I agree that the main reason I stop reading a story is because of poor editing and proofing. Much to my chagrin the poor use of grammar or misspelled words can become so distracting to me that I find focusing on the story itself to become difficult. The other day my jaw began aching while reading a new one, and I discovered I was sitting here gnashing my teeth! *lol* (so much for the enjoyment of pleasurable relaxed reading). Ok, call me anal about grammar! No worries I've been called worse! Point is, I'd be more than happy to proof stories if anyone wishes me, too. I've done it professionally in one of my past lives and my first degree is in English (the Language).

In the meantime, y'all just keep up the good work...

Melinda