Thing I learned today: Neil Gaiman's first published book was a bio of Duran Duran. So how bad is beginning one's writing career with fanfic, I ask you?

Not that I think I'll have a writing career, outside fanfic, but that's still good to know!

I'm sorry to hear about your pain! And, actually, the first thing I was told in clinical science is that the only thing doctors can definitely cure is infections ... so, I'm sending you good, Hogswatchy, vibes instead! ♥