LydiaB

I usually prefer bittersweet endings, but I would go with a tragic ending for her because she is "perfect". Or, if you want it even more tragic, said caring person ...

I had it for a while when I couldn't write... But I became so screwed up. I grew more depressed and less motivated in everything until I finally decided to ...

hmm.... lemme see... Martha/Matthew Katharine/Christopher But I used the baby-names site to get quite a few of my own names.

hmm... really? I don't mind tag-cutting as long as it's a conversation between two characters... but that might just be me.

"said" isn't an annoying word unless you overanalyze it (such as what typically happens when people are editing writing, myself included). Using words like "laughed" "growled" "grumbled" shouldn't tak

Cutting it in half is probably good, seeing as that is what the editor will probably tell you anyway. Just make sure the first part has a decent ending and ...

I would love to help you edit it. I'm obsessed with fantasy, so... -Lydia

I'd like to give you a little advice about the beginning of your book. I've discovered that the book doesn't necessarily have to start out with that sort of enticing ...