Dear Ms. Cross/Miss Jayne/Mr. King, et.al. 
 Please accept my sincere and humble apologies for not picking up your story earlier. I can only cite criminal insanity as my defense, The Machinist held me prisoner and poisoned my mind, I'm sure, otherwise such an oversight would never have occurred. Your tale is filled with adventure and suspense, mystery and romance, and I have no excuses for my deplorable lack of judgement in waiting so long to read it. 
 I eagerly await The Girl in the Clockwork Collar and I can safely guarantee that I will dive into your continuing tale with all due alacrity. 
 Sincerely, 
 Ayesha