Working and writing creates a challenge in and of itself. Many writers these days deal with the same challenges. When other things intrude such as illness of family or friends, it is difficult to find the ability to move on.
For all of those who have dealt with this, I commend you for your fortitude, and I truly understand the constraints of time. Writing is cathartic, and so is reading for me, so I know I will blunder on.
For all my friends and fans, good luck in the new year and may you get everyting you hope for. I hope to release my new work about mid year, but am working slowly on the editing process.