random link -- Out of ideas? Try this thing. I hit it about four times before it came up with: fugly cat tempted through Tokyo. And I think that says it all, don't you?

random update -- Thing are moving fast with Laura. She e-mailed me and said she only found two things I need to tweak in FALLING. While I do that, she's working up her pitch list. Once I get the revised manuscript to her, we'll be ready to start pitching to editors. That's light speed, ya'll. I'm awed by her efficiency.

Two nights ago, I was talking to my husband in bed about my opportunities and my writing situation. I mentioned I was really excited about Laura and that I was sure she was "the one". He laughed and said, "I'm glad you're over your breakup with Michelle, honey."

We both giggled, but there's a vein of truth to that. Making the decision to leave an agent is huge, even if (s)he isn't selling you. Sometimes, a perfectly good agent just isn't a good fit for your personality or your material, but once you're signed, you feel that same fear of leaving that you might feel in an unsatisfying relationship. You have the same fears: well, if I leave, what if nobody else ever wants me? It's definitely worth it to look for that better fit, though, and being "single" isn't quite as scary as I thought it'd be. I was unrepped for about two months while looking at my options and I sold a number of projects on my own. That's a nice feeling, but it's a better one to know I have a skilled professional in charge of my career again.

random endorsement -- I know this is old news to most of you, but I live in Latin America and Heroes just started here on March 7th. I am totally in love with this show. I've been playing the song Eyes by Rogue Wave obsessively ever since I first heard it. Blanket apology: if you happen to be chatting with me on messenger on Friday night and I suddenly run off after typing "HEROES!", I'm sorry, but I gotta go watch it! Fridays at 9. <3 Love it.

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