Well, I sent the first draft to the Editor. I don't think he's going to like it. He told me on the phone last night, he's looking for something dark. Okayyy, dark. How can I make my story darker? What's interesting is, I thought it would be harder to hear comments and critisisms. But it wasn't, my friend Jennifer was very helpful. Thanks, Jenn!! So, it's back to the story, to make it darker. I think I'll add the darkness and then take out the fluff when I edit it. I think I can do this. I'll let you know tomorrow/ next year. Hahahaha, sorry, bad pun......

Whew, I just finished the first thing I ever wrote, with the intention of others actually reading it. I feel sick. I sent it to two friends but I haven't heard from them. Totally nervewracking! Deep sigh, I know everyone is so busy right now, it's hard for me to ask them to read it. I spoke with the Editor yesterday, asking about the deadline. January 8th, he said. I didn't want to hurt your creativity. So nice, but the date is coming up so fast. I have so many questions, so many busy people to annoy....
So back to my story. I think it's good, but of course I do, I wrote it. I have the opportunity of a lifetime. The chance to publish in a Paranormal Magazine with over 150,000 subscribers. If it works out and the Editor likes the story, I can get a Literary Agent and publish the book I have been writing for a year. Hmmm, no pressure there.
So back to work now, the kids are all up and Spongebob has replaced the morning news. Which is, frankly, a relief from the fashion show and recipe swap that is now passing for news.