Hey loyal readers! Thanks for not giving up on me just yet. 🙂 Don’t get too excited or anything — this is just a quick note to say hello and let you know that 1) I’m still alive, 2) I totally miss you guys, and 3) I’ll be updating you all very soon. There’s so much to chat about! Banned books week recap, new book news, short story news, summer vacation essays, the fact that I finally finished all 5 seasons of Friday Night Lights and spent about three days crying because Tim Riggins is so awesome… Yes, it’s a glamorous life! I also have some tips on critique groups and social marketing for my writing friends, all coming in the next week or two. Stick around!

In the mean time, I would love to know… for those of you celebrating Halloween, what’s your costume this year? And what was your favorite costume of all time?