There is a lot of good news tonight.
Stiger, congratulations on another full. Even if it doesn't pan out, you know you are on the right track and have your pitch down. That is saying something right there.
I don't know what the mentorship program is, but would like to hear more about it. (Again, me with the questions, but perhaps you will mistake me for the author of the Harry Potter series and want to respond).
Smiley, having an undergrad in creative writing would probably require a thesis, or something like it. Congratulations on finishing it and good luck dusting off those manuscripts. I think a little distance helps. I get caught up in rewrites and ruined many a manuscript that way.
amlptj, I haven't met you yet, but it sounds like you were ensconced in a class from hell. Congrats for getting out with a passing grade!
I had no idea of the minefield of giving reviews. Oops. I also didn't know how prevalent pseudonyms were before coming to AW. How many famous authors use them? Danielle Steele? She has to be a pseudonym. Stephen King? John Saul?
Charl@ine Harri$?
I love the Sookie books, although I admit to being indignant about the last three being not up to par.