Rude of me, I know, not to post more up here, but I plead other commitments; I've been cathing up on reviews for fellow writers in the 'writing circles' I belong to, and I've been putting together a short story. Should be finished in a couple of weeks and then all I have to do is find someone who wants to publish it. I have high hopes for it, though, and think it might evolve into my next novel if its recieved well.
Best wishes