I'm very sorry for your loss, Virgil. Even when you know you're going to lose them the actual shock of the loss is very depressing.<br/><br/>I still struggle with my own muse; perhaps she need to give herself a name, and then she will be more productive? Something to consider.<br/><br/>Also, good writing and wishes of success to all of those who have the guts to NaNoWriMo! The very thought of it scares the hell out of me. I can barely get my muse to write when I get (almost) instant feedback; I'm not sure she'd be up for a grueling marathon of writing with no feedback at all.