Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear about the personal issues, but good to hear you're sounding upbeat again. (I hope so, anyway)
That's great that you're getting a preview copy of the next book. I still haven't read the first one, though I really want to. I just can't find a copy of it I can afford. :p The starting prices on eBay are kinda rich for my blood and the shipping can be a killer, too. Can I borrow your copy if you have it? Haha.