This is what I get for popping in here one last time before I hit the hay! Lol.
I think responding to reader's comments is crucial to building up one's following. I'm much more apt to follow an author whose stories I enjoy if that author responds to my comment/s.
I thoroughly enjoying engaging with my readers. Honestly, there are some super savvy individuals on this site. I'm always amazed when things are mentioned that I never really gave any thought to. Feedback is important to me in doing final edits on future chapters that have already been written.
I especially love all of the theories my readers put out there. While I will never confirm nor deny any plausibility, it's fun to see how close or how far-fetched they can be.
I take comments one at a time. It's the only way I know how.
Thanks for the questions raven!