I've read a lot of your stories!! They must all be high in the Anthology rating because I have yet not come far reading all of the stories open for it. I think you are really good - and that you've evolved a lot. The latest contributions you've written are great - publishy great - while some of these stories on elfwood only hints about your talent. I will take time to reread and comment on the stories I have not commented on (although read before).

hugs Tusenord

Deborah Cullins-Smith replies: "Thanks, Malin! It's largely due to Jim's influence and the Herscher Project Group that I have the library here at all! I've had wonderful fun with the worlds of fantasy/sci-fi and spec fic. Much more fun than straight historical fiction..... Can you tell? Glad you stopped in, Sweetie! Come again! ~deb"

Hi! I saw your message on the Lost Genre Guild and followed the link straight here. *Runs off to read your stuff*

Deborah Cullins-Smith replies: "Glad you found your way here, Heidi! I'll return the visit --- promise! Thanks for all the nice comments, too. All comments/crits are welcome here. (whether I take the advice or not -- **smile**) I'm just delighted to see a new face.~deb"

Happy New Year!
I should have left comments for Christmas, but forgot...Latin vocab and Persian War dates and all that...anyway, I hope you have a happy and successful 2007!

Deborah Cullins-Smith replies: "Thanks, Louise! At least you got around to comments! I didn't. Anyway, I wish you a prosperous and happy 2007, too, Sweetie! God bless. ~deb"

Hi Deb! *waves* How are you at the moment? I'm busy working most of the time and so much so I rarely have time for anything else but sleep. Hope everything is going well. Love you to pieces! ^_^

Deborah Cullins-Smith replies: "Love you right back, MRS. Thomson!!! Finally got the right size box and the overseas shipping tag this week, so you might actually RECEIVE your wedding gift this year still yet! Just seems to take me forever to get anything accomplished these days. So are you holding the wedding pictures hostage until you get your gift??? **snicker** Can't wait to see them....Hugs, deb"

I haven't even read your stories yet, but already my heart is full of your words. Yes, I know I'm corny, but I mean it. I read your comment on Anna Mortensen's stillborn baby poem about your miscarriage, and then your boyfriend, and I am so, so sorry. But you're so happy! And so optimistic and lighthearted I can't even believe it! Then again, I'm the same way. Or I try to be, anyway. Usually though it's hard to find people - especially teenagers (i'm 1 - who have an optimistic outlook on the day. And yet you, who have been through so much, it's like I can feel your positive light through the screen! It is warming my heart. Thank you - it's been a while since I've felt this inspired. I think I'm gonna go write something. Thank you so much!!

Deborah Cullins-Smith replies: "Why, thank you for that lovely comment! Hope you enjoy the stories posted here."

Hello again! Thought you might like to know I have a new poem up. Kind of darkly comic, a bit philosophical. Maybe you'll enjoy it?

Deborah Cullins-Smith replies: "Sorry, David. I'm woefully behind on my comments AND my return visits. Just a few too many irons in the fire these days. Will come over soon -- promise!"

I am enjoying your works greatly, I am a wrighter myself, in the process of wrighting a book with my beloved fiance. I have been away for a long while now, and only just read of Larry's death. He was a wonderful person, so kind hearted. I always enjoyed reading his work, and his comments to others. I shall miss him, such a spirited man he was. I love his published novels, and am sorry that no more will come. May he find peace in the afterlife. -sighs- Anyway, I shall continue to check up on your page, and look forward to more. Take care!

Deborah Cullins-Smith replies: "Thank you for those kind words. We are still hoping for Larry's novel... Still in the editing process, but some day perhaps it will be available. Watch this site -- I'll post something about it as soon as I have word of the completion. "

Hello friend! Might thou enjoy my latest material? {ahem} More is coming, but I have a Fay poem I'd like your opinions on, if you're interested. {hopeful smile}

Deborah Cullins-Smith replies: "I know.... I'm terrible, terrible! I've gotten so far behind on my Elfwood correspondence. I will come over soon, David. Bear with me!**hugs**"

Congratulations on your latest update! What do you recommend that I look at first?

Merry Christmas! Hope you're having a lovely time with your family, while still allowing the Muse to get a word or a magical song in from time to time.