I first learned about National Novel Writing Month [1] (NaNoWriMo) about three or four years ago when a friend was vowing to participate. It sounded intriguing, so I decided to try my hand (or brain) at it, but stopped pretty much before I got started. The idea of trying to write a novel in a month (November, specifically) is still a great one to me, and I salute the book-lovers and word-smithers who came up with it. Maybe one day I will read one of your books (which will hopefully mention some sort of sustenance) and make a dish in honor of your blood, sweat, tears, and constant caffeine consumption through this month of November. Happy NaNoWriMo!