I have learned much about the many processes to being published in the last few months.  I think the editor/ writer relationship is by far the most important.  It takes a lot of give and take—the editor wanting me to give my best while she takes away more and more.  Yet, I absolutely love the finished product we are creating together.  My pride be damned, she’s right more than 99% of the time.  I’ll be forever grateful, as will any audience I can drum up.  Because of her, at least I know my offering will be my very best.