In a message dated 12/02/2004 5:14:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, MedCat7 at aol.com writes: Hey - if it worked for you, maybe it will work for me. If it does, I'll mention you in the acknwledgements. thanks Michele Riccio mr1 at rcosta.com You should just put him in anyway because Mr. Brust is the best writter (no my nose isn't brown but I am blushing for being so bold). -Crystal try www.capcollege.bc.ca/dept/cmns/queries.html and www.sfwa.org/writing/op71.htm for good articles on query letter. John D. Barbato, OD