Who remembers my Dr. Ruthless book idea? The one that a real editor had expressed real interest in? Well, the possibility continues to develop into a reality:

From: “B, Alessandra”
Subject: Dr. Ruthless
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 13:52:17 -0400

Hi Ariel,
Donna B gave me your name and contact information. I am an editor who
works with her at Hyperion Books for Chldren. She showed us the excellent
presenation that your group put together for your course, and we were all
very impressed! I tried to reach you on your cell phone, but was having
trouble getting through.

If you could give me a call at 212-XXX-XXXX, I would love to discuss this
project further with you.

Thanks!
Alessandra B

I spoke to Alessandra this morning and gave her Dr. Ruthless’ phone and email (if i was an agent I would have charged her dearly for the information, but I’m not), and she explained that she would be presenting the idea to Hyperion’s acquisition committee. Alessandra also asked me if I was looking for work. Why, of course I am. In New York City? Why, of course I am maybe considering it (wince). She asked me to send my resume. I did. We’ll see.