Trust me, I understand it. What little I do fannishly, I don't look for any feedback on. If just write it and post it If you're bad to mediocre, you'll be met with garlands. If you're better than mediocre, you're liable to be shot at sunup. lol

Merricatk is a braver woman than I am. I don't go near "those fan people" beyond my few friends. They are barracuda ... and not smiley ones.

Do you mind if I friend you? I don't know many other publishing pros online.