i have to learn not to read your stuff before i'm going to eat, because it always packs such a punch to my stomach.

excellent. absolutely wonderful. your portrayal of the ghetto through the eyes of a 10-year-old was a great concept, and you played it out beautifully. because i lived in paterson (one of new jersey's worst ghettos) I can tell you you're right on the money. there was a shooting not too long ago, and a 33 year old man was killed as well as several teenagers. it was amazing how well you characterized Billy, his mother, Clark.once again, a stunning piece of fiction.

That was really well written. Good job.