I just wanted to say to those looking for critique on their work that they should check out the Critique Circle www.critiquecircle.com

It's a really cool crit site with lots of other stuff too such as a name generator (I've had loads of fun there!), a manuscript progress tool (much used by myself although it shows my sad performance this winter quite clearly) and a character workshop.

This forum sure looks active! I'll be sure and check in regularly