I likely should have done this prior to posting the first segment of story but alas, no one said that my planning was ever consistently organised.

Please, if you like this and the continuing stories, Share them freely with your friends here and elsewhere. I am connected now to Facebook (I confess) as well and trying to build a large and enthusiastic audience. Now that I have a collection complete, which is actually a collection of short stories and a novella (Sea of Tranquility), (and plan on completing a novel this summer), I'll be seeking representation and publication for the stories and so on.

 All of which is helped greatly by being able to point to a base of core fans and say "Look! Here they are, real Readers!" As with any party, the more the merrier.

 If anyone has suggestions or leads in any of those regards, I am happy to hear them. I am open to any good networking opportunities in these areas.

 I am grateful for your feedback in all cases. I'm so glad to have a forum like this as a launching pad. What good fortune! Anything I can do to return the favour of your kindness I will happily do.

Many thanks and wishing you all peace and happiness, Hillary