[If I've already sent this, blame it on convalescent brain rot.] Yesterday afternoon, in convalescent / slacking mode, I reread _The Sun, The Moon, and The Stars_. I have this to say: Tiles. You just keep writin' 'em, Steve, and I'll keep my eyes open till the last line. -- Mark A. Mandel http://world.std.com/~mam/Cracks-and-Shards/ a Steven Brust Dragaera fan website