Steve has worked so very hard over the years on Twichell; as such, he is a man after some of the things in my own heart. I really look forward to reading your book this summer. Way to go, Steve. In case some LIST members are unaware: Steve has put some wonderful pieces about Twichell & Twain on the web over the years-- they are at the Asylum Hill website: www.ahcc.org/TwainTwichellStories.htm In terms of a preview of the biography: What specific aspects of Joe Twichell that you believe your volume will bring to light in new and important ways? How does your volume revise our understanding of Joe Twichell? Dr. Harold K. Bush, Jr., Associate Professor Dept. of English Saint Louis University St. Louis, MO 63108 [log in to unmask] 314-977-3616 (w); 314-771-6795 (h) 314-495-4094 (cell) <www.slu.edu/colleges/AS/ENG/faculty/hbush.html> Memorable Quote Until Further Notice: "The life of the creative man is lead, directed and controlled by boredom. Avoiding boredom is one of our most important purposes." -- Susan Sontag