I for one am very glad that you want to write new books and short stories. I read everything I can find that you and Steve write. Your work is my special favorite. So the heck with Annie Dillard. I'll have to go look her up in Wikipedia. I am not familiar with her work.

Good luck with all the medical stuff. It seems to be landing on both of you at this time including Hexapuma's condition. Fingers and paws crossed for a good outcome in this household.
C.