I assume some of the readers here are also amateur authors, and have shared the same experience I had today. I just got an e-mail from a fan of one of my stories, posted on another site (without posting dates). He noticed that there hasn't been another chapter in many months, and requested one.
It's a wonderful ego boost to be remembered - I've been inspired to write another chapter just for him. Sending authors even a 2 or 3 line e-mail can be an inspiring thing; I highly recommend it, you never know what it will bring!

Does anyone else want to share their experiences?
- bracemaiden