Thank you so much for reading. It is especially nice to know that you sought out an old one; most folks don't take the time to read up on stuff that has been filed away in the archives for awhile, especially original work, so I am especially pleased that you made the effort. No one has asked me what my own favorite work is! I would probably have to say "The Artillery of Words", just because for once, I felt like I did the best I could, and that I just really nailed it. I also kind of liked "Primeval"; even though it's poetry and no one really enjoyes that, I still like to write it. As for my fanfic, I like "Princes in Exile" best. Thanks for asking!I really appreciate your review, and thanks so much for reading!

I was purposefully looking for original work. I'm trying to contribute more.I asked because sometimes writers have different favorites from those of their readers.  And it gives me an idea of what to read next.  I like poetry.Thanks.-M

*laughs* I find that it is VERY true; the things that are my personal favorites rarely do well in the polls, and the things I think are not my best work win. It is frustrating sometimes, but I just let go and let readers form their own opinion. And I find out that authors often don't like what I consider my favorties of theirs, so it all works out in the end!

This one was my first win at the contest, and I was kind of bummed about it, because I didn't feel it was my best work. Also, it ended on kind of a happy note, and I prefer angst. So, leave it to me to turn my big moment into something that I complained about, LOL! But you know, it's funny ... I have gone on to win several more times, and they are always for pieces that I really don't care for, so I am like "what's going on with you guys and your voting?" I should just relax and write and forget whatever happens afterwards!And I thank you, again, for taking the time to read. You are making me think about adding more of my o-fic here! Thanks so much for the confidence boost. <3

Thank you very much! This piece means a lot to me. Not only is it an original, which always feels a little more special, but it was my first contest winner. I am pleased that you took the time to read it. Thanks so much!btw, I love your name! ;)

Ta! It could just have easily been sloths-on-the-couch, but that didn't quite have the same ring to it.

OMG! Those are both things that I do TOO!!! ;) What a small world it is. Oh, I misread it for a minute. I thought you were quaffswineDaily. You are probably a lot nicer than I am, in that case. LOL!

Nah! Much the same. Could easily substitute daily for gaily. I'm multi talented and can do both

We should hang out. I have a feeling we'd get on swimmingly. Couches, wine ... Only the best for me, that's what I always say!

And chocolate! Don't let anyone tell you wine doesn't go with chocolate.

That's it. We are obviously one mind in two bodies! Um, wait. That didn't sound like I meant ...

Brill! Which part of the mind do I get? Can I have the lifts hand to mouth part, and you can keep the writes dead good stories bit

No dice, man. Oh, wait. As long as I get to enjoy the wine and chocolate somehow, it's all good. And cheese. There must be cheese with wine. And after all that wine, any of my stories will seem epic.

You'll just have to get someone to hand feed you. Deal?

Yeah, that's the life for me! Seems like we've got ourselves a deal! I think we'll get along just fine.

Oh, thanks for reading this! I know the original pieces are boring, so I appreciate that you took the time and made the effort to wade through it! And thanks for the congrtas on the win; I was super happy!

Oooh! Thanks so much for reading this! I don't get a lot of new readers to my original work, so I appreciate that you took a chance on it, even though it isn't as much fun as HP. I am very pleased. Thanks so much! *beams*