First of all I must say that YA fiction is my favorite fiction. Period. In my mind, YA fiction is much more difficult to write than adult fiction for the simple reason that teenagers won't give you the chances that adult readers do. Adult books nowadays are supposed to be heavy, with all sorts of hidden meanings and "deep" messages that the story gets lost-- if there is a story at all. Adults who have any pretentions to being a "reader" will read a book that completely bores them because it's supposed to have some kind of a psychological or emotional effect. YA just don't do that. There has to be a story, and an intriguing one at that. They have to be entertained. They have to be sucked in and held spellbound, or they don't care. So kudos to you, Rebecca, for writing a YA book.

Besides, I think Harry Potter has changed the way people look at YA fiction. It's not considered to be "inferior" as much.

I haven't had time (or the chance, my laptop died. :( ) the past few days to completely read what you posted-- I only got to the end of chapter two-- but I love it so far. I want to know background, I want to know what *happens* I want to know why the faires lost their magic and if and when they're going to get it back. Most of all I want to know about Knife and what she will do.

I think you've got a winner, here, RJA. Even if this publisher doesn't take it, you'll find one. And I'll tell everyone I know to buy it. 'Cause you're amazing.

Congratulations, and GO GET 'EM!!!!