Hi all, I get so many updates and recommendations it can be overwhelming, so I try not to write many myself.

Sometimes I am just a bit too despondent to read them anyway. Sorry if I missed any of yours. (I'm not bi-polar as far as I know but I have ups and downs)

Currently my "tail is up and wagging", and I'm reading updates and following recommendations like crazy. 

I'm pestering my closest friends to help me out, with some success, and I have some credits to spend. There are a few books that have caught my eye and without wishing to sound mercenary, I'll buy yours if you'll buy mine. 

I am also going to do what Kelsey Rae Barthel has done and remove all but the opening chapters of my book to concentrate properly on editing and refining. Cut out some of the description and slip it into the action instead, eradicate a few adverbs (not sure why they are so hated but must go with the flow) and generally tidy up the details.