Yeah I tend to be a little smug - I mean, pleased - about that. Maybe more than I should? It was an interesting experience because it took her four years to finish (perseverance really does pay, who knew?), and it was very very different when she showed me the first drafts. there was a lot of brainstorming and talking and we just worked together so beautifully on this one.

Also she's one of the few people in my life who asks for my advice and actually listens to what I have to say, whether she uses it or not. Most writers in my experience ask for critiques when what they really want is petting and praise.

FYI - Her novel "Death and Mr Right" has one of the worst covers ever, but it's definitely a "don't judge by it's cover" thing. I wasn't really involved in that one but I read part of the draft and it had me laughing out loud - Death gets fired from his job and lands up rather haplessly in NYC where just getting a pair of glasses is a nightmare.