A long overdue rest….

My dear readers, 

Apart from the odd breaks every now and again due to time constraints and work commitments (and one moving period) I’ve not had a real holiday for over a year!

I know you’ll miss the mid weeks teaser and the following chapters but seeing that our happy couple is in a happy place right now I thought it a good place to break for a much needed rest.

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I shall see you when I get back, and hopefully by tomorrow let you know how long I’ll be. I will not abandon our story, so never fear, I will be back!

Love you all for your wonderful support and inspiring love for our favourite (literary) couple!

Happy day,

Monique xx

😉

54 thoughts on “A long overdue rest….

  1. kimharper1977@gmail.com says:

    Have a great break!

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  2. Franne says:

    We will miiss you, but enjoy your well-earned time off. You deserve it.
    Blessings.

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  3. gmbizette says:

    Have a marvelous vacation!!!!!!!!

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  4. tracy says:

    Will seriously miss you and Meander, but want you well rested because we all know you are going to need it to manage Christian over the next nine months… 😉 And think of the anticipation waiting for you to come back…holy hell, I’m excited already!!! Enjoy your holiday!!! You certainly deserve it!!! Once you publish this story, you will be able to take a nice looong holiday 😉

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  5. Tracie says:

    I know this is very deserved as your writing indicates the great care and time placed in it, however, I would be a complete liar if I didn’t say I am also selfishly sad. I only recently started reading this blog and have since completed it twice. I am now trying to hold off for a new piece of the puzzle each week. I have explained it as waiting for a series each week like Spartacus or Boardwalk Empire. You just want to know what will happen next week to continue the lives of some great characters and storyline. Have a great holiday and I will be awaiting more of the tale upon your return.

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    • Monique Lain says:

      Ah Tracie, I’m flattered. Thank you for your kind words. Just like you I also enjoy seeing where the story has gone… I write off the top of my head. I know where I want to end and I do have certain scenes that I know I want to include but generally I wing it. Then I still need to tackle the rewrite… I’ve only managed chapter 1 and I’d like to do at least the first 20! 😉 Have you also read all the one shot stories?

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  6. sassygurl says:

    You have a nice vacation–you deserve one!!! Then, come back well rested.

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  7. Samara Stewart says:

    Enjoy it…. They seem so short!!! 🙂

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  8. Janien Meissner says:

    Ahhhhh, Monique, of course you should take time off! You do deserve it. You have spoiled us so much! I do hope you will have a great time
    and that you will come back inspired! I am going to try writing my own story this holiday ( I’m on a 6 week summerbreak)
    Geniet van je vakantie ! Janien xxxxx

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  9. Sheila H says:

    I hope you have a good break Monique, you have worked hard on this story for us, and had a full and hectic family life to run as well. Take care, have a great time, we will still be here when you get back.
    Thank you for all your hard work, and for giving us such a wonderful, interesting and inspiring story so far, we really do appreciate it.

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  10. marion Evans says:

    Enjoy you really do deserve it although cant say that i wont miss you and your great story have a wonderful time and a good rest xx

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  11. Maggie says:

    ENJOY!! You will be missed but you soooo deserve a break. Laters, baby 😉

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  12. Fiona Fraser says:

    Oh No!!!!! Monique you can’t go on holidays to relax & rejuvenate. I will not allow it, You need to be strapped to your computer & never, never allowed to leave it. Ha, ha, ha, ha!! Seriously mate, have a brilliant time & come back to us relaxed & rejuvenated & ready to do it all again. A good holiday does wonders for the imagination so I’ll be anxiously waiting on your first blog back. Loads of love & later’s mmmmwwwwah xxx 😉 ps: Where are you going for your holiday’s?

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  13. penny says:

    While your away take a look at William Levy. He could provide some interesting day dreams on holiday! The second I saw a full body picture of him I thought he would be a really…really…really
    hot Christian Grey!

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  14. Mrs. G says:

    I’ll miss you much but have a wonderful holiday!!! Much deserved! Relax and enjoy!

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  15. Jo says:

    Good for you, enjoy your break and inhale some books 🙂

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  16. Jo says:

    Hope Christian is going to let you borrow his private plane and get Taylor to drive you where you need to go. When you get home I’m sure that Gail will have the house all clean and meals in the freezer 🙂 Hey we can dream right 🙂

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  17. Jenny says:

    I will miss meander terribly. I so look forward to Fridays !!! But you deserve a break .. So enjoy !!! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for our Ana and Christian !!!! Laters !!

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  18. Connie Wilder says:

    Enjoy your rest, do something just for yourself (and family) and come back to us rejuvenated. We must obey (smile) our bodies and mind when it calls for rest. Looking forward to your return 🙂

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  19. Kath Imlach says:

    Enjoy your well deserved rest

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  20. Pielietje says:

    I’ll miss you but you deserve a break!

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  21. Enjoy your break, mate. So very well-deserved.

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  22. Elle says:

    Enjoy your break, I’ll look forward to your return!

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  23. DianeG says:

    Oh…um…okay. Why do I feel suddenly so so sad? Well of course you deserve a break, to rest and rejuvenate, re-charge your batteries. Just know you will be sorely missed. Safe travels, have a wonderful time I’m sure we want to hear all about it when you get back.

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  24. petskees says:

    Have a break girl 🙂 you deserve it. You deserve a happy relationship <3. I'll miss you though…… and your wonderful cliffies. 🙂 LOL ! Just curious….. do you already have a story outline or in your mind if how the story will go or end? 'Cause I mean it woman, you are TA-LEN-TED! I couldn't even squeeze more intensity to that.
    LOVE LOVE LOVE, Have fun 🙂

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    • Monique Lain says:

      LOL! Love the comment.Thank you very much. Yes I know where I want to end and there are some scenes that I want to include but mostly I write off he top of my head. Sometimes I start a chapter with a certain direction in mind and then it turns out to be an entirely different thing at the end 😉 For me it’s a very organic process.

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  25. dlk6995 says:

    Hi Monique, Yes friend you do need to take a break!!!! I cannot imagine that a break would refresh you to the point that you come back writing even juicier stuff about our own…C & A!!!! That’s because you are at your best now & I thank you for that!!!!
    But I know everyone needs a break and my gosh, I’m happy you’re taking one!!!!! You’ll be dearly missed, but I just know when you’re back, you’ll make it worth the wait!!!! Refresh you brain cells and come back with a clear mind and rested,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
    I look forward to your return…..ENJOY
    HUGS,
    Diana

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    • Monique Lain says:

      Thank you so much. Yeah, I felt a bit fried there for a bit. Distance can only be a good thing. Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it so much! Hugs right back attcha!

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  26. Micha says:

    I wish you a wonderful holiday to recovery. You deserve it. Come back with many new ideas for your amazing Story. I love you and your plot development. It has all: joy and sadness, pleasure and pain and your sex Scenes are woooowwww… I love FSoG, but you are so much better. You are such a sentimental writer. Standing ovations to you!!!

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    • Monique Lain says:

      Wow Micha, what a beautiful review. Thank you very much! That’s just… wow. Yep, it’s been a wild ride for me too! CRAZY! I cry right along with you guys writing certain things! I appreciate you taking the time to letting me me know 😀

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  27. DianeG says:

    Ok Mo, today or another week? please say today, please today.

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