Instead, I have a brain full of characters and plots and odd little scenarios that play out in countless ways, all day long - almost as background noise.

Oh, Steph. That was completely sweet.

the heat from your fingertips melting in thick couplets

Niiiiice.

Yes, Teppy, and Brynn. Good, and very different writing from both of you.

What would you put in a little bio that comes out with a (snarky) book review? Because it's going online this month(yay!)I mean, my e-mail, just in case, but apart from that.

erika, how little? I mean, word count on the bio, approximately?

You know, I didn't get one yet. D'oh, guess I'd need that first. Thanks, Deb.

I got a postcard yesterday informing me that the little devotional meditation I submitted a few weeks ago to a magazine that publishes such things is being held for further consideration. IOW, I cleared the first hurdle and avoided outright rejection, so I'm pretty happy. And it gives me the encouragement I need to keep submitting stuff, because, hey, at least I got a nibble.

Totally. Good for you, Susan.

Damn right. Keep it flowing.

I got a rejection slip from the Atlantic.

Idiots (Atlantic).