Alas, I cannot blame Carol (who has nudged me consistently) for the delay. I have to plead that RL issues are sucking up my time, as well as my private meltdown that either the story was too complicated and/or too obvious/identical to other stories.
HappyGirl - I think you'd have to include at least three other authors if you're going to do a comparative reading.
I stated at the outset in my author's notes that I got the idea for a switcheroo from RodStewFan and Kipp's "Switch" (an nfic) and Kipp's sequel "Not Again" (also nfic). Last summer when I was telling a group of FoLC's about the story I was working on, I was informed that zoomway wrote one as well (sorry, I don't know the title).
Kathryn - I've been reworking 10 to try and make it crystal clear what's going on. Hopefully you won't be confused after that.
Brenda! - You're right -- I've been dawdling all this time in the hopes that you'd come back. :p Seriously, I'm thrilled/relieved/delighted to find out that you're still reading.
Ann - Soon! I'm hoping to have time tonight. <fingers crossed>
dcarson - Very true - but it's the disturbing concepts that make it so fun.
I apologize both for the delay and for attempting to write without a beta. I see now that what made perfect sense in my mind really should have been reviewed by a sentient being first.
Mea culpa!
