Linda:

Thanks for taking the time. Every once in a while, someone in the biz takes the time to 'coach' the writers like me--and then as a bonus YOU actually have the wisdom and the heart to take a few minutes to reach out. It is appreciated. I am a long term writer--but really I was a master teacher for 32 years who raised money for my Debate program with my READERS THEATERS. An alumni took me to lunch and said that I 'ought to write a book.' In my final year teaching, I penned "Meetings at the Metaphor Cafe"--despite being self-pub, it was nominated for the California Young Readers Medal. An agent was interested in it, but she could not sell it to publishers. (She was pretty cynical about the pub biz. ) So as a holiday gift to you, Ms Linda, if you like, I will send you a copy for free. My email is robertpacilio@gmail.com and my website is www.robertpacilio.net. No strings attached. No catch. Nothing but gratitude. Your email should just include a mailing address. Happy Holidays--Robert