I think tAlso, it seems that this take place during Twelve Months and not after it, even when the novella will be out after the books.

Actually we are Jim's employer, we buy his books, this is how he and his publisher make their profits. 

We are his clients, not his employers or bosses. He offers what we want to sell and it is up to us if we want to buy it or not.

I think I simultaneously agree with many of you, even those who said opposite things 
I still like the DF books, some less than others. I like some of the new characters, like Goodman Grey, but I could have lived without them. The fact that I enjoy the books does not mean that I don't feel they are dragging. More characters are added and they are indeed too many loose ends. Like, now we are having Librarians? A full organization that never appeared before? Harry is having a new apprentice? (perhaps not a new character, but still, we have already seen mentor Harry. He should be too busy right now).

We have not seen characters like Elaine (I don't particularly miss her, but that is not the point), Ivy, Kinkaid, in lots of time. And at least we have an in universe reason for that. There are other characters who disappear without a trace  (like Vince, was it? the p.i. Or other characters I even forgot the names, the kid who may be Tera's son). I wish we begin having answers and wrapping things so at least I hope we tick some squares with the starborn thing.

I wish there are less books. Like do MM, then the fight one and then the BAT! But those are my wishes. And Jim does not work for me. Yes, I give him money for his work, but that is a exchange. He is not my employee. So I have no reason to complain. He does what he wants, he writes what he wants, at his pace, and that is fine. I owe him too many happy hours and this forum, so I am for ever grateful.

Take all the time you need, Jim.

On the other hand, it is true that I do not understand the commercial side of this. I have no data but I would think Jim is not making such a good profit with the DF as before. Let me explain my rationale. Let's have a universe of DF readers and think in the next book. There is a subset of the readers which are people like has been reading for years. Most of that subset is going to buy the next book, but some of them are not, because they grow tired of the book, or bored, or has no money, or are not able to read anymore, or they just died. So, the subset is reducing. Then there are new readers. People who heard the series is great, or began reading the books because they were at their parent's or just sees him in the media (or actual bookstores or libraries) and got interested. But how many new readers decide to began reading a saga with 19 books and many more to come? I think the universe of reading is having a negative balance between loosing and adding readers. Is the remaining subset enough? Perhaps. But I think if Jim wrapped the saga he would have a big wave of readers (new and returning ones, their interest piqued) and he would be able to begin an entirely new saga that could attract new readers (of course, many would be DF readers, as they probably like JB style). So, I see economic profit in wrapping more than in spreading the saga. But well, that is me and it may be factors I don't know, or I am wrong about.

A potential threat, yes. Which, in my opinion, is something Mab sees as a good thing.

I think Mab actually treasures Harry. She does not want to show it, of course, but I think she does.  Besides I believe they are growing closer, somewhat understanding each other. When they met, Harry says that Mab is too alien to understand but I do not think that is still true for him. Also, personal opinion here, some of you probably remember my old theory. Someday Mab is going to ask Harry to kill her. It will backfire because at the time Harr y will love her (not as a romantic partner!) and so he will be free of the WK work while still having his healthy spine.

Hi Regen!
Meds seem to be doing their job so far.
Yes, sight is a sad warning of getting older but I don't complain because we have so many things that allow us to enlarge the words when we read. I would have been much worse for elder people decades ago.

Aw, cinammon roll Da Vinci  . I am super happy to read about your mother, your daughter and your cats. And I hope your husband makes a full recovery soon. And yes, there are other virus too!

Sorry about your book being not so excitiing. I had zero time to read, trying to send a paper.

I've seen Christmas markets in Europe and they are lovely. I hope you enjoy yours! I can't believe it's already middle November.

It is going to be a very hot day today. I will make myself stronger to endure it.

I would like a short story about the cleaning system realizing there was a fire that could not been stopped and making the decision of saving as many small items as they can, knowing that the Za-Lord would appreciate that.  Harry repaid them with pizza and some extra bread and milk or whatever. It's only he had no time to write it in the Files.
BTW, perhaps that tells us when Harry is writing the Files. He would not write them while he has his cleaning service because that would be a risk, what if that is considered telling? He cannot tell anyone about them.