I got an ad about following the serialization of a unique character, Saffron Sally.
I've never seen one of those! 

It took most of the writers I know who are successful as many years as you are old to get the opportunity to share their work with the public. It's a bit early to throw in the towel, IMO. 

(Eyebrow is, at the moment, firmly affixed to the top of head!)
Major congrats to the very talented and charming Priscellie. I know we will see GREAT things coming from your direction!

Had a wonderful time at the dinner with Jim and Shannon. I didn't get to meet everyone, but I did accost most of the folks and find out who they were. Jim is terrific, but Shannon is the greatest! It was interesting being squished in a small room together. It was total chaos--Wolfhowls and I were sitting near the door so we at least had some semblence of space and we looked at one another and spent part of the time laughing at the mania all around us (he had a few beers, which may have played into that also!) Anyway, a most enjoyable evening and the food was even good! Thanks again to Mickey for the arranging--it was really fun.

P.S. It was GREAT to have Bob join us. Thanks to Libby for escorting him. Pictures will follow if I can figure out how to make them work.

I will most likely be helping Charlaine during the book signing but I will try to search you out. I am the official dogsbody and fan picture taker.

Ok. Fine by me. I just asked about the banning thing because I am one of those posters who goes looking for folks that suddenly disappear. 

Lots of sites DO have this feature--I've used it myself. It is a good way to keep from losing your temper with some posters.