps us both expand our audience and visibility, which is necessary to continue producing work.
However, I Will always stick to writing what I love, which is weird characters and kinky fiction. I really appreciate any feedback, so I know what is and isn't working for readers. I may experiment along the way, but I don't feel like I diverge too far from my core style. If anyone feels otherwise, I'd love to know. Readers are what matter, and I want to write what I love, and what others enjoy, too. Thanks again for the comment and I hope you'll enjoy what's coming.