Dear Reader,

I am not certain what there is to say about myself that would enhance your reading experience. I would warn you that there is a rather significant disconnect between myself and the culture of the current day (more than is credible, even to those who know me personally). I am more unfamiliar with Internet etiquette than I ought to be; I treat electronic communication as I would letters to persons with whom I am unacquainted (others tend to find my e-mails curiously antiquated). I deeply appreciate constructive criticism and reviews of my work; I understand that in penning a review, somebody has given of their time to help me improve my craft. I have tried to extend the same courtesy, but am wary of doing so, as I am apparently a harsh and exacting editor, and for that I have become embroiled in some misunderstandings and fractured friendships in the Real World. I hope that in this lovely community of writers, a blunt and tactless critic is appreciated, or at least tolerated (likely with some amusement at her expense), rather than reviled.

I should also add that I am fairly new to the online fanfiction community. I have lurked, read, and occasionally reviewed, but have thus far been reluctant to post my own work. I have too long cherished my privacy and personal contact with my readers and beta-editors; I recently felt the need to expand my circle. Thus, here I am.

Happy reading!

Pax vobiscum,

Aethyr

P.S. You may also find me at Harry Potter Fan Fiction, under the same penname.

P.P.S. There is apparently somebody on FanFiction.net with the username Aethyr. We are not the same person.