Two quick things:1) THANK YOU for all the kind comments you guys have left. It's a dream come true that this story has connected with so many of you.2) My son Aedan (12) is quite the artist. He spends a ton of his time painting watercolors and penciling, and has even had a few official commissions. More than once, folks have come to our house, fallen in love with one of his paintings, and paid him to paint something for their house. It's amazing. I drew like crazy when I was his age, too, but he's way better than I ever was back then. I offer this drawing of a cave blat as evidence. He posted it on his art blog, The Crimson Phoenix. He also just posted another Wingfeather drawing--a fierce Grey Fang from the climax of North! Or Be Eaten. Visit his blog to see it. If you dare.