After having more than a few people nag me about posting the rest of the story, I have finally acquiesced. The final chapters of Witches' Brew -- all unedited, rough drafts of which I've not even done a quick read myself -- have been posted.

I had hesitated to make all of the chapters available on the blog, since this story is intended for publication, and I was concerned about any rights issues that might arise from its first public appearance here. But given both the 'net medium and the extent of the edits I have planned for Witches' Brew, this shouldn't present any obstacles down the road.

Witches' Brew is one of the winning projects from NaNoWriMo 2004, and I am looking forward to participating again next year. To further the insanity, I've already launched a new project -- a "chick lit" story called Last Maid Standing, about a thirty-something woman [the last unmarried member of a large family] as she serves as bridesmaid in a series of catastrophe-prone weddings. Inspired by true events -- believe me, I've been there, done that. Of course, I've not yet made the same "do or die" commitment to this new project as I had to Witches' Brew, so it hasn't taken over my life in quite the same way. Yet.

Enjoy Witches' Brew, in its current brutal form, while it's available. I look forward to receiving your feedback, should you care to share. In the meantime, I've got my plate full with edits and new projects. I'll also be looking for new representation, so if you have any recommendations, send them my way.

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