I've certainly been doing a LOT better since the August changes, but it can definitely fluctuate. Overall, though, since becoming a Friend, I've done pretty well, even though I haven't been able to read much at all, and I haven't published anything particularly spectacular (a couple of pieces about my re-opening pub being the main ones). So whether it's the Friend or the August changes or both, I'm still doing a heck of a lot better than I was before coming back this year and I'm happy about that.

This is going to be a hard time of year for reads anyway. Last week was USA Thanksgiving, a 4-day event for many and they're busy with family etc. Now we're heading into Christmas. People are shopping, wrapping, attending work parties, preparing for home parties and company coming. They're writing cards and doing all that other Christmassy stuff.

So I think we can expect earnings to be up and down for the next few weeks till we're into January and back to something more like normal life. 💝💝💝