Given your obvious talent for crafting a good story, I don't think people are likely to fall asleep reading the new Ice Palace book, once it's finished. But crises of confidences are understandable - even those of us who write small things get that. Perhaps at this point even brief conversational exchanges or scene descriptions would be good - just to write what's in your head, even if you then have to set it aside and say "I'll figure out where this goes later".

Incidentally, out of curiosity, how long did it take you, from the first idea to completion of the manuscript, to write EHR and WS?

I've had the chronic stomach/not eating properly thing too. Ginger tea helps - a slice or two of fresh ginger in 1/2-1 mug full of hot water, steep for a few minutes, and sip. Try not to stress too much over things - yes, I know, easier said than done. But still.

Sending positive vibes your way.