Sometimes, they make one small comment that makes me smack myself in the head and say "Yes! That's exactly what I need to do to this story." Irene did that for me once, and I'm certain she had no such intention.
I did, Pam? When? I wish I could remember this. Was it during Hearts Divided?
I've been very lucky with my beta-readers, too. Wendy and Laurie are my two primary readers, but Pam has helped out from time to time and now I've got Paul.
You are so right, Pam, about little comments opening up broad horizons. And generally they're not comments about grammar, either!
Irene
