I think it is a great thing you are doing here. I for one know what thought and planning you put into your stories.
In talking to a lot of the folks who are here to improve I noticed that their work is far better than they think. I thought it would be helpful for them to see one of our stories as it is constructed - so they can see how shitty it starts. Hop[efully it will help their confidence.

To share that with the students is not only very brave but very helpful too.
Hells fire, girl! That ain't brave. I've had good reviews from the best authors here, I had Mad or Lews ask me to help with Level 4, I have had fan mail and, above all, I have you as one of my fans...crap, if I didn't have confidence in what I write by now....well, how neurotic would I have to be? It wasn't brave...but it was quite thoughtful of me. It shows just how wonderful a person I really am.

Thank you for including me in your list of good writers, you know how much you opinion means to me!
How could I not? Your stories have a feel that few authors can manage. Also, I have never seen anyone improve as quickly as you did. It was a joy to watch you get better with each story you offered up.

As to your story, I am going to leave it to the students to have fun nit-picking it, since they are doing such a good job! You know how much I have enjoyed you O'Connell stories, and this one is no exception. It is sexy, creepy and oh so compelling.
Well, the latest post with my new story was really just for Tessa's pleasure. I had no intention of showing more of this travesty until it was edited and edited and edited and then edited some more. I just hope it works okay for those who are reading it in its rawest form.

Well, see ya later. I am off...not like Mad is off, though. He is like the headless horseman on speed.